Canine Speak Dog Training - Ashley Badgley

08/15/2024

Last night was Week 2 for these two sweet pups!

They practiced Calm Greetings with a hand target, Settle on a Mat, Leave It, and Down.
On top of that we also practiced some socialization of loud noises and more handling skills.

Rooney and Enzo have such great families and I am excited for the weeks ahead! 🐾☺️

08/09/2024

Only one spot left for Canine Good Citizen Class!

For teaching your dog the basics for calm greetings, come when called, stay, leash manners, and much more!

$150 for 6 weeks

Sign up at caninespeak.com/cgc

08/08/2024

Meet our next puppy class students Enzo and Rooney!

These two puppies are so sweet and smart and did so well on their first day of class!🐾💕

08/07/2024

Canine Good Citizen Class is all about teaching your dog all the basics- Including focus skills, settle on a mat, leash walking manners, come, stay, calm greetings without jumping, and much more!

You will get the opportunity to earn your AKC CGC title at the end of class!

2 spots left! Sign up at:
caninespeak.com/cgc

08/07/2024

Last minute puppy class spot available!

With an unexpected rescheduling so there is one spot left for Puppy Preschool! Starts tonight at 6:30pm at Mancelona Veterinary Hospital.
For puppies 8-20 weeks old.

Sign up using the link below and I will get your puppy handout sent to you right away!
https://pocketsuite.io/book/caninespeak/item/puppy-preschool-(august-7th-start)

08/06/2024

Bob did great last Friday with private training! He is also participating in the Canine Good Citizen class which has been great exposure for him.

He is a mix of Livestock Guardian dogs, which means he is more likely to show reactive behaviors, because it is what they have been bred to do!
Protect their herd and family from intruders and threats. 🛡️

On top of that, Bob is an adolescent(teenage) dog so he is getting a whole bunch of hormones as he reaches social maturity. 😬

But not everything needs to be deemed a threat to Bob. And with positive exposure in public spaces and him practicing his breed-specific behavior when appropriate, he is gradually learning that he can enjoy a walk and not react to another person or dog walking past while still being a great protector to his family. ❤️🐾

He's making progress every day thanks to the dedication to the training program by his loving family!

08/02/2024

The next round of puppy classes now has a date!

Monday, August 26th at 6:30pm at Mancelona Veterinary Hospital

Join Puppy Preschool to socialize your puppy to become a calm, confident canine and teach them important foundational skills!
This is a 6 week class that covers a variety of useful topics complete with weekly handouts to help you survive puppyhood!

For puppies 8-20 weeks old. Age appropriate vaccinations required.

Sign up at: caninespeak.com/puppyclasses

07/31/2024

Earn your AKC Virtual Home Manners Title!

I evaluate titles for free! Just reach out and I'll guide you on how to earn your title!

No prior experience needed. I'm happy to help newcomers earn their first title!

Ribbons shipped once you complete your title.

This is all virtual so you submit through videos from anywhere in the world.

07/31/2024

MJ did so great today in class practicing calm greetings, settling and laying down on a mat, and socializing with the other people and pups! ☺️

07/24/2024

Daisy May is just the cutest! 🌼

Last night she practiced calm greetings(without jumping), settle on a mat, and "leave it".

She did so great and is such a smart cookie! 🍪

You can tell how much she loves learning with her mom.

07/17/2024

Welcome these three adorable puppies and their wonderful people to Puppy Preschool!

They did so well for their first day and I look forward to watching them learn and grow in the weeks ahead ☺️

07/16/2024

Tomorrow's puppy class is full and next month's upcoming class only has one spot left!

Puppy Preschool is all about socializing your puppy to become a calm, confident canine and teaching them foundational skills that are important for them as they grow.

This is a 6 week class that covers many important topics and behaviors for your pup to be learning with weekly handouts.

For puppies 8-20 weeks old. Age appropriate vaccinations required.

Sign up at: caninespeak.com/puppyclasses

07/02/2024

Renly has earned his Expert Trick Dog Title! 💛

So proud of my boy!

Next to work on Rue's expert title and Renly's Trick Dog Champion Title 🤩

06/22/2024

Congrats to Daisy for passing her Canine Good Citizen Test!

Daisy is such a sweet girl and just loves everyone! 💕 Her enthusiasm for life is infectious!

06/13/2024

2 spots left for the upcoming Canine Good Citizen class!

Starts Monday, July 8th at 6:30pm at Mancelona Veterinary Hospital!

Teach your dog manners and more!

Sign up at caninespeak.com/cgc

06/13/2024

Bob has a good balance of both work and play! 💕

06/12/2024

The best dog training is the boring stuff!

Here Bob is learning to settle on a mat while I drop treats, drop and pick up my keys, clap, open and close doors, walk away and behind him. And slowly add duration with him staying settled.

These are the first steps to teaching him to be calm in even more exciting environments like a kid's sport game!

Teaching a puppy to play is easy! Teaching a puppy to settle around excitement takes more effort, but really pays off!

He is even showing off a hip flop and chin rest in this picture.

06/11/2024

It is getting warm out there! Three upcoming classes available to help train your dog or puppy to be the best summer buddy ever!☀️

Brewery Manners Class teaches your dog important skills to behave well publicly in a brewery setting. Held at Snowbelt Brewing Company in Ga***rd. This is a Level 2, 4 week class.
caninespeak.com/breweryclass

Canine Good Citizen Class teaches your dog all the basics- Including focus skills, settle on a mat, leash walking manners, come, stay, calm greetings without jumping, and much more! You will get the opportunity to earn your AKC CGC title at the end of class!
caninespeak.com/cgc

Puppy Preschool is perfect for puppies 8-20 weeks old. This class is all about socializing your puppy properly and teaching them foundational skills to set them up for success! Learn how to deal with common puppy training concerns and more.
caninespeak.com/puppyclasses

06/11/2024

Sweet Rue had a great walk! 💕

06/11/2024

Join us for the upcoming Brewery Manners Dog Training Class! 🐾

Held at Snowbelt Brewing Company in Ga***rd. This class teaches your dog important skills to be the perfect brewery buddy!

With so many fun upcoming summer events, having a dog who can behave in public spaces means they can tag along with to dog-friendly spaces!

4 weeks of classes for $150. Drinks included!

Learn more or request a spot at caninespeak.com/breweryclass

06/11/2024

Hello everyone! I'm working on posting trick tutorials in my group but in the meantime I am hosting a Virtual AKC FIT DOG Walk!

This is a 5k that can go towards your AKC FIT DOG Title!

How to participate:
1. Track your walks with your dog via a fitness watch, phone, or app such as WoofTrax.
2. Submit your screenshots to me via messenger

From there you can submit your AKC FIT DOG Title if you have enough points (This specific walk is worth 3 of 5 required points for Bronze)
This walk can also count toward the 2K-9 Ruff Run (2K9) with Do More With Your Dog!

My goal is to make these fun titles accessible to everyone! No matter if you have a reactive dog that can't participate in traditional group walks, or if you personally need several days or weeks to complete the 5k. Let me know how I can make it more accessible to you!

Reach out if you have any questions and happy walkies!

Join the group here! Facebook.com/groups/trickfitdogs

06/10/2024

Meet Brutus! He's a (big) puppy!

He is a sweetheart and his dad is setting him up for success by starting private training.

Instead of waiting for problems to happen, being proactive in your dogs training can save a lot of frustration (and possible er vet visits) for both of you!

Brutus will be learning loose leash walking, recall, stay(especially at the open front door), leave it, calm greetings, and many other very important life skills!

I'm excited to be on this journey with Brutus and his person. 😁

06/08/2024

Congrats to the first Brewery Manners graduates! 🐶 🍺

Gypsy and Dolly did so great and their owners demonstrated fantastic skills in being about to advocate for their dog in public.

Great job everyone!

06/07/2024

Congrats Becky and Tito for passing the Canine Good Citizen test! 🐕 👏🏼

It was such a pleasure having you both in class and I look forward to helping evaluate your future FIT DOG titles!

05/31/2024

Meet Lao Tzu!

He is a very sweet boy who passed his AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy test. Now him and his person joined the Private Training Program so we can work on creating more enjoyable hikes out in nature!

I am excited to work with him and his person to tackle his leash frustration so walks become stress free! 🐾🐶

05/31/2024

05/30/2024

Congratulations Lucy for completing the Private Puppy Training program! 💕

Lucy's person has used all the skills taught at home and today, practiced doing them in public!

Lucy is only 5 months old and growing to be a happy, confident pup!

I'm excited to work with Lucy and her wonderful family in upcoming classes 🐾

05/28/2024

Hello my fitness-loving dog friends!

I have been getting some interest on AKC FIT DOG titles. I have been an instructor for a bit now but haven't done much with it yet... so I want to change that!

I am introducing a virtual AKC FIT DOG Class!
The AKC FIT DOG Course is a fitness class designed to build your dog’s fitness, flexibility, and cardio. Working with your dog in these skills can also improve their confidence, reduce destructive behaviors out of boredom, and strengthen their focus and your bond together.

This class is virtual no matter where you are located, you can join, watch the exercises, practice with your own dog, and submit towards your AKC FIT DOG Title!

The class starts Monday, June 24th. It is held in a private Facebook group where you can watch the videos, ask questions, and share your own progress.

If you have a reactive dog but still want the community of a group class, this is for you too!

$60 for 6 weeks of classes (Just $10 a week!)

Sign up here:
caninespeak.com/fitdog

Once signed up you will receive a link to join the class.
Signup is per person, not dog. So you can earn FIT DOG points for each dog at no extra cost. (Just send in your videos)

Reach out if you have any questions! 🐾

05/27/2024

Sweet boy Bob on his first Day Training session 💕

He is learning how to calmly greet people without jumping, get attention without nipping or jumping, and most importantly- working on his feelings when others are around food resources. 🦴

He was such a good participant for the foundation skills towards these goals. 😊