Over The Moon Positive Dog Training

08/21/2025

Miss Meadow completed her time in day training with us today! 🌼 We had so much fun & can’t wait to continue to watch this smart girl learn and grow!! 💛

08/20/2025

It’s important for pet and child guardians to understand that even the most friendly dogs can experience stress, not feel well at times or have pain that is not always evident. It’s an absolutely must to learn body language, set our dogs up for success and teach our children to always be respectful around animals.

If you are an expecting family, a family with children looking to add a dog or already have both and need support developing the relationship, we are here for you!!

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Here’s the truth: there is no such thing as a guaranteed “kid friendly” dog breed!

✅ Dogs are individuals.

Just like people, dogs have unique personalities, sensitivities, and comfort levels. Even within the same breed or household, two dogs may react completely differently to the same child’s behavior.

✅ Labels can be risky.

When we assume a dog is automatically “kid friendly,” we may let our guard down—skipping supervision, ignoring stress signals, or expecting too much tolerance.

✅ What really matters:

• Active, adult supervision during all dog-child interactions 🧑‍🍼

• Teaching kids respectful behavior around dogs (no grabbing, hugging, or climbing) 🛑

• Setting up success stations (like gates, crates, or mats) so dogs always have a safe retreat spot 🛋️

• Watching for body language cues that show discomfort (lip licking, whale eye, stiff body) 👀

👉 Instead of looking for a “kid friendly” dog, look for ways to create a dog aware home where both your dog and your child feel safe, respected, and supported.

Because the safest dog is not the one labeled “kid friendly”… it’s the one who is set up for success. 💛

08/19/2025

Back by popular demand…

Join us for our next Drink With Your Dog®️ Brewery Manners class!!

08/05/2025

Smart Puppy Grads from this weekend: Bear & Joey!!!

Great work to both families! It was such a fun class session!

08/05/2025

To say this weekend went to the dogs is an understatement. Sunday was all about the puppies at OTM!!

To start the morning off right, a big congrats to Team Remedy and Team Hooligan for achieving their AKC Star Puppy Titles!!! 🎓

We look forward to see all you will accomplish in your training journey!

07/27/2025

We had a toasty morning for our Long Line Workshop but that didn’t stop Archie and Bentley!! Both teams were new to long line work and did awesome! 😎

Keep an eye out for our next workshop in September!!

07/25/2025

This adorable little face joined us for 6 sessions of SSL Day Training this week. Welcome, Meadow!🪻💛

07/23/2025

☀️ Summer is in full swing! The temperatures the next few days may limit your dog’s walks and outside exercise time.

My senior dog loves a good frozen LickiMat!!! A Lick Mat can be a great a low impact, calm activity for any age dog!

Some of our other favorite mental stimulations activities include:
-West Paw Toppl Toy
-Kong Original
-SnuffleMat
-Puzzle Toys: Outward Hound by Nina Ottosson
-Bully Sticks, Beef Gullets, Turkey Tendon, Pig ear chews
-Food Dispensing toys: Kong Wobbler, Tricky Treat Ball, Treat IQ Ball.

We would love to hear some of your favorite indoor enrichment activities to beat the heat!!! 😎

07/18/2025

🐾 Welcome to these two cuties, Bella & Odie, to our Day Training program!!

07/17/2025

Congrats to our most recent Smart Puppy grads!! 👏🏻 👏🏻

07/16/2025

If you have a new puppy or considering adding one to your family we have the perfect program for you!!

07/08/2025

💦 Rainy Days are perfect for teaching your dog a new trick!! Snag the last spot in our upcoming Tricks class start in August!!

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