Dog Training Programs

Lessons: 6

Best for: Puppies (8 weeks–6 months) and first-time dog owners

Focus:
This entry-level program builds the foundation for a well-behaved dog. It focuses on early development, confidence building, and preventing bad habits before they start.

What’s included:

• Crate training & potty training guidance
   
• Socialization strategies (people, dogs, environments)
   
• Basic obedience: sit, down, come, name recognition
   
• Introduction to leash walking
   
• Nipping/biting prevention
   
• Owner education on structure

Lessons: 9

Best for: Puppies graduating from foundation or adult dogs with minimal training

Focus:
Establishes reliable obedience and polite behavior on leash in low- to moderate-distraction environments.

What’s included:

• Everything in Puppy Foundations (as needed review)
   
• Loose leash walking (no pulling)
   
• Sit, down, place, stay with duration
   
• Reliable recall (on leash)
   
• Impulse control (doorways, food, greetings)
   
• Introduction to mild distractions

Lessons: 12

Best for: Dogs who know basics but lack consistency or focus

Focus:
Takes obedience to the next level with higher expectations, stronger reliability, and real-world application.

What’s included:

• Polished leash walking in public environments
   
• Extended stays with distractions
   
• Advanced place command (long duration, distance)
   
• Improved recall under distraction (still on leash)
   
• Public outings (parks, stores, busier areas)
   
• Increased handler control and communication skills

Lessons: 15

Best for: Dogs with behavioral challenges

Focus:
Addresses problem behaviors while maintaining obedience structure. Customized to the dog’s specific issues.

Common issues addressed:

• Reactivity (dogs/people)
   
• Anxiety or fear-based behaviors
   
• Excessive barking
   
• Jumping, lunging, lack of impulse control
   
• Mild aggression cases (non-severe)
   

What’s included:

• Behavior assessment & customized plan
   
• Structured desensitization & counterconditioning
   
• Controlled exposure training
   
• Advanced obedience

Lessons: 18

Best for: Owners wanting high-level control and freedom

Focus:
Transitions the dog from on-leash reliability to dependable off-leash obedience, even in high-distraction environments.

What’s included:

• Off-leash recall (high reliability)
   
• Off-leash heel
   
• Distance commands (sit, down, place)
   
• Advanced impulse control around distractions
   
• Real-world off-leash scenarios (parks, trails)
   
• Introduction to remote collar (if applicable & appropriate)
   
• Proofing commands in high-distraction settings

Lessons: 21

Best for: Owners seeking the highest level of obedience and behavior control

Focus:
Complete transformation program combining obedience, behavior, and advanced off-leash performance.

What’s included:

• Everything from all previous programs
   
• Full off-leash control in any environment
   
• Advanced behavior modification (including more complex cases)
   
• Precision obedience (fast, consistent responses)
   
• Environmental neutrality (dogs, crowds, noise, etc.)
   
• Extended public training sessions