Hi there! My name is Bailey Meglin. I’m a male Goldendoodle, and I’m 4 years old. I’ve been coming to Good Dog daycare since 2006. I love it here. I’m actually quite familiar with Good Dog. Not only do I get to play in the day care, I also stay in the hotel, AND I’m groomed here by Jammie.
I’m told that I’m a VERY bust guy! When I’m not at Good Dog, I’m training to become a Therapy Dog. There’s a special program where prisoners train dogs and their owners so that we can become various service dogs!
When I’m finished with my training, I’ll be able to go to the hospital with my mom to visit patients and brighten up their stay! I can’t wait!
When I’m at daycare, I’m a very sweet and affectionate guy! I’m most famous for my kangaroo bouncing trick! I’ve been bouncing since I was a puppy and can get completely airborne! I really resemble a kangaroo when I jump, and I do this jumping trick whenever I’m excited! Everyone loves it.
In daycare, you’ll typically see me play with the big dogs since I’m a bigger dog. My best friends are Samantha, Juice and Clyde. They like my jumping tricks too. Thanks for reading my post. Come in and see my jumping tricks. If you’re ever in the hospital, I’ll come cheer you up too!
Just as humans can develop bad habits, so can our dogs. And for many dog parents, they just don’t know how to go about breaking the bad habit on their own. So, for those of you who have been inquiring about what dog training really is, how it’s done and what can be done to make your pup the joy you’ve always known he/she can become, perhaps this post will help answer some of those questions you may have.
We have a great dog trainer here at Good Dog Hotel. His name is Adam. Adam is unique in that he is very soft handed, similar to our ‘dog whisperer’. He doesn’t raise his voice and is not an overly physical trainer. Some trainers can be almost mean but Adam uses positive reinforcement and gains trust with every dog he works with.
Adam doesn’t stop there though. He spends ALOT of time with the owner. Training is something that doesn’t just stop at the end of the session, which is why it is as important to work with the dog’s parents to teach them what to do, what not to do, how to use positive reinforcement, and learn how to pick out then break bad habits.
Adam began his training career with the Hamilton County 4-H program where he trained competitively in obedience. He co-founded the county’s agility project and was awarded multiple blue ribbons and championships at a county and state levels in both obedience and agility trials. He went on to continue his professional education in training at the Tom Rose School for Professional Dog Trainers in High Ridge, Missouri. While there, he extended his knowledge into household pet and police dog training techniques specializing in obedience, agility, tracking, protection and scent detection.
Most recently, Adam has been working with the Good Dog Hotel & Spa to build and develop the Good Dog Training Academy. From private sessions to eight-week courses, Adam works one-on-one with every dog that comes in. We even offer a boarding school to train if the family is going away.
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Good Dog Hotel & Spa is extremely excited to launch our new website! For those of you who are not familiar with Good Dog or are visiting our website for the very first time we would like to welcome you and your dog. It is our mission to provide compassionate, loving care to all dogs, especially those entrusted to us, being constantly attentive to their security, safety, and well-being, and to place their welfare and happiness above all other business considerations.
We offer an array of services and accommodations including an all suites hotel, doggie daycare, self serve bathing, professional grooming, and AKC certified Training.
Our Good Dog staff is top notch and our facility is state of the art. We get excited when your pooch is happy, and that is one thing you can count on when your dog comes to Good Dog Hotel & Spa. Whether your dog is stopping by for a groom, spending a day playing in daycare, or checking in for an entire weekend, you will have a happy doggie upon return!
Our new website has many amazing new features that will help you plan your next visit as well as keep you connected to the doggie world! In addition to a new, sleeker look, we have made the site more interactive, allowing you to sign up for our newsletter, check in for new photos of our four legged friends, and read the latest in doggie news and health! We have also included details on our new doggy training programs as well as our doggy adoption opportunities.
However one of the biggest things we wanted to do was to create a space where you could interact with one another. That is why we’ve created a blog. This blog is not just for us. It’s for you and your pooch. So, don’t be surprised if you happen to be stopping by and we ask you to write a bit about your doggy experiences here at Good Dog. And don’t be surprised if we feature YOUR dog in our blog…as your pooch lets the world know how their day was through the eyes of him/her.
Thanks for stopping by our new home. We’re looking forward to getting to know you better!
