Behavior

One-On-One Training Sessions & Group Classes

Training isn't about teaching your dog a list of commands—it's about building a relationship where your dog understands to willingly follow your leadership. Whether you choose private lessons or our group classes, our goal is to help you become the trainer your dog needs.

Rather than creating temporary results through constant rewards or management, we teach you how to communicate clearly, establish healthy leadership, and build lasting obedience that carries over into everyday life. You'll learn why your dog behaves the way it does, how to correct problems fairly, and how to create a dog that is calm, confident, and responsive in real-world situations.

Our coaching is practical, hands-on, and customized to help you develop the skills needed to lead your dog with confidence. Every session is designed to strengthen the relationship between you and your dog because lasting obedience begins with trust, communication, and leadership.

 


One-On-One Training Sessions

$125 per hour

Private sessions are tailored to your specific goals and your dog’s current stage of development. These sessions provide hands-on coaching, real-time problem solving, and practical application.

Whether you are addressing behavior issues, building obedience, or preparing for structured programs, private sessions are designed to improve clarity, timing, and handler effectiveness.

The goal is simple: better communication leads to better behavior.

 


Group Training Class

$95 per session

Our group class is designed for owners who want structured guidance while actively participating in their dog’s training.

Each week follows the framework of what we teach in the board/train program focusing on engagement, leash skills, accountability, and decision-making under distraction.

Dogs are taught how to remain responsive and appropriate in real-world environments, while handlers learn how to provide clear, consistent direction.

This class is ideal for owners who:

-Want to be actively involved in training

-Prefer a structured weekly format

-Want professional coaching and feedback

-Want to improve communication and control in real-world settings

 

Contact us to reserve a spot or determine the best training path for your dog.

 

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Board/Train Programs

Early Development Puppy Program

8–16 Weeks Old

$1,575 | 3 Weeks

The Early Development Puppy Program is a structured course designed for puppies during one of the most critical stages of learning and imprinting.

At this age, the focus is not on strict obedience or advanced reliability. Instead, we build the foundation for communication, engagement, confidence, and early structure that shapes long-term behavior.

Puppies are highly impressionable during this stage. The experiences, structure, and clarity they receive now directly influence how they respond to guidance as they mature. The goal is to develop a puppy that is confident, responsive, and beginning to understand how to follow human direction in a calm and structured way.

This is structured training, but it is developmentally appropriate training. Puppies are still learning how to regulate attention, impulse, and emotion. Progress comes through repetition, clarity, and consistency—not pressure or perfection.


Program Focus Includes:

  • Crate training foundation and structure

  • Potty training routines and consistency

  • Name recognition and engagement

  • Introduction to recall and responsiveness

  • Leash introduction and handling skills

  • Introduction to place work and calm behavior

  • Confidence building through environmental exposure

  • Socialization with people, sounds, surfaces, and environments

  • Structured play and early impulse control

  • Proper household manners and expectations

  • Redirection of biting and puppy nipping

  • Building focus and handler connection


At this stage, consistency and clarity matter more than precision. The goal is not perfect obedience—it is understanding, engagement, and the beginning of reliable communication between puppy and handler.

This program is ideal for owners who want to establish the right structure early, prevent unwanted behaviors from forming, and build a strong foundation for future training.

On-Leash Obedience Training Program

6+ Months of Age

$1,850 | 3 Weeks

The On-Leash Program builds structure and reliability through clear leash communication and consistent handler engagement.

This program develops calm, responsive behavior under increasing levels of distraction while reinforcing leadership and accountability.

Program Focus:

  • Structured leash walking

  • Reliable sit and place behavior

  • Recall foundations under distraction

  • Impulse control and calm engagement

  • Door and threshold manners

  • Calm household behavior

  • Social neutrality around people and dogs

  • Public behavior foundations

  • Handler focus and responsiveness

  • Real-world obedience application

  • Training updates and progress videos


Off-Leash Obedience Training Program

$2,150 | 4 Weeks
(Off-Leash & E-Collar Conditioning)

The Off-Leash Program transitions structured on-leash behaviors into reliable off-leash control through clear communication and conditioned responsiveness.

The focus is not compliance for its own sake, but dependable behavior in real environments with freedom and structure working together.

Program Focus:

  • Reliable off-leash recall

  • E-collar communication conditioning

  • Calm behavior in high-distraction environments

  • Distance control and responsiveness

  • Reinforced impulse control and neutrality

  • Structured freedom in real-world settings

  • Transition from guided to independent reliability

Follow Me Leash Control Crash Course

Stop the pulling. Start the following.

If your dog drags you down the sidewalk, pulls toward every distraction, or seems to think they're the one leading the walk, this program was built for you.

Our Follow Me™ Leash Control Crash Course is a Monday through Friday training program designed to completely change your dog's mindset on the leash. Rather than simply correcting pulling, we teach your dog to understand its role in the relationship.

Leash pulling isn't just a leash problem—it's a leadership problem. When a dog constantly pulls ahead, it's making decisions instead of looking to you for direction. In this program, we teach your dog that peace, confidence, and freedom come from following your lead.

Throughout the week, your dog will learn:

  • Loose leash walking

  • Proper leash manners around distractions

  • How to focus on the handler instead of the environment

  • Calm, respectful movement without pulling

  • The foundation of the "Follow Me" mindset

This crash course is ideal for dogs that need better leash control before advancing into obedience training or for owners who simply want enjoyable, stress-free walks.

Program Details

  • Monday – Friday

  • $375

  • Perfect for dogs of all breeds and ages

The goal isn't to teach your dog to walk beside you because it's forced to. The goal is to teach your dog to want to follow your lead.

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About Our Programs

Why We Separate Our Programs

A young puppy and an adolescent dog simply do not learn the same way. By separating our programs based on developmental stages, we are able to create realistic expectations, healthier learning progression, and more successful long-term outcomes for both dogs and owners.

This approach allows us to:

  • Train according to the dog’s maturity level
  • Create realistic and honest expectations
  • Build stronger long-term behaviors
  • Prevent unnecessary training pressure on young puppies
  • Provide a more individualized learning experience
  • Produce more reliable and consistent results

Every dog progresses at a different pace, but our structured developmental system helps ensure each dog receives the appropriate level of guidance, accountability, and communication for their age and stage of development.

Owner Transition & Follow Through

Training does not end when the dog leaves our program. A major part of long-term success comes from owner education and consistency once the dog returns home.

Each program includes:

  • Owner transfer session at pickup
  • Guidance on maintaining structure at home
  • Demonstration of commands and expectations
  • Recommendations for continued development
  • Ongoing support following program completion

Our goal is not only to train the dog, but also to help owners better understand how to communicate clearly and confidently with their dog moving forward.

Which Program Is Right For Your Dog?

If you are unsure which program best fits your dog, we are happy to discuss your goals, your dog’s current stage of development, and recommend the program that will provide the best long-term success.

To learn more or reserve a training spot, please contact us directly.