Training Packages
Training Philosophy
We don't offer one-size-fits-all programs. Every dog brings a different history, temperament, and learning style-and every handler brings different goals and experience. Our approach focuses on building skills that work in real life, not just during training sessions.
Why Training Packages
Dogs learn through repetition and consistency. Packages are designed to create momentum, accountability, and measurable progress over time. While individual sessions are available, structured packages allow us to build on skills week-to-week and adjust the plan as the dog progresses.
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Package 1: Foundation & Manners Package
Who it’s for:
• New adopters
• First-time dog owners
• Dogs with basic structure issues
Focus:
• Engagement & relationship
• Clear communication
• Calm behaviors in the home
Covers:
• Marker training (yes/reward clarity)
• Sit, down, place
• Loose-leash foundations
• Impulse control basics
• Handling and equipment comfort
• Owner timing and mechanics
Outcome:
“My dog understands expectations and I know how to communicate clearly.”
Package 2: Real-World Skills Package
Who it’s for:
• Dogs who “know commands” but still don’t listen
• Busy households
• Dogs struggling with distractions
Focus:
• Reliability
• Proofing behaviors
• Real-life application
Covers:
• Recall under distraction
• Leash manners in public
• Place with duration
• Settle behaviors
• Boundary enforcement
• Controlled exposure work
Outcome:
“My dog can function in the real world, not just my living room.”
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Package 3: Behavior Modification Package
Who it’s for:
• Reactivity
• Over-arousal
• Fear-based behaviors
• Frustration or impulse issues
Focus:
• Understanding triggers
• Emotional regulation
• Behavior patterns
Covers:
• Behavior assessment
• Threshold awareness
• Decompression strategies
• Counter-conditioning
• Engagement under stress
• Handler confidence & timing
Outcome:
“I understand why my dog reacts — and I know what to do.”
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Package 4: Puppy Foundations Package
Who it’s for:
• Puppies under ~6–8 months
Focus:
• Prevention
• Structure
• Confidence
Covers:
• Bite inhibition
• Handling & consent
• Crate training
• Potty routines
• Calm behavior development
• Boundary setting (furniture, play, etc.)
Outcome:
“We’re building good habits before bad ones form.”
Package 5: CGC / Advanced Manners Package
Who it’s for:
• CGC prep
• Therapy dog hopefuls
• Highly motivated owners
Focus:
• Polished behavior
• Public reliability
• Handler confidence
Covers:
• Loose-leash walking
• Supervised separation
• Polite greetings
• Reaction neutrality
• Distraction proofing
• Mock test scenarios
Outcome:
“My dog is confident, calm, and publicly appropriate.”