Double Bond Dog Training

07/12/2025

Last fall I decided to dip my toe into a new competitive sport for me, "rally". Rally is a little bit like obedience, but with less precision and more fun. One of my main goals in rally was to practice my newer training skills on my own dogs to help my clients better. It's been a fun adventure so far.
Let me help you reach your goals with your pup today!

06/28/2025

PSA regarding fireworks and dogs. I recommend that you are extra vigilant during the next week to help keep your dogs safe. Even though most suburban municiapities ban fireworks, in general rules are loosely inforced. Don't leave your dogs outside unattended, particularly if you are not at home! If you are hearing fireworks and need to take your dog out, put them on a leash. If your dog is noise sensitive, consider staying home with them. If you leave them, consider putting them in a confined space (crate, bedroom, or pen) and turning on some music or the TV to mask some of the noise.
I had a friend whose dog spooked from fireworks, jumped her fence and was never found. I don't want that to happen to any of you.

05/22/2025

Now that the kids are out of school, maybe dog training is on your list. I am always happy to work with the whole family to help your dog have a better bond with everyone in your house!

05/03/2025

Did you know that dog training is not a regulated business? None-the-less, there are ways to be tested on your knowledge and gain certification. This spring I undertook this endeaver and obtained certification with the Council for Professional Dog Trainers. This organization has rigorous standards, requires continual professional development and promotes scientific techniques for dog training.

03/08/2025

I'm off to Chicago next week to attend ClickerExpo Animal and Dog Training Conference. I am excited to be going and to see what new things I can learn to help my clients better!

02/15/2025

People often ask, "Can you teach an old dog, new tricks?". My dog, Floss, says "absolutely". In fact, last weekend she demonstrated 10 tricks to attain her Novice Trick Dog Title. Floss turned 8 years old in November.

Reach out if you want to teach your dog new tricks no matter how old he is.

02/01/2025

I've spent some time the last two weeks watching a series of webinars about dog enrichment. It has me thinking about the concept of agency (choices in their daily activities) in dogs. A few decades ago many dogs were allowed to roam freely on farms or even in suburban neighborhoods. Today few dogs are able to do so and many never have the opportunity to be outside unaccompanied. How would you feel if your every move was restricted, prescripted, and controlled?

How can you give your dog more agency? One way is to provide enrichment activities such as seeking (i.e. looking for food in puzzles or snufflemats) and sniffing.

My own dogs have access to a large back yard. I have trained them to stay reasonably quiet, not to dig (too much) and not to chew on the patio furniture. Now they can spend hours outside essentially doing whatever they like.

01/25/2025

The weather is finally getting better and your dog is probably ready to walk. Let me help you have more enjoyable walks with your dog. Areas of focus include reducing pulling, reacting to other dogs and people, and sniffing. We can do it together, or you can sign up for my new “Train and Walk” package.

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01/18/2025

Isn't this little client of mine the cutest? At just 12 weeks, he's well on his way to being potty trained, crate trained, knows how to sit, is learning his name, and how to walk on a leash. Don't wait until problems arise with your new puppy. They are never too young to learn and it's much easier to teach them what you do want, than break bad habits after they become established behaviors.

01/07/2025

I've been updating my website. Check out my new train and walk offering.

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01/02/2025

Habits are hard to break. New Year’s Resolutions anyone? Same is true for our dogs, if you have a new puppy or new to you dog, you can set up your environment to help prevent unwanted behaviors (habits) and encourage those that will make everyone’s life easier.

08/31/2024

Look for the Double Bond Dog Training Table this Tuesday at the Shrewsbury Aquatic Center.
Stop by to hear about my business, learn about positive reinforcement, and maybe even play a little learning game with your dog.
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