Scotch Pines Dog Training

Scotch Pines Dog Training Scotch Pines Dog Training, offering obedience training to Idaho's dogs since 1993

This week’s class is my favorite! 🐾Over the last week, the dogs have been learning their sit-stay, working their way fro...
09/07/2026

This week’s class is my favorite! 🐾

Over the last week, the dogs have been learning their sit-stay, working their way from staying right beside their owners to staying while their owners move up to 18 feet away!

This week we introduce the down-stay—which, as you might imagine, the lazy dogs LOVE!
And then we’ll be practicing both their sit and down stays from 18 feet away…with the added temptation of raw hamburger!

Because apparently asking a dog to stay while you walk away isn’t enough. We have to add hamburgers. 😂

But the hamburger isn’t actually the reason this is my favorite week.

Week 4 is when we introduce the most important command your dog will ever learn: COME!

And THIS is where things get really fun.

“Come” is the command we want every dog to know really, really well. Because when you need your dog to come, you don’t want them to think about it, negotiate with you, or suddenly become deaf. 🙄
You need them to turn around and come running!

This week is when we start teaching them that coming back to their person is ALWAYS a good thing.

I absolutely love this week because you can really start to see all the pieces coming together—and watching the dogs and their owners gain confidence is the best part. ❤️

Now…let’s see who is more interested in the hamburger or their owner! 🐾

🐾 Week 3 is here, and we're getting so close to my favorite week of training! 🐾By week three, all of the dogs are alread...
08/31/2026

🐾 Week 3 is here, and we're getting so close to my favorite week of training! 🐾

By week three, all of the dogs are already heeling on loose leashes—and many are doing so with the leash casually tossed over their owner’s shoulder!

They’ve also mastered learning the automatic sit, and this week we take it to the next level. Starting now, when their owner stops, the dogs will automatically sit in the heel position without being given a command!

On the very first night of class, I talk about what I believe are the two most important commands we can ever teach our dogs: STAY and COME.

This week, we begin teaching the command “stay.” As with every command, repetition is key! No dog is born knowing what our words mean. It’s up to us to guide them, teach them what we’re asking, remain consistent, and celebrate their successes with plenty of praise.

The weather is looking excellent, the dogs are doing amazing, and I have a feeling this is going to be a fantastic week of training! 🐕🐾

Facebook really has a way of reminding us that the more things change the more they stay the same!
08/30/2026

Facebook really has a way of reminding us that the more things change the more they stay the same!

🐾 WEEK TWO: HEEL! 🐾This is the start of Week Two of dog training, and this is where things really start to get exciting!...
08/24/2026

🐾 WEEK TWO: HEEL! 🐾

This is the start of Week Two of dog training, and this is where things really start to get exciting! 🙌

This week, the dogs will learn the formal command “heel” and begin learning to sit in the heel position without being placed there by their owners.

As humans, we tend to think of “heel” as an action—the dog walking beside us and matching our pace. But dogs actually learn to view heel as a position.

A fully trained dog, when given the command heel, immediately moves into that position—whether their owner is walking or standing still.

And this week, we're taking the leash out of the equation as much as possible. Dogs will be heeling with the leash thrown over their owner's shoulder, creating zero tension on the leash. The goal? Teaching the dog to stay connected to their person rather than relying on the leash to tell them where to be.

And THIS is the week where we start seeing some incredible progress from Week One!

Dogs who last week were straining against tight leashes, distracted by everything around them, and looking at anything except their owners are now starting to dial into their people—watching, listening, and focusing on praise and those quick turns!

Watching that transformation happen in just one week is one of my favorite parts of dog training. ❤️🐕

Week One was about learning.
Week Two is about connection, focus, and precision.

Let's get to work! 💪🐾

— April
**Scotch Pines Dog Training**

08/13/2026

🐾 Our LAST round of dog training classes for the year starts next week! 🐾

If you've been thinking about signing your pup up, now is the perfect time. We still have a few spots available in our Meridian classes and just **2 spots remaining in Nampa!**

Don't miss your chance to build confidence, strengthen your bond, and teach your dog valuable skills before the year wraps up.

Visit our website at https://scotchpinesdogtraining.com/registration/ today to reserve your spot! 🐶

08/08/2026

🎓🐾 Calling all Tuesday class graduates! 🐾🎓

Did anyone get pictures from graduation?! I somehow managed to take a whopping SIX photos… because apparently I was too busy watching my dog graduate with honors. 😂

Please share your pics! Of course we need to document these very important scholars and their impressive achievements. 🐶🎓📸

And a few more... thank you Tucker's "mom"!
08/06/2026

And a few more... thank you Tucker's "mom"!

Photos from this week's graduation classes so far!
08/05/2026

Photos from this week's graduation classes so far!

🐶 Is your dog walking YOU instead of the other way around? Does your dog think "come" means "run faster," "stay" means "...
08/04/2026

🐶 Is your dog walking YOU instead of the other way around?

Does your dog think "come" means "run faster," "stay" means "follow me," and every visitor is their long-lost best friend? You're not alone!

The good news? I don't just train dogs... I teach YOU how to train your dog. Because your dog spends a lot more time with you than with me!

🚨 The LAST training classes of the year start:
📅 August 17th
📅 August 18th
📅 August 19th

Classes meet one evening a week for 9 weeks, giving you time to practice between classes and build skills that actually last.

Together, we'll cover:
🐾 Heel
🐾 Sit
🐾 Down
🐾 Stay
🐾 Come

Plus we'll tackle those "Why is my dog doing THAT?!" moments like:
🐾 Jumping on everyone
🐾 Chewing things that aren't chew toys
🐾 Barking at everything (or nothing!)
🐾 Socialization
🐾 And other everyday behavior challenges.

My goal isn't just to have your dog listen in class—it's to give you the knowledge and confidence to have a well-mannered dog at home, on walks, and out in the real world.

🎓 These are my final classes of the year, and once they're full, they're full!

If you're ready for a dog that listens a little better—and maybe makes your neighbors a little happier too—send me a message to reserve your spot or visit our website to register!

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