Beautiful Day Dogs

08/30/2025

Recall is fun for dogs when you make it a game! We love surprising our day trainees with their favorite sound - the whistle that means “rewards available right here!”.

08/29/2025

We are really enjoying walking Molly and Millie while their Mom recovers from foot surgery. The girls came to us for training originally - it’s great to see them and check in on their good manners! Here’s a cute pic from tonight’s walk.

08/29/2025

Charlotte and her Mom are working hard on polite social manners and mutually enjoyable leash walking. Tonight’s lesson at Catawba Park was great!

08/26/2025

Lots of special dogs to celebrate on National Dog Day. We are so happy to know each and every one. Thank you!

08/25/2025

Lucky Dog Plus Day Training is back! Our ultimate program includes daily field trips, social play with other dogs, private training sessions, and more. Clients rave about the results they see at home - improved behavior and a happy, satisfied dog. Fall semester starts in September!
Learn more by contacting us at (828) 343-6393.
Ready to sign your Lucky Dog up? It’s easy - just follow the link below.

https://BeautifulDayDogsTrainingandBehavior.as.me/luckydogtrainingprogram

Beautiful Day Dogs Training and Behavior LLC
2791 NC 181
Morganton NC 28655
(828) 343-6393

08/24/2025

Isn’t Poe a cutie? This little fella learned a bit about recall today during his Behavior Boosters session. He and his Mom did well and we all had a good time. These affordable private sessions are the perfect length for puppy focus. Ready to get started? You can book online or call us at (828) 343-6393

https://BeautifulDayDogsTrainingandBehavior.as.me/Behaviorboosters

08/21/2025

08/19/2025

Did you know that we offer dog walks and field trips in addition to our training services? We are insured, bonded, and have extensive experience walking dogs of all ages, breeds, and sizes. If you are looking for a dog walker who can help with leash skills, we are here to help!
Beautiful Day Dogs LLC
2791 NC 181
Morganton NC. 28655
(828) 343-6393

08/18/2025

Our Lucky Dog Day Training program is an excellent choice to provide your adolescent dog with structured quality time around other dogs. Charlotte and Riggs love a good playtime together and are also learning calm behavior around other dogs. You can learn more about this fantastic opportunity by calling or texting us at (828) 343-6393 or by signing up for a free consultation at

https://BeautifulDayDogsTrainingandBehavior.as.me/?appointmentType=56105011

Beautiful Day Dogs LLC
2791 NC 181
Morganton NC. 28655

08/16/2025

Working with Fearful or Reactive Dogs: Why Safety and Comfort Come First!

I had a great session with a fearful dog today, and wanted to share a bit about why I make the choices I do in these sessions. Pic below it just for fun, none of the dogs in the picture were in the session.

I want to take a moment to talk about working with dogs who feel uneasy around new people, other dogs, or unfamiliar environments. My top priority in every session is to make sure your dog feels safe and comfortable. That’s not just for the dog’s sake—it’s for everyone’s safety and for the training to truly work.

It’s tempting to push ahead, get close to triggers, or “test” progress by seeing if the old behaviors (barking, lunging, growling) still happen. I totally understand the curiosity. While I do need to see these behaviors during my initial assessment, once we start training, our goal is to prevent them—not provoke them.

Why? Because every time your dog reacts with fear or aggression, they’re practicing the very behaviors we want to change. Even more importantly, we want your dog to start feeling good and safe around things that used to scare them. If training sessions stay calm and pleasant, your dog learns that these once-scary situations are actually no big deal. This is how real, lasting progress happens.

We do this by working at a distance and intensity where your dog can remain calm and make good choices. A successful session often looks “boring”—your dog is relaxed, focused, and not reacting. That’s exactly what we want! If we move too fast or too close, we risk making things worse instead of better.

Management tools like leashes, gates, and barriers are absolutely essential. They aren’t just for your dog’s safety—they’re for mine, too! Please don’t drop the leash or remove the gate, even if things seem to be going well. I’ve had close calls when a dog’s leash was dropped prematurely. Maybe we've covered teaching your dog that a person walking around the living room is no big deal, but we haven't taught the dog that a sudden motion, sound, or picking up an item is equally benign. We have lots to work on before we establish that your pup feels safe in any given situation.

If I ask for management, it’s because I want everyone to stay safe while we help your dog learn to relax and thrive. Training is a team effort, and your partnership makes all the difference!

08/15/2025

Training isn’t all about obedience - it’s a great way to build your dog’s confidence and provide mental stimulation (and get a workout too!). We’ve had so much rain and hot weather lately - activities like this keep dogs happy and are a fun way to build your bond. This is Sydney’s first hula hoop jump - she’s a natural!

08/11/2025

Junipurr and Pepper are happily learning to live together and I am thrilled to have been a helpful part of their introduction. Their family left this lovely review on Google:

I wish I’d had a zoom session with Beautiful Day Dogs so much sooner! We have had trouble with our sweet old dog chasing cats, and I desperately wanted a kitten. Shannon made it so easy to work with her over zoom- I just sent her some videos ahead of time, and voila! Now I have a happy old dog and a sweet little kitten! Not to mention that Shannon created a plan of “introduction” that didn’t involve punishments or scolding. After just a month Pepper and Junipurr are happy to be in the same room and NO CHASING!! Thank you so so much Shannon!