Last week I took all the dogs up to the bay area for training with Andrew Ramsey. He trains in the same style and system that I use and I really enjoy working with him. The dogs all did well and we had so much fun. I am so excited about the sport of NoseWork. In this sport you take the same techniques...

In April I move to the new training center at 774 Caudill St. It was a bumpy ride with the construction and I do a little more each week. I am happy to be here and so are my dogs! As much as I like the indoor center the rent was just to high! To keep class prices low I gave up indoors for a larger outdoor...

Here is a picture of Gabie for you to put on your website. Thank you again so much for all of your help with Gabie.  It made life a lot easier for me, and for her, as well as a great plan to follow which really worked out exactly as you said it would.  You are great…

I had a great time this last month! I traveled up to Fairfield CA twice with Kona and Dash to attend some classes at the Michael Ellis School for Dog Trainers. ( michaelellisschool.com ) The first class was on the proper use of aversive. Michael has great insight into current studies that are being done...

Email Ericka here with all of you doggie news and pictures. Training is a life long process and we like to hear about everyone’s victories no matter how small.

Updated 2-6-2010 Construction is in full force at the new space! Here are some pictures. A wall had to be  knocked down  and there were a lot of holes to be patched and panted. I also had to punch in a door. The floor is carpet and i am hoping to change that in the next year but for now the dogs don’t...

Update 2-1-2010 Jack had a good agility weekend, he got his first USDAA title, in Jumpers. That seems to be his best game, he is super fast and took first place in his class by a wide margin both days. He also got a first and a third in Standard and a third in Pairs Relay with Patti and Gracie. He qualified...

Update 1-05-2010 Happy New Year! My own puppy Kona will be starting her new year off right buy attending her first group dog class. After months of recovery this little puppy is finally healthy. She is very board and ready to learn!

Rita had various nicknames (Relentless Rita, Rude Rita & Rapscallion Rita) before taking Ericka’s Manners 101 and Tricks class. Her biggest problem was while on leash walking, she pulled and lunged at other dogs or anything that caught her eye. Ericka has a keen understanding of dog behavior...

My dogs and I just love Ericka AND her dogs. She has improved our quality of life tremendously. Amiga, my black Lab, is a rescue from Animal Services. When I adopted her at 9 mos., she loved everyone. Thinking I was socializing her, I took her to numerous dog parks on a regular basis. And on a regular...