The Melissa Effect -K9 Training

04/26/2025

I’ve cut back on training due to medical stuff, so if you’re wanting to get some Melissa time with your pup, here is your chance!
Canine Good Citizen And Community Canine certifications available at end of course! Otherwise we’re just taking basic commands and applying them in public places with distractions!
Join us Mondays at 6pm starting May 5. Space is limited, text 907-205-7722 to get your spot 🐶

12/09/2024

Space is filling up fast!!
Who’s ready for the next group class?
Mondays 6pm starting January 6!
One dog per handler
$250 (due at sign up)
This will be a public skills/CGC/CGCA double certification class!
Text to sign up 907-205-7722

12/05/2024

❄️ Toby ❄️

12/04/2024

Hello Everyone 🤍

It’s with a heavy heart that I make this post.
As most of you know, I struggle a heart condition that has flared back up.
Because of this I need to take a step back from dog training.
I will still be offering group classes from time to time so keep an eye out on my socials!
I have loved working with each and every one of you and I am looking forward to what’s next in my journey 🤍🤍🤍

11/30/2024

Who’s ready for the next group class?
Mondays 6pm starting January 6!
One dog per handler
$250 (due at sign up)
This will be a public skills/CGC/CGCA double certification class!
Text to sign up 907-205-7722

11/12/2024

I don’t always steal the show, but when I do, it was my show to begin with

11/05/2024

Platinum is shiny!!
I would like to thank everyone that voted this year and made The Melissa Effect K9 Training BEST OF ALASKA!
From the bottom of my heart I love you all and it’s been a pleasure meeting all of you and your puppers!!!

11/01/2024

Update:
I’ll be home Tuesday night! Probably take Wednesday off (jet lag) then I’ll get everyone started back up on their sessions and open up my booking!

I’ll have to fly back down for a procedure but I’m not sure when yet 🤍
In the meantime, we’ll get some puppers learning!

10/29/2024

Hey everyone!
I’m heading to the Mayo Clinic today to@figure out what the heck’s to do about my heart!
Thank you to everyone who has been flexible, and sent me love and prayers! My heart is touched!
Hopefully we’ll figure it out so I can get back to teaching your babies the best manners!
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10/07/2024

Responsible Dog Parenting:
Keeping your dog on a recall line until they have a good recall!!
- I suggest longer lengths: 30-50ft
- Attach recall lines to a harness and not collar, that way if you have to stop them quickly, or if they snag on something, they don’t get choked out
- Ensure the line does not wrap around one of their legs, or yours!
- Start with giving them a little room on the line, then slowly increasing as they respond to your commands! Eventually you can drop the line and let them drag it

Be safe, and be responsible!

10/05/2024

10/04/2024

They love to see me come and hate to see me leave