Services
I specialize in personalized, results-focused dog training that strengthens the bond between you and your canine companion.
If you're ready to see real progress with your dog, schedule a call with me today to learn about our Free Transformation Sessions!
Private Training
Our sessions are tailored to your dog’s unique needs, providing one-on-one guidance to address everything from basic obedience to complex behavior challenges. With personalized coaching, you’ll gain the skills and confidence to create lasting success with your dog!
Day Training
Our day training program provides expert training, enrichment, and socialization in a familiar environment, with small group sizes for individualized attention. Space is limited, ensuring each dog receives the focused training and care they need to thrive!
Board &Train
Our board and train program offers immersive, expert-led training to fast-track your dog’s success while they stay in a structured, enriching environment. With personalized attention and real-world practice, we build reliable behaviors, so you bring home a well-mannered, confident companion!
DAY TRAINING
No owner is necessary I work with your dog 1:1
My popular day training programs offer personalized training, from basic obedience to behavior modification, without the need for a board-and-train. Perfect for busy owners who want a well-trained dog!
THE DETAILS
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Tailored specifically to cater to your dog's individual needs.
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The 50-minute lesson requires no owner participation at the time of the session.
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After each session, you will receive detailed review notes and access to helpful video tutorials.
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On the days I am not working with your companion, the human guardian should expect to devote a small amount of time each day to training their dog.
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Online booking is available for your convenience.
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We recommend scheduling sessions when signing up to keep your dog on a consistent training schedule and ensure you reserve a weekly training spot.
Private Sessions
In our program, we tailor our curriculums to inspire confidence & cultivate a genuine love for learning in our human and canine students.
Puppy Training
Raising a puppy can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it alone! Our puppy sessions offer expert guidance on socialization, potty training, chewing, basic obedience, and cooperative care, giving you the confidence to navigate challenges. Build trust, strengthen your bond, and set your pup up for a lifetime of success!
I highly recommend Z Dog Training Academy! Heather is so in touch with the current training techniques. She has taught us (or should I say trained us) in knowing how to have a well-adjusted, well-socialized, good listening dog! Dottie, me, and my husband thank you from the bottom of our hearts!
~Daphne with Dottie~
Here's a glimpse of what you can anticipate learning.
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Loose leash walking (eliminate pulling)
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Intro Heel
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Sit
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Down
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Recall
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Place
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Stay
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Wait
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Out (drop it)
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Crate training
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Mealtime etiquette
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Doorway etiquette
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Socialization
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Basic understanding of dog body language
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60 Minute Sessions
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Online booking is available for your convenience.
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We meet once a week for the duration of the program.
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Weekly homework includes a training tracker.
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If applicable, you will be offered bonus material on a topic that supports your training.
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Unlimited text support throughout your training. ​
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We would love to learn more about you and your dog. Schedule your free phone consultation today.
The details
Obedience Training
For dogs 6+ months
6 or 12 Session Options
About the programs:
Fostering a strong relationship with your dog is incredibly important, and obedience training is a valuable tool in achieving this. By committing to consistent training sessions, you can expect to see positive changes in your dog’s behavior. Each session offers an opportunity to experience the enthusiasm in your dog as you both engage in learning together. This collaborative approach not only enhances your confidence as a pet owner but also supports your dog’s growth and development, allowing both of you to thrive as a team.
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Our six-session program teaches basic obedience cues and offers insight into your dog's individuality; you will learn how to create a daily routine that supports and nurtures your newly taught skills.
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Our twelve-session program takes your dog's training to the next level by building on the foundation established in the first six weeks. We focus on strengthening obedience cues by adding duration, distractions, and distance, helping your dog gain confidence and reliability in real-world scenarios.
As we transition to outdoor training, you'll see how our methods nurture a love of learning in your dog while deepening your connection. By the end of the program, you'll have lifelong skills and a strong bond where your dog sees you as the most important person in any situation. Together, we'll create a sustainable routine tailored to a lifetime of growth, love, and success.
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Behavior Modification Programs
About our Behavior Modification Programs:
We believe every dog is unique and tailor our programs to meet your and your dog's needs. Whether your dog is exhibiting aggression, resource guarding, reactivity, anxiety, or fear-based behaviors, we have the experience to help you overcome these obstacles. Our choice-based training style focuses on creating a solid foundation built on trust and communication, ultimately leading to a more confident dog excited to make good choices. Rehabilitating a dog who struggles with troublesome behavior is not a linear process, but it is profoundly rewarding, and we will be here to guide you and your dog as you learn and grow together.
Reactivity
Reactivity in dogs can be caused by a lack of socialization and training, genetic factors, trauma, or, more often, a combination. Even social dogs can become reactive if they have only been taught to greet in an overly excited manner. It is important to understand and honor your dog's genetics to prevent them from seeking outlets for their energy, which can lead to heightened sensitivity, frustration, and overarousal, to name a few. Both companion and working dogs can exhibit reactive behaviors such as barking, lunging, jumping, and biting when facing specific situations, indicating stress and anxiety. Reactive behavior in dogs is triggered by particular objects, beings, or situations, but it is possible to change these reactions to a calm, neutral, and even happy state of mind.
Aggression
Reactivity and aggression are different, although they can look similar to dog guardians. Aggressive dogs show similar signs to reactive dogs but are determined to cause harm. Reactive dogs can be pushed into aggression; the longer the behavior goes without being addressed, the more likely it is to cross over into the threshold of aggression.
Fear
Fear can equally affect rescue dogs and those raised in loving homes from a young age. Canine fear and anxiety can stem from a lack of socialization and or traumatic events. We will help you identify your dog's triggers and build their confidence through gradual exposure, utilizing basic obedience, play, trust-building exercises, and clear guidance. By respecting your dog's tolerance levels and slowly reintroducing stimuli, we can help your canine companion become an obedient, confident dog free of fear. Let us assist you in helping your dog blossom into their best self.
