Agility Classes!

 Come join Deb Harris, an  experienced dog  trainer and agility competitor this Fall. She will  be offering  outdoor Agility Foundation classes  in a fenced, 2-acre field in North  Stamford,  CT. Learn More.

  Fall Training At VCO! 

  Join Mary at the Village Critter for her Fall   classes. Sign up soon as these classes fill   quickly!

Good Dog "U", LLC is a privately owned training and education business dedicated to promoting mutually rewarding relationships between dogs and their owners.
We use modern, force-free motivational training methods that are both fun and effective. Our goal is to help dogs
and owners develop a deep and lasting partnership based
on understanding, effective communication, caring and trust.
 We serve the lower Fairfield County, CT area and offer services that are tailored to each  client's needs, goals and lifestyle. Early problem prevention is our specialty, and we take  
 special delight in helping expectant puppy owners select, prepare for and welcome the new  puppies into their homes.

  Choosing a Dog Trainer

 Anyone can call himself or herself a “Dog  Trainer.”  Although a few national certifications  have emerged in recent years, no mandatory  certification or license requirement exists to  permit one to hang out his or her shingle for  business.  Thus, it’s up to dog owners to do  some careful homework when selecting  someone to help with training.  Following are  some things to consider.
"Positive Training" has become a catch-phrase for just about any training in which treats are used. This can include correction-based methods in which rewards are simply add-ons to an otherwise highly punitive approach. Although we do not oppose correcting undesired behavior on occasion, we prefer a balanced, relationship-based training approach that teaches dogs the behaviors we desire and sets them, and their owners, up to succeed.