Training Spot

🌊 Your next adventure awaits… 🐾

What if this summer was the one your dog became your favorite paddling partner?

These photos feature one of our Paddle Sports graduates, TJ, from learning the basics in class to confidently enjoying adventures out on the water with his family. 💙

Our 3-week Paddle Sports class helps dogs build the confidence and foundation they need for paddleboards, kayaks, canoes, and other small watercraft through fun, positive training.

☀️ Summer classes only
💲 Just $99 as part of our Summer Special
⏳ Limited spots available

Don’t wait until next summer to start your next adventure together.

Come build the skills now—and spend the rest of the season making memories on the water. 🌊🐕

https://dogandcat.dogbizpro.com/public/registration/index.aspx?cls=88

We couldn’t be more proud. ❤️

Please join us in congratulating our co-founder, Jen Biglan, on being selected as a speaker for ClickerExpo 2027!

From helping thousands of local dogs and their families to mentoring trainers and building partnerships throughout our community, Jen has always been passionate about making life better for dogs. Now she’ll be sharing that passion and expertise with fellow professionals at one of the biggest positive reinforcement training conferences in the world.

Congratulations, Jen! Your Training Spot family is so excited for you. 🎉🐶

Thank you to everyone who stopped by our booth at Dog Days of Summer! ☀️🐾

We had such a great time meeting so many wonderful dogs and their people, chatting about training, answering questions, and seeing everyone out enjoying a beautiful evening together.

A huge thank you to the YMCA and everyone who helped make the event happen. We loved being part of such a fun community event and can’t wait to see many of you in class!

Thanks again for making it such a great time!❤️🐶

How does your dog feel after training? Are they happy? Tired? Bored?

🐾 Dog Days of Summer is almost here! ☀️

Join us Wednesday July 29 at Alton Baker Park for the YMCA’s Walk It Off community walk! We’ll be there from 5:30–6:30 PM with a booth full of dog training tips, fun conversations, and giveaways.

Whether you’re looking for help with puppy manners, leash walking, reactivity, or just want to chat about life with your dog, we’d love to meet you! Stop by our table before or after your walk, say hello, and learn more about the classes and services we offer.

🐶 Bring your dog (on leash!)
🚶 Enjoy a community walk
🎟️ Enter raffles
💙 Connect with local organizations dedicated to keeping people and pets active and happy.

We can’t wait to see you there!

📍 Alton Baker Park
🗓️ Wednesday, July 29
⏰ 5:30–6:30 PM

Tag a friend who should bring their pup! 🐕☀️

💥 Summer just got even better.

Our Summer Mini-Series are now just $99 (normally $145) through August 31!

Whether you’ve been wanting to:
🐾 Build a rock-solid recall
🚶 Enjoy easier walks
👋 Master polite greetings
🥾 Hit the trails together
🛶 Try paddleboarding or kayaking

…there’s never been a better time to jump in.

✔️ 3 weeks
✔️ One focused skill
✔️ Small class sizes
✔️ Just $99

Don’t wait—this special pricing ends August 31!

https://dogandcat.dogbizpro.com/public/registration/index.aspx?cat=24

Summer is the perfect time to get outside and enjoy new adventures with your dog! 🌲☀️

Whether your goal is a reliable recall, stress-free walks, trail adventures, or paddle boarding together, our 3-week Summer Skills Series has a class for you.

🐾 The Art of Recall – Build a dependable recall.
🥾 Hiking with Dogs – Explore local trails while learning hiking skills.
🚶 Walk This Way – Develop loose leash walking for more enjoyable outings.
🛶 Paddle Sports – Get your dog ready for paddle board adventures.

These small specialty classes are a fun way to focus on one skill while spending quality time with your dog. Spots are limited, so if you’ve been thinking about joining us, now is a great time!

Which adventure are you most excited to try? 👇

“My dog is just being stubborn.”

We hear this one all the time—but in most cases, dogs aren’t trying to be difficult or give us a hard time.

If your dog isn’t responding the way you expected, they’re often telling us something:
🐾 They may be confused about what we’re asking.
🐾 The environment may be too distracting.
🐾 The reward may not be valuable enough.
🐾 They may be tired, stressed, or overwhelmed.

Instead of asking, “Why is my dog being stubborn?” try asking, “What is my dog trying to tell me?”

That simple shift in perspective can completely change the way we approach training—and strengthen our relationship with our dogs.

Have you ever caught yourself thinking your dog was being stubborn? We’d love to hear about it in the comments! 💙