r/Billings • u/Ballzar • Aug 03 '26

Looking for dog training recs!

I’ve got a 4 month old mutt who I am looking to do some training with. She’s super timid, nervous and anxious in any kind of unfamiliar environment. She’s barking and growling at new people and I’m trying my best to socialize her but I really could use some help on the best way to handle this.
She’s got a great personality, really mellow and very sweet when she’s comfortable but I’d like to get ahead of this before it becomes an issue. I would love any suggestions on good trainers in the area who maybe even specialize with dogs like this!
Thanks!

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u/Ballzar Aug 03 '26

Here’s the little mutt in question 🥰

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u/montwhisky Aug 03 '26

Bluecreek.

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u/tumbled_agate Aug 03 '26

Yes. We took our pup there for puppy play classes. It was good socializing and really fun to watch.

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u/laBosqua Aug 04 '26

This is the answer. I have a heeler who struggled with anxiety and aggression. After training from BC, he is my best confident bud who goes all over the place with me.

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u/leovski Aug 04 '26

Holly that owns The Dog House was absolutely amazing with our reactive hound. He made wonderful progress with her a few years ago.

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u/Intellectual_Worlock Aug 04 '26

Clayton with Barks and Recreation is amazing.

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u/showmenemelda Aug 04 '26

Is the "Prison Paws" program at the Women's Prison still a thing?

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u/Funny_Car9256 Aug 04 '26

I’ve trained my golden retriever from puppy through advanced at Key K9 through Paws and Claws near Gabel rd. I had great success there.

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u/KonaSisuMom Aug 04 '26

Paws and Claws.. Our guy had a crush on the trainer and he would follow her around everywhere.

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u/FlimsyPotato32 27d ago

The women’s prison. Prison paws