Good Dog Center

I’ve trained my dogs, over the years, at the Good Dog Center since its very beginning. Even though I’m not currently competing with my dogs, I’ve enjoyed experiencing a wide variety of the training classes available through the GDC, from puppy k to competition obedience, rally, tracking, scent work, agility, Manners 2, Canine Good Citizen, and Fit Dog! I've also taken a variety of workshops. I’ve learned from a variety of instructors and they are ALL excellent. Each highly skilled instructor has his/her unique approach to teaching and I’ve found all to be effective. These instructors have taught me how to establish a wonderful relationship with my dogs. They’ve taught me how the little details in training make a HUGE difference. For example, my body language speaks loudly which impacts the performance of my dog (i.e., posture, pace, head direction, tone of voice, etc.)!! Plus, taking classes is just plain fun - it's another great opportunity to bond with my dog...and I laugh a lot. One of my dogs, Watson, has provided much comic relief to people in classes! LOL! So many fun things to do while in training class!! I'm looking forward to all the training fun I'll get with my next puppy!! Woo hoo! The skills I’ve learned in classes are absolutely transferable to life “outside the classroom” and have definitely enhanced the quality of my dogs’ lives as well as my own! The owners of the GDC exhibit wonderful teamwork and leadership. They set high standards for themselves and have been very successful in all levels of competition obedience and other dog sports with their own dogs. They have a positive approach to training and are effective problem solvers. If you have a problem with your dog – come to the GDC!!! This team of experts are effective at helping people accomplish their training/behavior goals with their dogs! I have experienced this expertise many times over the years. I’m very grateful for the GDC and I think we are all blessed to have this level of expertise and all of the wonderful training opportunities at our doorstep in Decorah!!

The Good Dog Center is a premier facility of the caliber one would expect to find in a large metropolitan city. The trainers are top-notch and can help one meet their goals whether that's developing a well-mannered companion or a top-notch competition dog. Individual lessons or group competition classes are offered. Grooming is also available with services including a head-to-toe makeover to nail trims.