Ann Gafke's Dogschooling

08/21/2025

Register now for our fall dog training classes. Group work begins September 22, but you can start now with private lessons. Details are here:

I want my dog to come quit biting stop jumping quit digging pee outside become a therapy dog stop aggression

05/19/2025

No Dog Training Classes Tonight (19th)
Given the forecast for heavy thunderstorms arriving during class time, we will not have the class tonight. We will deliver the Week 1 lesson next week -weather permitting.

04/26/2025

If you were making public policy about dog showing, what would you do in this case? The issue is tail docking, presented by the MSN news service. Should there be a medical necessity exemption for what otherwise is banned? If so, how implemented?

The dream of Crufts glory has been shattered for Welsh dog mom Sophie Scott-Thomas and her Dalmatian/Vizsla cross Gwen – but they aren’t giving up that easily!

04/25/2025

Have a puppy or thinking of getting one? Read this excellent article in Country Living. https://www.countryliving.com/uk/wildlife/pets/a64556650/puppy-training-mistakes/
Then consider joining us for Puppy Kindergarten

Thinking of adopting a puppy? Read this first

04/23/2025

Register for our spring class session. It begins week of May 18.
Classes include private lessons, group work, tutorials, video critiques.

Get Training Started Now Register any time for these: Membership: (As a Member, you may join classes at any time)In-Person Private Training (By

01/07/2025

No dog training classes Monday (6th) or Tuesday (7th). We can begin these winter classes next week - expecting better weather then.

01/04/2025

We have canceled the Monday (6th) classes because of the winter storm warning forecast.

07/09/2024

Register now for our Mid-Summer Class Session. Session to begin July 29. https://dogschooling.com/register-online/

Training dogs has been the Gafkes' passion for the past 50 years, and they love sharing their tips a

06/09/2024

Do you need help training a deaf or hearing impaired dog https://trainmydeafpuppy.com/ (or any other dog for that matter)? We have opened a new website with video tips and techniques to help:

Welcome Deaf Puppy Home Create consistent, positive environment -Get ID chip & tag – Collar bells – Avoid startles More Select or Adapt Signs Sources of signs – ASL, other dog training signals, gestures one uses at home More Teach Sign Meanings Teach your dog the response you want before... Co...

02/29/2024

What can dogs hear? See this article from the American Kennel Club. It says dogs have really good hearing for some sounds. We, humans, better then with other sounds.

How well can dogs hear? You might've read that dogs have far better hearing than humans, but it’s not quite that simple.

02/18/2024

We plan to conduct the full set of classes on Presidents Day (19th). Make up the class(es) later in the week if you are occupied Monday.

01/22/2024

Because of today's (22nd) ice, we have cancelled in-person classes. We offer online sessions as an option for those enrolled. Contact Us for help. We expect to resume our in-person class schedule Tuesday (23rd).