One-on-one coaching to help owners actively train their dogs with expert guidance.

• In-Home Training
  • Training in your home environment for practical learning
  • Hands-on coaching with real-time feedback
  • Focus on household manners, guest interactions, and daily routines
  • Reinforces obedience in real-life scenarios
  • Personalized approach based on your dog’s needs
• Home Environment Assessment
  • Identifies behavioral triggers and problem areas
  • Provides management strategies for success
  • Adapts training for multi-dog households
  • Integrates obedience into daily routines
  • Ensures a structured environment to prevent regression
• Practical Home Manners
  • Teaching polite greetings (no jumping, barking, or overexcitement)
  • Crate training for calmness and routine
  • Structured mealtime, door manners, and guest interactions
  • Preventing counter-surfing and excessive barking
  • Encouraging settled behavior indoors
• Daily Routine Integration
  • Makes training part of everyday life
  • Reinforces skills through play, engagement, and consistency
  • Helps dogs transition from training to daily home life
  • Builds structure and routine to maintain progress
  • Provides guidance on mealtime, playtime, and exercise
• Family-Specific Protocols
  • Tailored for multi-person or multi-dog households
  • Ensures consistent commands and expectations across family members
  • Safe interactions with children and elderly family members
  • Adapts training for travel, work schedules, and lifestyle needs
  • Long-term strategies to maintain success

Drop-off training sessions for intensive learning with weekly owner coaching.

• Drop-Off Training Sessions
  • Dogs receive structured training throughout the day
  • Focused learning in a low-distraction environment
  • Ideal for owners unable to train consistently at home
  • Helps dogs transition between work and rest
  • Trainer addresses behaviors without owner influence
• Multiple Training Sessions Per Day
  • 4 to 5 short, focused training sessions
  • Balanced with rest to prevent burnout
  • Includes obedience, leash work, and impulse control
  • Real-world exposure: car rides, public spaces, handling
  • Progressively increases difficulty and distractions
• Weekly Private Lessons for Owners
  • Hands-on training to ensure owner involvement
  • Guidance on reinforcement, timing, and corrections
  • Progress tracking with adjustments as needed
  • Troubleshooting new or existing challenges
  • Video feedback or written updates available
• Customized Skill Focus
  • Training adapted to your dog’s learning style
    • Leash skills (loose leash, heel)
    • Obedience (sit, down, place, recall)
    • Impulse control (greeting manners, waiting at doors)
    • Confidence-building and public exposure
    • Off-leash foundation for advanced dogs
• Flexible Scheduling Options
  • Available for puppies, adolescents, and adult dogs
  • Sessions designed to fit your schedule
  • Great for extra training between private lessons
  • Short-term and long-term options available
  • Progress updates provided after each session

An immersive training experience where dogs live with the trainer for full-time structure and learning.

• Program Lengths & Focus Areas
  • 2 weeks → Basic obedience & manners
  • 3 weeks → Advanced obedience & leash reliability
  • 4 weeks → Off-leash reliability & behavior improvement
  • Behavior modification add-ons available
  • Customized plans for your dog’s needs
• Daily Training Structure
  • Multiple daily training sessions
  • Balanced schedule of training, play, and rest
  • Exposure to real-world distractions
  • Uses food, praise, leash, and reinforcement methods
  • Builds structure and confidence
• Owner Support & Transition
  • 1.5-hour private lesson at pickup for hands-on skill transfer
  • 2 follow-up private lessons after the program
  • Lifetime support for continued success
  • Training manual or video guide provided if needed
  • Gradual transition plan for a smooth return home
• Real-World Exposure & Socialization
  • Training in public spaces and pet-friendly areas
  • Confidence-building in new environments
  • Controlled exposure to triggers to desensitize reactivity
  • Socialization with dogs, people, and distractions
  • Simulated real-life experiences: car rides, busy streets, public greetings
• Enrichment & Mental Stimulation
  • Structured play for healthy energy outlets
  • Confidence-building through agility & problem-solving tasks
  • Engagement games for focus and impulse control
  • Puzzle toys and interactive feeders for mental stimulation
  • Teaching new skills to keep dogs engaged and learning

Developing real-world skills for a well-behaved and confident dog.

• Core Commands
  • Sit – A foundation for polite behavior in any situation
  • Down – Encourages calmness at home and in public
  • Stay – Teaches patience and prevents unnecessary movement
  • Come – Ensures reliable recall for safety and freedom
  • Place – Helps dogs settle and stay put when needed
• Leash Manners
  • Loose Leash Walking – Prevents pulling and makes walks enjoyable
  • Heel – Keeps dogs focused and in position when needed
  • Stopping & Waiting – Reinforces safety at crosswalks and doors
  • Passing Distractions – Helps dogs stay engaged instead of reactive
  • Checking In – Encourages voluntary focus on the handler
• Impulse Control
  • Leave It – Stops grabbing unsafe or unwanted objects
  • Drop It – Encourages letting go of items without conflict
  • Wait – Builds patience before moving forward
  • Off – Prevents jumping on people or furniture
  • Structured Play – Teaches control during excitement
• Household Skills
  • Doorway Boundaries – Prevents bolting and rushing out
  • Settling Indoors – Helps dogs relax instead of pacing or begging
  • Waiting for Food – Builds patience and prevents food obsession
  • Crate Training – Creates a safe space and prevents destructive behavior
  • Potty Training – Establishes a predictable routine for fewer accidents
• Public Manners
  • Greeting People Calmly – No jumping, barking, or overexcitement
  • Neutrality Around Dogs – Focuses on the handler, not distractions
  • Handling & Vet Prep – Reduces stress during grooming and checkups
  • Staying in One Spot – Helps in cafés, waiting rooms, and events
  • Car Manners – Teaches calmness during travel and exiting safely

Refining skills for better control, focus, and reliability in real-world situations.

• Precision Commands
  • Sit with Duration – Holding position until released
  • Down from a Distance – Responding even when far away
  • Extended Stay – Maintaining position despite distractions
  • Focused Recall – Returning immediately with engagement.
  • Place with Distractions – Staying put in high-energy environments.
• Leash Mastery
  • Focused Walking – Maintaining attention and engagement
  • Precision Heel – Staying in position at different speeds and turns
  • Automatic Sits – Sitting when stopping without a cue
  • Advanced Distraction Work – Staying engaged around high-level distractions
  • Tight Spaces Navigation – Moving calmly through crowds or confined areas
• Advanced Impulse Control
  • Leave It Under Pressure – Ignoring tempting distractions
  • Drop It Instantly – Releasing objects immediately when asked
  • Structured Delayed Reward – Waiting longer for permission-based rewards
  • Door & Boundary Control – Holding position despite open doors or gates
  • Calmness in Exciting Situations – Remaining composed during high-energy moments
• Complex Household Skills
  • Settle on Cue – Relaxing instantly when needed
  • Ignoring Food & Items – Avoiding temptation without constant reminders
  • Quiet on Command – Stopping barking even with ongoing triggers
  • Holding Position in Different Environments – Adapting to new locations without breaking commands
  • Waiting for Permission – Before jumping into cars, furniture, or greeting people
• Public & Environmental Stability
  • Neutrality in High-Stress Areas – Remaining calm in busy locations
  • Holding Commands Around Other Dogs – Staying focused despite distractions
  • Handling Without Resistance – Cooperating for grooming, exams, and handling
  • Extended Focus Work – Maintaining attention for longer training sessions
  • Confidence in Unfamiliar Environments – Adjusting to new places without anxiety

Building reliability, focus, and control without the need for a leash.

• Precision Commands
  • Sit at a Distance – Responding instantly without being close
  • Down on Cue – Lying down immediately, even from a distance
  • Stay with Freedom – Holding position despite distractions
  • Recall with Engagement – Returning quickly and staying focused
  • Place at a Distance – Going to a designated spot without guidance
• Off-Leash Walking & Handling
  • Loose Walking Without a Leash – Staying close without wandering
  • Auto Check-Ins – Voluntarily looking back and engaging
  • Directional Changes – Following turns, stops, and pace changes
  • Passing Distractions – Maintaining composure around people, dogs, and wildlife
  • Emergency Stop – Stopping instantly in motion for safety
• Advanced Impulse Control
  • Leave It Without Supervision – Avoiding temptations without constant reminders
  • Drop It on Command – Instantly releasing objects even at a distance
  • Delayed Rewards – Waiting for permission despite high temptation
  • Boundary Control – Staying put near open doors, gates, or vehicles
  • Calmness in Stimulating Environments – Remaining composed in high-energy situations
• Real-World Reliability
  • Neutrality in Public – Staying engaged in busy settings
  • Exposure to Varied Environments – Confidence in new locations
  • Handling in Motion – Responding to cues while running or playing
  • Off-Leash Stability in Groups – Maintaining control around multiple dogs
  • Emergency Recall – Coming back immediately, no matter the distraction
• Program Requirements
  • Off-leash obedience can only be achieved through the 4-Week Board & Train Program
  • If a 2- or 3-Week Board & Train has already been completed, an off-leash add-on is available at a discounted rate
  • Handling Without Resistance – Cooperating for grooming, exams, and handling
  • All off-leash programs include an e-collar, which is properly introduced and conditioned for clear and effective communication

Helping dogs overcome challenges by addressing fear, anxiety, reactivity, and aggression to improve their quality of life.

• Anxiety Management
  • Generalized Anxiety – Reducing constant nervousness and hyperawareness.
  • Separation Anxiety – Teaching independence and calmness when left alone.
  • Noise Sensitivity – Desensitizing reactions to fireworks, storms, and loud sounds.
  • Environmental Anxiety – Building confidence in unfamiliar places and situations.
  • Handling Sensitivity – Helping dogs tolerate grooming, vet visits, and touch.
• Severe Anxiety & Phobias
  • Panic Responses – Managing extreme reactions to triggers.
  • Fear of People or Other Animals – Creating positive associations and confidence.
  • Fear of Confinement – Reducing stress related to crates, rooms, or enclosed spaces.
  • Learned Helplessness – Encouraging engagement and decision-making.
  • Shutdown Behavior – Helping dogs regain trust and responsiveness.
• Dog Reactivity & Aggression
  • Leash Reactivity – Addressing lunging, barking, and overexcitement on walks.
  • Barrier Frustration – Reducing barking and stress behind fences, windows, and crates.
  • Overstimulation – Teaching impulse control in busy or chaotic environments.
  • Social Skills with Dogs – Improving interactions with other dogs safely.
  • Redirected Aggression – Preventing frustration-based aggression toward handlers.
• Human Reactivity & Aggression
  • Stranger Reactivity – Teaching calm behavior around new people.
  • Guarding Behavior – Addressing possessiveness over food, toys, and spaces.
  • Fear-Based Aggression – Helping dogs build confidence instead of reacting defensively.
  • Handling & Touch Issues – Reducing stress and resistance to physical contact.
  • Territorial Behavior – Managing aggression toward visitors or in the home.
• Fear-Related Issues & Phobias
  • Startle Recovery – Teaching resilience after unexpected events.
  • Unfamiliar Object Sensitivity – Reducing fear of vacuums, bags, and other harmless items.
  • Floor & Surface Sensitivity – Helping dogs walk on tile, wood, and other textures.
  • Vehicle Anxiety – Building confidence in getting in, out, and riding in cars.
  • Social Confidence – Encouraging engagement with people and the environment without fear.
• Behavior Modification Process
  • Counterconditioning – Changing emotional responses to triggers through positive experiences.
  • Desensitization – Gradually reducing fear or reactivity in controlled steps.
  • Threshold Work – Keeping dogs under their stress limit to ensure learning.
  • Engagement Training – Encouraging focus and trust in the handler.
  • Impulse Control Development – Teaching dogs to make better choices in high-stress situations.

A structured puppy training program for dogs aged 2–6 months, covering essential early skills like potty training, socialization, basic commands, bite inhibition, and crate training.

• Potty Training
  • Crate training methods
  • Establishing regular schedules
  • Accident prevention strategies
  • Positive reinforcement techniques
  • Environmental management
• Socialization
  • Introduction to new environments
  • Meeting other dogs safely
  • People interaction skills
  • Exposure to different stimuli
  • Confidence building activities
• Basic Commands
  • Sit, stay, and come commands
  • Leash manners introduction
  • Name recognition training
  • "Leave it" and "Drop it" commands
  • Voice command consistency training
• Bite Inhibition
  • Gentle play techniques
  • Mouthing redirection
  • Appropriate chew toy training
  • Pain response management
  • Bite pressure control
• Crate Training
  • Creating positive crate associations
  • Gradual duration building
  • Nighttime crating strategies
  • Separation anxiety prevention
  • Travel crate adaptation