Good Dog Training Club

Good Dog Training Club Certified Dog Trainers who use Positive Reinforcement methods to make training a rewarding experienc For more information please call 671-486-6028
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Certified Dog Trainer, Carol Laughlin will help you develop a healthy and happy relationship with your K9 friend so they too can become a well behaved member of your family. "Responsible Dog Ownership" requires that the owner be actively involved and committed to training and exercising their dog, in addition to providing for the dogs basic needs. We use "positive reinforcement methods" for traini

ng our K9 friend to change unwanted behaviors and reinforce good ones. We use the AKC STAR puppy curriculum, basic obedience, and advanced AKC CCG (canine good citizen) curriculum for our more experienced doggies. We are also offering a pre-agility and competition obedience class as well. Classes fill quickly as we are the only training club on island that uses these proven techniques and methods for training. Check out or page for class scheduled and if you "like" our page, receive offers for discounts as well.

29/09/2012
Is This the Reason Why Adult Dogs Have Behavior Problems?

If you are looking to adopt or buy a puppy there are many things to consider, and one very important issue is the age of the puppy. Puppies should ideally be with their mom and littermates until about 8-10 weeks old. This is not just for the safety and health of the puppies, but it is also to help the puppies become balanced, well-behaved pets. Puppies learn socialization skills and good manners through their interaction with their mom and littermates. If taken away too early, puppies could develop poor socialization skills and have behavioral problems such as being overly anxious/nervous, nipping and biting at other dogs as well as people, etc. If the puppies are removed to early you will be setting them up for behavior and various other issues. As a certified dog trainer, I have dealt with numerous owners in Guam who have encountered behavioral issues that were likely a direct result of the puppies taken from their litter mates too early. Please do your research, and ask a REPUTABLE veterinarian.

check out this study done on this specific topic: http://healthypets.mercola.com/sites/healthypets/archive/2011/09/29/puppies-taken-from-litter-too-soon-develop-behavior-problems-as-adults.aspx

A puppy's development may be affected if he is taken too soon from his litter, and this is a potential reason behind behavior problems in adult dogs.

07/09/2012

Looking for candidates for our therapy dog and reading program. Meeting at the Public Library in Agana this morning at 930 and then on to the USO for training, Please call 486-6028 if you will be there. PLEASE do not being your own children for this testing. Just you and the doggie. NO treats! Canine candidates MUST be AT LEAST 1 year old,: MUST sit, stay, down on command. Be 100% housebroken, not jump when greeted, be calm on a leash, never bark indoors.

01/07/2012

I hear the question all the time, "How can I get my dog to stop....." And more ofter then not, its that the dog is bored and needs physical exercise, and mental stimulation. I thought this was cute.

27/06/2012
01/06/2012

ITS HERE!!!

Come visit Fur-ever Kinda Love's booth at Bark For Life (tomorrow June 2) and see if your Canine companion can qualify for the AKC Canine Good Citizen Award!

Have you invested time in training your canine friend? Want to be recognized and rewarded for your efforts and for your faithful companions good work? Then stop by and sign up to take the AKC Canine Good Citizen test! There are 10 test items which include:

item 1: Accepting A friendly stranger
item 2: Sitting Politely for Petting
item 3: Appearance And Grooming
item 4: Out for A walk (walking on A loose leash)
item 5: Walking through A Crowd
item 6: Sit And down on Command/staying in Place
item 7: Coming when Called
item 8: Reaction to Another dog
item 9: Reaction to distractions
item 10: Supervised separation

Carol Laughlin is a certified AKC Canine Good Citizen evaluator and will be available from 2-7 to test your pet!

** This is the first step to you and your dog need to pass to qualify for our "Therapy Dog evaluations" which will also be coming soon!

01/06/2012

So excited to be starting our next sessions of puppy and basic obedience classes tomorrow! We had 1 family who is not able to make the classes so we have 2 spots open. If you would like to attend, please contact me at 486-6028 and we'll be sure to get you enrolled!

23/05/2012
Effective Dog Training - Ian Dunbar

This is utterly fantastic! World renowned veterinarian and dog trainer Dr. Ian Dunbar! Please EVERYONE watch this!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=wTkYvn1HjrI

Noted veterinarian and dog trainer Dr. Ian Dunbar offers a few of the "million different ways" to train a dog, outlining three simple strategies. EG is the c...

22/05/2012

DOG OBEDIENCE CLASSES SCHEDULE
PUPPY: June 2 - 8am - 6 weeks - $99
BASIC: June 2 - 9am - 4 weeks - $110
Advanced: June 2 - 10am - $120

Please send PM with your email address and your dogs name and age if you are interested in signing up and I will forward the enrollment documents to you. CLasses are filling quickly and your spot will be reserved once the enrollment forms and payment are received.

18/04/2012

Good Dog Training Club

Housetraining (page 2)

18/04/2012

Good Dog Training Club

As Promised: Many have asked for tips on Housetraining a dog. Did you know that it is never too late to housetrain a dog?

22/03/2012

Training begins this Saturday! Think we have a great class lined up! See you all there (remember, no doggies for this class, pet parents/handlers only). ;)

03/03/2012

Puppy biting - Will become DOG bites if not handled early

03/03/2012

Never to Late

02/03/2012

All forms must be completed and returned prior to first class.

27/02/2012

The next training series will begin on March 18 or 25th.

25/02/2012

Graduation Day February 2012

22/02/2012

Thank you to EVERYONE who signed our petition:

After facing a backlash from pet-owning American military families stationed in Asia, United Airlines told the Houston Chronicle Wednesday it will add a special exception to its soon-changing pet program.

The families were upset about a change to the airline's pet policy coming next month that could have cost them hundreds – even thousands – more dollars to fly their four-legged friends home at the end of their tours of duty. The change is part of the airline's ongoing integration with Houston's former hometown carrier, Continental Airlines.

As part of the merger, the two airlines' parent company has selected what it considers the best policies and programs from each airline as it creates what it calls "the new United." On March 3, the Chicago-based airline will switch to Continental's pet program called PetSafe.

PetSafe - which is somewhat pricier than United's program - requires pets that are too big to be carried in the cabin with their owners be checked as cargo rather than excess luggage, as they were with United.

All cargo shipped to the U.S. from some countries in Europe and Asia, including Japan, must be inspected by a third-party vendor before it is flown out. So pets shipped as cargo also will have to clear a vendor, which charges the airline a fee sometimes as high as several thousand dollars that is passed down to the pet owner.

An online petition opposing the policy change and its effect on military personnel had collected more than 2,400 unique signatures – many accompanied by livid comments.

In an interview Tuesday, United defended its decision to implement PetSafe and said the associated fee causing the cost increase is "not our fee." But it also acknowledged the cost increase would be avoidable if the airline checked pets as excess luggage rather than cargo.

In a statement released Wednesday to the Houston Chronicle, the airline said it had reconsidered its policy and added an exception for military personnel.

"As a result of the constructive feedback about our PetSafe Product, we more fully understand the impact of our implementation of this product on our military families," the statement said. "We evaluated our policies and developed a special process for military families traveling on Permanent Change of Station (PCS) or Orders only. This process allows them to transport their four-legged family members using the PetSafe product without the need for a third-party freight forwarder."

The statement said military families should contact United's PetSafe desk for details on the special process. The number for the 24-hour PetSafe Desk is 800-575-3335 or 832-235-1541.

22/02/2012

Thank you EVERYONE who signed the petitions:

After facing a backlash from pet-owning American military families stationed in Asia, United Airlines told the Houston Chronicle Wednesday it will add a special exception to its soon-changing pet program.

The families were upset about a change to the airline's pet policy coming next month that could have cost them hundreds – even thousands – more dollars to fly their four-legged friends home at the end of their tours of duty. The change is part of the airline's ongoing integration with Houston's former hometown carrier, Continental Airlines.

As part of the merger, the two airlines' parent company has selected what it considers the best policies and programs from each airline as it creates what it calls "the new United." On March 3, the Chicago-based airline will switch to Continental's pet program called PetSafe.

PetSafe - which is somewhat pricier than United's program - requires pets that are too big to be carried in the cabin with their owners be checked as cargo rather than excess luggage, as they were with United.

All cargo shipped to the U.S. from some countries in Europe and Asia, including Japan, must be inspected by a third-party vendor before it is flown out. So pets shipped as cargo also will have to clear a vendor, which charges the airline a fee sometimes as high as several thousand dollars that is passed down to the pet owner.

An online petition opposing the policy change and its effect on military personnel had collected more than 2,400 unique signatures – many accompanied by livid comments.

In an interview Tuesday, United defended its decision to implement PetSafe and said the associated fee causing the cost increase is "not our fee." But it also acknowledged the cost increase would be avoidable if the airline checked pets as excess luggage rather than cargo.

In a statement released Wednesday to the Houston Chronicle, the airline said it had reconsidered its policy and added an exception for military personnel.

"As a result of the constructive feedback about our PetSafe Product, we more fully understand the impact of our implementation of this product on our military families," the statement said. "We evaluated our policies and developed a special process for military families traveling on Permanent Change of Station (PCS) or Orders only. This process allows them to transport their four-legged family members using the PetSafe product without the need for a third-party freight forwarder."

The statement said military families should contact United's PetSafe desk for details on the special process. The number for the 24-hour PetSafe Desk is 800-575-3335 or 832-235-1541.

21/02/2012

Stay Tuned! Information for upcoming classes will be posted soon! Our current class graduates THIS WEEk and we have some AWESOME graduating teams! Watch for photos soon!!!

21/02/2012

Our organization is growing fast and reaching out to the community to share information on "Responsible Pet Ownership" and we can use volunteers and sponsors to continue to provide engaging and educational programs within the community. Please become a Fur-Ever Kinda Love sponsor today!

14/02/2012
Therapy Dogs International Informational Video

Ever heard of a "Therapy Dog" and wondered what they do? Perhaps you have wondered if you and your dog would make a good "Therapy Dog Team." Watch this video to learn more and stay tuned to Good Dog Training Club page for information on an upcoming "therapy Dog Workshop."

Therapy Dogs is a volunteer organization dedicated to the regulation, testing, selection and registration of qualified dogs and handlers for the purpose of v...

18/01/2012

Is looking for an XL dog crate/kennel for sale for a military family PCS'ing. Needed ASAP. Please PM me.

17/01/2012
Seattle Bound Boonies

Ashley Keil has moved off island and Carol Laughlin is now teaching the classes as most of you know. But, Since Ashley has left island she is working on a new program to get Boonies off island to find homes and to hopefully help reduce the euthansia rate at the shelter. Please like and share the page to show your support! Thanks!

Seattle Bound Boonies is a program that is so far working with Guam Animals In Need (Working on paperwork to get board approval) to save animals from the Shelter who are having a hard time finding a forever home and try to place them in Western Washington

30/12/2011
How to Find a Trainer

Did you get a new puppy recently? Here are some great things to look for in a trainer!

In the beginning of the new year, there is an increase in calls to AKC Canine Good Citizen from puppy/dog owners looking for trainers. They want us to tell them how to find a trainer. We refer to...

20/12/2011
Bambi Leone's Fundraising Page

Please help Pearl, she is a 2 year old Australian Blue Heeler that was left at the shelter becasue the owner had to many. We are in the process of getting her adopted and spayed so she can fly out of Guam as excess baggage with a caring indivdual that has lots of room for this herding girl to run in, in the States. Pearl just need some help with bills for spaying, vaccines, health certificate and the airline charges. Any amount will help, thank you for helping Pearl!!! Always for the animals, Bambi

GAIN is a 501(c)(3) organization incorporated in 1989 for the prevention of cruelty to animals, education of the public concerning animal welfare, and the implementation and enforcement of good laws pertaining to animals.

09/12/2011

Think before you adopt! Please dont leave your pets behind!

08/12/2011

Yay Casper!
AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy

03/12/2011

STAR Puppy Students: If you need to make up a class feel free to show up to the 4:30 class so you can make it up today!

29/11/2011

Casper doing a watch me!

29/11/2011

Basic Obedience Class Nov. 2011

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Any Am Staff breeders in Guam? Or the CNMI? Please DM me.
Where are you located
I need help please... need to know where to go to train my dog as emotional or service dog. please send me any information. Thank you!
Hi, I'm wondering if teaching a dog not to bite strangers and learning how to like male dogs and humans is part of the obedience training? If so, how much would I be looking at training a chihuahua that?