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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Is your dog in need of a little study time?
We have a Beginner Life Skills class starting soon and you can join us!
This is a 5 week class for dogs that need to work on basic manners. We will cover Sit, Down, Recall, Stay, Polite Greetings, Polite Leash Walking, Leave It, Focus and more. All taught in a postive, fun way for you and your dog to learn together. We will meet Sundays at 9:30 on 10/27 and 11/3, and 10:30 on 12/1, 12/8 and 12/15. If that weird schedule works for you, the cost is $160 for all 5 classes. The registration link is:
app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=22014575&appointmentType=69852901
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Looks very festive!!!
This is true of dogs as well....Horses are a lot like 4th graders.
I know this because my wife, Bridget, is a school teacher, and over the years, I’ve gained a pretty good understanding of what it takes to make a great student-teacher relationship... and I’ve come to realize, in many ways, it’s not that much different from the horse-trainer relationship.
Horses, like students, may not always remember exactly what you taught them on a given day, but they remember how you made them feel.
They remember whether or not you encouraged them and made them feel confident about the things they have learned.
They remember if you took time to listen to them and to build a relationship with them.
They recognize our attitudes and behaviors, and they are easily influenced by the energy we put off—both positively and negatively.
Horses, like students, need space to make mistakes.
They don’t need to be micromanaged.
They don’t need to be harshly criticized when they get the wrong answer.
Instead, they need you to guide them in the right direction and be rewarded when they find the right answer.
Horses, like students, need us to take the time to help them develop their skills.
They need us to show patience and kindness.
They need us to have understanding and excellent communication.
They need us to be committed to their growth, no matter how slow or fast it may be.
Horses, like students, need us to understand that progress is not an overnight process, but rather a lifelong journey. And, while it may be a long journey, it sure is a rewarding one.
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Barbara Eriksson is an IAABC Associate Certified Behavior Consultant.