Our Training Philosophy
At A Dog’s Best Friend we believe in using a scientifically based approach to training.  All of our techniques have a solid foundation in scientific research on how dog’s learn.  Just like human learning, dog’s learn best when certain basic principles are followed.

We concentrate on teaching your dog what you want him to do as a solution to the behaviors he is doing which you do not like.  For example, if he is jumping on you, we will teach him to automatically sit for your attention.  To accomplish this and other lessons we focus on using positive reinforcement.  We teach you how to control the environment and communicate with your dog so that he understands what you want and has the greatest chance of success. 

Our goal is to increase the bond you have with your dog, facilitate your ability to effectively communicate with him and enhance his roll in your family.  We want your dog to be the happy, well adjusted, loyal family companion that you hoped for when you first started to think about getting a dog! 

We offer many different types of training and customize each program to suit owner and dog.  No two situations are alike so no two training programs can be identical.   We do in-home training sessions, board and train programs, private lessons at our location, group obedience classes, puppy kindergarten and semi-private lessons.  We help you determine which program is best for you based on your needs and the issues you would like to address with your dog.

We treat all problems related to dogs and can teach any behavior that can be taught.  This includes:

housetraining mouthing play biting running away jumping up barking digging begging chewing things crate soiling fear

food guarding biting growling dog aggression piddling marking pulling on leash separation anxiety shyness getting on counters or furniture

boundary training service dog skill competition obedience conformation all basic and advanced obedience skills getting ready for a new baby running out the door and more!

Our team of skilled trainers and Certified Behaviorists can help.  Call us for more information on how we can help solve your problem. For the past 12 years we have specialized in housetraining and raising puppies.  Every day of our lives we are housetraining several puppies.  I can confidently say that no one knows more about housebreaking than we do!