Rewarded Behavior Continues

04/20/2026

This is Penny. She is featured in this Thursday’s webinar in Dr. Karen Overall’s Protocol to Take a Breath. You will see Penny start taking deep breaths on her own (without being cued), in the presence of her trigger. Join us and see dogs make the jump from this as a cued behavior to one that helps them self-calm. Registration link in the comments.

Penny Learning Take a Breath

04/15/2026

Hi. Marge here.

Does your dog get over-excited easily? Or have big feelings about strangers or other dogs? Or is he just nervous frequently? I made these webinars for you! Fenzi Dog Sports Academy is hosting me for two webinars on veterinary behaviorist Dr. Karen Overall’s protocols for behavior modification. Both webinars contain protocols and skills I’ve taught my own dogs and used with clients for over a decade.

Webinars will run 4/23 and 4/30 Registration link in the comments.

03/27/2026

Veterinary behaviorist Dr. Lisa Radosta recommends her top 3 puppy books!

09/17/2025

🎶They're so excited, and they just can't hide it🎶

You've probably seen your dog act like this--straining at the end of their leash, desperate to go sniff that tree or bark at that squirrel or do something Naughty that you wish they wouldn't.

What if you could get that same excitement for working with you and playing a super fun game together? And what if that game was accessible to everyone, amazing at building confidence, and great at draining the "crazy tank" for energetic dogs?

These pups are all enrolled in scent work and having the time of their lives.
Send Maggie an email at [email protected] and she'll help you and your dog sniff out success together!

08/30/2025

"Your cookies and toys will never be more valuable than a real prey item. What happens if your dog sees a wild animal?"

Positive reinforcement training is often misunderstood. People mistakenly believe that it can't be used with "real" behavior issues and concepts. Could I wave a cookie or a toy in front of an untrained dog and achieve this result? No way! We still have to teach our dogs how to think and listen. But with the right structure, reward history, and practice, you CAN create appropriate habits and achieve big things.

After we peacefully watched this deer for almost a minute, the deer spooked and ran. Were both dogs excited and considering chasing? Absolutely. But I have a cue for that! They could hear me ask them to turn away, return to me, and to then chase and eat a treat scatter from the ground. No obsessing about where the deer went and how to go find it, just ready for the next fun thing I asked of them.

07/24/2025

Well, we couldn't keep Marge out of retirement for long--she and Maggie will both be at Watauga Humane's Pawpalooza!

Come say hi and eat a popsicle, shop some local vendors, and maybe even go home with a newly adopted friend. 🌞🐾

🎉 PAWPALOOZA IS THIS SATURDAY! 🎉

We’re throwing our very first adoption bash—and trust us, it’s gonna be pawsitively unmissable.

📅 When: Saturday, July 26 | 12:30–4:30 PM
📍 Where: Watauga Humane Society, 312 Paws Way
💥 Who: You, your crew, and all our adoptable stars (leave your pups at home—we want our dogs to shine!)

Expect adoption specials, games, tasty food, resource booths, and serious tail-wagging vibes. It’s FREE to attend, but shopping and snacking help support our animals—so come hungry and ready to browse!

Let’s make Pawpalooza a tradition to bark about.

Wanna sponsor or vend? There’s still time to jump in! 🐾 👉 https://givebutter.com/c/Pawpalooza2025

07/17/2025

We've been so busy enjoying summer in the High Country, we haven't had a chance to share some big news with you guys…

After decades of helping dogs and their humans, Marge Rogers has officially stepped away from in-person training to enjoy a well-deserved retirement. She is still active in the R+ training community, and will be continuing to pass on her knowledge and skills to up-and-coming trainers. She is loving having more time to spend with friends, family, and, of course, Zip and Bria.

But, never fear, RBC will still continue to provide training to the pups and people of the High Country–Maggie Hunter has now fully stepped in as Head Trainer! She continues to offer private lessons and is expanding her options for Scent Work lessons and classes. In September, she'll begin a rigorous 2 year program through the National Association of Canine Scent Work to become a Certified Nose Work Instructor. She is looking forward to bringing more sniffing joy to the community!

Thank you so much for your continued support, and give your dog a cookie for us!

07/17/2025

We can teach you how to help your dog or puppy be more confident in new situations.

Alfie gains confidence with each session.