The Good Dog Yorktown

10/04/2025

Hello Everyone!

November Classes Have Been Posted!

We’re thrilled to announce that sign-ups for our November Session classes are now live! You can secure your spot by clicking the link below.

P.S. If you've been considering signing up, but haven't yet... let's just say it's a perfect time to start. Click the button below to find out why.

https://www.thegooddog.org/book-online

10/02/2025

Introducing dogs the proper way is extremely important as first impressions can affect their relationship going forward. It’s important to set them up for success as much as we can!
Start with distance but walking the same direction, this gives them a bit of a buffer while first seeing each other.
Make sure you don’t move closer until they’re not overly excited or intense.
Once you move closer they will become more interested but keep focusing on having them just walk the same direction without directly interacting (this makes dog feel connected- as if they’re working together towards a mutual goal).
Lastly on leash, walk them together on the same side, sniffing and interest should be short and you should continue moving so they don’t get fixated. Once they’re walking together nicely side by side then move ahead.
Take them to a NEUTRAL large outdoor space (not your yard ideally so they don’t feel protective or territorial) if either of them are being pushy and forcing interactions that the other dog doesn’t like, then the pushy dog should be kept on a leash. You should help teach that dog boundaries by using the leash to pull him away when the other dog is overwhelmed.
‼️stay calm and relaxed (don’t let your nervousness affect the dogs)
‼️pay attention to how they interact and intervene if either dog wants more space or is not being respected ! don’t bring out toys or food as this can lead to resource guarding behaviors

09/17/2025

Have you worked on training with your dog, but feel like you hit a brick wall, or like it’s not translating to off leash reliability?

We put together a 4-week virtual E-Collar Course to help you take your training to the next level! E-Collars are probably the coolest invention of dog training thus far - it’s a tool that allows you to perfectly communicate with your dog, even when they’re off leash and farther away from you - BUT it’s important that they are used properly, and that the dog is fully taught what the collar means and how to be successful!

This course will walk you through, step by step, how to work the E-Collar, how to condition your dog to it, how to work through any reactivity your dog may have, and how to fully trust your dog off leash! We worked hard on this and know that many of you will benefit from it. 😊

Comment any questions you have about the course and we will happily answer!

More info here:

⚠️⚠️⚠️ NOTE: Your dog MUST already have a solid foundation in basic skills like Heel, Recall, and Place before starting this course!⚠️⚠️⚠️ Advanced

09/07/2025

Classes start TOMORROW!
There are a couple spots left in a few classes. Sign up now to change your dog’s behavior before fall comes in full swing!

Thegooddog.org/book-online

09/03/2025

Share if you find your pup, we are so proud of all of these guys!

Our next classes start on Monday- sign up now to secure your spot this fall 🐾

Thegooddog.org

09/01/2025

The secret to a content dog ISN’T a neighborhood walk (although they’re a great addition for most dogs). It’s actually proper fulfillment, clarity, good communication, and promoting a calmer state of mind when not engaging with them! If your dog has their needs met and knows what is expected in every situation, they won’t fail nearly as much.

If you need help with these concepts, join our online community (link in bio)!

08/29/2025

Batch one of this session’s grad photos 🎓 So proud of all of these guys and their dedicated owners!

Share if you find your pup! 🐾

We added a few more classes for next session (starting in less than 2 weeks), check them out here: https://www.thegooddog.org/book-onlinef a