This is for puppies under 6 months and will focus on the basic behaviors that lead to rock solid dogs. Lots of focus on helping our pups become bulletproof rockstars that can handle most of what life may throw their way. Socialization is a big part of puppyhood and is a great way to see how your pup handles meeting new dogs and their varied play styles. It's also a great way to see if there are behaviors we don't like as puppies that we can focus on to reduce the chances of them becoming problem dogs.

The foundation of any good dog is for them to understand how to live in our world. Because, let’s face it, if we left it up to them, life would be party every day.

Adolescent and Adult Manners if for any dog over 6 months who needs to learn basic manners or who may know some of the basic commands, but is still pushing your buttons on a daily basis. Don’t worry, you may have done everything right in a puppy class, it may be that you got one of the stubborn dogs who like to test and need a bit of reinforcement to be the perfect dog for you.

That could be a dog that is learning basics so they can go on to compete in sports, a dog that you can go hiking with on the weekends, or the best couch potato…it’s all up to you to decide what makes the perfect dog for you.

Our ongoing class will not only teach you behaviors you may have missed in a puppy class, but we will also test your dog with fun games that challenge them and create more real world scenarios.

Whether you are a new puppy owner or have had dogs in the past, I’ll help you find the program that is perfect for you and your dog. My private training programs are designed with you and your dog in mind. From what is the bare minimum to have a Happy House Dog to the more advanced My Dog Rocks, that will have your friends asking if your dog can come over to play.Each program is designed to gain the most learning in the shortest amount of time, and take advantage of your dog’s natural ability to learn and please.

My Dog Needs This

Do you walk your dog late at night, when the streetlights are on, so your neighbors don’t see your dog pulling you down the street?

Tired of icing your shoulder after walking your dog because your dog pulls on your entire walk? Or have you just given up walking your dog all together because it’s just not fun?

You don’t need special equipment to walk a dog. You just need to learn the right way to train your dog. I can’t even tell you how many times each week this question comes up in certain Facebook groups, especially in the Siberian Husky groups.

And every time it does, my contribution to the conversation is “Teach your dog to walk politely on leash” with an explanation of why the equipment won’t help if the dog doesn’t understand what they are expected to do.Teaching a dog to walk politely on lead is actually quite simple, once you understand what motivates your dog on a walk.

Walk with Me was created to teach you and your dog what is expected on a walk and how to get your dog walking politely on a loose lead ALL THE TIME. If you are tired of sore shoulders, disapproving looks from your neighbors, or maybe your dog’s excess energy in the house because they aren’t getting enough exercise, this is the program for you. 

My dog would love to Walk with Me

(Prerequisite: Walk with Me or evaluation)

Ever wonder how other dogs can be so calm in almost every situation? They get to go for walks downtown, enjoy a concert in the park with their owners, or just take a walk with their best doggy friends with no drama.If your dog walks great on a leash in your neighborhood, a place they are super familiar with, but can’t handle the excitement of additional stimuli, A Walk in the Park is the class for you. Your dog will get to explore new places, along with other dogs who need a bit more focus, so you can help your dog overcome the excitement of new places, people, and dogs. Learn how to say “No, you can’t pet my dog” when asked (Yup, it’s okay to say NO), how to handle crowded areas, and how to read your dog so you can keep them comfortable and safe while they learn that you always have their back.

My dog would love A Walk in the Park

Is your dog constantly distracted by EVERYTHING around him? Does a ride in the car result in your pup jumping from window to window, barking at everything he sees? Is she constantly blowing you off when you call her, even in the house, and only coming to you when she wants to?Your dog still loves you, they just need to learn a bit of focus. Let’s face it, the world is an exciting place, and some dogs just want to be a part of it all.Focused Fido will help your dog stay focused on you no matter what is going on around them, so you become the BEST thing in their world.

Good Lord Help Me Focus My Dog

Your dog just got the invitation to join you for dinner when dining out in many areas. Dinner at home with Rover lying quietly by your table is generally uneventful. But take your dog to a restaurant, add a few other people, and another dog or two, and that whole scenario can change…. Quickly. 

What if you could rely on your dog to be the best behaved dog at the restaurant? The one that is invited to your friends’ cookouts and parties as well, The one that everyone wishes their dogs behaved like.I designed Restaurant Ready Rover to teach you and your dog just what you will need to be the envy of your dinner mates who had to leave their dogs at home, while yours lies quietly by your side soaking up the sun at your favorite cafe or dinner spot. 

By the end of the program your dog will know what is expected when you are out with them, where their spot is at the table, and who they can interact with. You will leave with a special gift with all the tools to make dining out with your dog a piece of cake.

I can’t wait to Eat Out with My Dog