our training style

• Introduction to name recognition and engagement
• Potty training structure and crate introduction (if applicable)
• Basic commands: sit, down, come, and place
• Leash introduction and calm walking foundations
• Impulse control (waiting, not jumping, not rushing doors/food)
• Bite inhibition and appropriate play behavior
• Early socialization with people, dogs, and environments
• Structured home manners (furniture boundaries, calm behavior indoors)

• Engagement and handler focus (dog paying attention to owner)
• Core obedience commands: sit, down, stay, come, heel, place
• Loose leash walking and controlled leash behavior
• Impulse control in everyday situations (doors, food, guests, distractions)
• Calm behavior in the home environment
• Structured “place” training for settling and neutrality
• Introduction to off-leash reliability foundations (if appropriate)
• Real-world proofing in low to moderate distraction environments

A focused one-time session for dogs with existing training who need a refresher, help with a specific issue, or for owners wanting clearer communication with their dog. 

• Loose leash walking (no pulling, lunging, or dragging)
• Heel training foundation for structured walking beside the handler
• Engagement and focus during walks despite distractions
• Calm behavior when passing people, dogs, and moving stimuli
• Impulse control in real-world settings (stopping, waiting, and resetting calmly)
• Proper leash handling communication between dog and handler
• Controlled exposure to public environments for better behavior generalization
• Reinforcement of calm, respectful walking habits

This 4-week program builds on the Walk & Train session, providing consistent weekly training for dogs that need more time and repetition to develop calm, reliable leash behavior