Dogwood Canine Academy

04/09/2026

Welcome Moon! 🌙

Moon is joining us for our Board and Train program.

After already going through a full training program somewhere else, the reactivity her owner was really hoping to solve never actually got better, and it’s continued to make everyday life a lot more stressful than it needs to be.

Our biggest focus with Moon will be addressing that reactivity in a way that creates real change.

That means not just stopping the behavior in the moment or managing it with obedience, but helping her build better associations and more positive experiences around other dogs so she can start feeling differently about them too.

We’ll also be tightening up her obedience along the way so her owner has clearer, more reliable ways to work with her out in the real world.

The goal is to help Moon and her owner get back to enjoying life together with more freedom, more confidence, and a lot less stress!

04/06/2026

Welcome Remy! 🐾

This little Norwich Terrier pup is as cute as they come and full of personality and energy.

Her owners reached out because, like a lot of puppy owners, they just needed a little help getting things on the right track.

Between potty training, leash reactivity, and all the typical puppy antics, it can feel like a lot to handle on your own.

Over the next few weeks we’ll be working on building a solid foundation for Remy. That means social skills, obedience, better manners around the house, and helping her learn how to move through the world with a bit more calm and clarity.

03/10/2026

Welcome Bolt 🐾

This seven month old German Shepherd has joined us for our 28 day Board and Train program.

His owner reached out after several months of feeling completely overwhelmed.

Bolt is a young working breed with a ton of drive and, up until now, very few outlets for it. The result has been exactly what you might expect.

Constantly nipping and biting that left bruises, destruction around the house, and a level of intensity that made everyday life stressful.

The good news is that dogs like Bolt aren’t “bad.”

They’re usually just dogs with a lot of drive and nowhere appropriate to put it.

Over the next few weeks we’ll be working to channel that energy into productive outlets while building solid obedience, house manners, social skills, and real world reliability.

The goal is to help Bolt become a dog his owner can actually enjoy living with again.

If your young dog feels like too much right now, you’re not alone. With the right structure and guidance, a lot can change.

Stay tuned for his progress over the next few weeks

03/10/2026

Welcome Canelo 🐾

This 8 month old Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever has joined us for our 28 day Board and Train program, and he might just be one of the coolest little dogs around.

He’s full of personality and his owners want to make sure he’s growing up with the right foundations in place, from obedience to social skills, so they can take him along for all the adventures life has to offer.

Over the next few weeks we’ll be building those skills, helping him develop good habits, clear communication, and the reliability his owners will need to confidently explore the world together.

Excited to see what this guy accomplishes during his stay!

02/13/2026

Welcome Bluey! 🐾

Quite possibly the cutest little blue heeler pup you’ve ever seen.

Bluey is joining us for our 28 day Board and Train program after being found as a stray in Houston.

She’s got a sweet heart, but the world feels big and overwhelming right now. People, loud noises, and busy environments can all be a lot for her.

Over the next few weeks, we’ll be putting a heavy focus on socialization and desensitization to help calm her nerves and build healthier, more positive associations.

Alongside that, we’ll be working on obedience and reliable off leash skills so her owners have the tools they need to confidently navigate city life and the trails with her.

Excited to help this girl realize the world isn’t such a scary place.

02/13/2026

We got the crew out for one final hike with Ruthie before she graduates tomorrow! We sure will miss her!

01/30/2026

01/30/2026

Welcome Ruthie! 🐾

This six and a half year old Golden has joined us for our 28 day Board and Train program.

She already has some training under her belt, but leash pulling has still been a major challenge.

After multiple incidents of Ruthie pulling her owner down and causing some falls, the most recent pull resulted in her owner breaking her wrist. That was the moment they knew it was time to make a change.

During her stay, we’ll be putting a big focus on leash skills, manners, and socialization. Ruthie tends to get very excited around people and distractions, so helping her learn how to stay more neutral and responsive will be a big part of the process.

We’re excited to help give her owner the confidence to enjoy walks again without worry.

01/24/2026

Welcome Miles!

He’s around two years old and while we’re not totally sure what his mix is, his owner knew it was time to get some help and support.

Miles has been struggling with destructive behaviors in the house and reactivity on walks, which has made daily life pretty stressful.

He’s here with us for our 28 day Board and Train program so we can start bringing more clarity and structure into his world.

Over the next few weeks we’ll be working on building a solid obedience foundation, reliable leash skills for calmer walks, and socialization to help him move through the world with more confidence and better decision making.

Excited to get to work with this guy and share his progress along the way.