Madison Dog Training Blog
Dog Training Austin – Antisocial Scared and Submissive Pug
Client’s Name: Bill Dog’s Name: “Frankenstien” City: Austin, TX 78741 Breed: Rescued Pug Likes: Stuffed toys, bacon and face pulls Pet-Peeves: Noise and fast movements! Favorite Toy: Pug Toy Favorite Treat: Bacon treats Favorite Walk: Around the lake Best Trick: Catching things Arrival Story: Rescued from a puppy mill. Why Training / Sit Means Sit:…
Dog Training Austin – Darn Construction Made Me Scared and Submissive
Client’s Name: Marilyn Dog’s Name: “Blue” City: Austin, TX 78732 Breed: Rescued Doxie-Poo mix and more? Likes: Playing fetch Pet-Peeves: Workmen, water, doorbells! Favorite Toy: Fuzzy fox with squeaker Favorite Treat: Mellow Mutt (chicken breast), but I will also eat the stuffing out of toys so don’t leave them laying around! Favorite Walk: Anywhere Best…
Dog Training Austin – Basic Need of Obedience Lab Puppy and Stop Jumping Max!
Client’s Name: Kendra and Kids Dog’s Name: “Max” City: Austin, TX 78737 Breed: Purebred Yellow Lab Likes: Rawhide bones and chewing Pet-Peeves: Being pulled on the leash! Favorite Toy: Wiffle Balls. Favorite Treat: Rawhide Bones Favorite Walk: Around the neighborhood Best Trick: Nothing Yet – but I did learn to “roll over” at my second…
Shelly Pfeifer Dog Trainer Bio
Growing up my family never had dogs. All we ever had were goldfish and that was always one at a time. When Troy and I got married over 14 years ago, he told me he wanted a dog. Of course what did I do? I flipped out! I had no idea how to take care…
Austin Dog Training – Stop Biting My Toes! Coton De Tulear
Client’s Name: Wendy Dog’s Name: “Luke” City: Austin, TX 78735 Breed: Purebred Coton De Tulear Likes: Toys that squeak, doggy treats, people, playing with dogs Pet-Peeves: Pooping outside by himself, being alone outside Favorite Toy: Mr. Monkey – well, maybe it…
Dog Training Austin – Pack of Dogs Need Training
Client’s Name: Jeanne & Corey Dog’s Name: “Maybelle”, “Mei-Mei” & “Rocket” City: Austin, TX 78733 Breed: Chocolate Lab, Chihuahua, Rat Terrier Likes: Maybelle: Pets, walks, cats, dogs, and food (okay, everything) Mei-Mei: Sleeping under the covers. Rocket: My momma Pet-Peeves: Maybelle: Neighbor watering lawn Mei-Mei: Other dogs. Rocket: Touching my butt, other dogs. …
Sit Means Sit Austin Educates Pet Owners to do a check once a month to Chase Away K9 Cancer!
Austin, TX. – Sit Means Sit Austin classes not only include dog training and behavioral problem solving, but they’ve now added a ‘Check Your Pet’ feature to their group classes on behalf of Chase Away K9 Cancer! Chase Away K9 Cancer launched the official ‘Check Your Pet Day’ to help pet owners be more aware…
Austin Dog Training – Crazy, Jumpy Fun Shorkie Tzu or Shih Tzu Yorkie
Client’s Name: Mark & Ashley Dog’s Name: “Kahlua” City: Round Rock, TX 78665 Breed: Shorkie Tzu or Shih Tzu Yorkie Likes: Socks, balls, fetch, treats, rope Pet-Peeves: The hair dryer, broom or vacuum Favorite Toy: Ball Favorite Treat: Anything beef flavored Favorite Walk: Anywhere Best Trick: “Pretty” aka beg Arrival Story: Mark saw her at…
Crate Training Your Puppy or Dog
It is always interesting and a bit frustrating to me when I hear people say they think putting their dog in a crate is “mean”. Or when people have a crate trained puppy, but when the dog “gets old enough” they remove the crate from the dogs life. Crates, unless used incorrectly, are a good…
Dog Training Austin – Stuborn Rhodesian Ridgeback
Client’s Name: Chris & Kati Dog’s Name: “Kaia” City: Austin, TX 78735 Breed: Purebred Rhodesian Ridgeback Likes: She likes to get love and to beat up on her brother. Walks and runs are great too! Pet-Peeves: Her brother sometimes. Favorite Toy: She is not too big on toys. Favorite Treat: Almonds – dog treats are…
Dog Training Mobile
At long last the Sit Means Sit Austin dog training “Dog Mobile” is on the road. We wanted to make sure our dogs and our client’s dogs could travel in style, comfort and safety. The new “Puppy Mobile” includes a redundant 110v air conditioning system to ensure the dogs are nice and cool during the…
Dog Training Austin – Sweet Puppy Brown Lab Ella
Client’s Name: Josh & Tracy Dog’s Name: “Ella” City: Austin, TX 78726 Breed: Purebred Chocolate Lab Likes: Tug ropes, bones, chewing toes Pet-Peeves: Reflection in glass Favorite Toy: Stuffed monkey Favorite Treat: ICE – hey at least it is cold and cheep! Favorite Walk: She doesn’t really go on too many walks yet – so…
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Austin Dog Training – Just A Puppy Lab / Pit Mix
Client’s Name: Bill Dog’s Name: “Buster” City: Austin, TX 78704 Breed: Chocolate Lab / Pitbull Mix Likes: Food, People, Dogs, okay, well ANYTHING Pet-Peeves: None Favorite Toy: Rope, but he will play with and chew on anything. Favorite Treat: Beef Tendons Favorite Walk: Zilker Park Best Trick: Fetches Arrival Story: I got him from Thundering…
Austin Dog Training – Aggressive (Towards Each Other) Sibling Boxers
Client’s Name: Nick and Nicky Dog’s Name: “Aspen” & “Brody” City: Round Rock, TX 78665 Breed: Purebred Rescued Boxers Likes: Aspen: Ball Brody: Water bottle Pet-Peeves: Sometimes each other – but we are going to work on that. Favorite Toy: Aspen: Ball Brody: Water bottle Favorite Treat: Bacon Dog Treats Favorite Walk: Anywhere Best Trick:None…
Austin Dog Training – Might Have a Mean Bark but Sweet GSD Mix
Client’s Name: Jamie & Page Dog’s Name: “Layla” City: Cedar Park, TX 78703 Breed: German Shepherd Dog / may Golden Retriever Mix? Likes: Chasing balls, water, air conditioning vents, licking people Pet-Peeves: Children, leashes. Favorite Toy: Orange Balls. Favorite Treat: Greenies Favorite Walk: Red Bud dog park! Best Trick: Wrapping herself up in the bedroom…
Austin Dog Training – Weimaraner with Anxiety
Client’s Name: Sharon Dog’s Name: “Lillie” City: Cedar Park, TX 78613 Breed: Purebred Weimaraner Likes: Food, walks, playing Frisbee Pet-Peeves: Other dogs, squirrels Favorite Toy: Bones Favorite Treat: Any treat Favorite Walk: Anywhere but she especially likes Brushy Creek! Best Trick: She can put a treat on her nose and she will leave it until…
Dog Training As You Live
I often hear people complain how much time it takes to train there dog or complain the training doesn’t last. Of course these are not my clients because with the right training program and exercises that are relevant to you and your dog, training your dog does not need to take a ton of time…
Austin Dog Training – Attention, What Attention, Boxer
Client’s Name: Matt Dog’s Name: “Dozer” City: Austin, TX 78729 Breed: Purebred Boxer Likes: His brother, tennis balls, bones, birds and frogs Pet-Peeves: Having to stay still Favorite Toy: Tennis Balls Favorite Treat: Tennis Balls Favorite Walk: To the local elementary school Best Trick: Down, fetch, sit. Arrival Story: He came up to a new…
Austin Dog Training – High Energy Boxer
Client’s Name: Lynn Dog’s Name: “Tucker” City: Austin, TX 78729 Breed: Purebred Boxer Likes: His brother, jumping on people Pet-Peeves: Sitting for long Favorite Toy: His brother! Favorite Treat: Pupperoni Favorite Walk: To the mailbox Best Trick: None yet. Arrival Story: We found tucker while looking for a boxer for my son. I fell in…
Austin Dog Training – New Puppy Training with Biscuit
Client’s Name: Christy Dog’s Name: “Biscuit” City: Austin, TX 78613 Breed: Rescued Lab Catahoula Mix Likes: Sticks, Ropes and Water Pet-Peeves: Going back to bed at 5:00 am! Favorite Toy: Rope Favorite Treat: Bully stick Favorite Walk: Around the neighborhood Best Trick: I already know how to roll over and a bunch of other tricks!…
Austin Dog Training – Eager to be Trained Pit Dane Mix & Leash Shy Puppy Lab Collie Mix
Client’s Name: Jennifer Dog’s Name: “Pete” & “Jake” City: Austin, TX 78744 Breed: Great Dane Pitbull Mix and Black Lab Border Collie Mix both dog rescues Likes: Snuggles Pet-Peeves: Who, us? None. Well, actually right now Jake hates the leash but that will get better! Favorite Toy: Ropes, the “hamburger”. Favorite Treat: Nutrish Cookies. Favorite…
Austin Dog Training – Quick Learning Boxer Mix
Client’s Name: Megan Dog’s Name: “Gerty” City: Austin, TX 78701 Breed: Boxer Mix Likes: Walks around Town Lake and sunning herself by the window. Pet-Peeves: When you tickle her feet! Favorite Toy: Rubber chicken. Favorite Treat: Anything from The Groovy Dog Bakery. Favorite Walk: Walking downtown (Shoal Creek)! Best Trick: Shake, and can stand and…
Austin Dog Training – Naughty and Nice Bichon and King Charles
Client’s Name: Jamie & Thomas Shields Dog’s Name: “Eddie” & “Frankie” City: Austin, TX 78723 Breed: Frankie is a King Charles Spaniel and Bichon Mix and Eddie is a Purebred Bichon Likes: Frankie likes tummy scratches and Eddie likes a back scratch. Pet-Peeves: Birds, squirrels and possums! Favorite Toy: Their blue sham. Favorite Treat: Anything!…
Austin Dog Training – Potentially Aggressive but Mostly Sweet and Confused Pit Bull
Once I get some good and consistent direction I will be good to go and all of us will be happy! Client’s Name: Deborah Hosier Dog’s Name: “Bandit” City: Austin, TX 78741 Breed: Pit Bull Likes: Dog treats, walks and playing with cats. Pet-Peeves: Dogs that run up to me. Favorite Toy: None Favorite Treat:…
Austin Dog Training – Dog Aggressive and People Fearful Miniature Schnauzer
Client’s Name: Nicole Pilarski Dog’s Name: “Duke” & “Violet” City: Austin, TX 78745 Breed: Purebred Miniature Schnauzers Likes: Small squeaky toys. Pet-Peeves: Strangers and roommates dog (okay Violet is not dog aggressive, but Duke can be) Favorite Toy: The same squeaky toy under likes 🙂 Favorite Treat: Pupperoni Favorite Walk: Any nature trail. Best Trick:…
From Crazy Hyper Leash Pulling Labs to Happy Controlled and Less Stressed!
In this video, two very hyper labs go from not being able to be walked anymore, barking at the back door, high stress / anxiety when meeting new people to much more relaxed dogs that can be taken for a walk, are not nearly as anxious and overall much happier owner and dogs. Tired of…
Austin Dog Training – Fun, High Energy, Jumping on People, Awesome English Bulldog
Client’s Name: Amy Brees Dog’s Name: “Baxter” City: Austin, TX 78746 Breed: Purebred English Bulldog Likes: Riding in the car, other dogs and play time. Pet-Peeves: Kennel Favorite Toy: Dog Rope Favorite Treat: Mini naturals (zukes) Favorite Walk: To the park and to Red Bud Isle Best Trick: Can jump up and catch his toys…
Austin Dog Training – Shy and Fear Aggressive Doberman Mix and Border Collie Mix
Client’s Name: Susan Derrington Dog’s Name: “Abby” & “Koby” City: Austin, TX 78759 Breed: Border Collie Mix and Doberman Mix Likes: Abby likes toys, rawhide and food. Koby likes walks, rawhide and food. Pet-Peeves: People (strange people and strange dogs). Favorite Toy: Koby is not big on toys abut Abby like everything, especially balls. Favorite…
How To Introduce Dogs or a New Dog Into the House
As a dog trainer who takes in board and train dogs, who live with me and go places with me and with my dogs, I often have occasion to introduce a new dog to my family (which includes my dogs). Once a client completes private classes, we also offer group classes and here too is…