ABC Certified Dog Training

ABC Certified Dog Training ABC Certified Dog Training specializes in obedience training, problem solving, and behavior issues.

🐾 Our first round of Socialization Classes will officially start on Sunday, October 19th at 9am which is LESS THAN 3 WEE...
09/30/2025

🐾 Our first round of Socialization Classes will officially start on Sunday, October 19th at 9am which is LESS THAN 3 WEEKS AWAY! We only have 5 more spots available!

Our socialization class is a great class to get any dog into. This class allows them to learn how to coexist with other dogs and people while at a safe distance. We go over a refresher course of basic obedience, leash training, we go over different tools and techniques to use for different situations, and of course we go over the importance of socializing in a safe and controlled environment.

• All dogs must have up to date vaccines
• All dogs must be 4 months or older
• NO RETRACTABLE LEASHES. All leashes must be the standard 5-6ft leash
• If you have a reactive/aggressive dog, you MUST contact us to go through the proper precautions before starting this group class.
• No females in heat

If you have questions or concerns, message us or text us at 402-209-2268. This class only has 5 more spots available so if you are interested in joining this class message or text us today. A $60 deposit is required at the time of sign up to save your spot! 🐾

🐾 We had a busy last few days with seeing clients, working with our student from Animal Behavior College, and attending ...
09/30/2025

🐾 We had a busy last few days with seeing clients, working with our student from Animal Behavior College, and attending the Small Business Event!

Blitzen here had a fun and tiring session over the weekend! We worked on our recall while on the long leash, and we also brought one of our platforms to work on our place command. We realized it was a tad too small but that didn’t stop Blitzen! He did great on learning how to maneuver his body to fit all four paws on the platform.

We are still accepting clients for Private Training sessions as well as taking sign ups for our Group Training classes! If you would like to sign up for class or talk about private training, message us, or text us at 402-209-2268. 🐾

🐾 We will be at the Small Business Event located at The KAWS tomorrow from 9-12pm! We will have our popular yummy treats...
09/27/2025

🐾 We will be at the Small Business Event located at The KAWS tomorrow from 9-12pm! We will have our popular yummy treats, nose and paw balms and more!

We do make fresh to order treats when we don’t have events to attend, so if you don’t see a treat that you have bought before, message us and we can make them fresh to order! Check out our Etsy page to see all of our available treats and items for sale! 🐾

https://abcdogtreats.etsy.com

09/25/2025

🐾 We had a great visit with Zara today, who was previously adopted from the Humane Society! We went over a few different training tools with her owners, as well as tried on some dog boots. We were so surprised on how fast she got used to the boots!

We wanted to remind everyone that we offer $10 off training sessions for any dog adopted from the Western Arizona Humane Society in Lake Havasu city as well as from the La Paz County shelter in Parker! All dogs adopted within a year will receive this $10 off discount!

If you have questions about our training techniques or if you would like to schedule your private sessions or inquire about group sessions, please send us a message or text us at 402-209-2268.

This is the “you better play with me” face! We are hanging out with Zoe and Tito today to give Tito his medication. Poor...
09/18/2025

This is the “you better play with me” face! We are hanging out with Zoe and Tito today to give Tito his medication. Poor Tito had spinal surgery recently so he is on “kennel rest” until he heals.

Need someone to drop in for potty breaks, meal time, or just for playtime? Message or text us at 402-209-2268 to schedule your drop in visits! Visits start at $15 for a 30 minute visit.

🐾 After watching the weather for some time now, we decided on a start date for our group classes! Our first round of Soc...
09/17/2025

🐾 After watching the weather for some time now, we decided on a start date for our group classes! Our first round of Socialization Classes will start on Sunday, October 19th at 9am.

Our socialization class is a great class to get any dog into. This class allows them to learn how to coexist with other dogs and people while at a safe distance. We go over a refresher course of basic obedience, leash training, we go over different tools and techniques to use for different situations, and of course we go over the importance of socializing in a safe and controlled environment.

• All dogs must have up to date vaccines
• All dogs must be 4 months or older
• NO RETRACTABLE LEASHES. All leashes must be the standard 5-6ft leash
• If you have a reactive/aggressive dog, you MUST contact us to go through the proper precautions before starting this group class.
• No females in heat

If you have questions or concerns, message us or text us at 402-209-2268. This class only has 6 more spots available so if you are interested in joining this class message or text us today. A $60 deposit is required at the time of sign up to save your spot! 🐾

🐾 We are offering our community a 2 week Muzzle Training group course! Muzzle training is important for any dog to learn...
09/15/2025

🐾 We are offering our community a 2 week Muzzle Training group course!

Muzzle training is important for any dog to learn. For any age, breed, or size, there are several reasons why you may need to muzzle your dog including; reactive or aggressive behaviors, stressful vet or grooming visits, 💩 eating, and more!

If you are interested in signing up for this class, message us or text us at 402-209-2268! To save your spot, this class needs to be paid in full before the start of the course. Time and date are still to be determined depending upon the weather. There are limited spots available, so make sure you sign up now!

09/15/2025

🐾 Muzzle training can be a long process. It’s best to start slow and allow them to get used to this new strange item that they will be wearing. The work of distractions will help them forget they are even wearing the muzzle and eventually they will become less anxious of this new item.

Need help with a reactive dog or interested in muzzle training? Message us or text us at 402-209-2268! 🐾

09/14/2025

🐾 Do you know the importance of ignoring your puppy? It’s one of the most important parts of puppy training.

Puppies are very impressionable when they are young. Between 3-16 weeks old, they are highly receptive to new experiences. The events and associations a puppy forms during this time will significantly shape its future behavior, confidence, and temperament.

Reasons to actively ignore a puppy:

•To stop attention-seeking behaviors:
If a puppy is barking, pawing, or nudging for your attention, ignoring it can teach them that these behaviors don't get a reward.

•To foster independence:
Ignoring a puppy in appropriate situations helps them learn to occupy themselves and become more self-sufficient, rather than solely dependent on you for entertainment.

•To prevent separation anxiety:
Encouraging a puppy to be comfortable with you not being present can help prevent excessive anxiety when left alone. (This is often taught while crate training)

•To avoid negative reinforcement:
Reacting to a puppy's unwanted behavior, even with a stern voice or physical correction, can inadvertently reward them with the attention they crave.

•To set healthy boundaries:
"Ignoring" can be a part of an "attention diet" to establish a balanced relationship where the puppy isn't the sole focus of your interactions.

Now, this does NOT mean to ignore your puppy when your puppy is trying to tell you they need a bathroom break, or if they are in pain. Always make sure to encourage and reward good behaviors such as calmness or responding to a command to avoid a set back in your training progress.

Need help with puppy training? Message or text us at 402-209-2268! Follow up for updates on our group classes start will be starting soon! 🐾

Today has been a busy and exciting day! A little while ago we were scrolling on Facebook and we saw someone post about a...
09/13/2025

Today has been a busy and exciting day!

A little while ago we were scrolling on Facebook and we saw someone post about a missing Rottweiler who had been seen on the north side of town and we figured we might as well go look just in case. We got lucky enough that he ran across the road right where we were and we were able to corner him into someone’s backyard. We got a leash around him, got him some water and waited for his owners to come pick him up! We are so happy that we were able to reunite him with his family and boy was he so excited when he saw them! It’s always a good day when you can reunite a family with their beloved pet. I think Diesel has learned his lesson about chasing rabbits! 🐾💙

We want to give a shout out to this mother and daughter team, who opened up a brand new dog grooming salon! We have pet ...
09/13/2025

We want to give a shout out to this mother and daughter team, who opened up a brand new dog grooming salon! We have pet sit several of their dogs now and we are so excited for them to start this new adventure. Give them a like and a follow, and check out their salon! 

09/11/2025

🐾 We met with a new client today! Can you guess what the problem behavior is that needs to be addressed?

Let’s go over the differences between reactivity and aggression.

Reactivity:
* Definition: An overexaggerated response to a stimulus, typically characterized by fear, anxiety, or excitement.
* Triggers: Can include specific people, animals, noises, or situations.
* Behaviors: Barking, lunging, growling, hiding, trembling, pacing.
* Intent: Reactive dogs do not intend to cause harm, but their responses can be perceived as threatening or aggressive.

Aggression:
* Definition: A deliberate and intentional act to inflict harm or intimidate another being.
* Triggers: Can be fear, frustration, territoriality, or dominance.
* Behaviors: Snapping, biting, snarling, showing teeth, staring, growling, hissing.
* Intent: Aggressive dogs have a clear intention to cause damage or control the situation.

As we work with this client, we will show you guys more of the behaviors that we are seeing when we first arrive to the house, as well as after being there for a while. When determining reactive or aggressive behaviors, we like to try different training tools, as well as techniques to figure out what each dog individually will respond to best. We will also be muzzle training to help reduce the risk of injury during training and during any situations where this dog may be frightened when out in a public setting.

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Lake Havasu City, AZ

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 6pm
Saturday 9:30am - 10:30am
Sunday 10am - 6pm

Telephone

+14022092268

Website

https://abcdogtreats.etsy.com/

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