Centre Stage Dog Training

Centre Stage Dog Training Jacqueline KPA-CTP, CPDT-KA uses positive reinforcement to help you & your dog accomplish your goals!

Ever heard of the dog training bank? This applies to any known behavior your dog has! Successful repetitions deposit fiv...
08/20/2025

Ever heard of the dog training bank?
This applies to any known behavior your dog has! Successful repetitions deposit five dollars, and repetitions where your dog does not complete the desired behavior takes out $20.00. This is why it is so easy to feel stuck or have a behavior break down.
To make progress in your training, it is important to set your dog up for as many successful repetitions as possible!



Do you feel like your dog knows a skill at home and then when you go anywhere else they seem like they've never heard of...
08/13/2025

Do you feel like your dog knows a skill at home and then when you go anywhere else they seem like they've never heard of it?

This is a common complaint I get from clients, often labeling it as their dog being stubborn when really this is not the case at all!
There are several reasons your dog may not perform a behavior in different locations including:
1) It hasn't been generalized, they actually do need to relearn it in different environments and contexts!
2) There are distractions they haven't practiced with that are pulling their attention, start in an easier area or at a greater distance first.
3) They need more practice doing the behavior successfully and being rewarded for it.

Need help or feeling frustrated? Book a consultation call!



Congratulations to Cookie and her handler for becoming a CSDT certified therapy dog team!! Cookie will be going to work ...
08/10/2025

Congratulations to Cookie and her handler for becoming a CSDT certified therapy dog team!! Cookie will be going to work with her handler at her therapy practice to provide comfort to clients during sessions. We are so proud of this team and can’t wait to hear about all the ways Cookie enhances the practice! Come back in six weeks for her check in!

Service dog symposium recap!! Last week we spent a few days in Ithaca, NY at the first annual Duffield Institute Service...
08/04/2025

Service dog symposium recap!! Last week we spent a few days in Ithaca, NY at the first annual Duffield Institute Service Dog Symposium. It was so inspiring to be surrounded by so many experts in the field, exciting to hear about current and upcoming research, and brought me so much excitement for current and future business endeavors for CSDT for both my owner trainers and program dogs!

Astro had his first hotel stay, did an excellent job settling at the conference with 25 other service dogs (who were all extremely impressive!!), and had lots of fun playing in the water on hikes during our down time. While we still have plenty to work on in his teenage months, I am so proud of how he handled the weekend and what an easy travel buddy he was.

It was wonderful to meet so many amazing handlers and trainers, already can’t wait for next year and grateful for the connections and knowledge built this year!

Scroll to the end to watch a very happy lab and follow along for the journey💜

I often preach to clients that it is so important to have a back up plan for days, weeks, or even months that they need ...
07/11/2025

I often preach to clients that it is so important to have a back up plan for days, weeks, or even months that they need extra support with their dog.

Whether this is for training help, or basic care and meeting needs, having a support system is a necessity in any dog plan- especially working dogs. Over the winter I got really sick and found myself unable to meet my dogs needs, ranging from basic care to training. I am so lucky I have such a great support system, and had a back up plan as needed, to ensure my dogs and I both got what we needed!

🐾Do you have back up support for your dogs?

⁉️What's the big deal about falsely labeling your pet as a service dog?🚨Not only is this using someone else's disability...
07/07/2025

⁉️What's the big deal about falsely labeling your pet as a service dog?🚨

Not only is this using someone else's disability for your convenience of having your pet, but you are harming the public access accessibility for true working teams. This can happen if your pet is disruptive in any way, you present "certification" that is not required, or if you distract or harm a working team.

This is your daily reminder that you do not need your pet in public non-pet friendly places and there is no reason to bring them!

There is no legally obligated service dog registration in the United States! If you've been swayed into registering your...
07/04/2025

There is no legally obligated service dog registration in the United States! If you've been swayed into registering your dog for legal or "legitamate" reasons, this is a scam.

➡️ If you would benefit from a service dog, reach out to a qualified, specialized trainer to help you navigate and educate yourself on the process and requirements!

While these terms often get confused with the general public, service dogs, therapy dogs, and ESA's have major differenc...
07/01/2025

While these terms often get confused with the general public, service dogs, therapy dogs, and ESA's have major differences! Do you and the people around you know the difference?

🐕‍🦺Share this to spread the word!

Important things to remember whenever you see a working team! Have questions or other essentials to share? Comment below...
06/29/2025

Important things to remember whenever you see a working team! Have questions or other essentials to share? Comment below ⬇️

Hierarchy of outings for my SDITs 🐾 Swipe to reveal!
06/26/2025

Hierarchy of outings for my SDITs 🐾 Swipe to reveal!

All dogs, all humans, and all love are supported at Centre Stage Dog Training, in June and every month! As a q***r owned...
06/05/2025

All dogs, all humans, and all love are supported at Centre Stage Dog Training, in June and every month! As a q***r owned business, we are so grateful for our supportive, loving community. Happy pride from our family, all people and all pups are welcome here💜🏳️‍🌈

There are so many opinions and common misconceptions about the "best" way to socialize a puppy, especially a service dog...
05/20/2025

There are so many opinions and common misconceptions about the "best" way to socialize a puppy, especially a service dog prospect.

It is important to know there is no way to guarantee any dog will be a public access fit service dog, especially not from puppyhood! The important things to focus on are:
1️⃣confidence building age appropriate socialization
2️⃣building confidence and neutrality over obedience
3️⃣tailoring outings to fit your puppy's needs

Address

Glastonbury, CT
06033

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Centre Stage Dog Training posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Business

Send a message to Centre Stage Dog Training:

Shortcuts

Share

Category