INSTINCTIVE FOUNDATION PLUS PROGRAM
Build the Foundation for a Lifetime of Reliable Obedience
Your puppy is growing quickly, and so are their habits. Rather than waiting for frustrating behaviors to become lifelong challenges, the Instinctive Foundation Plus Program teaches your dog how to understand, respond, and succeed through clear communication and consistent guidance.
Our Instinctive Foundation Plus Program provides a clear, step-by-step training system that replaces confusion with communication.
RELIABLE OUTCOMES
6 MO - 12 MO
4-5 WEEKS
IN-HOME TRAINING
What Is the Instinctive Foundation Plus Program?
The Instinctive Foundation Plus Program builds on everything taught in our Foundation Program by extending your dog's training beyond the leash. With a structured private, in-home on & off leash training program designed for dogs 6–12 months old. This additional two weeks of training and e-collar conditioning, we help create reliable off-leash communication and greater freedom in everyday life.
The e-collar isn't a shortcut or a replacement for training, it's simply the next step in our proven communication system. Because your dog has already developed a strong foundation, they're prepared to expand those same skills into real world situations where a leash isn't always practical.
Whether you're enjoying a neighborhood walk, visiting the park, welcoming guests, or exploring new places, your dog learns to respond with the same confidence and reliability they've already developed on leash.
Every dog follows the same proven process. The only thing that changes is how quickly each dog progresses.
By the End of the Program You'll Have
Confident recall around distractions
Reliable off-leash communication
Confident recall around distractions
Dependable obedience beyond the leash
Calm behavior in real-world environments
Greater freedom with maintained accountability
How do you earn reliable off-leash freedom?
Most training programs focus on teaching commands.
My program focuses on building understanding.
Dogs don't all learn at the same pace, but they do communicate the same way. Throughout every training session, I am evaluating far more than whether a dog can perform a command. I am reading body language, observing how the dog responds to guidance, and determining when they're ready for the next step in the learning process.
The best way to experience the difference is through a training evaluation, where I meet your dog, discuss your goals, and show you how our training system can help.
“Jon is extremely patient and knowledgeable, and even took his time to actually understand my dog and what his specific needs were to begin the training. The training methods were clear, effective and focused on positive reinforcing which helped my dog quickly learn and build his confidence on his “job” Jon also provided me with helpful guidance and exercises to practice at home in between sessions. I highly recommend Jon to anybody looking for a dog trainer”
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Common Questions About Puppy Success
Frequently Asked Questions
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Every dog enters training with different experiences, strengths, and challenges. During your consultation, we'll evaluate your dog's current communication skills, discuss your goals, and determine whether the Foundation Plus Program is the right next step. If another program would better prepare your dog for long term success, we'll tell you. Our goal is to recommend what's best for your dog not simply the most advanced program.
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Yes. Just like any important skill, communication improves through continued use. Our goal is to give you the knowledge and confidence to maintain your dog's training for years to come, not to create dependence on a trainer. During your consultation, we'll explain how owners play an important role in long term success.
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The Foundation Program provides basic on-leash commands. The Foundation Plus Program teaches reliability with e-collar training. Our focus is helping your dog respond consistently whether they're beside you on a leash or exploring farther away. During your consultation, we'll explain how this program builds on your dog's foundation to create greater freedom and confidence. obedience teaches commands.
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Real life off leash reliability requires real life practice. Once your dog has demonstrated consistency, we'll introduce parks, neighborhoods and other environments where distractions naturally occur. This helps your dog learn that communication and expectations remain the same no matter where you are. We'll review the training progression during your consultation.
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No. The goal isn't to create dependence on the collar, it's to build a communication system your dog clearly understands. The e-collar becomes an extension of the language your dog has already learned through on-leash training, allowing you to communicate consistently even at greater distances. During your consultation, we'll explain how this creates dependable behavior rather than equipment dependence.
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Reliable recall is one of the primary goals of the Foundation Plus Program. While no trainer can honestly promise perfection in every possible situation, we build dependable recall by gradually introducing distractions and reinforcing clear communication in real world environments. During your consultation, we'll discuss your goals and what reliable off-leash communication looks like for your dog.
Every Successful Training Program Starts With a Conversation.
Whether you're raising a new puppy, working through everyday behavior challenges, or striving for dependable off-leash reliability, every successful training journey starts with a conversation.
Simply click below to choose a date and time that works for your schedule, and we'll spend 30 minutes discussing your dog, your current challenges, and the results you're hoping to achieve.
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