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05/13/2026

🎓 SHE DID IT! 🎓
Meet Betty, our latest grad! 🐾 This smart puppy aced her training and is officially a “Polite Dog.” Your future looks bright, Betty!

After completing her one-on-one training, Betty is ready for coaching sessions with her family and the trainer where we’ll work on trading habits like chewing on wood trim around the house and counter-surfing for better alternatives like teething using her own toys, perfecting her “stay” and other focused, polite behaviors.

A note about In-home training
When facing behavioral challenges at home, there’s truly no substitute for training in your own environment. You just can’t recreate the “temptation” of your own kitchen counters or living room distractions in a classroom. In-home training allows you to tackle the habits where they happen!

05/08/2026

School’s in session and Rocky is ready to roll!
Rocky recently found his forever home through our rescue partners at , and now he’s officially starting his next big chapter: Day School!

To help him get off on the right paw, Rocky’s parents chose dedicated daily training to build a strong foundation. This kind of consistent, one-on-one work with a professional trainer is a great way to ensure new lessons really stick and is a total game-changer for a dog settling into a new environment.

We love giving rescue dogs the tools they need to thrive in their forever homes. Let’s do this, Rocky!

03/25/2026

🎉 Does your dog have what it takes to earn the Canine Good Citizen title? 🐾

The Polite Dog is now offering official CGC testing to Northern Virginia residents! This test is used to showcase your dog’s manners, confidence, and training.

Whether your dog is a puppy or an adult, passing the CGC is a perfect way to celebrate your training success and set the foundation for more advanced skills.

📅 Request your CGC test today through the contact form on our website (polite.dog) and see how your dog shines!

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03/18/2026

Day School Spotlight:

Rico, a mini bernedoodle, came to us feeling skittish, unsure, and a little overwhelmed by the world—especially around new people, visitors at home, and dogs on leash. He would bark and nip to make space in everyday situations.

During day school, we’ve been working on building confidence, reducing reactivity, and helping Rico feel comfortable enough in busy environments to let down his guard.

✨ Progress so far:
• Much less barking at visitors in the home
• Walking past people and dogs without reacting
• Growing confidence at the park—now he can relax, play, and actually have fun

Watching him go from anxious and unsure to engaged, playful, and more at ease has been incredible 💛. We’re so proud of how far he’s come and excited to continue watching him blossom as day school continues.

02/25/2026

Introducing Sully! At 12 weeks old, this puppy is keeping his family on their toes. Like many young dogs, he’s still learning where the bathroom is and isn’t — so we’re focusing on crate training, house training, and building strong puppy basics early.

Sully shares his home with his new older brother, Tucker, a 14-year-old poodle mix. Sully is very eager to initiate play with Tucker, who as a senior dog, is less eager. Part of our training includes helping Sully learn how to settle, understand Tucker’s space, and develop calm behavior inside his home.

He’s a sweet, smart puppy who’s well on his way to becoming a very polite boy! And like another well known Sully, we wanted to give him a tagline. How’s “Our miracle on the sofa cushions?”

01/30/2026

Learning never takes a snow day ❄️🐶. Let the fun begin!

01/22/2026

This Wednesday we had our first private lesson with Rosie, a Havanese puppy. She’s 12 weeks old, weighs just 4 pounds, and is learning her puppy basics. It’s safe to say she’s already off to a great start!

01/09/2026

Congratulations to the first day school graduate of 2026! Alfie is a 6 month old Italian Greyhound who needed some help with crate and house training as well as leash skills. We also worked on desensitization to paw handling as he has already shown an aversion to his nails being trimmed. Bravo Alfie!

12/11/2025

When Josie started, walks were a real challenge. She pulled on the leash and barked at every person and dog she passed.

Now, she’s steady, focused, and walks with confidence. Her progress has been incredible, and the difference shows every time she steps outside.

Great work, Josie. Congratulations on your Day School graduation!

07/23/2025

Huge congratulations to the incredible Tru, an 8-month-old American Bulldog, on graduating from Polite Dog School! 🎓 When Tru started, we focused on her reactivity around other dogs and perfecting her leash skills. Now, look at her – a truly Polite Dog! We’re thrilled with her progress.

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