ATTENTION
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Dog Defined is now offering ONLINE private training. You can sign up for lessons online with me by clicking the button below.
In-home private training will still continue on a limited basis. If you or anyone you know has come into contact with somebody exhibiting symptoms for Covid-19, please let me know ASAP and we can either reschedule your lesson or switch to online lessons. I appreciate your cooperation and understanding, and stay safe!
dog training should be efficient, effective, and evidence-based
We use the most modern, science-backed methods to produce results that will make you and your dog happy both during and after training.
puppy foundations
Are you struggling with puppy biting, potty training, crate training, or focus? Want to set your new puppy up for a successful life as a family member? We offer individual lessons and packages to help you meet your goals!
Adult obedience
Have you recently added an adult dog to your family? Do you want to work on obedience with a dog you’ve had for a while? We can help establish a routine and build a training plan to integrate your dog successfully into your life.
behavior modification
Does your dog bark, growl, and lunge at dogs on walks? Jump on or bark at visitors to your home? Bolt out of the front door at the first chance? Guard food, bones, or toys? We can help fix a wide variety of problem behaviors!
Our Story
Sarah has been a dog lover since childhood, but now goes to great lengths to ensure she stays up to date with leading industry standards for the most modern, science-based training methods. Read her full story at the link below.
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Help! My puppy is a shark!
There are multiple reasons why puppies bite, and knowing the reason why a puppy is biting in a specific situation can help to develop a plan to reduce or eliminate biting in that situation.
Spice up my life! The ins and outs of canine enrichment
“Canine enrichment” is a popular buzzword that’s been sweeping the dog training world more and more for the past few years. But what is enrichment really, and how can it benefit your dog? “Enrichment” is defined as “the action of improving or enhancing the quality or...
Puppy socialization… What actually is it??
Socialization is a very personal process. You are not just shaping your dog to live in the human world, you are shaping him to live in YOUR world.