As the Dog Learns

06/22/2026

Last weeks basic manners class was a really productive and fun class! The dogs and humans did such a great job!
We worked on sit stay. Down (without popping up right away and staying in the down position)

We introduced "touch" and wait at the door and other thresholds for an invite to go through!!

06/21/2026

Bonnie very reluctantly but successfully doing a down/stay with distance!!!
Mind you- she JUST learned this so that's pretty impressive! Katie Servis

06/21/2026

Bonnie showing her sit stay with distance!Katie Servis

06/21/2026

Bonnie showing off her practice on waiting!! Very impressive! Great work Katie Servis and Bonnie blue!
Bonnie also is still working on walking on the turf and grass but her play confidence is fantastic. She will play with little dogs and big dogs and have the most fun while doing it!!!

06/14/2026

What did the puppies learn in club on Saturday?! Taking and giving cues! Being appropriate.
I have the advantage of sharing Paisely, a goofy and happy Golden with my friend Karen Siddall- ( i don't actually share Paisley but karen never says she can't come over for sleepovers!) And one of Paiselys gifts is she can issue an "I Mean Business" cue without scaring or hurting anyone and she is happy to go back to being friends once the cue has been received and respected!
Puppies really need to know how to read and follow cues from their older friends and each other.
You will see some pictures of Grey not being appropriate because she isn't taking paiselys very patient cues to get out of her face and then after several moments Paisely gave a correction- but her mouth never made contact with grey and they went on to play. As the morning went on- the play became more balanced even between the rough and rowdy pups.
Then they were introduced to two more great adult dogs and continued to follow the polite cues!
Plus it was just so fun to let them run and play!

06/10/2026

Update on the Impulse Control Workshop:::
We are starting next Wed rather than tonight.
So if you had a conflict and would like to still register- today is your happy day🐾😁🐾

The class will meet Wed, June 17 at 6pm and Wed, June 24 at 6pm. Both sessions hosted at Lakeshore Pet Boutique downtown Douglas where you can shop with a 15% discount after class...
And...The Wild Dog is extending their special Happy Hour for you and your pooch on the patio if you are in one of my classes!

Workshop cost is 80.00 (total, not per session)

First session is for the humans only- next one is humans and your impatient pooches!

Register at www.asthedoglearns.com
Or text me at 616-820-5102

Positive Training With Positive Results! Behavior Modification, Private in home training, Group Classes, Play and Train, and Agility Training.

06/09/2026

Our first class session for Basic Obedience at Lakeshore Pet Boutique with 4 adorable doggos and their super cool families/humans!
This class is amazing because we have Cocoa who is only 15 weeks old! And Ladybug who is about a year, Stella who is 3 and Shaggy who is 10.5 yrs!
I love this!

Tonight we got to know each other- and we discovered many of the same issues- jumping, excited barking, lack of patience, and easily distracted! (I mean- I do have a tshirt that says Easily Distracted by Dogs- so who am I to judge?!)
We also worked on a focus game, the name game and sit with hand signals only and down with hand signals!
They did a really good job!!
Always- a special thank you to Randy Walker and Ana Rana, owners of the sweetest most accommodating pet boutique around for sharing their space with us and offering a generous discount and after hours shopping for my classes!

BEST PLACE EVER!!!

06/08/2026

I have one opening left in the "help my dog won't stop barking workshop!!!"
We meet the next 3 Thursdays (11,18 and 25th) from 6:30-7:30 at Lakeshore Pet Boutique, downtown Douglas!
Trust me when I tell you this class is awesome. (Noisy sometimes, but well worth it!)

Text me at 616-820-5102 if you want to jump in for this session!
Lakeshore Pet Boutique

06/08/2026

Alfredos big explore!! The stumps. All by himself and he carefully navigated each one! It was so fun to watch'

06/08/2026

Next: Alfredo😁