A Dog's Purpose Training Academy & Pet Photography

04/21/2025

Happy Easter Everyone. 🙌

04/12/2025

Bucky did a short Scent Work demonstration for my business networking group. I love teaching scent work. The dogs love it too. Let me know if this is something you want to know more about.

01/09/2025

With the potential for ICE/SNOW this weekend, I thought I would post a couple reminders.
#1 Ice is dangerous for dogs too. They can slip and tear their ACL's or get other injuries just like us so be mindful when they charge out the doors to go play and be especially mindful of your senior pets.
#2 check the pads of their feet when they come back in from playing, the snow tends to clump up and can damage to their pads if its not dealt with. I dip mine in a cup of warm water and then dry when they come back in. I recommend doggy booties for long term outside play.
#3 Check your yard for anything hazardous that your dog could land on that the snow would be covering. Something they would normally avoid that now they can't see.

Most Dogs Love the Snow and its a pleasure watching them play. Enjoy!

11/12/2024

Kenny Myers and I had a great time with our pups tonight supporting the Humane Society of Davie County Paws in the park event. We walked through the beautiful Tanglewood lights display and enjoyed cider and seeing all the other pups out with their families. It's a fun way to enjoy the holiday spirit and support a great organization. 🎄

04/12/2024

Springtime Retriever problems 🙄

02/12/2024

Bridal Portraits at my home from December with my babies! Yay for training. Not a mark on my dress and picture placement wasn't too difficult! I will treasure these forever.

02/05/2024

Our website is coming along nicely. Tell me what you think! Please be sure to share!

A Dog's Purpose Training Academy in Winston-Salem, NC offers exceptional private training for your pooch. Call (336) 907-9598.

02/01/2024

If you've used my services in the past for your fur babies, please kindly leave me a Google review! https://bit.ly/3HHfx3a

02/22/2023

SOMEONE PLEASE ADOPT OR FOSTER THIS PRECIOUS BOY!!
Dutton-15 months old
UTD on everything
Crate Trained
House Trained
All Basic Obedience Skills Completed great on a leash as well.
Comes with additional training package so the new family can learn what he knows. All of these photos were taken off leash with many distractions with Dutton following all commands while I took the photos. I didn't have a helper and he isn't tied.
Dutton has been with us for a month. He loves his people. He loves to play and chew his toys. He does well with our 2 dogs and he came from a home with a cat. He doesn't shed which is also a plus. He is currently under the care of Jan's Animal Rescue but I'm the current contact for those who are interested. I'm his trainer not his foster so he will need to find a home soon because he doesn't have a foster so he would be boarded if he can't find a home. Praying that this doesn't happen. Please share!
Contact Krystle at: 336-907-9598

Photos Provided By My Bug Photography (Your Pet Photography Specialist)

Training Provided By A Dog's Purpose Training Academy

02/17/2023

Taking my boy to Tractor Supply so we can practice for tomorrow. He takes his AKC Canine Good Citizen test 🙂