Dog in Training provides in-home consultations for general manners training and the resolution of problem behaviors. Step-by-step training plans are tailored to meet the needs of each individual case. You can choose between our two approaches:       Brenda, our professional dog trainer will work with you during every training session to teach you the skills to train your dog. This approach may be perfect for you if you have the time to commit to working with your dog and would enjoy being hands-on with your dogs education.         This approach is similar to ‘board and train’ services but without the boarding. Your dog remains in your home while we do all the hard work. Brenda will teach your dog the necessary behaviors and when training is complete she will schedule a training session with you to show you how to maintain your dogs newly acquired skills. This approach may be right for you if you prefer to have your dog trained quickly and with minimal effort by you. It can be especially good for busy owners because Brenda can schedule training sessions while you are at work and provide your dog with a potty break and some daytime attention.         General Manners The Basics: • Sit, Down, Stand • Stay • Recalls (Coming when called) Attention and Impulse Control: • Watch (Holding eye contact with owner) • Leave It (Don’t take, eat, or roll in that) • Wait Placement exercises: • Crate training • Go to place on cue • Stay off furniture • Polite leash walking and heeling • Tricks • Drop • Retrieving • Distraction Training • Targeting • Tricks • Advanced heelwork     Behavior Problems • Jumping on people and impulse control • Impulse control to doorbell and house visitors • House soiling • Pulling on leash • Not coming when called outdoors • Chewing & destructive behavior • Excessive barking • Guarding of food, toys, and locations • Handling issues • Fears • Barking and lunging at other dogs • Barking and lunging at joggers, skaters,   traffic etc. • Preparing for baby • Multi-dog household dynamics     Puppy Training Home Training: • House-training • Crate training • Prevention of chewing and destructive behaviors • Quiet and alone time training (Preventing demand   barking, whining, and separation anxiety) • Prevention! Prevention! Prevention! Start off on   the right track so your puppy doesn’t develop   problem behaviors. The Socialization Essentials: • Bite inhibition and mouthing • Handling • Resource guarding prevention • Teaching your puppy to feel comfortable   around people, other dogs, places, noises etc.