My Best Buddy Dog Training

06/01/2026

Our new student Izzy the five year old

06/01/2026

05/31/2026

How to beat the heat this summer!

Frozen Treats: Freeze plain yogurt, dog-safe fruits, or chicken broth inside a Kong toy or ice cube trays to make refreshing "pupsicles".

Indoor Obstacle Courses: Build a living room agility track using chairs to crawl under, hula hoops to step through, or boxes to explore.

Scent & Brain Games: Hide high-value treats around the house for nose work, or introduce interactive puzzle toys to burn mental energy.

Pet-Friendly Store Walks: On exceptionally hot days, visit air-conditioned, dog-friendly stores for a climate-controlled training walk.

05/30/2026

Our newest student! Smart, happy and oh so lovable!

05/30/2026

Total success today! Thank you to everyone who donated!!!! We will be back on June 6 from 1-4!

05/30/2026

Thank you to Luna the class grad for your donation!

05/29/2026

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What Your Dog’s Behavior Challenges Are Really Telling You By Susan Garrett|2026-05-29T10:46:19-04:00May 29th, 2026|0 Comments   Tweet Dog behavior problems are not dogs trying to “be bad.” Barking, leash pulling, chewing on things, reactivity, inability to settle, and many other unwanted b...

05/28/2026

“Enzo having chicken on his first solo outing to Grinds and Wines

Has not barked once!

It was that puppy training! ” - Denise W.

05/28/2026

Please stop by Saturday to say hello! We will be at Hollywood Feed from 11-3 accepting your donations of canned or bags of dry dog and cat food as well as treats! Drop off or shop in the store! We thank you for supporting the pet food pantry! No pet should ever go hungry.

05/27/2026

Your voice is one of the most powerful tools you have in dog training.

And one of the best ways to use it is simple:
Praise your dog like you mean it.

Dogs are incredibly good at reading human emotion. They notice your tone of voice, your facial expressions, your energy, your enthusiasm, and how you make them feel.

That means joyful praise can become incredibly powerful reinforcement.

Smile.
Add some warmth.
Add some excitement.
Let your dog know when they’re getting it right.

Because honestly, a lot of people praise their dogs like they’re reading a grocery list.
“Good dog.”
😐

Same words. Completely different meaning.

And remember:
most dogs are actually good most of the time.

But many owners accidentally ignore good behavior and only pay attention when the dog is doing something wrong.

That’s no fun for the dog — and it’s a huge missed training opportunity.

Don’t take good behavior for granted.

Catch your dog doing things right.

Praise often.

Praise sincerely.

Make training enjoyable.

That’s a huge part of what Ian’s new course is all about.

And right now, you can save 50% on your first year of Top Dog Academy membership, where Ian's new course will be included when it launches this week.

Learn more here:
https://dunbar.info/tda-sale

Woofs & Wags,
Jamie & Ian Dunbar