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Get expert dog and puppy training tips, from basic obedience to advanced behavior correction. Learn effective strategies for housebreaking, leash training, and socialization to raise a well-behaved pup.

a Puppy in training at Goldstar Puppy Acaemy in Fort Pierce, FL

How Can Something This Cute Create This Much Mess? (My Shedding Survival Guide)

Look at this face. Adorable, right? She’s the heart of our home, a star here at Goldstar Puppy Academy, and… a literal walking snowstorm. If you're...

10 Best Dog-Friendly Patios on the Treasure Coast

Spring is here! Explore our local guide to the best dog-friendly restaurant patios in Vero Beach, Sebastian, and Fort Pierce. Plus, Goldstar Puppy Academy shares the “3 Rules of Patio Etiquette” every dog needs to know for a stress-free dining experience.

Why We Don’t Do “Daycare”: The Difference Between Playgroups and Day School

Wondering about dog daycare vs day school? Discover why Goldstar Puppy Academy’s invite-only Day School is a safer, educational alternative to chaotic playgroups.

Why Your Dog Ignores You Outside (And How to Fix It)

You know the feeling. In your kitchen, your dog is a genius. You say "Sit," they sit. You say "Come," they come running. But the moment you step out...

Two fluffy dogs sitting calmly next to each other by a wooden fence, representing the Goldstar Doggy Day School social club.

Why We Don’t Do “Daycare”: The Difference Between Playgroups and Day School

by Gerry-Anna | Feb 18, 2026 | Puppy Preparation & Expert Advice, Dog & Puppy Training Tips, Special Training Programs

Wondering about dog daycare vs day school? Discover why Goldstar Puppy Academy’s invite-only Day School is a safer, educational alternative to chaotic playgroups.

A brown fluffy dog looking away from its owner while sitting outside on a bench

Why Your Dog Ignores You Outside (And How to Fix It)

by Gerry-Anna | Jan 19, 2026 | Dog & Puppy Training Tips

You know the feeling. In your kitchen, your dog is a genius. You say "Sit," they sit. You say...

A Golden Retriever puppy exploring the sand at a beach, illustrating the ultimate Vero Beach new puppy checklist.

Your Puppy’s First 48 Hours: The Ultimate Vero Beach New Puppy Checklist

by Gerry-Anna | Dec 18, 2025 | Puppy Preparation & Expert Advice, Dog & Puppy Training Tips, Health and Wellness

The moment you drive back to Vero Beach with your new puppy is pure magic. However, it’s also the...

Portrait of Kaya, a Siberian Husky with blue eyes, looking directly at the camera.

How Can Something This Cute Create This Much Mess? (My Shedding Survival Guide)

by Gerry-Anna | Apr 30, 2026

Look at this face. Adorable, right? She’s the heart of our home, a star...

A calm white dog wearing a yellow leash laying down under a checkered tablecloth at a dog-friendly outdoor restaurant patio in Vero Beach

10 Best Dog-Friendly Patios on the Treasure Coast

by Gerry-Anna | Mar 22, 2026

Why We Don’t Do “Daycare”: The Difference Between Playgroups and Day School

by Gerry-Anna | Feb 18, 2026

Wondering about dog daycare vs day school? Discover why Goldstar Puppy Academy’s invite-only Day School is a safer, educational alternative to chaotic playgroups.

Why Your Dog Ignores You Outside (And How to Fix It)

by Gerry-Anna | Jan 19, 2026

You know the feeling. In your kitchen, your dog is a genius. You say...

Your Puppy’s First 48 Hours: The Ultimate Vero Beach New Puppy Checklist

by Gerry-Anna | Dec 18, 2025

The moment you drive back to Vero Beach with your new puppy is pure...

Gerry-Anna of Goldstar Puppy Academy standing next to the branded dog daycare van in Vero Beach

Dog Daycare in Vero Beach: Meet the Goldstar Van

by Gerry-Anna | Aug 26, 2025

Looking for safe, reliable dog daycare in Vero Beach? The Goldstar Van offers VIP transport to our exclusive puppy training and day school experience. Learn more now.