Training Services

Positive training is essential to your dog’s confidence, behavior, and lifelong well being

Training builds communication, confidence, and good habits that last a lifetime. Whether your dog is learning basic manners or working through more complex behaviors, our positive reinforcement approach helps them succeed in a way that’s effective, humane, and tailored to their unique needs.

Meet Our Trainer: Sarah

Sarah brings nearly 20 years of professional experience in positive reinforcement dog training. She specializes in behavior, manners, and personalized one on one coaching designed to help dogs thrive at every stage of life. With a strong background in dog obedience and solving problem behaviors, Sarah focuses on understanding each dog as an individual and tailoring training to their unique needs.

She is passionate about empowering pet owners with the knowledge and skills to strengthen their bond with their dogs, build confidence, and create positive, lasting change at home. Her approach is gentle, effective, and rooted in helping both dogs and their humans succeed together.

Sarah

Who Is Training For?

Training can help dogs who struggle with:

  • Leash pulling
  • Jumping
  • Reactivity
  • Anxiety
  • Difficulty focusing
  • Overexcitement
  • Basic manners
  • Confidence building
  • Puppy foundations

If your dog needs help in any of these areas, you’re in the right place!

Private Training

Private one-on-one dog training is a personalized coaching service where our professional trainer works exclusively with you and your dog. While group classes can be a great way to build foundational skills in a social setting, private sessions offer the added benefit of focusing entirely on your individual goals, your dog’s unique personality, and your day-to-day home environment. Each session is customized rather than following a set curriculum, allowing the trainer to create a clear, flexible plan tailored to what matters most to you—whether that’s building basic manners, improving leash skills, or working through more complex behaviors like reactivity or anxiety.

Lodge & Learn

Discover our personalized training programs designed to fit seamlessly into your dog’s routine. With Lodge & Learn, your dog receives one-on-one training sessions during their overnight stay, making it easy to build new skills while they’re already here. Our Play & Learn option provides training during daycare, giving your dog focused learning time alongside their regular play and socialization.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long are training sessions?
Training sessions are available in both 30 minute and 1 hour formats, depending on your dog’s needs and your goals. Shorter sessions are great for focused skill building or puppies with shorter attention spans, while 1 hour lessons allow for deeper work on behavior, leash skills, or more complex training plans. Sarah will help you choose the session length that best supports your dog’s learning style and long term progress.
What days/times are sessions offered?
Private training sessions are currently offered on Sundays between 8AM-2PM. Evening weekday classes are available by request. This dedicated training window allows for focused, one on one work tailored to your dog’s needs. Lodge & Learn and Play & Learn sessions take place during your dog’s stay with us or while they’re attending daycare, making it easy to incorporate training into their regular routine.
How many lessons will my dog need?
Every dog is different. Some behaviors improve quickly, while others require consistent practice. Sarah will recommend a plan after your first session based on your dog’s needs and your goals. Training is also a lifelong process, not a one and done fix, and we’re here to support you and your dog at every stage.
What training methods do you use?
We use positive reinforcement training methods that focus on rewarding desired behaviors rather than punishing unwanted ones. Every dog learns differently, so sessions are personalized to your dog’s unique needs, temperament, and goals. Our approach builds confidence, strengthens communication, and creates lasting behavior change in a way that’s both effective and humane.
Do you offer group classes?
We currently offer personalized one on one private training sessions tailored to your dog’s specific needs. Group classes are not available yet, but they’re on the way! These classes will provide a fun, social learning environment for puppies and beginners, and we’ll share enrollment details soon.