Obedience Training

Private, in-home dog training in Humboldt County

What obedience training covers

We teach you and your dog the skills you’ll use in everyday life. That might mean walking on a loose leash, coming when called, or holding a sit or down while you answer the door. We’ll help you build those skills and practice them in the situations where you need them to hold up.

Looking for help with a behavior problem?

Behavior problem solving focuses on how your dog responds in situations that bring out behaviors like barking and lunging at other dogs, guarding food or toys, or reacting aggressively to visitors. Obedience can support that work, but it doesn’t fix the underlying behavior problem. For example, a dog may hold a down while a visitor comes in and still tense up or growl if the visitor approaches. Behavior work addresses how the dog responds to the visitor’s approach.

If that’s what you’d like help with, visit our Behavior Problem Solving page to see how we work on those concerns.

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Lessons built around you and your dog

We come to you. Lessons usually start at home, where you and your dog can learn and practice in familiar surroundings. If the Initial Assessment shows your dog already has the foundation for a more challenging setting, we can start where you need the skill, such as on your usual walking route or at a park.

We build on what your dog already knows and move at a pace that works for both of you. If leash walking is going well but recall falls apart around distractions, we’ll spend more time on recall.

After each lesson, you’ll receive written homework tailored to what you and your dog worked on and how you’re progressing. You’ll know what to practice, how to practice it, and when to move to the next step.

Private training programs

• Private Obedience · 8 lessons · $950
  Our standard program for building or strengthening several skills and practicing them in the settings where you’ll use them.

• Focused Training · 4 lessons · $650
  For one specific goal when your dog already has a foundation we can build on.

Start with an Initial Assessment

The 45–75 minute in-home assessment is $175. We’ll look at what’s already working, help you set priorities, and recommend the program that fits your goals.

Virtual training by request

We offer private sessions over Zoom when virtual training is a good fit for your dog and your goals. Contact us with a brief description of what you’d like help with, and we’ll let you know if we can work with you remotely.