How Our Puppy and Dog Training Works

Our dog training is assessment-led and focused on every day life behavior problems, including reactivity, leash pulling, anxiety, and challenges at home and in public.

Training addresses nutrition, handling, environment, and decision-making so behavior is resolved where it actually breaks down.

Entry Point

Assessment (Required)

All teams begin with an assessment.

The assessment is used to confirm a force-free approach, identify starting points for training, and define the behavior areas to be addressed.

Part 1 — Foundation

Part 1 focuses on regulation and stability in everyday dog behavior.

This phase addresses stress and recovery, home environment and routines, handler awareness, and clear communication that supports calmer responses rather than escalation.

As regulation improves, common behavior problems—such as leash pulling, jumping, vocalization, and restlessness—often decrease because the dog is better able to cope with daily demands.

Part 1 is time-bound and evaluated for completion.
Completion does not guarantee progression; it establishes the foundation required for reliable behavior to develop.

Part 2 — Reliability

Part 2 focuses on reactive dog training and leash reactivity in real-world environments.

Training is applied during walks and public situations where triggers, movement, and distractions are present, helping dogs practice calmer responses under realistic conditions.

This phase addresses leash reactivity, reduced reaction time, faster recovery after triggers, and clearer handling when dogs become overstimulated—so behavior remains workable rather than constantly managed.

Part 2 runs for a defined 12-week period and includes one required assignment used to evaluate completion.

Progression depends on consistent follow-through and execution by the handler and dog.

Standards & Progression

Training progresses in defined phases, with each part building on the work completed before it.

Dogs move forward only after meeting the requirements of the current phase, ensuring foundational behavior is in place before more challenging environments are introduced.

There is no direct entry into later phases; progression depends on demonstrated readiness rather than time alone.

What This Training Is — and Is Not

This training is structured, practical, and designed for everyday life with dogs.
It focuses on long-term behavior stability using real-world application rather than isolated drills.

This approach is not drop-in training, command stacking, or quick fixes.

It does not rely on obedience-only progression to address behavior problems like reactivity, leash pulling, or overstimulation.

Next Step

If you’re determining whether this training approach is appropriate for you and your dog, the next step is a dog training assessment.

Training begins once the appropriate starting point is identified through that assessment.