Obedience Training Packages

Basic Obedience Training

• Heel – Teaches the dog to walk closely beside the handler without pulling.

• Leash Walking Manners – Focuses on loose-leash walking, controlled stops, and reducing distractions.

• Sit – Teaches the dog to sit calmly on command.

• Stay – Instructs the dog to remain in position until released.

• Down – Directs the dog to lie down and relax.

• Come (Recall) – Trains the dog to return promptly when called.

• Place / Bed – Sends the dog to a designated area to stay calmly.

Advanced Obedience Training

• E-Collar Training – Utilizing electronic collar techniques for enhanced communication, distance control, and correction, always delivered humanely and thoughtfully.

• Off-Leash Control – Building reliable obedience without the use of a leash, focusing on recalls, stays, and heeling in distracting environments.

• CGC (Canine Good Citizen) Certification Preparation – Training dogs to meet the standards of the AKC’s CGC program, including polite manners, obedience, and public behavior.

• Advanced Recall & Long-Distance Commands – Teaching dogs to respond to commands from extended distances and under challenging distractions.

• Complex Stay & Place Commands – Training dogs to remain calm and focused for prolonged periods or in high-distraction settings.

• Distance Heeling & Directional Commands – Refining heel work and incorporating turns, stops, and changes of pace at a distance.

• Impulse Control & Distraction Training – Enhancing a dog’s ability to remain composed and obedient despite various environmental stimuli.

• Off-Leash Emergency Recall – Developing a highly reliable emergency recall response to ensure safety in all situations.

Customized Training Plans

Every dog is unique, with their own personality, learning style, and behavioral needs. That’s why we take a personalized approach to training—adapting our methods to fit each dog’s temperament and progress. Whether building confidence, correcting behavior, or reinforcing obedience, we tailor each session to ensure the most effective and positive results for both dog and owner.

Behaviorals

• Potty Training – Establishing reliable bathroom routines and eliminating indoor accidents.

• Excessive Chewing – Redirecting destructive chewing to appropriate outlets and addressing underlying causes like boredom or anxiety.

• Resource Guarding – Managing possessive behavior over food, toys, or spaces to ensure safe interactions with people and other animals.

• Aggression (Fear-Based) – Helping dogs overcome fear-driven reactivity through confidence-building, desensitization, and handler guidance.

• Aggression (Non-Fear-Based / Dominance or Territorial) – Addressing assertive or defensive aggression with behavior modification and structured boundaries.

• Jumping – Curbing excessive jumping on people and reinforcing calm greetings.

• Barking – Reducing nuisance barking triggered by excitement, alertness, or anxiety.

• Separation Anxiety – Building independence and reducing stress when left alone.

• Leash Reactivity – Managing aggressive or overly excited behavior toward other dogs or people while on walks.

• Digging – Redirecting destructive digging behaviors and addressing environmental triggers.

• Socialization – Introducing dogs to new environments, people, animals, and experiences to foster confidence and reduce fear or aggression.

CGC Evaluations

We offer Canine Good Citizen (CGC) evaluations conducted by our team of certified trainers. Our experienced evaluators ensure a professional and supportive environment for your dog to demonstrate their skills. Whether you're preparing for certification or simply want to assess your dog’s manners, we’re here to guide you every step of the way.

• AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy

• Canine Good Citizen (CGC)

• AKC Community Canine (CGCA)

• AKC Urban CGC (CGCU)

• All levels of AKC Trick Dog

Reserve Your Assessment

To learn more and explore your options, we encourage you to schedule a free 15-minute phone consultation—with no obligation—to discuss your goals and see how we can help.