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.
Maureen
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Don't let the sun go down on your chance to improve your dog's behavior! Would you like to have guest come to your house without getting jumped on? Would you like to be able to take your dog on a walk without getting pulled down the street? Does your dog have behaviors that make you crazy? We can help!
We have a Beginner Life Skills class starting Thursday 5/2 at 6:30. This is a great class for:
Dogs 6 months old or older who haven't taken classes before and need to work on basic manners.
We will work on improving (or learning) to respond to cues like sit,down, come when called, wait, and settle as well as polite greeting and loose leash walking.
Your dog should be able to work in a room with dogs and people, if not, private sessions might be a better place to start.
The class is 5 weeks long and costs $160. We will meet weekly for 1 hour each week.
To register:
app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=22014575&appointmentType=62187906
Not sure this class is a good fit? Email barbara@bluerockdogtraining.com for more information or to find the right fit for you and your dog!
Puppy Kindergarten starts Thursday 4/18 at 5pm! We will meet for an hour each Thursday for 5 weeks. Veterinary behaviorists agree that early socialization is key to a happy, confident dog. Come learn all about how to socialize your puppy, how to train your puppy, and so much more! Help your pup to grow into the best dog ever.
This class is for pups 8 weeks to4 months old.
Cost is $160 for all 5 weeks. To register:
app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=22014575&appointmentType=61016154
I know those puppies! 🙂
Oh puppies!
Sooo cute!
We have a couple openings in classes starting tomorrow, 4/10.
At 5pm for advanced dogs, Canine Good Citizen class has two openings. This advanced level class will help you and your dog prepare for and take the Canine Good Citizen test from the AKC. This class meets for a total of 6 weeks with the test being given on 5/15. The cost for this class (including the test) is $175. To register:
app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=22014575&appointmentType=60749239
At 6:30, we have Beginner Life Skills for beginner dogs. If your dog hasn't taken a class before, this is the class for you! We will work on all the basic skills like sit, down, come when called, leave it and more. You and your dog will learn some fun and useful games and better communication skills! To register:
app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=22014575&appointmentType=60826670
I’m going to check homers calendar to see if he is available
Yay! Checking the calendar, that beginner life skills is exactly what we need.
Your dog doesn't need to be able to use a computer to be a Canine Good Citizen!
But we have a class to help you prove your dog is!
The Canine Good Citizen class is an advanced level class. We will focus on the 10 exercises that are a requirement for your dog to earn the Caninine Good Citizen Certification from the AKC. Dogs should be able to calmly work around other dogs and have basic manners skills.
We will practice for 5 weeks (Wenesdays at 5pm from 4/10-5/8) and test on 5/15. The cost for all the classes and the test is $175
To register:
app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=22014575&appointmentType=60749239
Hoping some day we can get Chase to this point 💙
Yay! Which instructor is teaching this class?
I will frame the certificate in gold if River is able to attain that goal. We still haven’t given up hope🙃
One day 🙏🏻
Sónia Soares Barros
Congratulations to our recent graduates! Puppy Kindergarten and Intermediate Life Skills classes!
Congratulations! What a cute bunch of pups!
Congratulations to all the pups and their people!
Blue Rock Dog Training in Action! Click for a larger photo and details.
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Barbara Eriksson is an IAABC Associate Certified Behavior Consultant.