Instinctive Foundation Dog Training Program

If your puppy is pulling on the leash, ignoring commands, jumping on guests, or constantly testing boundaries, you're not alone.

Our Instinctive Foundation Program gives both you and your dog the structure, leadership, and communication needed to build calm, dependable obedience that lasts.

Bullmastiff walking calmly on leash beside its owner during an outdoor dog training session.

Instinctive Foundation Dog Training Program

If your puppy is pulling on the leash, ignoring commands, jumping on guests, or constantly testing boundaries, you're not alone.

Our Instinctive Foundation Program gives both you and your dog the structure, leadership, and communication needed to build calm, dependable obedience that lasts.

What Is the Instinctive Foundation Program?

The Instinctive Foundation Program is the beginning of our formal obedience training. This structured 10 day, on-leash program is designed to teach your dog the foundation of obedience while teaching you how to understand, communicate with, and train your dog.

Training begins in your home, where your dog first needs to understand the rules and expectations of everyday life. As your dog progresses, I may take training outside the home and into real world environments, giving them the opportunity to practice what they've learned around new places, distractions, and experiences.

Throughout the program, you'll be coached on how to perform the training and properly use the tools selected for your dog.

The goal isn't for your dog to only listen while the trainer is there. The goal is to teach you a system you can continue using days, months, and years after the program is complete.

Owner practicing sit, leash control, and calm neighborhood behavior with a young dog during in-home training.

What Is the Instinctive Foundation Program?

The Instinctive Foundation Program is the beginning of our formal obedience training. This structured 10 day, on-leash program is designed to teach your dog the foundation of obedience while teaching you how to understand, communicate with, and train your dog.

Training begins in your home, where your dog first needs to understand the rules and expectations of everyday life. As your dog progresses, I may take training outside the home and into real world environments, giving them the opportunity to practice what they've learned around new places, distractions, and experiences.

Throughout the program, you'll be coached on how to perform the training and properly use the tools selected for your dog.

The goal isn't for your dog to only listen while the trainer is there. The goal is to teach you a system you can continue using days, months, and years after the program is complete.

WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?

How The In-Home Training Process Works

Our process is designed to make training simple, personalized, and practical. Every step takes place where your dog lives, learns, and spends time with the people who matter most.

Step 1 free dog training consultation to discuss your dog’s behavior, training goals, and program options.
Step 2 in-home dog training assessment to observe behavior, identify underlying issues, and create a personalized training plan.
Step 3 personalized in-home dog training focused on training your dog while educating you to build reliable everyday behaviors.
Step 4 long-term dog training success with continued owner knowledge, skills, and support for lasting behavior.

“Penny is our one year old Goldendoodle who loves everyone she meets but struggled to greet people calmly. After working with Jon on obedience and e-collar training, Penny has made incredible progress. She now greets others politely and walks beautifully on leash even when the kids are walking her.

Jon's patience, knowledge, and genuine passion for helping dogs is clear. The results have made everyday life easier and more enjoyable for our entire family.

We're very grateful for Jon's guidance and highly recommend him!

- Jackie & Ryan -


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Let’s talk about your dog

Have a question or need help with your dog?

Send me a message and tell me what's going on. I can help you figure out the best next step for you.