About us
Two sisters, a card game, and a problem worth solving
Good Dog in a box is a dog products company with its roots in positive reinforcement training. A little bit old-school mail order, a little bit e-learning, a dash of fun and games and a pinch of puppy love — built to help you improve life with and for your dog.
of dogs surrendered to animal shelters never had any kind of obedience training. When a dog is communicating with their family and the family isn’t listening, bad things happen. That is the problem we exist to fix.
We’re reaching and teaching the next generation of dog owner
Happy families with happy dogs means fewer dogs surrendered to shelters. Owning a dog can and should be a beautiful experience — for everyone in the house, including the dog.
How Good Dog in a box was born
Meet the team
Jenn Merritt, BS
Co-founder · Good Dog in a box
A former CPDT-KA reward based dog trainer and guild certified Tellington TTouch companion animal practitioner. Maxwell Award nominee, published in Dog Fancy, The Dog Trainer’s Resource 3 and The APDT Chronicle of the Dog, and seen on CBS This Morning. Founded the nonprofit K9 Kindness and created the SAFE dog bite prevention program. Learn more about Jenn.
Kim Merritt
Co-founder · Good Dog in a box
A serial entrepreneur who started her first company, Kim’s Khocolate, at eleven. Decades in retail, e-commerce and online marketing, and founder of The URL Dr., working with small business clients. National presenter for the ASBDC, and seen in People, USA Today, Barron’s, Newsweek and Success. Learn more about Kim.
And the ones who actually run the place
Bernie
Roving Reporter · Good Dog in a box
Retired therapy dog and parade marching captain. Outspoken authority on rescue dogs and reward based training. Especially big supporter of treats presented in Kongs and food dispensing toys. Kid expert. Squirrel chaser.
Royal the Aussie
Top Dog · Good Dog in a box
Certified Canine Good Citizen and a nationally read blogger for more than eight years on responsible pet ownership and reward based training. Management and herding specialist, especially with sheep and ducks.
Mama June Bug Jones
aka “Buggy” — Cat · Good Dog in a box
Rescue authority and reformed lady about town. Inspector of all boxes that come and go. More than twelve years of experience dealing with dogs. Does not understand why there is not yet a Cat in a Box.
Questions, thoughts, suggestions?
We welcome all three. Get in touch — we’re here to help. If you’re looking for a program to teach with, start with SAFE or the curriculum range.
