Madison Dog Training Blog

My name is Reacher, but the girls call me Reachey!

  Name Bill R. City Fitchburg, WI Name Reacher Breed Shar-Pei Where did you get your baby from? Twenty Nine Palms, CA What your dog Likes to do most Be outside Best Trick He sits like a gentleman for his meals. Favorite Treat Charley bears Favorite Toy All of them Pet Peeves I hate to…

Meet Duncan!

Dogs Name:  Duncan Breed:  Great Dane Mix Likes:  Fetch, pull ropes, walking, playing with other dogs, running Favorite Toy:  Ball or pull rope Favorite Treat:  Meat and liver treats Best Trick:  Wearing things girls put on him (Head bands, glasses, etc.) Arrival Story:  I saw his adorable face on Green County Humane Society website and had…

Greta: Playful and Loving

Dogs Name: Greta Breed: Doberman Likes: Treats, running and playing, wrestling, belly rubs Pet Peeves: Being home alone Favorite Toy: Frisbee or ball Favorite Treat: Dry dog treats Best Trick: Sit Arrival Story:  We found Greta thru the Illinois Doberman Rescue. She was found as a stray in Iowa, though she obviously was well cared…

Bridgett: Beautiful Baby Malinois

Dogs Name: Bridgett City: Belleville Zip Code: 53508 Breed: Belgian Malinois Where did you get your baby: Breeder Likes: Fetch Wrestle Tug of War Jump Pet Peeves: Favorite toy: Tennis Ball Stuffed Animals Favorite treat: Rawhides Beggin Strips Best Trick: Rubs her face like a baby Arrival Story: Absolute K9 Services (Georgia) I searched hundreds…

Nadia: Ms. Independent

Dogs Name: Nadia City: Fitchburg Zip Code: 53713 Breed: Native American Indian Dog Where did you get your baby: Dog Rescue Likes: Nadia likes to be very active. She loves to be outside running around and meeting new people and dogs. Pet Peeves: She doesn’t like it when things are taken from her. She is…

London: Pretty Yellow Lab

   Dogs Name: London City: Verona Zip Code: 53593 Breed: Yellow Lab Where did you get your baby: Breeder Likes: Play with other dogs, go for walks Pet Peeves: Listen when friends are around, go in kennel Favorite toy: Squeeky dog Favorite treat: Chicken, freezed dried liver Best Trick: Shake Arrival Story: We got London…

Are You Conditioning Your Puppy to be an Aggressive Adult?

The way puppies are treated in their young years has a massive impact on the adults they become. Something small and annoying can grow into something large and difficult. For the happiness of all, is important to carefully monitor how you’re treating your young dog. The following are some behaviors that could cement aggressive behavior in a…

Retrain Your Reactive Dog

Hello, This is Fido, your neighborhood dog from down the street. I’m just here to give you some important information about dog aggression and owning a reactive dog. We’ve all seen them. They are good dogs who just overreact to certain situations. You use the leash to pull back, but he still shows aggression at that…

Derby: I have a very important job to do in May!

Dogs Name:  Derby Breed: Portuguese Water Dog Likes:  Play with other dogs (park or daycare). Pet Peeves: Can’t control energy, jumps on people, nips with mouth. Favorite Toy: Anything he can work on to try and tear apart. Favorite Treat:  Any people food especially peanut butter. Best Trick:   Sit comes most easily. Arrival Story: Upon…

Visit Us at The Deer and Turkey EXPO April 10-12

Guess where we will be this weekend?! WI Deer and Turkey Expo Booth 807. Alliant Energy Center 1919 Alliant Energy Center Way Madison, WI 53713 Come out and see us! http://www.deerinfo.com/wisconsin Event Hours Friday, Apr. 10, 2015 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm Saturday, Apr. 11, 2015 9:00 am to 7:00 pm Sunday, Apr. 12, 2015…

Chewie: Food, love, and belly-rubs make for a perfect life!

Dogs Name:  Chewie Breed: Shepard Mix Likes:  Playing tug-o-war with his rope Pet Peeves:  Letting animals and trucks get away Favorite Toy:  His rope Favorite Treat:  Freeze dried beef liver or baby carrots Arrival Story:  I came to my forever home when I was 4 1/2 months old. I was a very shy boy him it…

Carter: Be Pawsome and Stay Pawsitive!

Dogs Name:  Carter City:  Ft. Atkinson Breed:  Yellow Labrador Likes:  Cuddle and play Chuck-It Pet Peeves:  People touching his feet Favorite toy: The Chuck-It Toy Favorite treat:  Bones and Bully Sticks Best Trick: Sitting on command and jumping super high! Arrival Story:  My husband Dan and I along with our Black Lab Sidney took a road trip…

CJ: Any Food, Any Time!

Dogs Name:   CJ City:   Oregon Breed:   Lab from Birdstone Labradors Likes:  Sleep and chase critters outside Pet Peeves:  Counter surfer Favorite toy:  Balls Favorite treat:  Apples Best Trick:  None Arrival Story:   CJ was born Aug 2012 in Eau Claire. She officially joined the family a couple months later. She has a laid back personality, but…

Izzie: I’m Cute and I Know It!

Dogs Name:   Izzie City:   Edgerton Breed:   Dalmation Likes:   Izzie loves to play and cuddle.  She also loves trips to the pet store (because of all the treats she gets!)  She loves people too! Pet Peeves:   Izzie does not like to share with other dogs.  She does not like to share treats, toys, food, attention, etc….

Knox: Miniature Australian Shepherd

Dogs Name: Knox Breed: Miniature Australian Shepherd Likes: Toys, loving, and lots of treats. Pet Peeves: Laying on his back or rolling over. Favorite toy? Cheeseburger squeaky or a soft frisbee. Favorite treat? I’m not allowed to have people food but will love any other treat you will give me. Greenies are especially good. Best…

Meet Rickey!

Dogs Name: Rickey Breed: Yorkie Where did you get your Baby from: A lady up North Likes Lick and bark Pet Peeves Fighting and barking Favorite toy? Flat fox Favorite treat? Canine carry-outs Best Trick Sit pretty and high-five Arrival Story Two tiny babies came to live with us Bio: We got Rickey and Nickey…

LuLu: Mini Golden Doodle

  Dogs Name Lulu City Madison Where did you get your Baby from Breeder Likes Orange ball retrieval Pet Peeves Play with other dogs Favorite toy? orange ball Favorite treat? any food Best Trick hide and seek with the ball Arrival Story After researching and thinking about getting a dog for years, my husband found…

Penney: Training to be a therapy dog!

Penney Motto: I’m cute, love me! Breed: Maltipoo Where did you get your Baby from:  Animart East Towne Mall Likes:  Play, chew bones, and hide bones Pet Peeves:  Being groomed Favorite toy: Zebra toy & giraffe toy. Plastic bottles. Favorite treat: Rawhide, pig ears, vegetables Best Trick:  Sit Barking dog needs some training!  I’d like…

Missy: Learning Manners

Dogs Name Missy City Madison Breed Cocker Spaniel Where did you get your Baby from Breeder Likes Play with stuffed animals, play in back yard. Pet Peeves Favorite toy? Mini Kong with peanut butter. Favorite treat? Charlie Bears, Puparoni Best Trick Turn around. Arrival Story We lost our Cocker after 14 years and had to…

Callisto GroBen Baren vom Mittelwest: A royal lady!

Dogs Name Callisto Großen Bären vom Mittelwest City Madison Breed German Shepard Where did you get your Baby from Mittelwest German Shepards Likes Cuddle and sleep. Pet Peeves Not being able to play with everything and everyone she sees; being asked to do too much Favorite toy? Squeaky frog and bite tug Favorite treat? Rawhides,…

Apollo: Learning Doggie Manners

Apollo City Madison Breed Rotweiler Where did you get your Baby from Rotten Rottie Rescue, Phoenix AZ Likes Play Ball, Catch. Pet Peeves People coming to the door, perceived aggressive, moves (especially strangers) towards his people. Favorite toy? Fabric stuffed candy cane, plastic shoe, plastic kangaroo. Favorite treat? Virbac Veggie Dent. Best Trick Catch Arrival…

Tosh: Learning The World Isn’t Such a Scary Place

Dogs Name Tosh City Sun Prairie Breed Schnauzer Where did you get your Baby from Other Likes Running, Chasing, Tugging, Being Pet, Going for walks, Dog Park, Toys. Pet Peeves People coming to the door, perceived aggressive, moves (especially strangers) towards his people. Favorite toy? Fabric stuffed candy cane, plastic shoe, plastic kangaroo. Favorite treat?…

Finley: Former Table Jumper

Dogs Name Finley City Stoughton Breed Beagle Where did you get your Baby from Dog Rescue Likes Sleep under a pile of blankets, play with the other dog. Pet Peeves Listen to commands. Favorite toy? Tug of War with a rope. Favorite treat? Hot dogs. Best Trick Beg/Sit Pretty Arrival Story I found Finley online…

Henry: A Catahoula For Food and Treats

Dogs Name Henry City Mount Horeb Breed Catahoula Leopard Dog Where did you get your Baby from Breeder Likes Food & treats and affection Pet Peeves Not sure if he has any pet peeves – he’s really young yet. Favorite toy? Stuffed animals, toys that have treats hidden Favorite treat? Biljack Best Trick Sit Arrival…

Eleanor: A Well-Traveled Dog

Dog Name:     Eleanor Breed:     lab/heeler City:    Portage Where did you get your baby from?      Black Dog Animal Rescue in Cheyenne, WY What your dog likes to do most?        Long off leash hikes with lots of sniffing and pouncing Best Trick:         Shake Favorite Treat:  …

Griffey Loves Playing Dead

  Dog’s Name Griffey Breed Heeler/Pit Bull Where did you get your baby from? An ad online, last pup left in an accidental litter because he is deaf What your dog Likes to do most Play with other dogs Best Trick Play dead Favorite Treat Hot dogs Favorite Toy Rope toy Pet Peeves Griffey doesn’t…

Romeo: Give me a blanket and I will show you a sleeping dog!

City Sun Prairie, WI Dog Name Romeo Breed Dachshund mix Where did you get your baby from? Shelter from the Storm What your dog Likes to do most Sleep and eat Best Trick Sleeping on his back Favorite Treat Blue buffalo chicken treats Favorite Toy Little stuffed elephant Pet Peeves Does not like getting wet…

Chance: Bark first ask questions later!

Name Bob S. City Madison, WI Name Chance Breed Yellow Lab Where did you get your baby from? Wisconsin Labradors What your dog Likes to do most Fetch Best Trick Doesn’t really have one Favorite Treat Anything – he’s a Lab Favorite Toy Kongs Pet Peeves Movement – he barks at anything that moves Arrival…

Daisy: The outside world is a scary place so I must get them before they get me

City Fitchburg, WI   Name Daisy Breed Labradoodle Where did Daisy come from? Rosewood Labradoodles, Rockford, IL What does Daisy like do most? spend time with family, play “pickle” with family Best Trick high five Favorite Treat carrots and greenies Favorite Toy hippo sqeaky toy Pet Peeves loud cars, getting surprised by a strange human…

Reactive German Shepherd Dog Training

Gracie came to Sit Means Sit Madison as a reactive dog, on walks she would act aggressively to any other dog that she encountered, whether walking across the street or in a yard.  She would bark, pull, and try to get to the other dogs.  Gracie would watch out the window for anyone walking by…