Good Decision Dog Training

02/03/2024

Friends: I'm 1 of 74 people picked for a clinical trial to CURE Multiple Sclerosis at UC San Francisco! I'll be closed for dog training/work the rest of year due to side effects and also would like to raise money for UCSF researchers. Thanks for your love & support. Ready to cure MS with me? ❤️🌈🌹

Hi, my name is Sean and I'm fundraising for one of my best friends, Mar… Sean Murphy needs your support for Beating MS via 'The Research Project': A Journey t

10/05/2023

Congratulations, Buddy!
https://www.cnn.com/2023/05/09/us/westminster-dog-show-winner-cec/index.html

Buddy Holly the Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen has earned the top spot at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.

27/04/2023

Book your June appointment today! [email protected]

02/03/2023

Save the Date: Graduate Happy Hours for Illinois (May 21) and Indiana/Michigan (May 7). Look for an email soon to RSVP! *You must be a graduate or enrolled in training to attend. Reach out to [email protected] to enroll and/or join our mailing list.

24/12/2022

Happy holidays from Trouble, one of my first graduates! The best part of my training is the wonderful people I meet along the way. Keep those graduate updates coming!

14/12/2022

Happy holidays! Give the gift of a well behaved pup by registering below!
Level 1: Basic obedience takes 5 classes to learn the Method: 8 basic commands with 8 coordinating hand signals, loose leash walking beginner, videos, eBook and socialization!

Spring Registration Link
www.surveymonkey.com/r/BasicSpring2023

Summer Registration Link
www.surveymonkey.com/r/BasicSummer2023

Level 2: Ace the Method, 5 classes focused on honing Basic skills. Bonus: learn search and rescue/ sniff training beginners. Goal at the end of class is to find objects, like your cell phone! *You must be a graduate of privates or Level 1 group class to register for Level 2: Ace the Method.

Spring Registration Link
www.surveymonkey.com/r/AceSpring2023

Summer Registration Link
www.surveymonkey.com/r/AceSummer2023

Level 3 The Good Walker 5 classes, improve your dog's loose leash walking, including learning no-pull techniques and show-ring level maneuvering for top-notch performance! Held at a local dog park. *You must be a graduate of privates or a Level 1 group class to register for Level 3: The Good Walker

Spring Registration Link
www.surveymonkey.com/r/SpringTheGoodWalker

Summer Registration Link
www.surveymonkey.com/r/SummerTheGoodWalker

About the Good Decision Dog Training Method*
Proprietary, tested, science-based positive reinforcement training. Recommended by Michigan City Animal Hospital and New Buffalo Animal Hospital. Trained region from Dunes Acres, Ind., St. Joseph Mich., to South Bend, Ind. - approximately a radius of 100 miles. Clients trained from Hinsdale, Brookfield, Mokena, Palos Hills, Beverly - Chicago, River North, Country Club Hills, Ill. Plus Sarasota, Miami, Columbia, Mo. Licensed by Good Decision Dogs LLC Portfolio: This is a private page for current and future graduates. Please request to follow. www.instagram.com/good_decision_dogs/

Having trouble registering? Email us at [email protected]

17/05/2022

We all need a in our lives. Bred to hunt. Current client Moxy!

10/04/2022

Count yourself lucky! ❤

25/03/2022

It's graduate Rosie's first birthday today! Her papa sent me this photo. She looks like a benetton model! 🥰😇😍

25/03/2022

Nine times out of 10, I watch Hollywood movies and cringe at how dogs are being 'trained.' Not this time! This movie meets the marks when matching my training method: positive reinforcement, no punishment, a shared language, and TRUST - in yourself and in your dog! A must-watch!

17/03/2022

Stay tuned! New shop in the works with online training videos and redesigned dog training tools that match my method!🥰

18/02/2022

Join the club! Email [email protected]

18/01/2022

FYI!

Thank you to everyone that donated! We are set for a little bit but please keep us in mind when cleaning out closets and shopping. We can always use canned dog/cat food and dry food too!

20/12/2021

Working service dogs are the best dogs! 🥰

https://www.hellomagazine.com/healthandbeauty/health-and-fitness/20211218129286/selma-blair-emotional-health-update-ms-multiple-sclerosis-dog-mean-baby/?viewas=amp

Selma Blair was inundated with support after sharing a moving update on her battle with multiple sclerosis

28/02/2021

My best friend from college is a psychologist who studied my science-based approach this summer with great interest. She just picked up her new puppy, and of course I'll be coaching her remotely as she applies what she learned! Meet , the 🥰

23/03/2020

Happy National Pup Day! Here's a slideshow to brighten your day. Stay positive, folks!

29/02/2020

Congratulations to our graduates and their families who participated in our 6-week group training class!!! It’s a great day at Good Decision Dog Training...
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19/02/2020

March classes are full, so save a spot for the April class soon! Held in an art studio in New Buffalo, MI. Register at this link! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/9TFK5V9!

17/02/2020

How much will your pup learn in just one session? Check out baby girl Stevie at the beginning and end of our first session! Good decisions in the making!

08/02/2020

Want your dog to walk like a show dog, including loose leash walking and showcasing their natural gait? Join a class or schedule a one-on-one with me!

07/02/2020

Client Trouble, a rescue from a kill shelter, makes the perfect model for the ! She nails it!

06/02/2020

Ruby the Lover, adopted from a humane society is such a beautiful blue nose . Today, she learned watch me! Good decision, Ruby!

06/02/2020

I ❤ updates from clients. When your puppy literally eats her homework. ...

05/02/2020

Oh, I cant get enough of this little teady bear! Sweet Baby Ginger!

03/02/2020

Interested in this group training class held in New Buffalo, Michigan? Email me at [email protected]

29/01/2020

Love this!

26/01/2020

Some ideas to beat cabin fever this winter! For details www.elsieearlstudios.com

17/01/2020

It was a joy to train current client Trouble in Florida and meet/train Rita, who used to be a professional singer, and her teady bear dog Maddie! Oh. Trouble met the cops and was on Twitter!

27/12/2019

Did you get a new fur baby this Christmas? Share a picture!

02/12/2019

Happy National Mutt Day. Here's a picture of my favorite mutt, Bella! Share a pic of your mutt!