Obedience Training

Dan will meet with you to develop a detailed program specifically designed to reach your training goals. Programs are customized with methods and pace adapted to your lifestyle and your dog's personality.

Obedience programs can teach your dog:

• Heel: your dog walks closely by your side.
• Sit: your dog sits and stays.
• Down: your dog lies down and stays.
• Stay: your dog holds her position for longer periods of time, even under strong distractions.
• Come: your dog comes when called.
• Place: your dog goes and stays on her mat.
• Other practical commands: such as leave it, off, drop it, stand, and fetch.
• Hand signals: your dog reads your hand signals and pays closer attention to you, obeying silent commands.

Training you and your dog together
Private lessons once or twice a week teach your dog new commands and teach you training skills. You and your dog practice obedience training in between these lessons. Emphasis is put on your dog's behavior as well as on teaching you the skills necessary to train your dog to obey your commands.

Training your dog first, then you
These intensive programs have dan come to your home and train your dog for you. Once your dog reliably responds to the commands for Dan, weekly follow-up lessons teach you how to give the commands and properly handle your dog. These programs are especially suited for busy owners and difficult dogs.