Good Dog Fetch

Good Dog Fetch offers group classes for basic manners and social skills, as well as private in-home or facility-based sessions tailored to individual needs. Programs are structured around positive reinforcement and include ongoing support, with options for families to train together. Robin also provides intensive behavior modification for issues like separation anxiety and reactivity, and offers board-and-train and day training services. All programs emphasize human education alongside dog training to ensure consistency and long-term success.

Pricing Summary

Pricing details are not publicly listed on the website. Clients purchase packages for private sessions and group classes, with some testimonials mentioning upfront payments and potential expiration policies. No public rate sheet is available.

Policies

Some clients report that training packages have expiration dates and may not be honored after expiration, requiring additional payment to continue sessions. No formal cancellation or rescheduling policy is published on the website.

Good Dog Fetch is a force-free, positive reinforcement-based dog training business led by Robin Ashman-Terrell, a certified professional dog trainer with over 19 years of experience. Robin helps dog owners build strong, joyful relationships with their dogs through science-based training that avoids fear, force, or aversive tools like choke chains, prong collars, or shock collars. She offers both group classes and private sessions focused on basic manners, socialization, leash walking, and behavior modification, with special expertise in puppy training, separation anxiety, and fearfulness. Robin also provides family-inclusive training, welcoming children to learn alongside their parents, and offers additional services including pet boarding and day care at her facility. Her approach emphasizes communication, enrichment, and fun, helping dogs and humans thrive together.

Robin is certified as a CPDT-KA, Fear Free Certified Professional, Licensed Family Paws Parent Educator, and Certified Separation Anxiety Pro Behavior Consultant. She is an active member of the Pet Professional Guild, Association of Professional Dog Trainers, and International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants. Her blog and videos offer educational content on dog behavior, veterinary visits, and emotional bonds with pets, reinforcing her commitment to compassionate, evidence-based training.

Clients appreciate her responsiveness, personalized guidance, and the tangible results seen in dogs that become confident, well-mannered companions. She also fosters a supportive community through events like a Halloween pup party and maintains a curated list of recommended products for training success.

Accomplishments

Robin Ashman-Terrell holds CPDT-KA certification, Fear Free Certified Professional (FFCP), Licensed Family Paws Parent Educator (FPPE), and Certified Separation Anxiety Pro Behavior Consultant (CSAP-BC). She is a certified Canine Good Citizen Evaluator and has been a Pet Partners therapy animal handler for over 20 years. She regularly attends seminars, workshops, and conferences to continue her education.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients can contact Robin via the website’s contact form to begin. Initial consultations are not advertised as free. Clients typically start with a phone call to discuss needs, followed by private sessions or enrollment in a group class.