Cloud Nine Training School for Dogs

06/03/2026

Looking ahead . . .
Our monthly TDAA (Teacup Dog Agility Association) trial will be this Saturday, June 9 at 2pm. Day of registrations are accepted.
We have an Intro to Scent class starting on Monday, June 14 at 7:00pm. Cost is $140/dog.
Our summer Activity Sampler class will start on Monday, June 22 at 7:30pm with Scent Games on 6/22, Dogg Gym on 6/29, Rally-O on 7/6, Treibball on 7/13, Tricks/Parkour on 7/20, Flyball on 7/27. Cost is $140 for the six pack or $25 for individual activities.
We will have a Puppy Agility Games activity on Monday, July 6 at 6:30pm. Cost is $20/dog up to one year of age.
The summer Therapy Dog Basics class will start on Tuesday, July 7 at 7:45pm. Cost is $180/team.
Our next Agility Foundation Skillz 1 class starts on Thursday, July 9 at 7:30pm. Cost is $140.
The next three-part Reactive Dog Workshop will start on Tuesday, July 14 at 8:00pm. Cost is $95/dog.
And, as always, we have Puppy Social Hour on Thursdays at 7pm for puppies up to 16 weeks of age. Cost is $20/puppy. (Pre-register or drop in.)
Conformation handling class on Tuesdays at 5pm and Thursdays at 7:45pm. Cost is $10/handler. (Pre-register or drop in.)

05/14/2026

This is a good message and it’s the goal of the 30-30-3 protocol we advocate.

05/12/2026

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/17iMMKwNh6/

Improving your relationship with your dog isn’t about buying more treats or doing harder training.It’s about becoming the thing your dog values most. 😍

Too many people decide what 𝑠ℎ𝑜𝑢𝑙𝑑 𝑏𝑒 rewarding to their dog instead of actually learning what their dog loves. And those are two very different things.

Example:
🍫Chocolate isn’t really a reward for me. I’ll eat it if it’s there… but it doesn’t light me up.

⚡️Now hand me a 7Brew energy drink? Different story. THAT feels rewarding.

𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐝𝐨𝐠 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐚𝐦𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐲.

Some dogs value food.
Some value tug.
Some value chasing.
Some value praise or physical touch
Some value freedom.
Some value simply getting to work with you.

If you want a stronger relationship, stop assuming — start observing.

What makes your dog come alive?
What creates engagement?
What do they willingly choose?

And if you have multiple dogs:
Spend one-on-one time with each of them 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐞 𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐤.

Not in a group.
Not while multitasking.
Not while another dog is screaming for attention.

𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬.

That’s where trust is built.
That’s where communication sharpens.
That’s where you learn who that dog actually is outside of the pack dynamic.

Relationships are not built through constant correction. They are built through value.

Dogs repeat what feels worthwhile.
And the handlers who become the reward themselves? Those are the teams that stay connected even when the environment gets hard.

And truthfully?

The trainers/handlers who impress me most are not always the fastest runs.
Not the quickest trip to the podium.
Not the dog earning MACHs at the youngest age.

🫶𝐈𝐭’𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠.🫶

It’s the dog choosing their person when they don’t have to.
The dog checking in naturally.
The dog who genuinely wants connection, engagement, and partnership.

Because titles can be earned. Skills can be taught.But real relationship?

𝒀𝑶𝑼 𝑪𝑨𝑵’𝑻 𝑭𝑨𝑲𝑬 𝑻𝑯𝑨𝑻 !

05/05/2026

Just a reminder that the Tuesday evening Obed. 3 and Rally classes are at 8:00pm through the end of May.

05/04/2026

This is the first time EVER that Ichi has turned down a meal. How do I know? Because my dogs are not allowed to graze or free feed. This is a health red flag I would not know about if he was allowed to eat whenever he wanted to. Today, he will be my shadow so I can keep a close eye on him. Hopefully it’s just an upset tummy that will feel better as the day goes on. 🤞🏻🤞🏻

04/19/2026

Another AKC Agility Championship is in the books for Susan Gahan and Paige, her agility unicorn, with Judge Loretta Zich officiating. Congratulations on MACH #9!

04/14/2026

Schedule change: Rally Run Throughs and Obed. 3 on Tuesday evenings will be 8:00pm for the next six weeks.

04/06/2026

Lots of successes last quarter so nany congrats to all the teams! The Spring 2027 Brag Board is ready. Happy training.

03/24/2026

Notice: We will not have the Rally Run Through class tonight at 7:15pm.

03/24/2026

Looking ahead again . . .

A Puppy Agility Games will take place on Thursday, May 21 at 6:15pm. Cost is $20 for puppies up to 16 weeks of age.

Our spring Activity Sampler class is scheduled to start Monday, June 22 at 7:30pm. The topics will be as follows:

June 22 Scent Games
June 29 Doggy Gym
July 6 Rally-O
July 13 Treibball
July 20 Tricks/Parkour
July 27 Flyball

The cost of the six-pack of classes is $140; individual classes are $25/each. Register online.