Eagle River Dog Training Center

09/04/2026

🐾 Service Dog or Therapy Dog? What’s the Difference? 🐾

We’ve had a wonderful amount of interest lately from families wondering if their dogs could become a Service Dog or a Therapy Dog. ❤️

While both are incredibly special roles, there are some important differences between the two—and understanding those differences is the first step toward figuring out which path may be right for you and your pup!

📚 Check out the link below to learn more about Service Dogs vs. Therapy Dogs and what each role involves.

https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/which-is-which-therapy-dog-or-service-dog/
At Eagle River Dog Training, we’re happy to help you and your four-legged teammate work toward your goals! 🐶🎓 Whether you’re dreaming of a Service Dog, Therapy Dog, or simply a well-mannered and confident companion, we’re here to help you build the skills and teamwork you need.

✨ Every great team starts with training, patience, and a goal.
Let’s see where you and your pup can go! 🐾❤️

AKC GoodDog! Helpline trainer Christie Canfield, who teaches therapy dog classes and works with service dogs, explains the difference in therapy dogs and service dogs.

09/04/2026

🚨 HEIDE IS OUT OF THE OFFICE! 🚨

That’s right, folks… we are giving Heide a BREAK this week! 🙌🏼☕️🏔️

If you know Heide, you know she is constantly going a million miles an hour and is extremely busy in all aspects of her life. This week, she is taking some much-needed time to relax, unwind, recharge, and enjoy herself! ❤️

That said, HD will still be in the office Tuesday–Thursday to help with:
• Answering general questions and concerns
• Taking payments
• Renting out our facility space
• Answering general training questions

For training-related questions that require Heide specifically, if HD doesn’t have the answer, those questions will simply need to wait until Heide returns. We promise Heide will get back to you! 😊

📱 A VERY IMPORTANT REMINDER:
If you message our page and don’t get a response from Heide, please do NOT go to her personal page and message her there. We know you’re excited about training (and we love that!), but we need everyone to use the appropriate avenues when contacting the business.

You can always:
📞 Call our business phone
📧 Send us an email
💬 Text us through our business texting app

We will do our best to respond within 24 hours when the question is something we are able to answer.

And finally, if you have a question that can be answered during your class, WRITE IT DOWN and bring it with you! 📝 We will absolutely make time during each class to answer your questions and make sure you get the information you need.

Heide will be back soon, refreshed and ready to get back to work! 😉❤️

Thank you all for respecting her time away and helping us give her the break she deserves! 🥰

09/03/2026

🐾🏠 NEW PUPPY? LET’S TALK POTTY TRAINING! 🏠🐾

Classes are officially getting started, and that means LOTS of adorable new puppies are joining their families! 🐶❤️

But let’s be honest… as cute as those little faces are, potty training can be HARD. 😅💩

Accidents happen. Floors get cleaned. Patience gets tested. And sometimes you wonder, “Will my puppy EVER figure this out?!” 😂

Don’t worry—you’ve got this! 🙌

A little consistency, the right routine, and knowing what your puppy needs can make a HUGE difference. 🐾✨

👉 Check out the link below for some wonderful potty-training tips and pointers to help your new addition succeed—and help YOU keep your sanity! 😅❤️

https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/puppy-potty-training-timeline/

Remember: Puppies aren’t giving you a hard time… they’re learning! 🐶🎓

🐾 Patience + Consistency + Positive Guidance = Success!

By scheduling meals, walks, playtime, and activities in a set daily routine, you and your puppy will be on your way to a successful potty training timeline.

08/31/2026

🐾🎒 HAPPY FIRST DAY OF DOG SCHOOL! 🎒🐾

Today’s the day—the doors are open wide,
For new pups and old friends to come inside! 🐶❤️
Some are starting school for the very first time,
While others are back and ready to shine!

New faces will join us, with tails wagging high,
And familiar faces will be stopping by!
Some pups may be nervous, some excited to play,
And some may wonder, “What are we doing today?” 😂

We’ll practice our manners, our focus, and more,
Just like we’ve done many times before.
For returning students, it’s time to build on what you know,
And for our new students, it’s the start of watching your teamwork grow!

There’ll be treats, there’ll be learning, and plenty of fun,
And maybe a few zoomies before class is done! 🐕💨
Remember, perfection isn’t what school is about—
It’s learning together and figuring things out!

So whether you’re brand new or returning once more,
We’re so excited to see you walk through our door! 🐾
Bring your treats, your leash, and your best happy face,
And let’s make this a PAW-some first day in class!

🎓🐶 Welcome back, returning students!
🎓🐾 Welcome to class, new students!

Here’s to another year of learning, growing,
building confidence, and strengthening the bond
between you and your best friend. ❤️🐾

Happy First Day of School from Eagle River Dog Training!
📚🐶🎒 Let’s make it a great one!

08/27/2026

Whos ready for back to school!? (Doggy school that is) 😄😄

08/26/2026

Join the fun and show everyone your pups!!

🐾 HAPPY NATIONAL DOG DAY! 🐾

Today is all about celebrating our favorite four-legged family members! ❤️🐶

We want to see YOUR dogs! 📸👇
Drop a photo of your pup in the comments and tell us their name + one thing that makes them absolutely irresistible. 🥰

Bonus points for:
🐾 Goofy faces
🐾 Puppy photos
🐾 Senior sweethearts
🐾 Best friends
🐾 Dogs doing something totally ridiculous 😂

Let’s fill the comments with as many happy faces as possible! ❤️

Happy National Dog Day from all of us at Eagle River Animal Hospital! 🐕🎉

08/24/2026

🦌 YOUR DOG LOVES TO SNIFF EVERYTHING… SO WHY NOT GIVE THAT NOSE A JOB?

Want to teach your dog how to use their incredible nose to search for a specific scent?

Scent Work isn't just about finding odor in boxes! It can help build the foundation for skills that can be used for shed hunting, tracking, scent discrimination, confidence building, mental enrichment and more.

And the best part? Your dog gets to do what dogs naturally love to do—USE THEIR NOSE!

🐾 No previous scent-work experience needed.

🔎 Come discover what your dog can do!

08/20/2026

CLASSES ARE ALMOST FULL!!!!

Don’t miss your chance to get your dog into class! We only have a few spots remaining in the following classes:

🐶 Scent Work 1, 2 & 3
⭐ S.T.A.R. Puppy
🏃 Beginner Agility
🏅 Level 1 Rally

📅 Next week is the LAST WEEK to sign up!

📞 Call Eagle River Dog Training between 8 AM–5 PM, Monday–Thursday to reserve your spot!

Spots are filling quickly, so call now before your class is full! 🐕💙

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08/20/2026

🎓 SIX WEEKS — COMPLETE! 🎓

WOW, WOW, WOW! What a session it has been! 🐾❤️

We have officially wrapped up all of our classes from the last six-week session, and I couldn’t be more proud of all the dogs and their people!

This session brought SO many new pups and new clients through the training center, making this one of the biggest summers we’ve had yet! Watching your dogs learn, grow, gain confidence, and build that bond with you is truly one of my favorite parts of what I do.

A HUGE thank you to every single one of you for trusting me with your dogs and all of your training needs. It means more than you know! ❤️

And of course, a massive THANK YOU to HD, who spends countless hours on the computer and on the phone making sure schedules are organized, classes are filled, and everyone gets a spot. I truly couldn’t do it without you!

We only have a couple of spots left for the next session! If you’ve been thinking about getting your dog into training, I would call ASAP because these spots won’t last long!

🐾 Thank you for another incredible session!
I can’t wait to see what the next six weeks bring! ❤️

08/19/2026

This boy was absolutely terrified to go out in public yesterday. He would jump at the sight of a leaf! 🍂

So yesterday, we explored as much as we could without completely shutting him down. We gave him the opportunity to experience new sights, sounds, people, and surroundings while still keeping him comfortable enough to learn.

And this morning? A whole different story. 🥹

Finn was happy to be out in town, taking everything in and confidently sitting in every situation I asked him to sit in.

This is why I believe so strongly in creating experiences for our dogs. Socialization isn’t just throwing them into a busy environment—it’s giving them positive, manageable experiences and allowing their confidence to grow.

This was SO much fun this morning with Finn! I’m so proud of this boy. ❤️🐾