Dog Training

I’m a third-generation dog trainer specializing in positive obedience methods that use tones, treats, and non-verbal communication to achieve lasting, effective results.

Consultation– $100

A consultation is required for each course. This is a time for me to meet your family, understand your dynamics, and design a personalized training plan tailored to your needs.

🐾 Intro to Basic Obedience

6-Week Dog Training Course-$400

Build a strong foundation of trust, communication, and good behavior with your dog in this fun and effective 6-week training course. Perfect for young and adult dogs who are new to obedience training.

Week 1: Owner Focus
Learn how to get — and keep — your dog’s attention. We’ll introduce key focus-building exercises to improve responsiveness.

Week 2: Leash Work Foundation
Establish the basics of walking on leash. We’ll teach you how to guide your dog without pulling or lagging.

Week 3: Leash Work Practice
Reinforce leash skills in real-world settings. Focus on smooth walking, proper handling, and distractions.

Week 4: Leave It & Wait
Teach your dog impulse control. “Leave it” and “wait” are essential safety cues for everyday life.

Week 5: Overview & Real-Life Practice
We’ll revisit all skills learned so far with a focus on applying them in common scenarios.

Week 6: Graduation!
Celebrate your dog’s progress with a fun review, confidence-building exercises, and a certificate of completion.

🐾 Distance, Distraction, Duration 6-Week Intermediate Course-$600

Take your dog’s obedience skills to the next level by building reliability through distance, distraction, and duration. This course is designed for dogs who have completed our Intro to Basic Obedience or have a solid foundation in basic commands.

Week 1 & 2: Duration
We’ll focus on helping your dog hold commands (like sit, down, and stay) for increasing lengths of time — starting at 10 seconds and working up to 30 seconds.

Week 3 & 4: Distance
Learn how to give commands and have your dog respond and hold position from increasing distances.

Week 5: Distraction
Introduce real-life challenges like treats, toys, and movement to reinforce obedience in distracting environments.

Week 6: Graduation
Put it all together! Celebrate your dog’s progress with a review of all three D’s (Distance, Distraction, Duration) and receive a certificate of completion.