Rewarded Behavior Continues

05/03/2025

Looking for something fun, rewarding, and enriching to do with your dog? Join Maggie's Intro to Scent Work class and discover the joy of letting your dog’s nose lead the way.

Scent work is an exciting dog sport where your pup gets to sniff out hidden odors–it’s the “just for fun” version of what professional detection dogs do!

Playing this game with your pup:
🐾 Builds confidence
🧠 Provides mental stimulation
❤️ Deepens your bond and improves your communication
☔ Adds a fabulous “rainy day activity” to your repertoire

Whether you have a couch potato, a high-energy explorer, or a dog who just needs a fun new job, scent work is for you.

This class is perfect for:
🆕 First-timers and total beginners
🦴 Dogs aged 6 months and up (puppies, seniors, and everything in between!)
✨ Nervous or reactive dogs – we use a setup that allows each dog to work one at a time, making this a safe and accessible activity for everyone

Classes are held at Maggie's training facility in Fleetwood, a convenient 15 minute drive from Boone or West Jefferson.

Please email [email protected] for more information!

04/08/2025

We are the socialization experts!

We get our puppies vaccinated on time because we love them and we want to lessen the likelihood of infectious diseases that can cause illness, suffering and even death. Why then, don't people get their dog the vaccination against fear, anxiety, stress, panic and phobia?

Isn't emotional suffering and potential euthanasia enough of a reason to protect puppies as any other infectious disease?

Just like vaccinations, the timing of socialization is critical. You can't do it later. It has to be done before 14 weeks in most breeds.

Not only is the exposure important, but the nature of the exposure. Positive exposures put value in the emotional piggy bank and negative ones withdraw value.

There is no reason to avoid socialization if done well and safely, but there are lots of negative consequences to waiting to expose your pup to the world.

Give your puppy the best of both worlds—protection and preparation for a happy, confident future!

03/13/2025

Have an older dog that needs “socialization?” Check out Marge and Eileen’s podcast with The Doodle Pro for tips!

Podcast Episode · The Doodle Pro® Podcast: Positive Training Tips for a Calm & Well-Behaved Doodle · 03/12/2025 · 1h

03/10/2025

Parents - teach your kids to speak doggie.

03/03/2025

Go in the road with Guide Dogs for the Blind! We use the same positive reinforcement methods to help you train your dog.