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Most people just want to be able to walk their dog without being pulled down the street, or have their dog greet people nicely without jumping, or just have their dog listen to them.

Our training philosophy is based on the fact that dogs will react to positive, rewarding situations.  That's why we use positive reinforcement techniques. We specialize in helping you learn to read your dog's body language and how to better communicate with them. After all, it's not rocket science, it's just dog training.

We train indoors and outdoors, take field trips, go on pack walks, and have special events. In the summer we have swim classes!

Trainers:

Such A Good Dog owner, Laurel Rose, has been working with dogs and their owners for over 12 years and has 2 obedience training certifications; her ABCCDT from Animal Behavior College, and CPDT-KA from the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers. Laurel is also a Certified Mentor Trainer to Animal Behavior College students as well as a Professional Member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers. Her interest in training began as a puppy raiser and volunteer coordinator for Canine Companions for Independence.
 
Chelsea Warner has been working with animals for over 10 years. She began her experience when she started volunteering for a veterinary clinic in 2002. She later began to work as a dog trainer in 2008. Chelsea is a member of the SARTEC K-9 unit (a volunteer search and rescue team) and is an AARS (Alabama Association of Rescue Squads) member. Chelsea is also an approved Canine Good Citizen evaluator, recognized by the American Kennel Club.

Ellen Broomfield has been training for 6 years with a specialization in encouraging a fun, playful relationship between owners and their dogs.  Her specialty is Tricks classes where you and your dog learn to have fun and impress your friends!  She comes to Huntsville from Virginia where she owned and trained at Wash and Wag.  Ellen is certified through Animal Behavior College and has received instruction from Pat Miller, Kathy Sdao, Sherri Lippman and Virginia Broitman. Ellen is also a member of Association of Pet Dog Trainers.  

Steve Jensen has recently joined SAGD under the mentorship of Laurel Rose. He has been working with dogs for over 15 years and has an 18 year background in adult education. He has volunteered at Huntsville Animal services and has taught New Dog Classes there. Steve volunteered for, and was on the board of directors of, a local animal rescue organization. Steve became interested in helping others train their dogs after training several of his own.