Dog's Best Friend Training

06/08/2024

Back by Popular Demand! Movement Games - From Energetic to Calm with Chelse Wagner CBCC-KA CPDT-KA
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You don't want to miss this. Back by Popular Demand! Movement Games: From an Energetic to Calm Dog! with Chelse Wagner CBCC-KA CPDT-KA Do you have an active energetic dog?   High-energy dogs need mo

27/07/2024

Maggie and Dani Blair starting out their Saturday with a great class ~ week 1 of Intermediate Family Dog Training class at Happy Dogz Daycare Deming Way in Middleton!

Way to go Maggie!!

22/07/2024

We have spots open in several of our GREAT classes starting THIS WEEK AND NEXT WEEK ~ Take a peek!
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You don't want to miss this. Upcoming Training Classes CGC-Canine Good Citizen The Canine Good Citizen (or CGC) test is a certification by the AKC and is open to dogs of any breeding. The test is com

19/07/2024

Great Outdoors - Short Course! Work on Intermediate level training skills OUTSIDE!
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You don't want to miss this. The Great Outdoors Short Course! Does your dog need work on outside distractions? Are recalls a challenge when all the leaves are blowing and squirrels are running? Does B

10/07/2024

Nose Games - Level 2
For dogs that have completed Level 1
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You don't want to miss this. Nose Games Level 2 Does your dog enjoy searching for scent? If you want to continue to work on you and your dog's skills with Nose work, join us for Nose Games Level 2 Thi

03/07/2024

Our new “Don’t Chase the Squirrel” class did fill. If your looking for more to do we have our Advanced class back in the schedule starting Thursday Aug 1st or our CGC class starting Tuesday July 23rd!

25/06/2024

Fido...COME!!!! Does your dog think Coming When Called is Optional??
July Recall Classes open for enrollment
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You don't want to miss it!     Does your dog think "Come" Is Optional? It's time for our Really Reliable Recall class! Does your dog come when called, only when she wants to? Does she have trouble com

21/06/2024

What a GREAT group of dogs and handlers!! A huge Congratulations to our recent CGC - Canine Good Citizen test participants! Way to go!
If you think your dog might want to by an AKC Canine Good Citizen...look for our upcoming class! Starting Tuesday July 23rd at our Happy Dogz Daycare Fitchburg Location.

19/06/2024

**NEW** Class Alert!!
Does your dog chase anything with a tail? If you have a high prey drive dog and want to reduce the chance your dog takes off into the sunset after Bugs Bunny...this is the class for you! Join Behavior Consultant Chelse Wagner CBCC-KA CPDT-KA for this exciting new class in July!

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You don't want to miss this. Don't Chase The Squirrel!! Dealing with Prey Drive Does Your Dog Chase Anything With A Tail? Are you afraid anytime Buster is off leash he is going off into the sunset cha

17/06/2024

UPDATE: this one is full!

Magnificent Manners starting THIS THURSDAY with Shannon Skolaski in Middleton!
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You don't want to miss this. Manners Class Polite Greetings and Walking Politely On Leash Does your dog need extra work on learning to walk with a loose leash? Is it hard for him to keep all four paw

14/06/2024

Some of you have been with us for years (decades!) with many generations of furry family members! I thought on the occasion of a really fun outing last week at Trisha's farm, I would go back in the memory bank. I had the pleasure of starting out in the world of dogs with one of the best mentors anyone could have - Patricia McConnell, Ph.D. In 1996 I started working for Dog's Best Friend and Trisha. I learned just about everything I know "dog" from her. Along the way I became her training director and helped grow our reach in our area. During these early days Chelse Wagner, Shannon Skolaski and Julie Vanderloop (just to name a few) joined in and our pack is still together! In 2007 Trisha handed the torch to me and I've tried to keep things running in a way that would make Trisha proud and continue to help our community to train dogs in a fun, effective and humane way.

We had a great time visiting, catching up, talking dogs and reminiscing at the farm last week. I've enclosed the photos we snapped from that day in addition to one of me way back in the earliest days with my dog Keanu that started me down this path in the first place.

12/06/2024

Does your dog like to sniff? Our popular Introduction to Nose Games is starting soon!
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You don't want to miss this. Introduction to Nose Games Class Nose Games is a fun and challenging sport that is appropriate for any dog of any breed and age. Nose Works takes advantage of your dog’s n

11/06/2024

If your dog overly exuberant and doesn't realize you are in the room or on the other end of the leash? Let's work on it!! Get Focused and In Control Classes starting soon!
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You don't want to miss this class!     Get Focused and In Control Class Is your dog excessively exuberant? Does Fido have trouble containing his excitement or even focus in a class situation because "

05/06/2024

NEW TINY TOTS Class (for dogs under 20 lbs!)
Enrichment Walks and Parkour
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You don't want to miss this. NEW! Tiny Tots Enrichment Walks and Parkour! Do you have a small breed dog that likes to be around other small dogs? If so...join us for our latest Tiny Tots class (for do

31/05/2024

Do Scents, Squirrels, Kids Playing or People walking by cause your dog to forget everything you've taught her? This is the class you need! ALL ABOUT DISTRACTIONS! Starts Thursday June 13th 7:35 pm Central Bark SE Madison
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You don't want to miss this. All About Distractions Class Does Your Dog Know The Basics? Not sure how to transfer those basics to environments that are distracting? Squirrels, food, smells of all sor

22/05/2024

Our phone is still down from the storm. Email is the best way to reach us. Thanks!

21/05/2024

Due to the potential for serious severe weather this evening, we are playing it safe and cancelling all group training classes for this evening. Stay safe!

17/05/2024

Tunnels, Jumps and Climbs....oh my!!! Fun with PUPPY AGILITY....starts JUNE 9th!
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  Puppy Agility Class!   Want to find another way to keep your puppy busy and burn off some of that energy? Socialize and desensitize your puppy while introducing both of you to the wonderful world o

13/05/2024

Tricks and Games with Julie Vanderloop! Starts Wednesday.
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You don't want to miss this. TRICKS and GAMES class! Join us for our popular new class! This five week course will incorporate Trick training and Games you can play to keep Fido mentally and physicall

10/05/2024

Does your dog listen in your living room but loses all hearing when outside? Let's work on it!! Join our Senior Trainer Julie Vanderloop for one of our seasonal classes....The GREAT OUTDOORS!
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You don't want to miss this. The Great Outdoors Class Does your dog need work on outside distractions? Are recalls a challenge when all the leaves are blowing and squirrels are running? Does Buster ex

01/05/2024

Fido COME!!
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You don't want to miss it!     Does your dog think "Come" Is Optional? It's time for our Really Reliable Recall class! Does your dog come when called, only when she wants to? Does she have trouble com

29/04/2024

Zoom, zoom, zoom! Jump, weave and climb...New Agility Session starting soon!
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You don't want to miss this. Agility Classes Our Agility classes are some of our most popular classes - People tell us it is the highlight of their week! Agility has become one of the fastest growing

17/04/2024

TWO SPOTS LEFT! The Great Outdoors Class
Instructor: Chelse Wagner CBCC-KA CPDT-KA
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You don't want to miss this. The Great Outdoors Class Does your dog need work on outside distractions? Are recalls a challenge when all the leaves are blowing and squirrels are running? Does Buster ex

15/04/2024

Magnificent Manners classes ... enrolling now!
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You don't want to miss this. Magnificent Manners! Does your dog need extra work on learning to walk with a loose leash? Is it hard for him to keep all four paws on the floor when people come to visit?

09/04/2024

Did your dog love learning about searching for scent? Starting April 30th - Level 2!
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You don't want to miss this. Nose Games Level 2 Does your dog enjoy searching for scent? If you want to continue to work on you and your dog's skills with Nose work, join us for Nose Games Level 2 Thi

08/04/2024

Do you and your small dog like to take classes with other like-sized dogs and their owners? If so, we have exciting news! We are offering our very popular Nose Games class for small dogs! Join us for Nose Games for Tiny Tots! Don't miss out this will fill quickly!
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You don't want to miss this. Nose Games for Tiny Tots! Have you been wanting to try Nose Games? Hoping to do it in a group of other small dogs? Now is your chance! We are offering our very popular Nos

02/04/2024

Due to the deteriorating road conditions today, we are going to cancel our group classes for tonight. We will see you all next week! Stay safe and warm

30/03/2024

It's time to work OUTDOORS!! Don't miss this one with Chelse Wagner CBCC-KA CPDT-KA
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You don't want to miss this. The Great Outdoors Class Does your dog need work on outside distractions? Are recalls a challenge when all the flowers are blooming and bunnies are hopping? Does Buster ex

25/03/2024

CALLING ALL SMALL DOGS!
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  Tiny Tots!     Tiny Tots is open to small dogs five months or older, currently taking or graduated from a Puppy K. or Puppy II class. If you would like to teach your dog to listen to you while burni

15/03/2024

One of our most popular classes
Teach Your Dog a REALLY Reliable Recall!
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You don't want to miss it!     Does your dog think "Come" Is Optional? It's time for our Really Reliable Recall class! Does your dog come when called, only when she wants to? Does she have trouble com