Customized In home training

Welcome to Training Your Best Friend – In-Home Training Services! I bring personalized, professional dog training right to your doorstep. With private, one-on-one sessions, I work with you and your dog in the comfort of your own home. Using positive reinforcement techniques, I help your dog learn at their own pace in an environment they’re comfortable in, while giving you the tools and guidance you need for long-term success.

Why Choose In-Home Training?

  • Personalized Attention: Each session is tailored to your dog’s specific needs, allowing for focused, practical training based on positive reinforcement.
  • Comfort & Convenience: Learn in an environment where your dog is relaxed and distraction-free. Schedule your sessions at a time that is convenient for you.
  • Flexible Learning Options: Interested in one of our group classes but can’t make the timing work? We’ll customize the class for you in your home at a time that suits your schedule.

Our Training Philosophy

At Training Your Best Friend, I believe in building confidence and trust through positive reinforcement.  My training approach focuses on rewarding desirable behaviors, creating a happy and stress-free learning environment for both you and your dog. I am committed to using humane, reward-based methods that strengthen the bond between you and your canine companion.

Types of In-Home Training Sessions:

  • Standard Sessions: Focus on teaching a brand-new behavior through step-by-step methods tailored to your dog’s learning style using positive reinforcement techniques.
  • Behavior Modification Sessions: Aim to modify and improve existing behaviors using positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Evaluation Sessions: Conduct an initial assessment of your dog’s behavior to develop a customized, positive reinforcement training plan.

My approach to training is all about what’s best for each individual dog. I focus on creating the right environment and management strategies first, so we can stop unwanted behaviors before they become habits. Every dog tells us what they find rewarding, and I use those motivators to shape the behaviors we want to see. It’s all about setting dogs up for success.

Training is based on trust, respect, understanding, and a utilization of science to create changes in behavior. We train both ends of the leash using these same beliefs. Each person’s journey with their dog is unique, with specific goals and challenges.

Each situation is unique and requires an initial consultation to discuss details, determine the training plan, and then the best way to implement behavior modification and training.

  

Services include a wide range of customized training options to meet the needs of dogs at any age, breed, or skill level. Whether you have a brand-new puppy, an adolescent pup testing boundary, or an adult dog with specific behavioral concerns, we’re here to help. Here’s a closer look at what we offer:

  • Puppy Training: Set your puppy up for a lifetime of success with early training that focuses on socialization, housebreaking, crate training, basic manners, and preventing problem behaviors before they start. We guide you through those crucial first months with support and structure.

  • Basic Obedience: Teach your dog essential skills like sit, stay, down, come when called, leave it, polite leash walking, and more. These foundational cues help build a well-mannered, responsive dog and strengthen communication between you and your pet.

  • Manners at Home: From jumping on guests to counter-surfing or darting out the door, we’ll help address common household challenges and create a calmer, more respectful home environment.

  • Custom Training Goals: Have a specific goal in mind, like preparing your dog for a new baby, travel, or life in a multi-pet household? We create personalized training plans to help you, and your dog adjust with confidence.

  • Family Involvement: We encourage everyone in the home to be part of the training process. This ensures consistency and helps your dog learn faster while promoting harmony within the household.

Every session is private, one-on-one, and tailored to your dog’s needs. We meet you where you are and work at your dog’s pace—always using positive, kind, and effective methods.

 

 

My goal is to help you build a strong, trusting, and lasting relationship with your dog—one that’s based on clear communication, mutual respect, and understanding. I’m here to guide and support you through the training process, empowering you with the knowledge, tools, and confidence you need to create real and lasting change in your dog’s behavior.

Whether you’re raising a puppy, working through a challenging behavior, or simply wanting to strengthen your bond, my goal is to make training feel approachable, achievable, and even fun. I want you to feel confident in your ability to understand your dog’s needs and respond in ways that encourage good choices and strengthen your connection.

At the heart of it all, my goal is not just to “fix” behaviors, but to help you and your dog become better teammates. I aim to create a positive learning experience for both of you—one where your dog feels safe and motivated, and where you feel supported every step of the way. Together, we’ll work toward a peaceful, joyful, and harmonious life with your dog.

 

Providing effective, proven, and practical solutions for all canine behavior problems.

To get started immediately, please give us a brief description of the problem behavior and we’ll get back to you quickly.