Basic Obedience

The most important factor that makes a "True Professional Dog Trainer" is the ability to understand the dog that needs training. Knowing basic training techniques is only a small part of being a successful dog trainer. We must be able to understand the many different temperaments and personalities within each breed to be able to successfully help the wide variety of dogs and problems that cross our paths. 16yrs of training full time has given me the experience of working with most breeds big & small, let me help you start your dog off right or get you both back on track..

What I offer @ this level:

• One on One Lessons (At your home, my training field or a combination of both)

The private lessons can be you and your dog alone or in pairs if you know others in need of training. This can be puppy, basic, advanced or competition level training. I also will pair up basic or advanced lessons if needed for the distractions. Contact me to discuss your needs.

• IKO, In Kennel/Home Obedience, I offer this training to one dog per training period. Your dog will stay with us and be trained as one of our own in our house until the dog is ready to come home. You must complete the handler training lessons after the dog comes home, this is very important for both you and the dog.

This type of training is not the norm for IKO (in-kennel Obedience), what usually happens is your dog stay's in a kennel (boarding or private) and is taken out and trained 1-2 times a day, maybe 5 days a week!! I understand how this works so the trainer/kennel can take in as many training clients as possible but it leaves out all the house work and the dog is kept in a high stress environment..! We bring your dog into our home and train him/her every single day, the same as our own dogs..

• Group Training Classes (To be announced spring 2011)

Basic Obedience Class Consists of: Heel Sit (Stay) Down (Stay) Recall (come when called) Release/Reward Command Handler Training Basic Problem Solving   Email: Dennis Johnson     301-956-0788