Rock Solid Dog Training, LLC

11/24/2025

Someone knows me pretty well. I love these gifts and appreciate the kindness and thoughtfulness of the giver.😊

11/24/2025

Rowdy and his owner are amazing in their training. Today he really aced the Stay and Come commands. He also was able to perform the Sit, Down, and Touch commands and effectively demonstrate walking with a loose leash. Rock Solid Dog Training, LLC is impressed! Keep up the outstanding work. 🐾

11/23/2025

What do you think?

If a dog owner does not train their dog, is it “canine neglect?”

11/22/2025

Join me in congratulating Gus and her owners on completing Basic Obedience Training! This sweet girl excelled in her final training session today that incorporated socialization and the generalization of all skills. She is now on her way to becoming a therapy dog. Congratulations!!! Rock Solid Dog Training, LLC is proud of you and your accomplishment!🐾

11/22/2025

UNTRAINED DOGS IN SCHOOLS
There are many benefits for having trained and certified therapy dogs in schools. Studies have found that they help reduce stress and anxiety, improve academic performance, promote positive student well-being, and assist with social development.

However, in the past several years some schools have turned to having untrained dogs in their buildings and classrooms so that they might have their own school dog.

Despite their good intentions and how cute the dog may be, such practices can pose a danger to the learning environment, raising ethical and safety concerns. These dogs in no way compare to the rigorous training and experience that a trained and certified therapy dog brings.

According to Suffolk Learning, a dog can be distracted by noise, movement, and smells and experience sensory overload, feeling overwhelmed by their situation. Further, “when handlers, who are not able to read dog body language put their dogs into situations where the dog is stressed, there will inevitably be a situation where the overwhelmed dog feel they have to freeze or defend themselves.”

Be careful about your child interacting with an untrained (and uncertified) dog and its owner in an educational environment. The risks can far out weigh the benefits. Make sure that any canine interaction your child has at school is with a trained and certified therapy dog like Rocky, The Therapy Dog.

Dr. Preston VanLoon, Ed.D., CDT-C
Certified Professional Dog Trainer
Doctorate, Educational Psychology

11/21/2025

Time for a little humor 😂

11/20/2025

Thoughts on Boarding Kennels

Table of Contents > Reason 1: Dog Stress is Different > Reason 2: Potty Problems > Reason 3: Sickness Exposure > Reason 4: Trauma > Reason 5: Confinement > Questions You Should Ask

11/20/2025

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11/19/2025

Feeling stuck with your rescue dog's behavior? You're not alone. Many believe past struggles define a dog forever. Others question if older dogs can be trained.

Rock Solid Dog Training, LLC helps dogs go from fearful to confident, chaotic to calm. It's about understanding, patience, and clear training. Experience the real difference, the Rock Solid difference.

Visit our website: http://nddogtraining.com

Contact us today: [email protected]

Congratulations Rocky! Voted #1 in Bismarck’s 2025 Top Dog Contest Training humans and their dogs in the greater Bismarck-Mandan, ND area Rock Solid Dog Training, LLC can help!Do you want to give your dog a solid foundation of basic and advanced obedience skills? Does your dog pull on the leash, j...

11/18/2025

Barking from a dog’s perspective- maybe!😉

11/17/2025

Feeling overwhelmed trying to train your dog? You’re not alone.
Many dog owners have experienced frustration trying to train their dog and change behaviors like:
🐶Pulling on the leash
🐶Jumping
🐶Barking
🦮Rock Solid Dog Training, LLC can help you simplify your training with proven and effective methods that work!

Contact RSDT today and experience the ROCK SOLID difference.
(701) 751-3434
[email protected]
www.nddogtraining.com

11/16/2025

Our dogs are angels without wings 😇