You're not alone. Most of our clients have worked with someone before us. The difference is that we train you, and we teach you the why behind every step, so you're not dependent on a trainer to keep the progress going. Our clients tell us it's the first time training has actually made sense.

Absolutely, and please know you're in good company. Pulling, barking and lunging at other dogs are some of the most common things we help with. We'll build your confidence step by step, so you know exactly what to do in the moment, and the outings get calmer.

If your dog is reactive toward people, that needs a specialist. Our Pet Trail FAQ explains where to find the right help.

We train using LIMA: least invasive, minimally aversive. In plain terms, we always start with the gentlest approach that works, and we never force your dog to learn.

We also believe in teaching you as many techniques as possible. The more tools you have, the better you can help your dog in any situation, at home, on the trail, or somewhere brand new.

Because the relationship you want with your dog can’t be built by someone else. A lot of people hope to hand their dog to a trainer and pick up a finished dog. What usually happens is the dog learns to listen to the trainer, then comes home and doesn’t listen to you. You’re the person who matters most in your dog’s life, so you need to learn just as much as your dog does. It’s the only way the training really sticks, and once you’ve learned it, it’s yours to keep and bring to every dog you have after this one.

Club Doghouse is built so you can train every day from anywhere. Your library, weekly lessons, guided path and community are all online, on your phone or computer.

Private sessions, in person or by video, are there whenever you want personalized help or a fresh set of eyes. You can do most of your training online and book a session whenever you hit a tricky spot.

Yes, if you make it a priority. It doesn’t take much: about 10 minutes a day is enough. What matters is doing a little every day, not finding big blocks of time.

Here’s what we’ve seen. Most people come to us because of one problem, like pulling on the leash or jumping on guests. They start strong, but as the problem fades from memory, so does the training. The people who succeed are the ones who decide their dog’s training matters and keep showing up, even in small ways.

And the best part is it doesn’t have to feel like training at all. Think about how you teach a child to say thank you. Nobody sits their kid down for 100 reps of “thank you, ready, begin.” You just ask for it every time you hand them something, and before long it’s second nature. Dog training works the same way. Ask for a sit before dinner, a wait at the door, a check-in on your walk. Build it into the life you’re already living, and you’ll find the time was there all along.

Yes. Club Doghouse works on both your computer and your phone, and if you can watch a YouTube video or post on Facebook, you have all the skills you need.

We know getting started can be the trickiest part. Logging in, finding the right videos and joining challenges can feel confusing at first, so every new member gets an orientation video that walks you through it step by step. Watch it once, and you’ll know exactly where everything is. If you're still stuck, we’re a phone call away.

Members-only private session rates: $100/hr on the Pet Trail (non-members $150) and $150/hr on the Service Dog Trail (non-members $200).

Everything on the online trail, free:

• Your training library: our full collection of step-by-step training videos, available any time.
• Weekly Woofs: a new training lesson or tip sent to you every week.
• Daily Paws: short videos from us talking through the emotions you might be feeling along the way, like frustration, doubt or burnout, with encouragement to keep you going.
• Your Guided Path: a personalized roadmap that suggests which lessons to take next, so you always know where to go from here.
• Club Doghouse: our private online community where members share wins, ask questions and get support from other dog owners and our team.
• Monthly Challenges: a new challenge each month that the whole community takes on together.

Rewards for showing up consistently:

• Badges you earn at each trail marker, the milestones you hit as you work through the training.
• The Rewards Vault: bonus lessons and extras that unlock as you earn badges.

Service dog members also get:

• The Working Dog Vault: training made specifically for service dog handlers. Learn how to teach tasks like mobility assistance and psychiatric support, plus public access guides covering specific locations, common pitfalls and the skills your dog needs to succeed out in the world.
• Fireside Chat: a live monthly group video call with us and fellow service dog trainers where you can ask questions and get answers in real time, valued at $200.

Membership pays for itself quickly. Members save $50 on every private session, so on the Pet Trail, two sessions a month already covers the cost of your $69 pass. On the Service Dog Trail, three sessions covers your $149 pass.

But the savings are only part of it. In-person sessions are where breakthroughs happen. What you do between sessions is what makes them stick. After more than a decade of training, we’ve seen a clear pattern: clients who only work with us in person and then go quiet until their next appointment either progress very slowly, plateau, or sometimes slide backward. Your dog doesn’t know to hold on to a lesson until you come see us again.

Membership solves that. Between sessions, the online trail gives you guided practice so you’re never just waiting for the next appointment and hoping things hold together. You also don’t need to take perfect notes in the session or try to remember everything we covered, because the same concepts are in your library whenever you need them. Come back to it at midnight. Watch it three times. Share it with your partner.

And then there’s the community. Dog training can feel lonely, especially when you’re having a hard week and wondering why your dog suddenly seems to have forgotten everything. Club Doghouse is full of people in exactly the same spot, celebrating wins alongside you and reminding you that the hard days are part of the trail.

Yes. There's no separate charge for the online trail. It's included with your membership, alongside your member rate on private sessions.

You can cancel anytime, with no contracts. We know life has its ups and downs, and priorities change. When you cancel, you keep full access through the end of the period you’ve already paid for.

After that, all online access ends, including the training library, the community, your rewards, and for service dog members, the Working Dog Vault and Fireside Chats. Your progress, badges and unlocked rewards are also lost, and private sessions go back to the non-member rate.

If you just need a break, you can pause your membership for up to three months instead. Your progress stays saved, and you can pick up right where you left off. And if you do cancel, you’re always welcome back on the trail.