Dog Training and Behavior Services

• Establishing leadership and house rules
• Effective discipline
• Unruly behaviors: jumping, counter-surfing, puppy issues, darting out doors, etc.
• Damaging behaviors: chewing, digging, housebreaking, etc.
• Nuisance behaviors: barking, not listening, etc.
• Temperament issues: fighting, biting, aggression, separation anxiety, leash reactive dogs, etc.
• Integration issues: pets and children, pets not getting along, etc.
• And so much more!

Obedience Training
 
Calling canines of all ages from puppies to seniors! Obedience training is essential and often key to resolving many issues. Tap into your dog's problem solving and have fun watching him/her learn. It doesn't matter whether your dog has never had any training or if he/she has had some training but still doesn't listen! In-home training sessions will address things such as:

• Obedience commands (from puppy training to advanced obedience)
• Walking on a loose leash
• Coming when called
• Listening and complying with commands
• And so much more!

Phone Consultation 

We offer phone consultation services nationwide.  This is a fast, convenient, and economical way to get the expert help you need.  We can help you with many issues including: dog and cat behavior problems, training questions, destructive behaviors, housebreaking/housetraining, marking, litter box problems, advice for selecting a pet, advice for a new pet owners, help integrating a new pet into your household, and much more!

 Social Skills - for Anti-Social Dogs

This in-home program is designed for dogs who react poorly toward other dogs when on a leash.  (Growling, lunging, barking, etc.)  The goal of this program is to teach your dog to pay more attention to you and relax in the presence of other dogs.  This program will strengthen the bond between your and your dog.  Lessons are held at a variety of locations to allow for practice in the presence of other dogs.

Therapy Dog Preparation

We offer lessons designed for owners wanting to train their pet to become a certified therapy pet.  We focus on preparing you and your pet for the Delta Pet Partners Skills and Aptitude Test.  Please see the Delta Pet Partners link on our Helpful Articles & Links page.

Animal Shelter Services

If you are a shelter or a rescue organization, we offer a variety of classes for your staff and volunteers as well as a certification program for the Core Behavior Assessment^TM.  We also offer evaluation services and treatment protocols for dogs.  Please see the section for Animal Shelters on our Helpful Articles and Links page.

Pet-Selection Services

If you are looking to adopt a new pet we offer pre-adoption consultations and temperament evaluations to ensure that you are getting a great match for you and your family.