Amiable Dog Training

Training your dog just got a whole lot easier...

Do you have a lively dog? Is your dog a bit sassy? Would you like help teaching your old dog some new tricks? Want to know how to give your new puppy the best guidance?

Great training will ensure your dog is safe, happy, and a cherished family member. An efficient coach will keep you on track and make the process interesting and fun.

Let us help you reach your goals.  I'm Amy Ammen and I've been training dogs since 1975. Enroll in one of our group classes, schedule a private lesson, purchase my easy-to-use books and DVDs, or hire the dancing dogs to perform at your next event.

Have questions? Please call or email me today.

Amy Ammen
(414) 289-7785

Current Class Schedule

Click here for class descriptions and enrollment information.

Can't wait until the next class starts?  Consider a private lesson to fill-in the gap.  

Classes starting in WEST ALLIS:  

(Pahle Animal Hospital, 10827 W Oklahoma Ave)

Sunday, June 3rd, 2012

10:00AM    House Puppy (FULL)
10:45AM    Obedience Puppy (FULL)

Sunday, June 10, 2012

12:45PM     Mastering Basic Skills (6 openings)

Monday, June 11th, 2012

7:30PM     Essential Basic Skills (6 openings)

Sunday, June 17th, 2012

11:45AM     Essential Basic Skills (1 opening)

Monday, June 25th, 2012

6:30PM     Small Dogs, Big Potential (8 openings)

Controlling your dog's excitability when exiting the crate

Do you struggle with controlling your dog's over the top excitability when you first come home and need to get him out of his crate? Regaining control can be easier than you think when you know how to effectively use physical direction and praise to get the behavior you want.

 

Want to get a handle on YOUR dog's over- excitability? Check out our information on group classes or private lessons. Until we speak, have a doggone GREAT day! 

Use the "Sneakaway" to teach your dog to walk politely around distractions

The weather is lovely so get out and walk your dog! We've been posting a daily photo and recommendation to ensure those outing are safe and enjoyable for everyone.

If you find yourself dreading walks with your dog because he pulls on leash and is highly distractable, teach your dog not to pull on leash and watch as your walks turn from frustrating to fabulous!

The "Sneakaway" is a technique that will teach good walking manners and improve your dog's response to you, even around the most exciting of distractions.

 

The Sneakaway is covered in our four-week Essential Basic Skills class. In class we cover not only perfect walking skills, but we also teach your dog to be social, attentive, mannerly, and controlled.  He will learn how to listen to come, sit, down, heel, stay, and, off and quiet commands. You'll also learn problem solving for any situation.

Click HERE for more information or to sign up, and click HERE for a schedule of upcoming classes.

Leash Control -- 7 risky habits to avoid. Tip #7

The weather is lovely so get out and walk your dog! We've been posting a daily photo and recommendation to ensure those outing are safe and enjoyable for everyone.

 

Tip #7 -- spare yourself from injury by not allowing your dog to switch sides. Teach him to walk nicely on one side, walk briskly, and give him sniffing, play, and potty stops at YOUR discretion.

Come back Thursday, May May 31, 2012 and check out the video on how you correct bad habits with the "sneakaway."

Leash Control -- 7 risky habits to avoid. Tip #6

The weather is lovely so get out and walk your dog! All week I'll be posting a photo and recommendation to ensure those outing are safe and enjoyable for everyone.

Tip #6 --  don't give your dog so much slack he can hog tie people. Unless you might be able to get a date out of it. No, actually, even then, be conscientious and control your slack.

 

Check daily for a new tip. Next week, watch the video on how you can teach good walking manners with the "sneakaway."

Leash Control -- 7 risky habits to avoid. Tip #5

The weather is lovely so get out and walk your dog! All week I'll be posting a photo and recommendation to ensure those outing are safe and enjoyable for everyone.

Tip #5 -- when walking two dogs keep them both on the same side. You'll be able to give your full attention to both dogs, correct behavior, and change direction much more easily than when one dog is on the left and the other on the right.

 

Check daily for a new tip. On Monday, watch the video on how you can teach good walking manners with the "sneakaway."