Dutchess Dog Training

02/01/2025

Hey everyone ! It’s been a minute.
I’ve wanted to make an update here for awhile now— I have made a 10 year career for myself in the dog care industry. Not many people my age can say that. This industry can raise you up and force you to grow in so many ways, as many ways as it can tear you down. Being a dog trainer I’ve found an intense amount of pressure to be the best and do the best for every dog that walks into my care and to provide owners with the peace of mind to ensure all sides are taken care of in the most gold standard way possible. This has been very difficult in the almost two years being a business owner, a huge part of my job is teaching you how to teach your dog and not a lot of people are always as loyal and easy on you as you navigate becoming a brand new business owner. For my mental well being, it’s clear I’ve stepped down a bunch. I’ve taken a step back to evaluate my next steps— do I want to continue my education to further bring my knowledge and understanding in dogs to owners, or am I making the career switch to something more my pace, leaving training in the hands of my mentors and their mentors. It’s been something I’ve sat on for months. With the deciding factor being to take on a new challenge in the animal world by making a huge career switch. (More info coming as I’d love to share with you all) With all this being said … I’ve gained so many loyal, and passionate dog owner clients who have honestly become family to me. I know theirs owners out there who only want what’s best for their dogs — I don’t think there will ever be a way to fully leave the dog industry for me. Pieces of it will always be around.

I will be taking 2-3 clients at a time for now. (Currently at capacity) This will be specific in basic obedience/manners, and certain reactivity cases. I am not qualified nor am I continuing education to TRUE dog aggression/human aggression cases.

I will link below who to go to with more availability for regular training as well as a good behavioral modification trainer.

Thank you all again for your support.
It’s truly so appreciated.💜

09/18/2024

Jason’s 1st Barn Hunt Lesson at Central Bark in Central Square, NY !🐀🔎
I’ve yet to mention here that I have been taking a short break from training. Thank you all for understanding.❤️

07/21/2024

A bittersweet day as I send Adrian off to her new family❤️ I’m so glad I had the pleasure of boarding and training this girl and setting up the success she needed for her new home! This definitely won’t be the last time you see her, as she’s in the family and will be boarding with me once in a while. So proud , go Adrian!🥹

07/16/2024

Everyone , meet Adrian! 🐾
Adrian is a new addition to my aunts family, she’s here boarding with me for 1 week and we’ll be working on a few things while she’s here ! 🦮
- Jumping
- Leash skills
- Staying off furniture

I’m so thankful for their trust in me to start this journey with them. This dog will be the perfect match for their active family lifestyle ❤️

07/11/2024

First full session with ivy , without her muzzle !
These results aren’t day and night, and that’s okay. Consistency goes a long way and Ivy + her mom are living proof of that. So proud of their success ❤️

07/04/2024

Happy 4th of July ! 🇺🇸
Remember to keep your pups indoors, safe, and as comfy as you can. ❤️

07/03/2024

Everyone welcome Dakota to our training program🐕‍🦺 Dakota is an 11 week old coonhound mix puppy who’s here learning basic obedience, we’re creating structure with his older dog sibling, and figuring out healthy ways to mentally and physically fulfill this little guy.
I’m so happy to be working with this boy and his family, they truly want what’s best for him and I’m so glad to be apart of their journey !❤️🐾

07/02/2024

🔹This weeks enrichment prep🔹
Hoping one of these will help settle Jason just a little before the 4th. Remember to keep your pups indoors, safe, and comfortable.

Ingredients:
🔹 Pumpkin Purée 🎃
🔹 Peanut Butter (no xylitol) 🥜
🔹 Natures Diet brand - bone broth powder 🦴
🔹 Instinct brand - raw meal toppers 🥩
🔹 Iceland Pure brand - Salmon Oil 🐟

06/28/2024

Day train with Ivy and mom at country max this week ! Working off that muzzle and feeling amazing about it 🤩❤️

06/25/2024

06/19/2024

Simple ingredient enrichment for these hot summer days ☀️🐾 ingredients below📝:

🐶Dog Bone Broth Powder

🐶Organic, nonfat, plan Greek Yogurt

🐶Peanut Butter (NO xylitol)

🐶Choice of treats (I used training treats & Raw meal toppers!)

🐶Lick Mat, Lick Bowl, Toppl, Kong, or even the edges of a regular dog bowl !

🐶 Freeze & let your pup enjoy ! 🧊

06/18/2024

Hope everyone’s pups are beating the heat this week! ☀️ who could say no to a frozen pupcicle ? 🧊🍦

06/03/2024

Happy Monday !🐾

05/26/2024

I took Miss Ivy on a doggie Uber to heather at Biscuit Eater's yesterday! Looks like she’s settled in nicely 😍 if you’re looking for stress free in home boarding , this is the place for you !!

05/21/2024

Gabriel here with a quick pupdate ! 🦮
Gabe and his mom are doing so good with our sessions, today we moved onto down stays and ‘place’ and next up is our last session before he becomes a graduate ! Go Gabe ! 🐾🌟

05/19/2024

Happy Graduation day to Zoey !!! 🎓💗

Thanks so much to zoeys mom for these silly candid photos of us 😍🐾

05/18/2024

Happy Graduation Day to one of the Goodest girls, Kona ! ❤️ 🎓