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Archer -
CGC, CD, AD, TKN, RN, BCAT, AKC Fit Dog, RI, RA, FDC, CA, CGC-U, FITB

Welcome to The Practical Dog - "Good Dog" Training - Founded 1983

 Our focus is on companion dogs and their people, building better relationships through understanding, knowledge and communication while teaching desired behaviors, proper social skills and trade skills.  I offer real training for the real world with the belief that a well rounded dog can go anywhere and do most anything.


I also work with owners of competition hopefuls and current competitors in refining the skills needed to truly shine in competition, demonstrating not just compliance to commands, but a genuine team relationship by dispelling competition myths and refining the team.


For information on our training programs; see the links at the top of the page.


We are not always available for an impromptu call. Our contact form enables us to schedule the time needed.

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09:00 am – 06:00 pm

Training hours and office hours do not coincide. We are in the office on a limited basis.  Requested calls will be returned between the hours of 8AM and 5PM.

More videos on our Competition Training page & youtube

Archer & me finishing his RN title with a perfect score and 1st place.

Archer now has 2 legs on his RE title, we're planning on finishing that one up in January 

Saturday morning get together

The "Good Dog" team getting together on a Saturday morning to work on environmental downtown.

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