Goldstar Puppy Academy

03/01/2025

Look for us on the cover of Island Neighbors and 53rd Neighbors this month! 🤩🎉🎊

🤗 Hey I know that lady!!!

Congrats Gerry-Anna Goldstar Puppy Academy‼️

Your Fear Free positive approach to dog training is refreshing and motivating.

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03/01/2025

Sleepaway Camp is our specialized version of a board and training program. Your pup lives with one of our experienced trainers for a set period, experiencing socialization while learning crucial foundational skills.
Are you looking for boarding for puppies or a program to help your new furry friend learn essential skills? If you want a well-behaved dog that feels comfortable in new environments and listens even in public, our board and train program is offered on the Treasure Coast in the following cities: Fort Pierce, Vero Beach, Port Saint Lucie, FL, and surrounding areas and is a fantastic solution! At Goldstar Puppy Academy, our experienced and certified trainers provide a unique ‘Sleepaway Camp’ – an immersive, rewarding experience for you and your puppy.
To read more, check out our blog post below!⬇️

Sleepaway Camp is our specialized version of a board and training program. Your pup lives with one of our experienced trainers for a set period, experiencing socialization while learning crucial foundational skills.

31/12/2024

Training a dog that is picky about food can be a bit challenging. All dogs are motivated by food at some level since they need it to live but some dogs may not accept food reliably as training rewards. However, there are alternative methods and techniques you can use to train your dog without using treats as the primary motivator.

Read more below ⬇️

https://goldstarpuppyacademy.com/blog/how-to-train-a-dog-thats-not-food-motivated

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How to Train a Dog That’s Not Food Motivated. Sometimes food simply isn't enough of a drive for dogs to respond, here's what else can work.

28/12/2024

Does your dog run a mile every time you even touch his feet? We know it’s important for dog’s nails to be trimmed regularly to prevent problems but what do you do if you can’t even get near their foot? We take you step by step from the very beginning to stress free pup-icures.
Check out our blog post below to read more ⬇️

Trimming Your Dog's Nails Step-by-Step Guide. Is your Dog unsure of nail trims? Here's what to do from Treasure Coast Dog Trainer Gerry-Anna.

25/12/2024

Merry Christmas from the Goldstar mascots, Kiya and Echo 🎄 We all hope everyone and their furry friends enjoy the holiday! 🤗

23/12/2024

We’re all in the Christmas spirit here at Goldstar Puppy Academy! Here’s a few of our favorite Christmas pictures from this years photoshoot 😁🎄

19/12/2024

We’ve had a ton of rain over the past few days and it completely filled these wheelbarrows! Well, Teddy decided they seemed like a nice kiddie pool so in he went 🤣. I’m just glad the doodles didn’t follow because then we’d have a real mud bath!!

Teddy is a dog who used to avoid water!! 💦

15/12/2024

We often get asked how to safely socialize a puppy before they are fully vaccinated.
It’s really important to get your puppy out experiencing new sights, smells and environments as soon as possible after they’ve settled in at home BEFORE they receive their last set of vaccinations. A puppy’s critical socialization window closes around 14-16 weeks of age. This is the time of your pup’s life when they are forming their opinions about the world and most open to new experiences. Puppies typically receive their final round of vaccines around 16 weeks of age.
This means that if you wait to take them anywhere until their vaccines are completed, you’re totally missing out on this huge window of opportunity with your puppy!

To read more, check out our blog post below ⬇️

How to Safely Socialize a Puppy Before Vaccinations. Vero Beach Puppy Trainer, Gerry-Anna explains all including helpful video guides.

10/12/2024

Check out Marcello’s progress with his mat skills! Teaching your pup to stay relaxed on their mat is a super important skill. Whether you want to get some cooking done in the kitchen without a pup dancing around your feet, or you want your pup to hangout at the patio restaurant, this is the behavior they’ll need to know!

03/12/2024

Are you looking for boarding for puppies or a program to help your new furry friend learn essential skills?
If you want a well-behaved dog that feels comfortable in new environments and listens even in public, our board and train program is offered on the Treasure Coast in the following cities: Fort Pierce, Vero Beach, Port Saint Lucie, FL, and surrounding areas and is a fantastic solution!
At Goldstar Puppy Academy, our experienced and certified trainers provide a unique ‘Sleepaway Camp’ – an immersive, rewarding experience for you and your puppy.
Sleepaway Camp is our specialized version of a board and training program. Your pup lives with one of our experienced trainers for a set period, experiencing socialization while learning crucial foundational skills.

To read more check out our blog post below 👇

Sleepaway Camp is our specialized version of a board and training program. Your pup lives with one of our experienced trainers for a set period, experiencing socialization while learning crucial foundational skills.

28/11/2024

Thanksgiving means family, football, and a feast that everyone looks forward to—even your dog! But when those puppy-dog eyes lock onto your turkey, it’s important to ask: Can dogs eat turkey? The answer is yes, but with some precautions to ensure your furry friend stays safe and healthy.
Read our blog post below to learn more ⬇️

Discover essential health and wellness tips for puppies, from nutrition advice to preventive care. Ensure your puppy's physical and emotional well-being

22/11/2024

Resource guarding is a behavior in which dogs feel the need to protect their possessions, such as food, toys, or even spaces. While it is a natural instinct, allowing it to go unchecked can lead to aggressive tendencies as your puppy ages. Fortunately, resource guarding can be prevented and even corrected with the right approach. In this guide, we’ll discuss proven strategies to prevent resource guarding and help your puppy feel secure, confident, and trusting.
Read more below ⬇️

Puppy Training Treasure Coast - Easy ways to prevent resource guarding in your puppy. Top Tips on what to do to prevent your puppy guarding.

08/11/2024

Unfortunately for us, puppies explore the world with their mouths. As a puppy training expert providing puppy training in and around Vero Beach and the Treasure Coast, Gerry-Anna shares her do’s and don’ts for preventing and stopping puppy nipping. To read more, check out our blog post below ⬇️

Puppy Training Vero Beach, Florida - How to Stop your Puppy Nipping. Treasure Coast Expert Puppy Trainer Gerry-Anna share's her top tips.

07/11/2024

Here is a great example and breakdown of how to handle your dog getting off the mat when place training. It’s easy to accidentally pay for the wrong response so watch how to handle when your dog gets up before you ask!

01/11/2024

Can you keep a secret?
I’m about to share my favorite dog walking spots in Sebastian and Vero Beach with you… but we don’t want them blowing up with too many other people and dogs – so will you keep these awesome dog walking areas to yourself?! Check out our blog post below for some of our favorite dog walking locations! ⬇️

The best dog walks in Sebastian and Vero Beach. So good you'll want to keep them to yourself! Let's go on a Sniffari

30/10/2024

Some dogs need help getting used to blow dryers, while others love it naturally! King had a blast playing with the blow dryer after bath time 🤣

27/10/2024

Happy (early) Halloween! We just had to share the puppy pictures from our Halloween Pawty 🎃

26/10/2024

Puppy training expert Gery-Anna and the training team at Goldstar Puppy Academy see a lot of soon-to-be dog owners wondering exactly which dog is right for their family. Here Gerry-Anna explains all of the things you should look at when deciding to add a fur baby to your family. Check out our blog post below to read more! ⬇️

Dog Trainer Sebastian, Florida. How to choose the right dog for you and your family. Everything you need to consider before getting a dog.