Back to Basics
Your dog is the best dog. Except when he jumps on guests, steals food from the counter, pulls on leash, doesn’t listen, won’t come when called, guards his toys, forgets his name, and—he’s a good boy, really! We believe you. He just needs some practice, guidance, and the right motivation.
Basic Foundations Training Packages are ideal for pet guardians of all experience levels—whether you're just starting out or refreshing your dog's skills. We'll help your dog master essential skills like sit, down, stay, and recall while improving leash manners and impulse control. We help you establish training goals and learn how the best way to teach your dog.
What You’ll Learn
Sit • Stay • Down • Come (Recall) • Loose-leash walking • Leave it • Drop it • Focus (Attention to guardian) • Wait • Polite greetings (no jumping) • Place (Go to mat/bed) • Impulse control • Handling and grooming • Cooperative care• and more..!
Training Starter
Looking to start your dog’s training journey?
The Training Starter package is for beginners or anyone who wants to start improving their dog’s behavior. Learn how to teach your dog essential cues and build foundational skills. Our personalized, one-on-one sessions will guide you and your dog through their first steps in learning key cues and developing important skills for everyday life.
$800.00
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The Initial Goal Setting Session is an introductory session focusing on setting goals and developing a training plan.
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You'll work directly with a professional trainer. Each session includes practical demonstrations, homework review, and immediate feedback to ensure effective progress.
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You'll receive access to training resources, including handouts and video tutorials, along with consistent feedback.
You'll also have unlimited access to your trainer via email or phone for questions, updates, and guidance throughout the program.
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Submit videos to your trainer for personalized feedback. Whether you're working on specific training exercises or need help with a challenging behavior, your trainer will review your video and provide tailored advice to support your puppy's progress. This is a great way to get expert input and ensure you're on the right track.
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Practical training in real-world settings to reinforce skills and improve your puppy’s behavior in diverse environments.
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Join any one of class offerings
Basic Foundations
The Basic Foundations Package includes 6 one-on-one sessions, focusing on mastering essential skills like sit, stay, and recall, while also addressing leash manners and impulse control.
You’ll reinforce each lesson with targeted homework, track your progress through video feedback, and receive ongoing support.
$1,200.00
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The Initial Goal Setting Session is an introductory session focusing on setting goals and developing a training plan.
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You'll work directly with a professional trainer. Each session includes practical demonstrations, homework review, and immediate feedback to ensure effective progress.
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You'll receive access to training resources, including handouts and video tutorials, along with consistent feedback.
You'll also have unlimited access to your trainer via email or phone for questions, updates, and guidance throughout the program.
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Submit videos to your trainer for personalized feedback. Whether you're working on specific training exercises or need help with a challenging behavior, your trainer will review your video and provide tailored advice to support your puppy's progress. This is a great way to get expert input and ensure you're on the right track.
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Practical training in real-world settings to reinforce skills and improve your puppy’s behavior in diverse environments.
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A dedicated session to review your puppy’s progress, address any new or ongoing behavior issues, and refine training strategies to ensure continued improvement and success.
Basics and Foundations FAQs
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This program is ideal for dogs of any age who are just starting their training journey or for older dogs who need to brush up on their foundational skills.
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Yes, while the focus is on building basic skills, we can also address minor problem behaviors like jumping, pulling on the leash, or not coming when called.
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Foundations and Basics focuses on core skills that every dog needs to be well-behaved in everyday situations. Advanced training programs build on these skills to address specific challenges or to train for specialized tasks.
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If your dog already has some training, we can tailor the program to build on their existing skills and address any gaps or specific needs.
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Start with a phone consultation to discuss your dog’s current skills and goals. We’ll help you determine if the Foundations and Basics program is the right fit for your needs.
