FoxGem Dogs LLC

29/07/2024

Group Tricks Class! Aug/Sept Sundays at 10:00 am starting 8/11
Preregistration required
Learn how to teach your dog all the cute and super fun tricks you see FoxGem dogs doing (which bytheway lend to good manners and a balanced mental state). The class will include AKC title testing if you want it. It's all just so darn fun!!
www.foxgemdogs.com or [email protected]

10/07/2024

Look at who earned her AKC Novice Trick Dog title at FoxGem!
Congratulations on your new title!!

04/07/2024

01/07/2024

I’m so proud of this team! This LoL moment courtesy of Luna who came to her new owners just a few months ago with fear and self control challenges. The patience of her new family, clear rules and boundaries plus coping skills, all taught via trick training are resulting in a braver and much more polite Miss Luna who earned her first AKC title today, Novice Trick Dog.
Luna is owned and loved by Dave and Kathy Priegel.
Congratulations on your new AKC title!

25/06/2024

🐾 GROUP MANNERS CLASS! 🐾
We will focus on teamwork and polite (but happy) good manners while in the presence of other teams that are also having fun.
Show your dog that YOU are fun to be with!
Ideal for teams that have already taken private lessons with us.

This one is not on our website (I might not bother putting it on there) but the usual applies; let me know if you want in, we'll let you know price and dates, you confirm you wish to participate, we invoice you, your payment reserves your spot in class.
As per usual, I can not hold spots for "maybe"; that's not fair for everyone else.

When: Saturdays at 9:30 am starting 7/27/24

(This class is not for dogs who have reactive tendencies towards other dogs. Private lessons to learn coping skills first are appropriate in that case).

30/05/2024

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aUXlCzt_RYQ

More than just cute parlor tricks…

24/04/2024

Our periodic reminder that Training Should Be Fun!
Find the amusement in whatever it is that creates frustrating moments.

A humorous reminder from FoxGem that training should be fun.

21/04/2024

https://www.foxgemdogs.com/cgca-prep-class

20/04/2024

🐾 ADVANCED CGC prep and test! 🐾
aka "Community Canine" the CGCA test and prep will include 4 prep/practice classes plus the testing.
You do not have to do the preps but trust us, it helps a lot.
More info at www.FoxGemDogs.com

31/03/2024

Regarding antler debates:
Antlers is a broad term. Density of antlers vary with the critter. Anything not labeled clearly what animal it's from is usually whitetail which is one of the most dense (and likely unethically sourced).
Goat and moose are least dense with elk and whitetail most dense (it also varies with what area of the "antler" the cut you have comes from ie tines/paddles etc).
A parallel can be made with bones.
It's a good idea for folks to know the details of what critter and what part of it (as with any product) they are claiming to be dangerous or safe before making broad statements and proclamations.
Be an educated (and sensible) consumer.

17/03/2024

Advanced Group Games Class (Yes the fun is back! Our most popular class!)
Sundays at 12:30 pm 6 weeks starting 4/14

Group Tricks Class (includes testing)
Saturdays at 2:00 pm 6 weeks starting 4/13

AKC Star Puppy
Fridays at 6:30 pm starting 4/12 6 weeks

Group Beginner Class
Wednesdays at 6:30 pm starting 4/10 6 weeks

08/03/2024

Recently, we've had a lot of folks express that for them, well, times are tough. We understand and empathize. In order to accommodate the need for folks to get the training help they need and still be able to make their other financial obligations, we have lowered our prices on all lessons. (For YEARS people were telling us that we weren't charging enough for our services!) But, we want you to be able to buy groceries AND get the training guidance you want.
We expect that folks will understand that we will not be prorating already scheduled/paid sessions; this is for new lessons and likely be temporary as we watch how the overall national economy effects us all in the coming months.
Visit our website to sign up for a new session with manageable pricing. www.foxgemdogs.com (Yes we can still accept tips with your session payment and yes it is appropriate to tip your trainer just as you would any other service you appreciate).

Remember, Training Should Be Fun! (And affordable!)

Because Training Should Be Fun!

16/02/2024

Classic FoxGem merriment for your
Advanced Beginner dog is back!
Don't forget to tell your friends about the next session of Star Puppy too!

Because Training Should Be Fun!

08/02/2024

🐾 PUPPY PUPPY PUPPY 🐾
March/April Star Puppy Group Class
Productive enthusiasm, self control skills, coping tools, manners, building teamwork, we make it all FUN!
Sign up: https://www.foxgemdogs.com/classes

05/02/2024

**This test has filled and registrations are now closed. Stay in touch to see when another is scheduled and for when we offer the Advanced version!**
Canine Good Citizen prep classes and testing is scheduled!
Info and registration here: https://www.foxgemdogs.com/cgca-prep-class
You CAN do this! (Plus it's insanely fun with us, you already know that ;-) )

04/02/2024

If we hosted a 🐾Therapy Dog Int'l 🐾 test in April, May or June would you be interested? Of course as always we'd offer prep classes prior to the testing. 🐾 We'll only schedule it if we're sure we have the interest so let us know if that's a goal for you and we'll make it happen!
BTW: CGC and Advanced CGC prep and tests info will be posted within the next few days! Aiming for CGC March & CGCA May or June.

05/01/2024

Chaining the steps for the mailbox trick!

10/12/2023

The epitome of FoxGem’s mantra; young folk bring vibrancy and laughter to our training room.
I am humbled by their dedication and honored to work with these good people.
FoxGemmers please welcome Maverick, Jaden, Ryan, Goose, Gabe, Pluto, Lindsey and Nyx to the FoxGem family.

08/12/2023

Because Training Should Be Fun!

06/12/2023

This team, such a pleasure to work with, earned their first AKC title at FoxGem today!
Congratulations David and Koda!

03/12/2023

An example of why I push you guys to work the "deliver item to hand" part of retrievals.
It's just a tiny piece of a bush that apparently was stuck to someone's fur but it was on the floor a good distance away from my cozy couch spot. Freddie was sniffing at it and I of course could not see exactly what it was. So, "Freddie bring it to me"; she carefully picked it up and delivered it.

I drop things from my right hand constantly and bending is usually a challenge so I'm tremendously grateful that my dogs are willing to pick up and deliver anything I ask them to.

So yeah FoxGemmers, keep working those retrievals! You'll be glad you did!

19/10/2023

Openings available for
AKC Canine Good Citizen prep and test
11/26, 12/2 with testing on 12/9

29/09/2023

We have a last minute opening for the Group Beginner class that starts on Sunday!

17/09/2023

Another CGC Prep and Test Oct/Nov
American Kennel Club Canine Good Citizen
Shoot us an email [email protected] to register.

06/09/2023

Info on the Victor dog food recall.
"The affected product consists of 644 cases sold in 5-pound bags with lot code 1000016385 with Best By Date 4/30/2024. Lot code information is found on the back of the bag. "

Mid America Pet Food, Mount Pleasant, Texas, is voluntarily recalling one lot of Victor Super Premium Dog Food, 5-pound Hi-Pro Plus produced at its Mount Pleasant, Texas production facility because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Salmonella can affect animals eating the prod...

29/08/2023

October Group Beginner Class has been scheduled!
Please be sure to read the updated class description.
Come see what you've been missing and remember...
Training Should Be Fun!!