Prodigy Pups Dog Training

22/04/2025

Earth Day's theme this year is "Our Power, Our Planet" and we all can make a difference. While walking your dog(s) today I encourage everyone to pick up one piece of trash.

20/04/2025

18/04/2025

This, in my opinion, is one of the harder things we teach dogs during a board and train program and that is to come to the owner/trainer while in play with another dog or chasing a small critter like a squirrel or rabbit. In both of these instances the dogs are completely involved with what they are doing and are usually enjoying themselves. This means listening to the trainer/owner is much easier to ignore as they are already being rewarded in what they are doing. In this case W***y had a play date with JoJo, one of my dogs, and they loved romping around together. W***y did a great job of hearing Laine from the other end of the park and stopping immediately to head her way as soon as she said "W***y Come." Great Job W***y!

15/04/2025

Say Hello to W***y! W***y stayed with us for an extended board and train program, 4 weeks, to work on basic obedience and manners. One of the benefits of our programs is the fact we are able to be flexible with and cater to your needs. In this case W***y's owner wanted W***y to spend an extra week with us to make sure everything he learned would follow through once he went home as they had a busy lifestyle. W***y is a happy, fun little boy that loves life and enjoys training. Stay tuned for more on W***y.

Looking to customize your training program contact us at [email protected] or 320-316-3787 and see what we have available and how we can help meet your needs.

10/04/2025

Happy National Siblings Day!!!

07/04/2025

Today is World Health Day and what a great opportunity to evaluate the health of your dog. Having a yearly check up with your vet and discussing the needs and goals you have for your dog can help set you on the right path to a healthy long life together.

04/04/2025

Although this video doesn't seem like much it is the culmination of almost 3 weeks of working on Copper's state of mind. This was the first time that Copper was able to stay on his place cot and actually fall asleep instead of constantly scanning for other things to be involved in. Over time this calmer state of mind will come naturally to Copper and he will be able to learn how to just relax in all environments.

If your dog is struggling with being relaxed contact us to see how we might be able to help you and your dog at [email protected] or 320-316-3787.

02/04/2025

Cooper stayed with Prodigy Pups for 3 weeks to learn basic obedience and manners as well as working on some behaviors that were making his owners lives extremely difficult. Copper is from a working lines and therefore did not have a solid "off switch". This meant that Copper was always on the go from the second he got up until the time he went to bed. This constant state of over arousal led to other behavioral problems like reactivity on walks, separation anxiety, and crate anxiety. Stay tuned for the more relaxed Cooper.

28/03/2025

Here is Lyla at the end of her two weeks working around some of Manda's kitties as distraction. Lyla also had a higher prey drive per the owners and would like to chase all little creatures like squirrels and bunnies outside. This exercise helps Lyla learn impulse control as well as following through with the commands given even when they are running around.

26/03/2025

Meet Lyla who did a 2 week program with us to work on basic obedience and manners specifically working around higher level distractions. Lyla's owner state then when there is something really interesting around she will not come as consistently as they feel she could. Lyla was in the right place at Manda's house with lots of activity with kids, other dogs, cats, and even some chickens. Stay tuned for more from Lyla.

19/03/2025

Spring is Here!!! Looking forward to warmer days and fields of flowers for all.

17/03/2025

Teddy wants to wish everyone a Happy and Safe St. Patty's Day!

14/03/2025

Enjoy Pi Day!!!

11/03/2025

Otie is back with us for a refresher course while his parents went out of town on vacation. Otie is still doing great with most of his commands from his previous board and train however his owners state he still likes to jump on guest when he gets the chance. So instead of being boarded at a regular boarding facility or staying with family or friends Otie is with us for a refresher course.

If your dog has already done a board and train with us but needs a touch up on a command or two our refresher courses are a great way to go. These mini courses at a discounted rate help polish up those few things that still need adjusting. Refresher courses can be done at anytime after the original program from just a few weeks, months, or even years later. Feel free to contact us at [email protected] or 320-316-3787 and I can tell y