Behaviors

Jumping, Mouthing, Counter surfing, Chewing, Barking, House-breaking, Crate training, Socialization, Reactivity, Anxiety, Resource guarding, and More!

Commands

Come, Sit, Down, Place, Break, Heel, Switch, Place, Fetch, Leave It, Drop It, Name Recognition, Holding Commands (Stay), and More!

Advanced

Distraction Training: Off Leash Reliability including come, sit, down, place, and heel. With a focus on training around distractions in public.

Obedience Training

What is Obedience Training?

Obedience training focuses on teaching your dog essential commands and behaviors to ensure they respond reliably to instructions. This type of training helps build a strong foundation for good behavior and strengthens the bond between you and your dog.

What Do We Cover in Obedience Training?

  • Basic commands such as "sit," "place," "come," "down," and "heel."

  • Leash manners and loose-leash walking.

  • Socialization around other dogs and people.

  • Addressing minor behavioral issues.

How Are Sessions Structured?

Obedience training sessions are held weekly and typically last between 60 to 90 minutes. Each session includes practical exercises, demonstrations, and hands-on practice to reinforce learning.

Behavior Modification

What is Behavior Modification?

Behavior modification focuses on addressing and changing undesirable behaviors through positive reinforcement and structured interventions. This type of training is designed to resolve issues such as aggression, fear, anxiety, and other behavioral problems.

What Do We Cover in Behavior Modification?

  • Identifying and understanding the root causes of behavioral issues.

  • Developing and implementing a customized behavior modification plan.

  • Teaching alternative behaviors and coping strategies.

  • Reinforcing positive behavior and minimizing negative behavior.

  • Gradual desensitization and counter-conditioning techniques.

Advanced Commands

What are Advanced Commands?

Advanced commands focus on enhancing your dog’s skills beyond basic obedience. This includes off-leash training and mastering commands in various environments with distractions.

What Do We Cover in Advanced Commands Training?

  • Off-Leash Training: Ensuring your dog responds reliably to commands without a leash. This involves building a strong recall and control in open and varied settings.

  • Distraction Training: Training your dog to maintain focus and follow commands amidst distractions. This includes:

    • Urban Environments: Training in bustling areas with traffic, crowds, and other stimuli.

    • Outdoor Settings: Practicing in parks or open spaces where natural distractions like other animals and environmental sounds are present.

    • Home Distractions: Ensuring your dog can stay focused with household noises and activities, such as visitors, children, or other pets.

Service Dog Training

What is Service Dog Training?

Service dog training prepares dogs to perform specific tasks that assist individuals with disabilities. This specialized training can be tailored to mobility assistance or psychiatric support, depending on your needs.

What Do We Cover in Service Dog Training?

  • Mobility Assistance: Tasks like retrieving items, opening doors, providing stability, and assisting with balance.

  • Psychiatric Support: Tasks such as providing comfort during anxiety attacks, performing deep pressure therapy, and alerting to triggers related to mental health conditions.

For more information visit our FAQs Service Dog Section.

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