Digging it Professional Dog Training

08/28/2026

THE ECONOMY SUCKS… SO LET’S TAKE 20% OFF DOG TRAINING.

Back-to-school season is already expensive enough. Between school supplies, activities, groceries, and everything else costing more, I know adding dog training to the budget can feel like one more thing.

So for a limited time, I’m offering 20% OFF dog training packages at Digging It Professional Dog Training!

Whether you’re dealing with:
• Pulling on the leash
• Jumping on guests
• Selective hearing
• Puppy chaos
• Reactivity
• Basic obedience
• Or you’re just ready to have a better-behaved dog…

This is a great time to get started and save a little money while you’re at it.

Back-to-School / The-Economy-Sucks Sale: 20% OFF training packages

Because your dog may not need pencils, notebooks, or a new backpack… but they could probably use a little education too. 😏🐾

Message Digging It Professional Dog Training to get started or schedule your initial consultation.

Limited-time offer. New training package purchases only.

08/27/2026

🐾 GROUP CLASSES ARE STARTING SOON IN ELGIN! 🐾

Looking for a fun way to work on your dog’s manners, confidence, and skills? I have two 6-week group classes starting at the end of September!

🐶 Basic Obedience – 6 Weeks
📅 Starts Saturday, September 26
⏰ 5:00–6:00 PM
📍 Elgin, OK
Classes meet every Saturday for 6 sessions.

We’ll work on practical everyday skills to help you and your dog communicate better and build a strong training foundation.

🏆 K9 Rally – All Levels – 6 Weeks
📅 Starts Sunday, September 27
⏰ 4:00–5:00 PM
📍 Elgin, OK
Classes meet every Sunday for 6 sessions.

K9 Rally is a fun, interactive way to practice obedience while navigating a course of different signs and exercises. All experience levels are welcome! Whether you’re brand new to Rally or want more practice with your dog, come join us.

Sign up here: https://portal.busypaws.app/customers/digging-it-professional-dog-training

✨ Group classes are a great opportunity to train around real-life distractions while having fun with your dog!

Spots are limited, so don’t wait too long to sign up!

🐾 Come train, learn, and have some fun with us this fall!

Initial Dog Training Consultation — 2 Hours, In-Home Our first step together starts with a comprehensive 2-hour consultation in the comfort of your home. During this session, we’ll take the time to discuss your dog’s behavior, your training goals, and any challenges you're facing. You’ll lea...

08/14/2026

🌈 In Loving Memory of Charlie 🎓🐾

This is a graduation post I never imagined I would have to write.

Sweet Charlie had just turned one in April and had only **one session left—his graduation session—**when his life was tragically cut short in a freak accident.

Although Charlie didn’t get to attend that final session, in my heart, he graduated. 🎓💙

Charlie was such a sweet, funny, incredibly smart boy, and working with him was an absolute joy. He had so much personality and always managed to make me smile. I feel very lucky that I had the opportunity to know him, work with him, and watch him learn and grow.

More than anything, Charlie was deeply loved. My heart is so heavy for his family as they navigate the unimaginable loss of such a special boy far too soon.

So today, we’re giving Charlie the graduation celebration he deserved.

🎓 Congratulations, Charlie. You did it, sweet boy.
Run free over the Rainbow Bridge. 🌈🐾

You were a very good boy, and you will be missed more than words can say. 💙

07/29/2026

🎉🐾 Happy 1st Birthday, Star! 🐾🎉
Today's training session was extra special because we got to celebrate Star's first birthday! 🥳💜
Star has been making wonderful progress, and today she showed off just how much she's learning. Every session, she grows more confident, more focused, and more eager to work with her family. Watching young dogs like Star discover that training is fun is one of the best parts of my job!
Of course, no birthday is complete without a festive hat and a few extra smiles. 🎂🐶
Happy 1st Birthday, Star! I can't wait to see all the amazing things you accomplish in your second year. 🌟💕

07/27/2026

Thinking about adopting a dog? 🐶❤️ Understanding the 3-3-3 Rule can help set realistic expectations and build a strong foundation for your new best friend.

🏡 First 3 Days – "I'm overwhelmed." Your dog may be scared, shut down, or unsure of their new surroundings. They may: • Hide or sleep a lot. • Refuse food. • Have accidents in the house. • Be nervous or clingy.

💡 How to help: Keep things calm, give them a safe space, stick to a routine, and don't overwhelm them with visitors or outings.

🐾 First 3 Weeks – "I'm getting comfortable." As your dog settles in, you may start seeing their true personality. This is also when some challenges appear: • Jumping or barking. • Pulling on the leash. • Chewing or getting into things. • Testing boundaries. • Separation anxiety when left alone.

💡 How to help: Stay consistent with rules, reward the behaviors you want, provide plenty of exercise and mental enrichment, and start positive reinforcement training early.

❤️ First 3 Months – "This is home." Your dog is building trust and becoming part of the family, but they may still struggle with: • Resource guarding. • Fear of certain people, dogs, or situations. • Reactivity on walks. • Difficulty being left alone. • Inconsistent obedience as they continue learning.

💡 How to help: Continue training, be patient, manage situations that overwhelm your dog, and don't be afraid to ask a qualified trainer for help before small issues become bigger ones.

✨ The most important thing to remember: Every dog is different. Some adjust in a few weeks, while others may need six months or even longer. Progress isn't always linear, and setbacks are normal.

The greatest gift you can give an adopted dog is patience, consistency, and compassion. ❤️

07/10/2026

Since I am typically the one taking the pictures there are not many that show me in action. My sweet intern took some during a session last week so here they are!
Sweet Ruffy was learning the "leave it" command and did amazing! He is such a smart little pup!

07/06/2026

🎉 From pulling like she's training for the Iditarod... to walking like a pro! 🐾
Meet Mati! 💛
In just a few minutes of practice, she went from dragging her owner down the driveway to walking calmly on a loose leash and checking in for guidance. 🙌
The secret isn't strength—it's communication, consistency, and making it worthwhile for your dog to stay connected with you.
Every great walk starts with small wins like these. Way to go, Mati! 🐕✨

Does your dog pull on walks? Let us know their biggest challenge below!

07/03/2026

🎓🐾 Congratulations to Strider! 🐾🎓
This handsome German Shorthaired Pointer has been so much fun to work with! Strider is full of personality, incredibly smart, and always ready for an adventure.
Over the past few weeks, he mastered all of his basic obedience cues and made great progress every step of the way. I am so proud of this goofy, eager-to-learn boy and can't wait to see all the amazing things he'll do!
Congratulations, Strider! Keep being your awesome self! ❤️🐶

07/03/2026

One of the phrases we hear all the time is:

"Oh, he's just shy."

But often that's not what's happening at all.

Many dogs labeled as "shy" are actually frightened. They're worried about strangers, other dogs, children, visitors, walks, or unfamiliar environments. They're not choosing to be distant—they're struggling.

Imagine your greatest fear.

Now imagine encountering it every day.

And imagine the people responsible for helping you saying:

"Don't worry. He's just shy."

Fear isn't a personality trait.

It's suffering.

When fearful dogs bark, growl, lunge, hide, avoid people, duck away from touch, or refuse to approach, they're communicating something important:

"I'm scared."

The good news is that fear can be changed, and quickly. For very fearful dogs, it can take a long time to completely rehabilitate them but you can make a massive amount of progress in one or two sessions, and that progress can lead to an immediate improvement in quality of life.

(That is, assuming the dog has bite inhibition. Without reliablie bite inhibition, resolving fearfulness is slower, harder, and riskier)

The sooner we recognize fear for what it is, the sooner we can help.

❤️ If your dog is scared, they're suffering.

Help them. Start today.

Read more:
https://dunbar.info/scared

Or, for the complete training sytem for reactive dogs, on sale for the next few days for 75% off:
https://dunbar.info/reactive