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Gooddogz Training-Force Free training in and around the Greater Portland ME area. www.GooddogzTraining.com

08/02/2024

Moose-lym-pics!

07/31/2024

Day 4 Doggie Synchronised Tail-Wagging

07/31/2024

I have been informed that most people don't take photos of dogs with things they grew in their gardens.
The gorgeous squash looks like a bird, and I am not most people.

Drop some dog and garden photos in the comments.

07/31/2024

It’s called self care.

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07/30/2024

More Puppy Olympics!

07/30/2024

1st night of puppy class during the Summer Olympics.

07/30/2024

Hunter Gatherer

07/29/2024

Sharing again.

Meet Kimmy.
She lived next door to me, and she was my 1st paying client.

I let her out to potty, and played with her.
I taught her basics and to give paw.
She was a puppy when I was 6 years old, and I helped care for her for her whole life.
They paid me cash and presents.
My favorite was the box of 68 Crayola crayons with the built in sharpener.

07/29/2024

I grew up in a very punishing horse world. Punishing for the horses, and brutal on us student kids.
Change is slow, but it is needed.
Positive training, and positive behavior modification is the only way we should be interacting with animals.
People deserve kindness.
This is a good article.

British equestrian Charlotte Dujardin withdrew from the Paris Olympics on Tuesday when a video showed her abusing a horse. The discovery marks a moment of deep sadness for horse lovers everywhere. Fortunately, the international and national associations governing equine events acted immediately to p...

07/27/2024

If your dog was in the Olympics, what sport would they compete in?
It is the 50 Yard Fly Sn**ch for Chia.
Perry would be disqualified in Pond Stick Catch for not consenting to the physical.

07/26/2024

Started the day with a lovely forest bath.
It's nice out there this morning.

07/26/2024

Momma Penny, and her puppy Moose, taken a few years apart.
Pretty cool!

07/25/2024

Dior may outside or sold.

** 7/24/24 ** MISSING DOG - PORTLAND, ME

Dior, an intact french bulldog went missing from his home on Riverton Park. He is 8 months old, 24 pounds and microchipped.

Dior may be in the Saco/Biddeford area.

Dior is SHY - DO NOT CALL OR CHASE HIM. If you see Dior or have any information call Brianna at 207-254-9297.
Animal Refuge League of Greater Portlandr Portland
Animal Welfare Society

07/24/2024

Perry, when he plays Frisbee .

Credit: Scott Metzger Cartoons 🐈‍⬛🥰🐾

07/24/2024

Her breed is " yes, I'm a dog."

This gorgeous girl is Penelope! She is the sweetest 10 week old puppy who will be joining us from our Louisiana rescue partner in early August. Penelope is probably going to be on the bigger side, she already weighs 14lbs at 10 weeks. Her breed mix is "yes, I'm a dog!", and with that mask and those eyebrows, she's gonna be a beauty.

Penelope is crate trained and sleeps through the night. She is working on her house training and leash walking and is doing awesome for such a young puppy. She is a total sweetheart who is the perfect combination of playful and snuggly. Puppy perfection!

For more info on Penelope, check out her bio on our website. https://www.petfinder.com/dog/penelope-72464888/me/south-portland/almost-home-rescue-of-maine-me65/

07/23/2024

Memories of a trip to the Dollar Store.

07/22/2024

"Hai agin"
- Moose

07/22/2024

"Hai!"
- Willow

07/22/2024

"Hai!"
- Ollie

07/22/2024

"Hai!"
- Moose

07/22/2024

Credit - Hey Buddy Comics

07/21/2024

Garden helpers.

No worries, they didn't even leave dents, and no food was wasted.

Address

28 Stroudwater St, Unit 1
Westbrook, ME
04092

Telephone

+12076712522

Website

http://www.GooddogzTraining.com/

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Videos

This one goes out to everyone who ever asked "who is training who?" I say, who cares, as long as we are communicating, and enjoying each other. Yes, you do need to be careful what you reinforce. Yes, behavior that is rewarded is likely to be repeated. But the bottom line is, Dogs are friends, and Perry is one of my best friends.

Jeanelle used Stanley to demo hand targeting tonight. Stanley loved it. The rest of us did too.

Wk 4 AKC Urban and Community Canine went Urban in downtown Westbrook. We met at the Falls, and walked and hung around on Main St. Bikes, motorcycles, people, loud construction noises, loud vehicles and emergency vehicles were a piece of cake for these teams. Check out the dogs not eating the open bag of Pirate Booty on the ground. It was a tight space. Great job!

New, awesome Frisbee gift with likeness of Perry, perfect for SMOOSH.

People often tell me that I have the best job. Without laying on the gloom too thick, Behavior Consults can be extremely draining. I teach puppy and training classes to fill my cup. My cup ran over yesterday! Cutest video ever! Ellie the Yorkie and Prudence the Italian Greyhound were amazing to watch. Big smiles had by all. #GooddogzTraining #akcstarpuppy #puppy #yorkie #italiangreyhound

Sometimes work and life get in the way of taking proper care of our dogs. Today was one of those days. Got home late. Too tired to cook. Enrichment for me and the dogs. I had a beer and Pirate Booty dinner. Chia got Pirate Booty tossed to her on the deck, while Perry enjoyed pop flies from my lounge chair. Life is good except for the evil Bittersweet vine.

Shake Off on Cue!!! I am super proud of my daughter and granddog Willow! Heather moved into her 1st apartment recently. They don't have a yard, and it has been a bit of an adjustment. Heather noticed that Willow shook off when she came in from a walk, and again when she took her harness off. Being the daughter of a dog trainer, Heather knew that natural behaviors can be captured and put on cue. That is just what she did. Heather hopes that teaching Shake Off on cue will help to lower Willow's stress. We do believe that it can help. It is also great to teach Shake Off to have our wet dogs Shake Off where we are ready for them. To capture a behavior, we mark and reward while it is happening. For some behaviors, like potty on cue, best to wait until they are finished. Bow is one of the easiest to capture. Mark and feed your dog while dogs are in bow. I have never had success putting Shake Off on cue. Have you? Great Job, Heather and Willow!! <3

A fire alarm went off while my AKC Community Canine-Urban class was filling out paperwork out side of LLBeans. The paper work is part of the test. All 6 dogs were cool as could be. I have no idea how many people and dogs filed past us, but it was a lot. The dogs were all amazing when the fire truck came and parked right next to us! We did more training on the stage, and then enjoyed Ben and Jerry's! Great class!

OMD!!Look what I taught Perry by accident!! Ugly face! Sound on.

Look at them!

The Nose Knows. Ask it anything.

Creams and Brindles

I made a new puppy obstacle in Star Puppy class out of some blow up nubby thingies. Socialing pups to surfaces is important, and often over looked. This simple exercise Builds confidence Helps pup learn that it is fun to play our dumb games Helps with body and hind end awareness Helps our pups mature into resilient adults. Great job Obie!

10 wk old Riggins, wk 2 of Star Puppy. Watch this little one do his darndest to master the baby balance board! 👏 👏 👏 👏 This is no easy task! Riggins was Maine bred by @laurensawyer, Meadowbrook Goldens. She does an amazing job.