Dog Training

We take a comprehensive approach to train and manage unwanted pet behaviors. We train both desired and undesired behaviors and put them on cue. Behavior-specific training sessions are conducted and consolidated into general courses. Although the course curriculum is pre-determined, it can be customized to meet the unique needs of our clients. Each course consists of three 1-hour private sessions held at the client’s residence over three consecutive weeks.

Additionally, all clients must complete Basic Manners 101 before proceeding with other courses. By requiring our entry-level obedience course, we can ensure that the dog, pet parents, and trainer are all on the same page.

The Puppy Kindergarten course is designed to educate pet owners on how to facilitate success in their puppy’s physical, cognitive, and behavioral development. It is premised on the idea that starting off on the right foot is much more effective than attempting to correct unwanted behaviors at a later stage. We like to joke that it’s half parent-teacher conference and half little gym program teaching your puppy essential skills while having fun. In this course, you will learn about puppies’ five key growth areas: socialization, basic commands, house training, leash training, and bite inhibition.

Basic Manners 101 is a beginner’s training program that teaches dogs obedience behaviors, commonly known as commands. This course aims to help pet parents manage their dogs’ behavior in human environments. The course is designed to equip pet parents with the ability to use these commands effectively in appropriate situations. While these behaviors will be functional, pet parents who wish to master the commands fully must take the Basic Manners 102. In this course, you will learn the following commands/behaviors: Attention, Look, Here, With Me, Touch, Wait, Release or All Done, Sit, Down, & Stand.

Master the Basic Manners commands fully in Basic Manners 102. In the 102 course, you will learn to distance, duration, and distraction-proof behaviors. 

Redirecting Rowdy Behavior 101 is an entry-level training program for nuisance behaviors in dogs. This course is designed to teach dogs not only the behaviors we desire but also to put the undesired behaviors on cue. Doing so reduces the likelihood of such behavior being exhibited without being prompted. While our 101 courses aim to make commands functional, pet parents who wish to master the commands fully must take the 102-level courses. In this course, you will learn the following commands/behaviors: Off – my nose doesn’t touch it, Off – my paws don’t touch it, Off – I’m not on it, Up, Leave It, Drop It, Take It, Back, Rile-Up, Settle, & Wait.

While our 101 courses aim to make commands functional, pet parents who wish to master the commands fully must take the 102-level courses. In the 102 course, they will learn to distance, duration, and distraction-proof the behaviors.

Relaxing 101 is a training program that teaches your dog to think for themselves by reading a situation and choosing the appropriate behavior which is relaxing. Unlike other courses based on telling your dog what you want them to do, we ask them to think. This program is modeled on renowned trainer Suzanne Clothier’s Really Real Relaxation class. It can be used anywhere you go with your dog. It’s suitable for dogs of all ages and especially ideal for shelter and rescue dogs.

Teach your dog to walk nicely loose-leash. Learn commands such as Follow, Side Sit, Start, Stop, and Heel. Package Pricing Available

This is our pet parent hands-free dog walking course, where our trainers teach your dog how to walk politely on a leash. This course includes ten half-hour structured dog walking sessions.