The Dogs' Spot - Dog Training Center and Boutique

07/28/2026

Does your dog growl, bark, lunge, and/or otherwise react to other dogs, and possibly other things, while on leash?

We have a last-minute opening in our Reactive Dog I class starting tonight at 8:00 pm - get started today to make walks easier and less stressful for you both!

In this class you'll learn your dog's motivation(s) behind their behavior, calming techniques, confidence building, strategies to get their head back in the game after a reaction, and exercises to modify your dog's behavior. Since our goal is to teach you and your dog new skills and change how they feel about their trigger(s), we will never provoke your dog into reaction in an attempt to teach them not to.

Learn more and get signed up today: tinyurl.com/ReactiveDogI

07/25/2026

It's hot!

Room rentals are cool!

Whether you want to have a playdate, a birthday party, or practice your training, a room rental at The Dogs' Spot fits the bill!

We've got three indoor, climate controlled, matted spaces for you and your pup(s) to enjoy. Dog-reactive dogs are welcome - we can es**rt you in and out, and make sure you get the privacy you require.

Check out our spaces and get booked today!

thedogsspot.com/room-ring-rentals

07/25/2026

"A newly published study in the journal Applied Animal Behaviour Science suggests that scent work—or nose work—may offer dogs unique benefits that go beyond traditional obedience training. The findings won’t replace the value of teaching basic manners, but they do reinforce the notion that allowing dogs to use their remarkable sense of smell is good for their emotional well-being and opens new pathways for learning." - link to this blog post and study in comments.

K9 Nose Work® 1 is the way to get started in scent work at The Dogs' Spot. This is among the most dog-driven activities you can do with your dog, and is a great way to burn off energy constructively (who doesn't need that in this heat?), learn more about your dog, and enrich their life!

K9 Nose Work® 1: Interiors and Containers starts Saturday, August 1, at 1:00 pm. This 75-minute class lasts for 6 weeks.

tinyurl.com/TDSNose1

07/25/2026

Let’s hear it for Ezio and Java, our stellar graduates of Rally Fundamentals!

07/25/2026

Hazel Fay tuned up her “come” cue in Reliable Recalls class! Her mom has since been hard at work practicing at home, before agility, and even with her cat!

07/25/2026

Nelson and family have a better handle on leash walks and how to provide appropriate sniffing thanks to our Tranquil Treks class!

07/24/2026

!Reminder!

Teacup Games Night is tonight at 6:00 pm! Get out of the rain and come play some "baseball"!

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07/22/2026

Family Manners: Skills you want your dog to have. Focus. Loose leash walking. Polite greetings. Recall. Wait at the door. And more!

A six-week class with an open enrollment start date on Saturdays at 12:45. Six-week traditional class starts Thursday, July 23rd at 6:30 pm.

tinyurl.com/FamilyMannersTDS

07/21/2026

Check out our Nose Work Games Confidence graduates: Pepper, Paisley, Otter, Sehetep! ,

07/21/2026

Did you know we collect West Paw toys for recycling?

Drop off any well-loved, no-longer-playable toys in the bin in our Boutique and keep the cycle going!

Did you know that West Paw toys are indefinitely recyclable?

The Loop is our very own recycling program, designed to turn old West Paw toys new again. After your dog’s favorite toy has been well loved and chewed up, you can send it back to West Paw or bring it back to a participating retailer to recycle it. Old toys get sanitized, ground up, and turned into fresh new Zogoflex and Seaflex toys!

Join the Loop and help us make Zogoflex and Seaflex zero-waste.

To recycle a toy via mail, simply send us your Zogoflex or Seaflex to:
West Paw
32050 Frontage Road
Bozeman, MT 59715