Dog Training
Choose Your Path
For families who want the best for their dog. We do not just train dogs. We train owners too, so your dog listens better with you, your family, and the people who care for them.
Residential Training
Board & Train
Your dog lives with our trainer and is cared for as part of the household. The fastest path to a reliable foundation, with full owner support built in.
CORE
Foundations, leash manners, and everyday structure for dogs starting from scratch.
Foundation reset & basic obedience- Leash manners, crate & settle routines
- Threshold, door manners & impulse control
Availability is limited. Apply today to secure your spot.
PLUS
Household manners, place work, and deeper consistency for dogs ready to go further.
Deeper consistency across daily situations- Place work, greeting & household manners
- Leash reliability in real environments
Availability is limited. Apply today to secure your spot.
ELITE
Advanced reliability, recall foundations, and real-world proofing for the most complete transformation.
Recall foundations & real-world proofing- Distance, duration & distraction work
- Most advanced residential transformation
Availability is limited. Apply today to secure your spot.
Your dog lives with our trainer for 2 weeks, trained and cared for as part of the household. Core is for dogs with no prior structured training, building leash manners, basic obedience, and calm daily structure from the ground up.
- Leash manners and walking structure
- Sit, down, stay, and place foundations
- Crate and settle routines
- Door and threshold manners
- Impulse control and handler focus
- Structured owner handoff session at pickup
- 1 follow-up private lesson
- Regular photo and video updates
- Report cards throughout the stay
PLUS adds a third week to push further, with more household structure, deeper compliance, and more intensive behavior work. This tier suits dogs who need more than CORE provides, or owners who want more precision and consistency from their dog.
Everything in CORE, plus:
- Longer duration place work
- Greeting manners with guests and family
- Leash reliability in moderate-distraction environments
- Structured household calm throughout the day
- Consistent behavior from setting to setting
- Structured owner handoff session at pickup
- 1 follow-up private lesson
- Regular photo and video updates
- Report cards throughout the stay
Elite is our highest residential tier at 4 weeks, designed for dogs who need the most intensive Board & Train program we offer, or for owners who want the highest level of training available. More time means more complex skills, more real-world proofing, and the most polished results.
Everything in CORE and PLUS, plus:
- Recall foundations: come when called under distraction
- Off-leash reliability in lower-distraction settings
- Advanced leash manners in public environments
- Distance and duration across multiple commands
- Real-world proofing: stores, parks, busy neighborhoods
- Structured owner handoff session at pickup
- 1 follow-up private lesson
- Regular photo and video updates
- Report cards throughout the stay
Goal-Based Guarantee
On Day 1, we define one measurable goal together. If that goal is not hit, you get your money back. See Guarantee Details.
CORE is for dogs starting with no structured foundation, or owners building from scratch. PLUS is for dogs who need more work than CORE provides, or owners who want more precision and consistency. ELITE is the highest tier, with the most time, the most intensive work, and the most advanced goals. The free assessment will tell you directly which tier fits.
Your dog lives in our trainer's home as part of the household, not kenneled between sessions. Every day includes training sessions, structured exercise, leash work, and real-life household practice. Socialization with the trainer's own dogs is included when safe and appropriate.
Yes. Photos, videos, and report cards are built into every program. You will know how your dog is progressing without having to ask.
Yes. Please bring enough of your dog's regular food for the full duration. Switching food mid-stay can cause digestive issues that interfere with training.
We go over your dog's full history: what's been tried, what has worked, and your goals for the stay. You'll provide food, medications, vet information, and any special care instructions. A thorough intake is what sets the program up to succeed.
Standard Board & Train is designed for dogs without significant safety concerns. Dogs with bite history, serious aggression, or severe reactivity belong in the Reactive Dog Intensive. The free assessment will clarify which path fits if you're unsure.
Pickup is a structured handoff, not just a key exchange. We walk you through every skill your dog learned and how to maintain it. Your included follow-up private lesson is where we make sure those skills transfer to your home and daily life.
Before your dog's stay begins, we define one clear, measurable goal together. If that goal isn't achieved through the program, you receive your money back. Full details are on the guarantee page.
Private Dog Training
Private Lessons
Owner-involved, one-on-one coaching built around your dog's specific goals, in your home, on your streets, and in the real-world environments where your dog needs to perform.
BASICS
Weekly owner coaching for foundations, structure, and better communication.
- Foundations, obedience & leash manners
- Household rules & impulse control
- Owner coaching from session one
SELECT
More consistency, deeper proofing, and stronger real-world reliability over 6 weeks.
- More skill-building over 6 full weeks
- Distraction proofing & real-world environments
- Sharper owner handling and follow-through
PRO
The highest-support private program: 8 weeks of advanced coaching for ambitious goals and real-world reliability.
- Advanced real-world reliability & precision
- Off-leash foundations where appropriate
- Deepest customization of any private tier
Four weekly sessions focused on leash manners, household structure, and the communication foundation your dog needs. You are part of every session, learning to handle and guide your dog alongside them.
- Leash walking and handling mechanics
- Sit, down, place, and come when called
- Household rules and boundary training
- Impulse control and calm behavior
- Handler timing and communication
- Direct owner coaching every session
- Session homework and practice plan
- Location tailored to your goals
Six weekly sessions for owners who want more depth: more intensive coaching, stronger real-world proofing, and more complex skill development than BASICS provides. This tier is right for dogs who need more work, or for owners who want to demand more from their training.
Everything in BASICS, plus:
- Extended duration on commands
- Higher-distraction proofing
- Greeting manners and guest protocols
- Leash reliability in busier locations
- Real-world skill transfer
- Direct owner coaching every session
- More complex handling skill development
- Session homework and practice plan
- Location follows training objective
Eight weekly sessions make up the highest-support private program we offer. More time, deeper customization, and more real-world application than any other private tier.
Everything in BASICS and SELECT, plus:
- Advanced reliability in high-distraction environments
- Off-leash foundations where appropriate
- Precision obedience and command refinement
- Distance and duration under pressure
- Long-term plan built around your lifestyle
- Direct coaching every session
- Highly customized training plan
- Sessions wherever your goals require
- Most sessions of any private program
Goal-Based Guarantee
On Day 1, we define one measurable goal together. If that goal is not hit, you get your money back. See Guarantee Details.
BASICS is for owners building communication and structure for the first time. SELECT is for dogs who need more intensive training, or owners who want more sophisticated results across 6 weeks of deeper coaching. PRO is for owners who want the most sessions and the most advanced goals over 8 weeks. The free assessment will tell you directly.
Lessons are scheduled based on your goals. Some happen at your home, others on neighborhood walks or in public environments. The location always follows the training objective.
Yes. Owners are the point. You handle your dog, give the cues, and receive direct feedback every session. Your dog learns because you learn, and that is what makes results last.
Leash manners, foundational obedience, household rules, greeting behavior, impulse control, distraction work, and public manners. Goals are set at the free assessment and the program is built around them.
More time means more depth. BASICS builds structure over 4 weeks. SELECT adds more complexity and proofing over 5 weeks. PRO gives you 8 weeks for the deepest customization and most advanced goals.
Mild to moderate leash reactivity is something Private Lessons can address. Serious reactivity, escalating behavior, or confirmed aggression typically belongs in the Reactive Dog Intensive. The free assessment clarifies which path fits.
You receive a clear recommendation for which tier fits, with next steps for enrolling. No pressure. The assessment is genuinely about finding what is right for you and your dog.
Before your program begins, we define one clear, measurable goal together. If that goal isn't achieved, you receive your money back. Full details are on the guarantee page.
Specialized Training
Behavior Modification
A high-support behavior program that combines residential Board & Train with follow-up Private Lessons. Designed for dogs who need structured behavior work first, then guided owner coaching for long-term success at home.
Reactive Dog Intensive
Behavior modification for serious reactivity, aggression, resource guarding, and bite history.
Behavior modification, not just obedience- Safety planning and management from day one
- Residential training followed by hands-on handler coaching
- Designed for serious behavior concerns without shame, blame, or "bad dog" labels
Specialized behavior modification for dogs who need more support than standard Board & Train or Private Lessons are designed to provide. Every case is evaluated individually, with safety planning, structured management, and owner coaching built into every step.
- Serious leash reactivity (barking, lunging, or struggling to recover)
- Human-directed reactions or aggression
- Dog-directed reactions or aggression
- Resource guarding with escalation history
- Bite history, whether minor or more serious
- Fear-based aggression or extreme threshold sensitivity
- Handling difficulty or behavior that makes daily care feel unsafe
- Approximately 3–4 weeks of residential Board & Train for structured behavior modification
- Approximately 4–6 weeks of follow-up Private Lessons for handler coaching
- Trigger work, threshold management, and safety planning throughout
- Muzzle conditioning introduced when appropriate
- Structured management plans designed around the dog's real life
- Every case assessed individually, with no fixed template
Behavior modification is not a cure, because your dog is not broken. We believe there is no such thing as bad doggos. Serious behavior has a reason, and lasting change requires understanding the dog in front of us. What we work toward is meaningful progress, safer daily life, clearer communication, and a long-term management plan you can actually live with.
NOTE: Safety protocols are established from day one, and we do not move forward with any training plan unless the owner understands it, feels comfortable with it, and gives clear approval.
Yes. These are the cases our trainer at Good Doggos is most passionate about. At Good Doggos, we do not believe in "bad dogs." Every bite-history case begins with a mandatory intake evaluation so we can assess severity, context, and history, then build the safest and clearest plan forward from day one.
This program includes a residential Board & Train phase, but it is not a standard obedience program. Standard Board & Train focuses on obedience, manners, and structure. The Reactive Dog Intensive focuses on behavior modification, safety planning, trigger work, threshold management, and handler coaching.
Yes. This is not a "drop off and get a fixed dog back" program. The Board & Train phase gives your dog a strong foundation, but the follow-up Private Lessons are where you learn how to handle your dog safely, read early warning signs, manage stressful situations, and continue the work at home.
This is case-dependent. Some dogs may need muzzle conditioning, specific leash handling, home management rules, or other safety steps. These are not punishments or labels. They are tools that help keep everyone safer while your dog learns.
While our trainer uses a balanced training approach, we do not move forward with any training method, tool, or protocol that the owner is not comfortable with. Your dog's plan is built collaboratively, with your consent, your dog's needs, and everyone's safety in mind.
Any required safety steps will be explained clearly during the evaluation before training begins.
Your dog is not broken, so we do not look at this work through the lens of a "cure." We believe there are no bad dogs, and serious behavior always has a reason. Our job is to help you understand what is driving the behavior, learn your dog's cues and thresholds, and build safer patterns through clearer handling, better communication, and more informed decisions. Not all dogs want playdates. Not all dogs are cuddle bugs. That is okay. We are not here to change your dog's personality. We are here to change behavior and to help you build a safer, happier, more fulfilling life with the dog you love.
One-Time Private Training Session
Individual Sessions
Not ready to commit to a full program? Book a one-time private session designed to jump-start progress fast. You'll get hands-on coaching, real reps, and a clear roadmap to take home.
Ages 12+ Mo · Occasional Reactivity
A strong starting point for owners who want hands-on coaching, a focused training plan, and real reps in a single private session.
- Live 1-on-1 training session
- Customized roadmap & homework
- Trainer feedback on your handling
Ages 12+ Mo · Confirmed Aggression
For dogs with confirmed reactivity or aggression history. Includes an intake evaluation, targeted behavior work, and a clear safety management plan.
- Intake + safety protocol review
- Targeted behavioral exercise sets
- Clear management plan & safety tools
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