Go Dog Training

29/11/2024

Mention this ad for a great deal on a 6-session private dog training package for your dog or puppy!

Can be used for basic obedience and behavior modification. Gift certificates available, too!

Buy now! Offer expires at midnight on Monday, December 2, 2024.

Not valid in combination with any other offer.

26/11/2024

Your four-legged family member will be sniffing around the dinner table this week, so be sure to know which items are ok for them to have to enjoy the holiday with everyone!

22/11/2024

Come see us tomorrow at Pet Fest from 11am until 2pm at Lee County Domestic Animal Services!

Register to win a free in-home or remote training session, in our drawing!

Join us for our annual Pet Fest on Saturday, November 23rd from 11-2. We will have pet photos with Santa, craft vendors, rescue row, and much more! Adoption fees will be waived with an approved application the day of the event. Interested in being a vendor? Email [email protected] today for more information.

18/11/2024

Ande has come such a long way!

A few weeks ago, she would bark and growl at strangers in her home, especially if they were moving around. Back then, Chan couldn’t even wiggle his toes without sending her into a frenzy!

Today, she was mostly relaxed, even when we stood up and moved around. We still have more work to do but overall she has made amazing progress.

Congratulations to Ande and her mom!

06/10/2024

Don’t forget your pets!

Milton is expected to make landfall as a cat 3 hurricane. Please use this handy checklist to make sure you are prepared to evacuate with your pets, if necessary.

Stay safe, everyone!

01/10/2024

Happy National Black Dog Day! Let’s see your black dogs!

25/09/2024

Charlotte County will open two storm shelters in Port Charlotte at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept 25. Evacuations have been ordered for barrier islands, low-lying and flood-prone areas along the coast, canals and rivers, manufactured homes and any homes that may not withstand high winds such as those that may be comprised from previous storms or that historically flood. This includes those living on the barrier islands of Don Pedro Island, Knight Islands (Palm Island), Little Gasparilla Island, Gasparilla Island, and Manasota Key, as well as residents in any zone living in mobile homes and trailers.

It is advised you stay with friends and family members who live outside of evacuation areas or flood zones, in a well-constructed home. If you have no place to go, shelters are last resort. If you are planning to go to a storm shelter bring the following supplies for each family member and pets (all Charlotte County shelters are pet friendly).

The following shelter locations are open:
• Kingsway Elementary School 23300 Quasar Blvd., Port Charlotte
• Harold Ave. Regional Park Recreation Center 23400 Harold Ave., Port Charlotte

Evacuations have been ordered for barrier islands, low-lying and flood-prone areas along the coast, canals and rivers, manufactured homes and any homes that may not withstand high winds such as those that may be comprised from previous storms or that historically flood. This includes those living on the barrier islands of Don Pedro Island, Knight Islands (Palm Island), Little Gasparilla Island, Gasparilla Island, and Manasota Key, as well as residents in any zone living in mobile homes and trailers.

23/09/2024

Boris says, “Happy Monday, everyone!”

21/09/2024

Adonis has a very fitting name, don’t you think? His new mom sent me this photo and I’m smitten already! I can’t wait to meet this handsome devil next week!

06/09/2024

28/08/2024

Leash reactive dogs who desire access to other dogs need to be rewarded for the absence of barking, lunging and growling. To help Louie achieve success, we had him walk past his buddy Charlie, after a brief play session. Successful behavior modification requires an incremental plan that starts out easy and then gradually gets more difficult. Next time Louie will walk past Charlie after playing with another dog. If that goes well, we will introduce novel dogs and push back on the pre-play parameter.

26/08/2024

Happy National Dog Day!

16/07/2024

Our puppy drop-off learning program is coming back!

Go Dog! Training is teaming up with trainer Mary Frances Morris to offer the best puppy learning program in southwest Florida!

The program starts in September and is held at Bubbles & Biscuits in Bonita Springs for three days a week for half a day. More information to come!

If you would like to get on our contact list for more information, please call (239) 887-6818, or email [email protected].

Here is Tucker and the other Stay & Learn puppies engaging in more advanced training, and building confidence in a new location during a field trip during our Stay & Learn program in 2023.

24/06/2024

Wouldn’t you like to throw a toy for someone like me?

10/06/2024

We have a new website in progress, and a new web address: www.go-dog-training.com.

We also have a new puppy class starting in July! Check out the new webpage for details.

29/03/2024

Boris is a Go Dog Training mascot! He’s a working-line German Shepherd who is trained strictly force free. He’s a working line dog, so he’ll do anything for a toy!

Stay tuned for force-free training videos!

11/03/2024

Did you seek out a herding breed dog for their intelligence and trainability, only to discover that they don’t always make great pets?

Herding breeds, such as Australian Shepherds and German Shepherds, always retain some degree of herding and/or working-dog instincts. This can spell trouble for you and your pet.

The owner of a pet herding dog will sometimes hire so-called “balanced trainer,” hoping for a quick fix.

However balanced training often disregards your dog’s innate needs and only attempts to suppress the natural behavior that is part and parcel of being a herding dog. This often brings on more serious and potentially dangerous behaviors. This is NOT a truly balanced solution.

Go Dog Training’s Herding Breed Behavior Consultation is a truly balaced solution designed to bring you immediate relief without compromising your dog’s emotional well-being.

A certifed dog trainer will come to to your home to meet you and your herding dog. We can meet virtually via Zoom if that works better for you. Together, we develop a customized training and enrichment plan designed to bring peace to your home, and joy to you and your herding dog.

Your customized plan will include fun and easy-to-implement herding games and activities to channel your dog’s natural instincts into more appropriate behavior for a pet. A management plan is included to prevent your dog from continuing to practice undesirable behaviors.

Positive reinforcement training is also included, so you can redirect your dog during the learning process. Add on additional force-free training sessions at a discounted price!

Training in your home is available in the Fort Myers, FL area. Remote training is available elsewhere in the United States.

Call (239) 887-6818 now to schedule your Herding Breed Behavior Consultation with a herding dog expert!