Benefit from our solid experience combined with certified, positive techniques for the best possible dog training results.
Living with a dog can be hard! Does your dog pull on leash? Jump on you or your guests? Growl at humans or other dogs? Is your dog afraid of everything?
Blue Rock Dog Training can work with you to educate your pet to be well-mannered, friendly and confident with other dogs and people. We have the training solution for every behavior challenge, from basic house training for puppies or ‘new to you’ dogs, through resolving advanced behavior challenges like leash pulling or bolting. Our full-service, private training programs can turn your dog into your ideal dog.
Choose the Solution That Works Best for You
Private Dog Training
Are you having real challenges with your dog’s training? Do you lack the time or flexibility to travel to classes? Some dogs have behavior issues that would make attending class difficult or unsafe. Personalized, private sessions may be the answer for you.
Group Training Classes
Group classes are great for puppies and dogs that need basic training, or the opportunity to socialize and work around other dogs. We can work on overall skills and manners, or a specific one such as polite leash walking and recall. We keep our classes small, so you and your dog get individualized attention.
Why Choose Us to Train Your Dogs?
We love dogs, and motivate them to learn through only positive reinforcement techniques, and never use pain or intimidation. Learning should be fun, and bond you with your dog.
Why Choose Us to Train Your Dogs?
We love dogs, and motivate them to learn through only positive reinforcement techniques, and never use pain or intimidation. Learning should be fun, and bond you with your dog.
Meet the Trainer
Barbara Eriksson, Associate Certified Dog Behavior Consultant, KPA CTP, CPDT-KA
Barbara has a long history of training and modifying the behavior of animals, from farm horses to her own dogs, and the dogs of her clients. She finds genuine joy in training and its results, and wants to pass on that excitement to others. Not only does she rely on her personal experience, but she has achieved some of the top honors available in dog training.
Barbara is amazing! At our house, we affectionately refer to her as “the dog whisperer”. Before Barbara began working with Sophie, our Australian Shepherd/Australian Cattle Dog mix, Sophie would “lose her mind”, jumping when anyone entered the house-at one point knocking someone’s hat off. We had actually started boarding her when we were having company. After just a few training sessions Sophie no longer “loses her mind” and settles down quickly when someone enters the house. Barbara’s gentle approach worked wonders. I cannot praise Barbara enough.
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Puppy Kindergarten starts Sunday 6/28 at 9:30am
We will meet for 5 one hour training sessions to help you and your pup get a great start!
This class is for pups 8 weeks to 4 months old. We cover all the important puppy topics:
House training, Puppy biting and nipping, enrichment, socialization, leash walking, teaching sit, down, come when called, drop it, leave it, going to the vet's and so much more!
To register:
app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=22014575&appointmentType=94189021
And Intermediate Puppy also starts on 6/28. This class will meet at 1pm and is for graduates of Puppy Kindergarten. This is where the training really starts to get fun as we build on the foundation behaviors they learned in Puppy Kindergarten. To register:
app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=22014575&appointmentType=94453879
Both classes will meet on 6/28, 7/12, 7/19 ,8/2 and 8/16
I saw this on the wall at another training center today.
It is a concept I remind my students of frequently. If there's a behavior you don't want your dog to do, don't let them practice it.
That doesn't mean let them do it and then correct them or tell them it's "wrong", it means prevent it from happening. Because often, when you pay attention to your dog after they do an unwanted behavior, you inadvertently reinforce the very behavior you don't want.
An example is jumping on guests when they arrive. In puppy class, we practice greetings with pup on leash (prevents jumping) and playing the search game (provides an alternative behavior). When greetings aren't over- the- top exciting, we can switch to asking for a harder behavior ("sit" or "go to place").
What behavior is your dog practicing that you'd prefer they not get better at?
Food prep day for the Blue Rock Dog Training dog that started it all!
Doz (rhymes with Buzz) was the challenging young dog that led me to the path of behavior modification and positive reinforcement training. He went on to compete successfully in Rally,Obedience,Herding and Agility, act as a neutral dog for other reactive dogs in training, and was the inspiration for the Blue Rock Dog Training logo.
Now nearly 15, Doz can't digest commercial dog food anymore, so he gets a homemade diet of turkey, sweet potatoes, spinach, carrots, green beans and apples. He's been thriving on this diet for 6 months now.
That's an extreme diet change, but I have worked with several dogs who have seen major behavior changes after a diet change or the addition of a probiotic. Because sometimes when your dog is misbehaving, it's about more than just training. If you'd like help looking at the Big picture for your dog, Blue Rock Dog Training is here to help.
Pic of the handsome boy in the comments.
Ahhh, DOZ .. I remember meeting you in the back end of car on your way home .. cutest puppy💞
That looks delicious. He needs to bring some to share next visit !
Happy Birthday buddy!! Not surprising at all that you trained your human to cook special things for you!! 😄
Do you use ground turkey?
Hi Doz 💙
Give that boy a big hug and a million kizzez! I can’t believe he’s 15! Super, Barb! I would like to know more about Doz’s diet!
He's a lucky dog! We share a birthday tho mine was a few decades before his!
I am doing something very similar for Summit and by default Homer. I’m using dr Harvey’s canine health as a base mix, then I trim the skin, fat, and bones off of chicken leg quarters, grind, bake and then mix fresh daily. I may start doing the one quart prepared containers as you have suggested. Summit is also on a b12 supplement and probiotics as well. He has bounced back miraculously! Happy for Doz, too!
Puppy Kindergarten starts Sunday 6/7 at 11am. 5 weeks of learning for your pup for $160.
We will meet for an hour each week (no class on Father's day or July 5th) and help you navigate all things puppy!
You will learn what socialization really is and how to help your pup have a custom socialization plan for your pup.
How to minimize behaviors like puppy biting, chewing items you don't want chewed, accidents in the house, jumping, resource guarding, leash pulling and more.
How to build behaviors you do like!!
This class is for pups 8 weeks to 4 months old. To register click the link below:
app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=22014575&appointmentType=93390094
Colby Ann
Blue Rock Dog Training in Action! Click for a larger photo and details.
“I’m Bored” – Part 1, Intro
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Barbara Eriksson is an IAABC Associate Certified Behavior Consultant.