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Breeds

August 30, 2015BreedsBy ChristieFernandez

Breeds Specific Issues

Study after study has shown that a dog’s breed is not a major factor that contributes to aggression, and yet breed-specific legislation still targets specific dog breeds all over the world. How a dog is socialized, raised, trained, the mental and physical stimulation he receives, owner responsibility and individual behavioral …Read More

September 24, 2014BreedsBy ChristieFernandez

For The Love Of Pits

There was a time when the pit bull was one of the most popular family pet in the country. President Theodore Roosevelt , General George Patton and Helen Keller all owned pits. But today the breeds are more associated with gangs and violent fighting, making them the most feared, vilified and …Read More

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Basic Obedience Class -group walk. # dog training#

Basic Obedience Class -group walk. # dog training# Basic Obedience

Our Public Manners class. #dog training # leash tr

Our Public Manners class. #dog training # leash training

Basic Obedience class-we added a few obstacles in

Basic Obedience class-we added a few obstacles in training at class. This beautiful lab had a blast learning to maneuver around and on top of the equipment. Remember to add fun into the mix when working with your pup Being creative makes it more interesting for your dog to learn

Puppy kindergarten class

Puppy kindergarten class

Enrollment is open for our Beginner Trick Dog Clas

Enrollment is open for our Beginner Trick Dog Class
Classes begin Thursday, May 2 (8 pm-9 pm) This 7 -week Tricks Class is open to puppies who have completed puppy kindergarten & dogs who have completed Basic Obedience class. Training Is conducted at Dog Gone Happy Daycare & Board located at 7041 Old Wake Forest Road.

For more info & to enroll - please click on the link below:
https://trainingyourbestfriend.com/trick-dog/

If you are looking to have fun with your best friend- Our tricks class is designed to be a fun, challenging, and rewarding class for you and your dog. Trick training classes are a fantastic way to have more fun and build a stronger relationship with your canine friend.

Our beginning tricks class teaches skills such as: sit pretty, spin, roll over, crawl, take a bow, weave through your legs, high five, shake, jump through a hoop, crawl, play dead, take a bow, hold a treat on nose, fetch and more.

Whether you have a new puppy or rescue dog and are looking to bond and have fun or have an older family dog and are looking for a low-impact and unique form of exercise, this class for you! Training your dog tricks has significant value going far beyond simply showing off at a party.

When you interact with your dog at this level, you help to build his confidence and strengthen the bond you have with him, helping to create the relationship with your dog you’ve always dreamed of.

Tricks class is especially beneficial in the case of nervous or fearful dogs. While learning tricks and problem solving, your dog will gain trust in your ability to communicate more clearly with him. This helps to reduce anxiety and stress.

Enrollment is open for our May Puppy Kindergarten

Enrollment is open for our May Puppy Kindergarten Classes!

Our 7-week interactive Puppy Kindergarten Class begins Thursday, May 2 (7 pm to 8 pm). Classes are held at Dog Gone Happy Day Care & Boarding located at 7041Old Wake Forest rd. (Off Capital Boulevard- Across the street from- Triangle Plantation Shopping Center.

For more information and to Enroll, please click on the link below: https://trainingyourbestfriend.com/puppy-kindergarten-class/

Puppy Kindergarten focuses on social skills, introducing your puppy to other puppies and people, as well as new surfaces, noises, objects, & obstacles in a positive way and safe environment. An introduction to leash training & basic obedience commands such as watch me, sit, wait, down, stay, come when called, leave it & more.

We cover important topics such as potty training, crate training, nipping chewing, jumping, barking, handling skills, setting up structure & boundaries within the home, safety, polite manners & much more.

Weekly Classes are progressive as not to overwhelm you or your puppy. Each week you will receive handwritten weekly homework for take home practice with your puppy.

Register Soon! Class size is strictly limited.

Enrollment is open for Basic Obedience Level One C

Enrollment is open for Basic Obedience Level One Class! This 8-week course is for dogs 6 months & older with little to no prior training.

Classes begin Tuesday, April 30 (7 pm -8 pm). Training is conducted at Dog Gone Happy Day Care & Boarding Facility located at 7041 Old Wake Forest rd. (off capital Blvd. Across from BJ's).

For more information & to Enroll- Please click on the link below.
https://trainingyourbestfriend.com/basic-obedience.../...

Basic Obedience focuses on handling skills, leash walking, polite manners, proper meet & greet, socialization & safety. An introduction to basic commands such as" watch me", sit, wait, release, down, stay, come when called, leave it, door manners, proper meet -n- greet, importance of structure & boundaries within the home.
We address important issues such as jumping, lunging, barking, pulling on the leash, chewing, mouthing & much more.

Weekly Classes are progressive as not to overwhelm you or your canine. Each week you will receive detailed step by step handwritten homework for take home practice with your pup.

Save your spot & enroll today. Class size is limited!

Enrollment is open for our Agility/ Obstacle combo

Enrollment is open for our Agility/ Obstacle combo class! This class is dogs who are six months and older that successfully completed Basic Obedience Class.
Classes begin Wednesday, May 2 (7 pm-8 pm)

For more information & to enroll- click on the link below:

https://trainingyourbestfriend.com/obstacle-agility-course/

The Agility/ Obstacle Course is designed for handlers & their dog have fun together and build a stronger bond. Fun is the key word here! Dogs will learn to jump, crawl, weave, climb and romp over various equipment as well as pausing at certain stations.
Besides being lots of fun, this class offers a wonderful way to bond with your dog while you both works as a team working through the obstacle course. The dogs rely on you to guide them through the course. You will use commands and hand signals. Helping your dog to go through the obstacles will help reinforce basic obedience commands, improve communication while having a barrel of fun!

The course combines Agility equipment, various obstacles for you and your companion to work through.

Class size is strictly limited!

Now enrolling for our next Fearful Fido Class! C

Now enrolling for our next Fearful Fido Class!

Classe begin Tuesday, April 30 (8 pm-9 pm). Class size is strictly limited to 6 dogs. Training is held at Dog gone Happy Daycare & Board located at 7041 Old Wake Forest Road.

For more info & to enroll- click on the link below:
https://trainingyourbestfriend.com/fearful-fido/

Frightened dogs can be afraid of many different things such as people, other dogs, noises, objects, quick motion or movements. For a shy or frightened dog, the world is a very scary place.

Our Fearful Fido is a 7 -week Behavior Modification Class that is designed for dogs that react to new situations, people, dogs, noises and objects by exhibiting behaviors such as trembling, hiding, snapping, fear biting, running away, loss of bladder control.
It is important to create a safe, structured environment for fearful dogs to learn and face their fears in a positive gentle way. Our classes provide consistency and predictability so that the dog always knows what to expect.

Fearful Fido is aimed at building confidence through the use of positive reinforcement, desensitization and successful experiences. We will help you identify the signs of stress and fear in your dog and how to communicate to them in their language to make them more at ease.

This course concentrates on building their confidence and helping them face their fears in a safe and productive way.

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