Board & Train
Your dog lives with a pro. You get a new dog back.
Immersive training where your dog lives with a professional trainer and gets multiple hours of hands-on work every day, built into real life. You get daily video updates, direct access to your trainer, and a hands-on go-home session at pickup.
Prices are before 7% West Virginia sales tax. Card payments add 3%; Affirm has no card fee. A $500 non-refundable deposit holds your board and train dates.
Obedience Board & Train
For dogs 20 weeks and older without aggression, anxiety or reactivity.
1-Week Off-Leash In-Home
Manners in and around the home, with a primary focus on off-leash reliability. 3 guaranteed commands.
Commands
- ComeFull off-leash recall
- SitHolds until released
- PlaceStays on their spot until released
Manners
We also fix
- E-collar included
- Daily video updates
- Direct trainer access
- Owner transfer session
Program details & requirements
Focused, immersive training where your dog lives with a professional trainer. All commands are reinforced with distance, duration and distractions to build real-world reliability.
Pickup & transfer
Your trainer reviews everything your dog learned and shows you how to keep it up. Plan to spend a few hours with the trainer.
Requirements
- Dogs must be 20 weeks or older. Younger? See Puppy Training.
- Not for dogs with anxiety, aggression or reactivity. See Behavior Modification or Private Lessons.
2-Week Basic
A strong foundation on and off leash, practiced in real stores and public spaces.
Commands
- ComeFull off-leash recall in minimal distractions
- Loose Leash WalkStays within a bubble next to you
- PlaceStays on their dog bed until released
- SitHolds it with distance, duration and distractions
Manners
We also fix
- E-collar included
- Daily video updates
- Public outings
- Owner transfer session
Program details & requirements
Your dog lives with a professional trainer and gets multiple hours of hands-on training each day. Training includes on-leash work in high-level distractions and off-leash reliability in low-level distractions, plus visits to dog-friendly stores and public spaces.
Pickup & transfer
Your trainer reviews everything your dog learned and shows you how to keep it up. Plan to spend a few hours with the trainer.
Requirements
- Dogs must be 20 weeks or older. Younger? See Puppy Training.
- Not for dogs with anxiety, aggression or reactivity. See Behavior Modification or Private Lessons.
2-Week Advanced
Complete off-leash control in high distraction, backed by a lifetime guarantee.
Commands
- ComeFull off-leash recall in high-level distractions
- DownHolds a down with high-level distractions
- PlaceSent from a distance, holds with high-level distractions
- HeelWalks at your side
Manners
We also fix
- Free lifetime tune-ups
- E-collar included
- Daily video updates
- Public outings
Program details & requirements
Your dog lives with a professional trainer and gets multiple hours of hands-on training each day. Designed for owners who want complete off-leash control. Training includes off-leash reliability in high-level distractions, with visits to dog-friendly stores, public spaces and highly distracting environments.
Lifetime tune-ups
If your dog ever needs a refresher, we provide a 1-hour tune-up session at no cost for the lifetime of your dog, even if you move out of state.
Pickup & transfer
Your trainer reviews everything your dog learned and shows you how to keep it up. Plan to spend a few hours with the trainer.
Requirements
- Dogs must be 20 weeks or older. Younger? See Puppy Training.
- Not for dogs with anxiety, aggression or reactivity. See Behavior Modification or Private Lessons.
4-Week Elite
Everything in Advanced, plus advanced commands and one of your choosing. Our highest level of reliability.
Commands
- ComeFull off-leash recall
- DownHolds with high-level distractions
- PlaceSent from a distance, holds with distractions
- Heel
- Send Away to Place
- Sit in Motion
- Doggie Push-Ups
- Distance Down
- Your Custom CommandYou pick it
Manners
- 12+ real-world outings
- Video chat at week 2
- Free lifetime tune-ups
- E-collar included
Program details & requirements
Our most comprehensive program, for owners who want the highest level of reliability and control. Your dog lives with a professional trainer, gets multiple hours of hands-on training each day, and goes on a minimum of 12 outings to pet-friendly stores, events and public spaces.
- Daily video updates and direct communication with your trainer.
- At the 2-week mark, request a 30-minute video chat to see your dog's progress live.
- We also fix jumping, counter surfing and destructive habits in the home.
Lifetime tune-ups
If your dog ever needs a refresher, we provide a 1-hour tune-up session at no cost for the lifetime of your dog, even if you move out of state.
Pickup & transfer
Your trainer reviews everything your dog learned and shows you how to keep it up. Plan to spend a few hours with the trainer.
Requirements
- Dogs must be 20 weeks or older. Younger? See Puppy Training.
- Not for dogs with anxiety, aggression or reactivity. See Behavior Modification or Private Lessons.
2-Week Puppy
A solid start for puppies 10 to 16 weeks old: potty training, socialization and first commands.
First commands
- Sit & DownTaught with positive reinforcement
- PlaceGoing to a bed or mat
- Leash MannersLoose-leash walking, heel position, direction changes
Foundations
- Slip lead or prong collar
- Daily video updates
- Direct trainer access
- Owner transfer session
Full curriculum & requirements
Potty training
Crate training, a consistent routine, praise and treats for going outside, and a "go potty" cue.
Socialization & exposure
Controlled, positive introductions to new places, people, dogs and animals, plus surfaces (carpet, wood, grass, gravel) and sounds (vacuum, doorbell, traffic).
Play & engagement
Structured play like tug and fetch, free play, and puzzle toys for mental enrichment.
Commands & free-shaping
Sit, down and place with positive reinforcement, plus free-shaping where your puppy offers behaviors on their own to build problem-solving.
Manners in the house
Settling down, chewing only the right things, boundaries, no begging or stealing food, calm greetings, and waiting at doors.
Grooming & vet care
Gradual, treat-paired exposure to brushes, clippers and nail trimmers, and handling of paws, ears and mouth.
Requirements
- Ideally 10 to 12 weeks old. We can't take puppies older than 16 weeks for this program.
- Two full sets of core vaccines (DHLPP). The latest set must be at least 72 hours old before the start date.
- Every puppy learns at their own pace, so command proficiency is not guaranteed. No off-leash guarantee.
- Plan to spend a few hours with the trainer at pickup.
Behavior Modification Board & Train
For dogs with anxiety, aggression or reactivity. The real focus is the behavior, with 6 foundational commands to give you control.
2-Week Behavior Modification
For anxiety, reactivity or aggression that has stayed at lunging, barking and growling, with no bite. Plus 4 weekly follow-up lessons.
What we work on
Commands
- Sitand Extended Sit
- Placeand Extended Place
- Downand Extended Down
- HeelOn-leash walking
- OffStops unwanted behavior
- DistractionsMany distractions, many places
- 4 weekly follow-ups
- E-collar included
- Daily video updates
- Owner transfer session
Program details & requirements
Over 2 weeks your dog lives with a professional trainer. The 4 follow-up lessons can be moved to before the board and train if your dog needs to warm up to the trainer first. Greeting, door and meal manners are included. At pickup, your trainer shows you exactly how to handle your dog with confidence. Plan to spend a few hours with the trainer.
Muzzle conditioning
For dogs with human aggression, muzzle conditioning to our standards is required. We provide a step-by-step video on proper fit, and how the right muzzle lets your dog eat, drink and pant comfortably.
Requirements
- An evaluation comes first, so a trainer can meet your dog before taking the case.
- Dogs must be 20 weeks or older. Younger? See Puppy Training.
- We can't promise a cure. We teach your dog to handle their emotions and give you tools that work.
3-Week Behavior Modification
For dogs that have bitten a person or dog, have severe anxiety, or are very fearful and need extra time to trust. Plus 4 weekly follow-up lessons.
What we work on
Commands
- Sitand Extended Sit
- Placeand Extended Place
- Downand Extended Down
- HeelOn-leash walking
- OffStops unwanted behavior
- DistractionsMany distractions, many places
- 4 weekly follow-ups
- E-collar included
- Daily video updates
- Owner transfer session
Program details & requirements
Over 3 weeks your dog lives with a professional trainer. The 4 follow-up lessons can be moved to before the board and train if your dog needs to warm up to the trainer first. Greeting, door and meal manners are included. At pickup, your trainer shows you exactly how to handle your dog with confidence. Plan to spend a few hours with the trainer.
Muzzle conditioning
For dogs with human aggression, muzzle conditioning to our standards is required. We provide a step-by-step video on proper fit, and how the right muzzle lets your dog eat, drink and pant comfortably.
Requirements
- An evaluation comes first, so a trainer can meet your dog before taking the case.
- Dogs must be 20 weeks or older. Younger? See Puppy Training.
- We can't promise a cure. We teach your dog to handle their emotions and give you tools that work.
Dog Obedience Lessons
Learn it together, one private lesson at a time.
Every lesson is private, one-on-one with a trainer, never a group class. We meet at dog-friendly public spots around the Kanawha Valley so the training holds up in real life (no in-home lessons). Lessons are paid in full before the first appointment. All dogs must be 20 weeks or older.
Basic Obedience
The core commands every dog should know, taught to you and your dog together.
Commands
- Come
- Sitand Extended Sit
- Downand Extended Down
- Placeand Extended Place
- Loose Leash Heel
- OffStop what you're doing
- E-collar included
- Training leash included
Basic & Advanced
The complete private lesson track. Basic commands first, then advanced work.
Lesson roadmap
Advanced commands
- E-collar included
- Training leash included
Behavior Modification Lessons
Specially designed for dogs with severe anxiety and aggression. The skills, tools and desensitization to put you back in control.
Lesson roadmap
- E-collar included
- Training leash included
Basic Marker Mastery™
Four 1-hour sessions, fully reward-based with a clicker and no e-collar. Great for soft or nervous dogs.
What you'll learn
- Come & SitIntroduction to both
- PlaceLearning the place command
- Loose-Leash WalkingIntro to the OLK9 slip lead
- 15' leash + slip lead
- Clicker included
Not sure where to start?
Book a 30-minute, one-on-one evaluation. We'll go over your dog's history, habits and your goals, then recommend the program that fits. The $30 comes off whatever program you book.
Puppy Training
Start right. Skip the bad habits.
Potty training, crate training, puppy manners and socialization, taught while your pup is still learning how the world works. Consultations and lessons start as early as 8 weeks, and every puppy program is e-collar free.
Puppy Consultation
A good foundation for basic obedience, and the end of accidents in the house.
We cover
- House TrainingSo the accidents stop
- Crate Training
- Puppy MannersCome and sit
- SocializationExposure practices
Puppy Training Lessons
Each session: 30 minutes working the commands, 30 minutes of instruction for you.
We cover
- Potty Training
- Crate Training
- Puppy MannersCome, sit, down and place
- SocializationExposure practices
Ultimate Puppy Course
A solid puppy is more than a sit. Train at home with 24 video modules, 8 worksheets and 3 hours of content.
You'll learn to
- Potty train fastIn record time
- Build confidenceIn any situation or place
- Crate loveA pup that loves their crate
- Basic commandsWith a marker and reward
- Solve puppy problemsPrevent and diagnose the common ones
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Want us to do the heavy lifting?
The 2-Week Puppy Board & Train ($1,600) is for puppies 10 to 16 weeks old.
Therapy Dog Training
Ready for the hospital hallway. Ready for the test.
A specially designed 10-lesson course that prepares you and your dog for therapy dog testing and certification. Many of our former clients pass their certification with ease after this program.
Therapy Dog Preparation
One-on-one lessons that prepare your dog for the Public Access Test.
What we work on
Your path
- Check eligibilityYour dog must be 20 weeks or older with no behavioral problems.
- 10 lessonsOne-on-one with a trainer, you and your dog together.
- Public Access TestScheduled after all ten lessons are finished.
- Therapy workComfort visits to hospitals, schools, nursing homes and libraries, by invitation.
A dog that's merely tolerant isn't a candidate. They need to be genuinely stable, with no behavioral issues.
Already finished a 2-Week Advanced Board & Train? You can take the Public Access Test separately for $150.
Training Investment Calculator
What training really costs per day.
Training lasts your dog's whole life. Spread the cost over the years you'll enjoy a well-behaved dog and see what it comes to each day.
Pick a breed, age and program to see your daily cost.
Lifespan estimates are averages based on veterinary data and breed standards. Individual dogs may live significantly shorter or longer depending on genetics, health care, nutrition and lifestyle. This is an estimate of your daily dog training cost.
Included With Your Training
More than obedience sessions. Every price published.
Here's what comes standard when you train with Off Leash K9 Training West Virginia, and the few things that get added so nothing surprises you at checkout.
01
E-Collar Included
Included with adult obedience programs. At your first session we put it on our own arm so you can feel it yourself. It's a tap on the shoulder, not a shock.
Puppy programs and Basic Marker Mastery are e-collar free.
02
Daily Video Updates
Watch it happen every day of your dog's board and train, instead of wondering.
03
Lifetime Refreshers
A free 1-hour obedience refresher whenever your dog needs one, for life. Even if you move out of state.
With the 2-Week Advanced and 4-Week Elite Board & Train.
04
A Long Go-Home Session
Your trainer walks you through every command, tool and bit of timing, then hands you the leash until it's yours. After that, keeping it sharp takes about 10 to 15 minutes a day.
05
Pay Over Time
Affirm is available on any program, with a soft credit check that won't affect your score. 0% APR plans are usually available, and you skip the 3% card fee.
06
Private Training in Real Places
Every lesson is one-on-one, never a group class. We train in parking lots, stores, parks and sidewalks around the Kanawha Valley, because a sit that only works in the backyard isn't worth paying for.
West Virginia taxes dog training, so 7% state sales tax applies to every program, however you pay. Card payments add 3%.
A non-refundable deposit holds your board and train dates. The balance is invoiced before training starts.
For military, EMT, firefighter, first responder and law enforcement households, or when you sign up more than one dog.
Find Your Fit
Which program is right for your dog?
Tap the one that sounds most like your dog.
Pulls on the leash and ignores basic commandsYou need a reliable foundation
Start with the 2-Week Basic Board & Train or Basic Obedience private lessons. Both build a reliable foundation of sit, down, place, heel and come.
I want off-leash control in publicParks, stores, outdoor spaces
The 2-Week Advanced Board & Train is our most popular program. Your dog responds to commands around distractions without a leash, plus you get free lifetime tune-ups.
Aggressive, reactive or anxiousToward people or other dogs, or fear-based
Book the $30 evaluation first so a trainer can meet your dog. Lunging, barking and growling with no bite usually fits the 2-week program. A dog that has bitten, or has severe anxiety or fear, usually needs the 3-week. Leash reactivity is very fixable with the 8-week lessons. Both board and train options include 4 weekly follow-up lessons.
I have a new puppyHouse training, manners, socialization
Start with a Puppy Training Consultation for house training and basic manners, or enroll in the Puppy Board & Train for puppies 10 to 16 weeks old who need socialization and foundational skills.
I want the absolute best training availableMaximum reliability, custom commands
The 4-Week Elite Board & Train delivers our highest level of obedience with 12+ real-world outings, advanced commands, a command of your choice, a video call with your trainer at the halfway mark, and lifetime refreshers.
I want a reward-based path, no e-collarSoft or nervous dogs, clicker training
Basic Marker Mastery is built for exactly this: a slip lead, a clicker and a long line, with everything driven by marking and rewarding. It covers come, sit, place and leash work. All of our puppy programs are e-collar free too.
Dog Training Cost FAQ
Questions about price?
Straight answers about what training costs in Charleston and southern West Virginia, including tax and fees.
Still deciding?
The first phone call is always free. You'll talk to someone who actually trains dogs, and if we're not the right fit, we'll say so.
(304) 244-2468How much does dog training cost in Charleston, WV?
Our programs range from a $30 evaluation to $5,400 for the 4-Week Elite Board & Train. Private lessons run $315 to $1,400, and board and train runs $1,400 to $5,400. Every price is published on this page, so you never have to call for pricing. Two things are added at checkout: 7% West Virginia sales tax on all training, and a 3% fee on card payments.
Why is there sales tax on dog training in West Virginia?
West Virginia taxes professional services, and dog training is one of them, so we're required to collect 7% state sales tax on every program. It applies whether you pay by card, cash, check or Zelle. For example, a 2-Week Advanced Board & Train at $2,800 carries $196 in sales tax, plus 3% if you pay by card. Call (304) 244-2468 and we'll write out an exact quote with any discounts applied.
Can I make payments instead of paying all at once?
Yes. Affirm is available on any program. It runs a soft credit check that won't affect your score, and 0% APR plans are usually available. Affirm pays us up front, you pay Affirm over time, and you skip the 3% card fee.
For board and train, a $500 non-refundable deposit locks your dates, and the balance is invoiced before training starts. We also take cash and check (made out to Wild to Wonderful Dog Training). Lessons are paid in full before the first appointment.
Do you offer military, first responder or multi-dog discounts?
Yes. Households that are past or present military, EMT, firefighter, first responder or law enforcement get 10% off. There's also a 10% discount when you sign up more than one dog. Behavior Modification programs qualify for the military and veteran discount only, not the multi-dog discount. Mention it when you call and we'll build it into your quote.
What's the difference between the 1, 2 and 4-week board and train programs?
1-Week Off Leash ($1,400): come, sit and place off leash around the home, plus household manners. Best for a basically decent dog that needs the edges cleaned up.
2-Week Basic ($2,000): adds leash work, on-leash control in high distraction, off-leash in low distraction, and public outings.
2-Week Advanced ($2,800): full off-leash reliability in high distraction, adding down and heel, with free refreshers for life. Our most popular program.
4-Week Elite ($5,400): everything in Advanced plus send-away to place, sit in motion, push-ups, distance down, a command you choose, 12+ public outings and a video call at the halfway mark. Compare them side by side.
How much does aggressive dog training cost?
The 2-Week Behavior Modification Board & Train is $3,500, for dogs whose aggression, reactivity or anxiety has stayed at lunging, barking and growling with no bite. The 3-Week Severe program is $5,000, for dogs that have bitten or have severe anxiety or fear. Both include four weekly follow-up lessons. For leash reactivity, the 8-Week Behavior Modification Lessons are $1,200.
An evaluation comes first, your dog must be muzzle trained before arrival (we give you a free muzzle conditioning course), and we don't promise a cure. We teach your dog to handle their emotions and give you tools that work.
How soon can my dog start?
Lessons usually start quickly. Board and train dates fill up, since a good trainer only takes one or two dogs at a time, and the usual wait is about 8 weeks. A $500 non-refundable deposit holds your spot.
Need to start sooner? Ask about ExpeditePro™: an added $100 for one-week programs or $200 for two-week programs moves you up the list and puts your dog with our head trainer.
How young can my puppy start?
Puppy Consultations ($100) and Puppy Lessons ($315) start at 8 weeks. The 2-Week Puppy Board & Train ($1,600) is ideally for puppies 10 to 12 weeks old, and we can't take puppies older than 16 weeks for it. Adult obedience and any e-collar program start at 20 weeks. Missed the puppy board and train window? We'll start you in lessons and pick up the adult program at 20 weeks.
Can you prepare my dog for therapy dog certification?
Yes. Therapy Dog Preparation is a 10-week, one-on-one course for $1,400 that prepares your dog for the Public Access Test, which is scheduled after the ten lessons. Your dog can't have behavioral issues to enter. If you've already completed a 2-Week Advanced Board & Train, you can take the test separately for $150.
Where do you train? Do you come to my home?
We train at dog-friendly public locations around the Kanawha Valley rather than out of one building. Your trainer picks the spot based on what your dog needs, starting somewhere quiet and moving to busier places as your dog sharpens up. We don't offer in-home lessons. We cover Charleston and much of southern West Virginia. See the areas we serve.
Is professional training worth the money?
Videos can't watch your dog and tell you your timing is half a second late, or that what looks like stubbornness is actually fear. A dog that bolts, bites or destroys the house costs far more than a training bill. Spread over the years you'll have your dog, training usually comes to well under a dollar a day. Try the calculator.
Compare Programs
Every board & train, side by side.
Every board and train includes multiple hours of training a day, daily video updates, direct access to your trainer and a long go-home session. Here's where they differ.
Swipe the table to see all 7 programs
| Puppy | Obedience | Behavior Modification | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Program | 2-Week Puppy$1,6002 weeks | 1-Week Off-Leash$1,4001 week | 2-Week Basic$2,0002 weeks | Most popular2-Week Advanced$2,8002 weeks | 4-Week Elite$5,4004 weeks | 2-Week Behavior Mod$3,5002 weeks + 4 lessons | 3-Week Severe Behavior Mod$5,0003 weeks + 4 lessons |
| Best for | Puppies getting a strong start | A decent dog that needs manners cleaned up | A strong on- and off-leash foundation | Complete off-leash control | The highest level of reliability | Lunging, barking, growling, no bite | Has bitten, or severe anxiety or fear |
| Age | 10 to 16 weeks | 20+ weeks | 20+ weeks | 20+ weeks | 20+ weeks | 20+ weeks | 20+ weeks |
| Off-leash recall | Not included | Around the home | Low distraction | High distraction | High distraction | Not included | Not included |
| Leash work | Loose-leash intro | Not included | Loose leash walk | Heel | Heel | Heel (on leash) | Heel (on leash) |
| Sit & down | Intro to sit & down | Sit | Sit | Down in high distraction | Down + distance down | Extended sit & down | Extended sit & down |
| Place | Intro to place | Stays until released | Stays until released | Sent from a distance | Sent from a distance | Extended place | Extended place |
| Elite-only commands | Not included | Not included | Not included | Not included | Sit in motion, push-ups, + your own command | Not included | Not included |
| Behavior focus | Potty, crate, socialization, handling | Jumping, counters, destructive habits | Jumping, counters, destructive habits | Jumping, counters, destructive habits | Jumping, counters, destructive habits | Reactivity, anxiety, aggression | Severe aggression, anxiety, fear |
| Real-world outings | New places, people & sounds | In-home focus | Yes | Highly distracting places | 12+ outings minimum | Multiple environments | Multiple environments |
| Gear included | Slip lead or prong collar | E-collar | E-collar | E-collar | E-collar | E-collar | E-collar |
| After pickup | Go-home session | Go-home session | Go-home session | Free refreshers for life | Free refreshers for life | 4 weekly follow-ups | 4 weekly follow-ups |
| Extras | None | None | None | None | Video call at halfway | Muzzle conditioning video. Follow-ups can move before training. | Muzzle conditioning video. Follow-ups can move before training. |
| Guarantee | No off-leash guarantee | 3 guaranteed commands | Off-leash obedience guarantee | Lifetime guarantee | Lifetime guarantee | No guaranteed cure | No guaranteed cure |
| Before you enroll | 2 sets of core vaccines | No anxiety, aggression or reactivity | No anxiety, aggression or reactivity | No anxiety, aggression or reactivity | No anxiety, aggression or reactivity | Evaluation + muzzle trained | Evaluation + muzzle trained |
| Details | See program | See program | See program | See program | See program | See program | See program |
Pet store classes usually run six weeks with 8 to 12 dogs in a store aisle. That's fine for a puppy that needs friendly exposure and a basic sit. It won't give you off-leash reliability, individual attention or help with a reactive dog. Every lesson we teach is private and one-on-one.
Service Area
Dog training across southern West Virginia.
We train throughout Charleston, the Kanawha Valley and much of southern West Virginia. Instead of one building, we meet at dog-friendly public spots chosen for what your dog needs to work on: a quiet lot early on, then busier places as your dog sharpens up.
Charleston, WV
Home base for our southern West Virginia team. No in-home lessons. Tap a county to see the towns we serve.
Kanawha County11Charleston, South Charleston, Dunbar, Cross Lanes...
- CharlestonHome base
- South Charleston~10 min
- Dunbar~10 min
- Cross Lanes~15 min
- Marmet~15 min
- Belle~15 min
- St. Albans~20 min
- Nitro~20 min
- Elkview~20 min
- Sissonville~20 min
- Clendenin~30 min
Putnam County6Teays Valley, Scott Depot, Winfield, Poca...
- Teays Valley~25 min
- Scott Depot~25 min
- Winfield~25 min
- Poca~25 min
- Hurricane~30 min
- Eleanor~35 min
Cabell County3Milton, Barboursville, Huntington
- Milton~35 min
- Barboursville~45 min
- Huntington~50 min
Fayette County3Montgomery, Fayetteville, Oak Hill
- Montgomery~35 min
- Fayetteville~50 min
- Oak Hill~50 min
Raleigh County1Beckley
- Beckley~55 min
Nicholas County1Summersville
- Summersville~1 hr
Logan County1Logan
- Logan~1 hr 10
Mason County1Point Pleasant
- Point Pleasant~1 hr 10
Wood County1Parkersburg
- Parkersburg~1 hr 15
Mercer County2Princeton, Bluefield
- Princeton~1 hr 30
- Bluefield~1 hr 40
Greenbrier County2Lewisburg, White Sulphur Springs
- Lewisburg~1 hr 40
- White Sulphur Springs~1 hr 50
Ready to transform your dog's behavior?
The first phone call is always free. You'll talk to someone who actually trains dogs, not a call center. Tell us what your dog is doing and we'll tell you which program fits. If we're not the right fit, we'll say so.
Glossary
Terms & commands, in plain English.
What each command means and what it looks like when your dog has it down.
Basic Commands
Come
Dog will come when called.
Sit & Extended Sit
Dog will sit on command and hold their sit until released.
Down & Extended Down
Dog will lie down and stay until released.
Place
Dog will get on a specific spot or object you point to (chair, park bench, etc.) and stay there until released.
Loose Leash Walking
Dog walks right beside you on a leash, without pulling.
Off
Dog will not jump on you or anyone else.
Advanced Commands
Extended Distance Obedience
Dog will obey commands from 50+ yards away.
Heel
Dog will come to you and sit behind your left leg.
Focused Heel
Dog will look at you the entire time they heel.
Watch
Dog will look at you until released.
Through
Dog will go between your legs and sit.
Front
Dog will come to you and sit in front of you.
Stand
Dog will rise from a sit or down position.
Touch
Dog will stand up against anything you point to.
Casting / Send Away / Load-Up
Dog is sent away to a location you choose, like loading into a vehicle or crate.
Leave It
Dog will not touch or eat something.
Manners
Greeting Manners
Dog greets strangers politely, at the door or on the street, without jumping.
Meal Manners
Dog waits politely for meals until released.
Door Manners
Dog waits politely at doors and gates until they're opened and the dog is released.
General Obedience Terms
Break
A cue that tells the dog they're released from a command.
Marker
A signal that pinpoints the exact behavior that earned a reward. It can be a clicker, a verbal cue ("Good boy!") or something else.
Distractions
Sounds, smells, people, dogs or anything else that pulls a dog's focus away.
Reactivity
Often confused with aggression. Reactive dogs overreact to certain things or situations, usually driven by fear. It can come from genetics, a lack of socialization, or both. Common triggers include men with beards or hats, small children, or a leash.
Aggression
When a dog threatens harm to a person or another dog through snarling, growling, snapping, biting, barking or lunging. Causes include guarding territory or family, resource guarding, fear, frustration, prey drive or pain.
It is impossible to guarantee a complete fix for major behavioral issues like dog or people aggression. We can give you control and help you better manage these issues.
Two Easy Steps
Ready to get started?
1Step One
Purchase your training
Buy your training package online, or call us and we'll take care of it over the phone. Affirm is available on any program, and a $500 deposit holds board and train dates.
2Step Two
Schedule your appointments
All training packages must be paid in full before scheduling lessons. Once payment is received, we'll send you the link to our calendar so you can book your appointments.