Thanksgiving. We owe it to You.

It’s our mission to keep dogs in their forever homes through training and education. Without you, we couldn’t do what we do.

Thank you for being a part of the Cold Nose College Community and for sincerely caring about your dog’s well being.

We wish you safe travels to wherever you may be headed and the joy of spending time with family, friends…..and your DOGS!

Do you need to prepare for visiting guests? Here’s some information to help your favorite furry friend….and your guests too!

Peace, Love & Muddy Paws,

Lisa, Brad & Tiffany

Lisa Waggoner

Lisa Lyle Waggoner is a passionate advocate for humane, science-based, force-free dog training. She’s the author of The Original Rocket Recall™: Teach Your Dog to Come. She is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer-Knowledge Assessed, a Pat Miller Certified Trainer-Level 2, Certified Separation Anxiety Trainer, and a faculty member of the Victoria Stilwell Academy for Dog Training and Behavior.

The Death of a Dog Changes You

It’s two years ago today that I said goodbye to Willow, our 6 year-old Aussie. She was, without a doubt, my heart dog, though the words

Lisa uses nose targeting to teach Willow where to stand on the standup paddle board

Teach Your Dog to Target

Targeting is the first thing I teach my dog. It’s also one of the first things I help a client teach their dog. Targeting is