Our Programs

Training Tailored to Your Dog’s Needs—and Your Goals

At Best Behavior Dog Training, we offer a variety of programs to fit every stage of your dog’s life and every challenge you may face. From building the foundation in puppyhood to mastering off-leash reliability, our programs are designed to give both dogs and their owners real-world success.

Explore our training options below to find the right fit for you and your dog.

Program Options

customizable to suit your dog's needs

PUPPY TRAINING

Ages: 6 weeks - 12 weeks

What we cover:

Potty training & crate routines
Puppy biting & chewing
Name recognition & basic commands
Socialization with people, dogs, and environments
Confidence building for grooming, handling & noises

Start strong with the right foundation.

Our puppy training program focuses on confidence-building, socialization, and early obedience.

📍 Available in-home, in safe public spaces, or as part of a board & train.

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BASIC TRAINING

Ages: 12 weeks +

Skills taught:

Sit, down, stay, come, leave it
Leash walking without pulling
Place command and calm behavior around distractions
Addressing problem behaviors like jumping or barking

Good manners start here.

Our basic obedience program focuses on everyday skills that every dog needs to thrive at home and in public.

📍 Offered as private lessons or board & train programs.

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ADVANCED TRAINING

Ages: 6 months +

Includes:

Long-distance control
Off-leash heeling
Distraction-proofing
Advanced commands
Real-life public space exposure

Take it to the next level—with confidence.

Advanced training is perfect for dogs who’ve completed basic obedience and are ready for more freedom and reliability.

📍 Customizable to your goals—in your home or through immersive board & train.

SPECIALTY TRAINING

8 weeks +

Examples include:

Preparing your dog for a new baby
Wedding day dog handling & etiquette
Training for family events or holidays
Canine sports or trick training
Traveling/camping with your dog

For life’s big moments—and unique goals.

We offer custom training for special situations or lifestyle goals that go beyond traditional obedience.

📍 Highly customizable. Contact us to discuss your specific needs.

BEHAVIOR MODIFICATION

all ages / For major behavioral issues

We help with:

Leash reactivity
Resource guarding
Aggression
Anxiety-based behaviors
Fear of noises, handling, or separation

Turn challenges into change.

This program is for dogs with anxiety, reactivity, aggression, or other complex behavioral issues. We design custom plans to address the root cause and rebuild your dog’s trust and responsiveness.

📍 Requires an evaluation. Most often only offered as a board & train hybrid.

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HANDLER COACHING

Owner handling focused

What we focus on:

Reading your dog’s body language
Building consistency and follow-through
Leadership and engagement techniques
How to handle specific behavioral scenarios

Because your dog’s success starts with you.

We offer focused sessions for dog owners and handlers who want to improve their leadership, timing, and communication skills—whether you're reinforcing training at home or preparing for more advanced work.

📍 Great as add-ons to any program or as stand-alone coaching.

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