Oliver & Co. Dog Training

06/10/2026

One of the most misunderstood concepts of this industry:

We are training you, not your dog. But “human training” doesn’t market itself very well. Complications arise when families are not on the same page. Dog training is a team effort (family effort). There is no ‘i’ in team. Especially important for families attempting to train their own service dog for an incapable family member!!! 👀 👀 👀

Your dog trainer isn’t there to “fix” your dog while you watch — they’re there to coach you on how to communicate, guide, and lead your dog effectively.

Training is a team effort. If you choose not to follow through, practice at home, or take the trainer’s advice seriously, that’s your decision — but the results will reflect that.

Consistency, patience, and participation are what make the difference. The trainer can give you the tools, but it’s up to you to use them.

Your dog is learning every day — the question is: what are you teaching them?

06/09/2026

Wise-dog Motley says, “Freedom want? Work must do. Work now, freedom later.”

“Okay, I did the thing, leave me be hooman. Let me get my nap on.”

06/09/2026

Boy, does this sound familiar to any of my behavior mod clients? 😉🧐

06/09/2026

The true bane of EVERY trainer:

Clients that do not listen.

06/09/2026

Let’s see some photos of dog’s caught doing something silly!

06/08/2026

“Oliver’s coming? Did we practice? You think he’s going to test us?”

06/08/2026

Freedom.

This is something earned through time and routine.

Sticking to the “boring” aspects of training.

Teaching your dog to be calm and settle.

Place around stimulation.

Control impulses to command space, use their mouth, or give chase.

Most importantly:

Pay attention to #1.

You.

Want help with that?

Give me a call. 🤙🏻

(305)815-4145

Let’s chat.

06/08/2026

Ask a dozen people what they think dog training is and get a dozen different responses.
Train the dog AND family in front of you.

06/07/2026

Yes!
That puppy deserves the world and all the love.
But let’s do it properly:
Grab that leash, use the crate, pay proper behaviors, correct unwanted ones.