Madison Dog Training Blog

Austin Puppy Training – Puppy Rivers Gets Trained

Client’s Name: Courtney & Benton Dog’s Name: “Rivers” City: Austin, TX 78703 Breed: Rescued Hinze 57 Likes: He is just so stinking cute and really a good dog. Pet-Peeves: He can be whiney. Not sure why. He either wants to play, is bored or needs to go to the bathroom, so he sits by the…

Austin Dog Training – Pound Puppy Terrier Schnauzer Learns the World

Client’s Name: Joanne & Jason Dog’s Name: “Stanley” City: Austin, TX 78727 Breed: Pound Puppy Scottish Terrier / Standard Schnauzer Likes: Stanley likes to play and run, and enjoys going to the dog park whenever he can fit it into his busy schedule! Pet-Peeves: Stanley likes to play and run, and enjoys going to the…

Austin Dog Training: Happy Go Lucky Beagle Wants to be Everyones Friend!

Client’s Name: Becca Dog’s Name: “Lollie/Lolster/La” City: Austin, TX Breed: Beagle Likes: Lollie loves to play ball more than she like to eat 🙂 Pet-Peeves: Lollie does not enjoy it when she has to leave the squirrels to play on their own….. Favorite Toy: “Lollie loves her lobster, giraffe and her tennis balls. She throws…

Austin Dog Training: Clumsy Boxer Puppy and Family Needs to Learn

Client’s Name: JuanDavid Jr. Dog’s Name: “Scout” City: Austin, TX 78746 Breed: Purebred Boxer Likes: Chew anything, eat and tug of war with our three year old yorki poo. Pet-Peeves: Listen! Because dogs just want to play and be dogs. Favorite Toy: Stuffed animals…tear them apart a little at a time until they are shredded….

Austin Dog Training – Super Hyper Rescued Maltese

Client’s Name: Michael Dog’s Name: “Elvis Parsley” City: Georgetown, TX Breed: Rescued Maltese Likes: To steal shoes! Pet-Peeves: Ride in the car Favorite Toy: A stuffed sea horse. He puts it in his mouth and runs like crazy with it. Favorite Treat: Scrambled eggs Favorite Walk: Anywhere. He loves to be outdoors and is interested…

Austin Dog Training: Chocolate Lab Wants To Walk With Manners

Client’s Name: Bill and Terri Dog’s Name: “Kate” City: Austin, TX Breed: Chocolate Lab Likes: Eat and sleep. Go for walks. Pet-Peeves: Walk with manners. Favorite Toy: Balls, frisbees Favorite Treat: Everything Favorite Walk: The park and around the hood. Best Trick: Sit, lay down. Catch a frisbee. Arrival Story: From a friend in Washington…

Austin Dog Training: Mini Aussie Wants To Run 24 Hours A Day!

Client’s Name: Bill and Terri Dog’s Name: “Sue” City: Austin, TX Breed: Mini Aussie Likes: Play ball, frisbee, go for walks. Anything and everything at 100 miles per hour. Pet-Peeves: Come when called. Stop barking. Chews up frisbees. Demanding. Favorite Toy: “Antlers and hooves- favorite to chew. Tennis balls and frisbees- loves to play fetch”…

Austin Dog Training: Shar-Pei Mix Wants To Train With His Tri-Athlete Mom!

Client’s Name: Cindy Dog’s Name: “Tank a/k/a Pfluffy” City: Austin, TX Breed: Shar-Pei mix Likes: Walk, run, chase squirrels, and play, play, play! Pet-Peeves: Go in his crate… because he knows we are leaving 🙁 Favorite Toy: “Ball – wants to play fetch but has a little bit of a hard time dropping the ball…

Austin Dog Training: American Bull Dog/Pit Bull Is The Class Clown!

Client’s Name:Janna Dog’s Name: “Piper” City: Austin, TX Breed: American Bull Dog/Pit Bull Likes: Piper loves to do outlandish things that make me laugh.  I found her standing in the dishwasher the other day. Pet-Peeves: None Favorite Toy: She loves her stuffed duck with a Santa hat on it.  She pulls, tugs and shakes down…

Austin Dog Training – King Charles Cavalier Will Do Anything For Food!

Client’s Name: Dave and Josette Dog’s Name: “Charlie” City: Austin, TX 78746 Breed: King Charles Cavalier Likes: Eat. Pet-Peeves: “Getting a bath” Favorite Toy: Plush toy to chew on, and small ball to retrieve. Favorite Treat: Meat of any kind. Favorite Walk: Town Lake trail, and in the woods at our place in Hunt. Best…

Austin Dog Training – Golden Retriever Wants to Run and Be Free!

Client’s Name: Dave and Josette Dog’s Name: “Molly” City: Austin, TX 78746 Breed: Golden Retriever Likes: Go on walks. Pet-Peeves: “Go to the kennel, likes to be home with the family.” Favorite Toy: Not attached to particular toy but likes a bone shaped tennis ball. Favorite Treat: Deli meat Favorite Walk: She likes the trail…

Austin Dog Training: Pomeranian Is The Heart And Soul Of His Mom!

Client’s Name: Tammi Dog’s Name: “Cody” City: Austin, TX Breed: Pomeranian Likes: Cody is absolutely addicted to tennis balls.  He will play ALL day. But of course he loves hangin with his mommy Pet-Peeves: He hates being blow dried!  But its a must or he will be one big dread lock! Favorite Toy: Tennis balls…

Austin Dog Training: Terrier Mix Loves Her Family And Wants To Protect Them!

Client’s Name:Allison Dog’s Name: “Phoebe” City: Austin, TX Breed: Terrier Mix Likes: Phoebe loves to lounge, play with her frisbie and rope, and eat. Pet-Peeves: Phoebe does not like to go on extended walks or runs.  If taken on a run one afternoon, she will usually hide for the next several days as soon as…

Austin Dog Training: Purebred Boxer Says “Squirrels! Squirrels! I Love Squirrels!”

Client’s Name: Destini Dog’s Name: “Max” City: Cedar Park, TX Breed: Boxer Likes: Max loves to play with toys. I can only give him one new toy at a time because he tries to carry both in his mouth. He prefers squeaky toys, but I don’t. His newest joy is riding in the car with…

Austin Dog Training:Pointer/Pit Bull Mix Likes To Play With One Dog At A Time!

Client’s Name: Johnny Dog’s Name: “Genghis” City: Manchaca, TX Breed: Pointer/Pit Bull Likes: He wants to go walking, swimming. He likes hunting for small lizards. He likes to get other dogs to chase him. Pet-Peeves: He chases neighborhood cats if he is out in the front yard. He is the only pet I have. He…

Austin Dog Training: Pit Bull Wants To Be A Good Pit Bull Ambassador!

Client’s Name: Dan Dog’s Name: “Trudy” City: Austin, TX Breed: Pit Bull Likes: Trudy loves to play “fetch”, both indoors and out.  She also likes to tussle with her big brother Bear, an 8 year old shepherd/chow mix. Pet-Peeves: Trudy doesn’t like to be left alone much.  She’s very people-oriented and gets cranky when left…

Austin Dog Training: Heeler/Aussie Mix Has The Right Spark Along With Smarts!

Client’s Name: Vicki Dog’s Name: “Lilith” City: Austin, TX Breed: Heeler/Aussie Mix Likes: “Loves water!! And walks are the most exciting thing in a day.  She greets me with a toy when I walk in the door and is certainly one of the best companions I have ever had. She also loves to play with…

Austin Dog Training: Labradoodle Strives To Be A Canine Good Citizen!

Client’s Name: Audrey and Mark Dog’s Name: “Charlos” City: Austin, TX Breed: Labradoodle Likes: “Sleeping is pretty big for Charlos, with all 4’s up in the air ha ha! Car rides are fun, and so is swimming in any other body of water, except: the bath tub. Also: dissecting toys with stuffing, squeekies, eyes, ears,…

Austin Dog Training: Purebred Vizsla Learning To Be A Hunting Dog!

Client’s Name: Matthew and Katie Dog’s Name: “Rylee” City: Manchaca, TX Breed: Vizsla Likes: “Rylee loves being outdoors and running. Her favorite hobbies are playing ball, shredding sticks, swimming and chasing squirrels. She has just started working on hunting and retrieving birds (she is a little gun shy).” Pet-Peeves: “Because Rylee is so full of…

Austin Dog Training: Catahoula/Boxer Mix Rescued From The Shelter And Loves Her New Family!

Client’s Name: Nicole and Jason Dog’s Name: “Lucy” City: Austin, TX Breed: Catahoula/Boxer Mix Likes: “Lucy loves to play fetch and munch on bones. She especially likes to find new places to hide her bones like in the closet or under the couch! She also enjoys taking walks and spending time with her new family.”…

Austin Dog Training: Rat Terrier Just Wants to Relax and Be Everyones Friend!

Client’s Name: Emmalee Dog’s Name: “Cooper aka Coopy” City: Austin, TX Breed: Rat Terrier Likes: “Cooper likes to be  as close to his owners as possible – he is definitely a companion dog! Cooper also loves hanging out with his best friend Bella, our rescue pit bull.  They are extremely attached to each other and…

Austin Dog Training – Lasoapso Just Wants To Be The Boss!

Client’s Name: Gavino Dog’s Name: “Toby” City: Austin, TX 78724 Breed: Lasoapso Likes: Play with tennis balls Pet-Peeves: “Share attention.  Does not play well with others.” Favorite Toy: Tennis balls, drop down the stairs and chase it. Favorite Treat: Soft treats. Favorite Walk: Anywhere. Likes walks at night. Best Trick: None Arrival Story: Bought a…

Austin Dog Training: Deaf Basset/Great Pyrenees Mix Is a Fast Learner!

Client’s Name: Andy and Caitlin Dog’s Name: “Callie” City: Austin, TX Breed: Basset/Great Pyrenees Mix Likes: Chewing, wrestling with her sister, anything involving water and playing with her parents. Pet-Peeves: Having her nails clipped, her teeth cleaned and being left alone. Favorite Toy: “She loves her rubber ball and her nylon ring. She chews them,…

Austin Dog Training: Border Collie and Lab Want To Be Better Walkers!

Client’s Name: Lee Dog’s Name: “Maggie and Fred” City: Kyle, TX Breed: Border Collie/Lab Likes: Receive attention, petting, play with each other Pet-Peeves: Be put outside  both prefer being next to me Favorite Toy: “Maggie likes toys squeaky ones she can make noise with and chew on, Fred is intimidated with toys and Maggie and…

Austin Dog Training – Very Active Border Collie Loves His Toys!

          Client’s Name: Tom and Rebecca Dog’s Name: “Boomer” City: Del Valle, TX 78617 Breed: Border Collie Likes: “Boomer absolutely loves his frisbee, rides in the car and any kind of playing he can do. Boomer loves people and really likes to be rubbed.” Pet-Peeves: “Boomer gets pretty nervous around loud…

Dog Training Austin – “I think it should be my way” Stubborn and Hyper Coon Shepherd Mix Puppy

Client’s Name: Annette Dog’s Name: “Jack” City: Austin, TX 78745 Breed: Rescued German Shep/Coon Hound Likes: He loves playing with other dogs and napping is a big part of his day. Pet-Peeves: Ride in the car, he gets car sick. Favorite Toy: Fluffy squeaky puppy Favorite Treat: Anything Favorite Walk: Dog parks for the other…

Austin Dog Training – Very Smart Pug Who Can Really Jump!

  Client’s Name: Andie and Sage Dog’s Name: “Tucker” City: Austin, TX 78753 Breed: Pug Likes: Sleep next to one of us. Pet-Peeves: “Stay in place when someone comes to the door. He wants to know who is at the door and greet them all.” Favorite Toy: A little stuffed tree with three little chipmunks…

Austin Dog Training – Goofy But Strong Mutt Wants to Make Army Dad Proud!

      Client’s Name: Amanda Dog’s Name: “Copper” NOT Cooper City: Austin, TX 78704 Breed: Mutt Likes: “To play, run and be energetic.” Pet-Peeves: “To listen. Very adventurous and distracts easily.” Favorite Toy: Flat duck and fox without stuffing, fetches and chews on it. Favorite Treat: Anything Favorite Walk: Dog park but I am…

Austin Dog Training – Hyper Pulling Gorgeous Dalmation With A Beautiful Smile!

  Client’s Name: Bob and Dianna Dog’s Name: “Chelsea” City: Dripping Springs, TX 78620 Breed: Dalmation Likes: “Chelsea loves for you to throw her ball and she brings it back, doesn’t let go of it but she brings it back. She loves about anybody and anything.  And she loves to take walks. She will always…

Austin Dog Training – Very Strong But Loving and Sometimes Aggressive Coon Hound Mix!

  Client’s Name: Angie Dog’s Name: “Kobi” City: Pflugerville, TX 78660 Breed: Hound mix Likes: Eat, follow scents, run, car rides, playscapes at parks. Pet-Peeves: “Baths – he doesn’t like getting splashed. Sprinklers – he doesn’t like getting wet. Swim – he doesn’t know how to yet. Getting brushed – perhaps the sound it makes.”…