About Good News Dog Training

About Good News Dog Training

Good News Dog Training is run by Lauren Ritter, on 231-301-3333 and Goodnewsdogtraining@gmail.com. The

site describes the work as "Balanced Dog Training" and "Personalized in-home training that builds

trust, clarity, & harmony between you & your dog." The stated intake is open: "We work with all breeds

& all ages".

Training services

– **Basic to Advanced Obedience (Proper Manners)** — "Build a strong foundation of skills that help

your dog succeed in everyday life".

– **Behavior Support** — "Helping dogs & their families work through challenges such as: Aggression,

Separation Anxiety, Reactivity, Resource Guarding, Other Behavior concerns".

– **Private In-Home Training: All Dogs of All Ages** — "Personalized training in your dog's natural

environment", at "$100 per hour/session". Each session includes "Personalized training guidance",

"Training Handouts", "Video of Training Session" and "Ongoing contact with your trainer for support

throughout the process".

Dog walking services

Three walks are published, each priced:

– **Standard Walk** — "A structured walk to give your dog exercise & enrichment", "$40-1 hour".

– **Training Walk** — "Exercise plus skill building", "$60-1 hour: Includes loose leash & heel

training".

– **Walk & Learn Walk** — "A walk plus coaching for the whole family", "$100-1 hour: Includes video

showing how to duplicate the training & 30 minute follow-up session with the family".

Philosophy

"We believe that every dog & every family is unique. Our goal is to help you & your dog build a

relationship based on trust, communication, & mutual understanding. We teach both dogs & their people

how to work together. Training is not just about commands – it's about helping dogs feel confident &

secure & helping owners feel capable & connected."