Dog Behavioral Therapist in Menifee, CA
Welcome to Leader of the Pack Home Dog Training, your premier choice for personalized dog training right here in Menifee, CA. Our mission is to help you build a strong, respectful relationship with your dog by becoming the pack leader they love and trust. With our tailored training programs, we can address any issue, at any age, and in the comfort of your home. Our approach is designed to empower you to lead your dog with confidence, all without relying on forceful methods like choke or shock collars or excessive treats.
Foundation Training Program
Our Foundation Training Program is ideal if you’re seeking to resolve common behavioral issues and lay a solid groundwork for further training. For just $695, this program includes a comprehensive 3-hour initial session and a follow-up hour-long lesson, offering you a total of four hours of private training at your home.
The first lesson is focused on understanding and improving your dog’s behavior. We start by assessing your current household dynamics, daily routine, and even nutrition, which might impact your dog’s actions. Our goal is to teach you effective canine communication techniques that establish you as the pack leader. This crucial step ensures your dog sees you as the authority, which helps in addressing various behavioral issues such as door rushing, barking, jumping, and more.
During this session, we cover fundamental obedience commands like sit, stay, come, down, and heel. We also focus on improving home manners and tackling specific behavioral problems right away. If your dog struggles with aggression, sibling rivalry, or separation anxiety, we recommend transitioning to our Gold Training Program for more in-depth support.
The Foundation Program includes:
- An initial 3-hour training session at your home.
- A 1-hour follow-up lesson.
- Instruction on leadership, obedience commands, and behavior modification.
- A classroom segment on understanding canine communication and pack structure.
- Four hours of private training in total.
This program is a great start for addressing immediate issues and setting the stage for a well-behaved, respectful dog.
Gold Training Program
For a more comprehensive approach, our Gold Training Program is tailored to address a wide range of issues and provides advanced training for dogs over five months old. Priced at $1,295, this all-inclusive package offers 8 hours of private training, including a 3-hour initial session and five 1-hour follow-up lessons.
This program is perfect for dogs with more complex behavioral problems like aggression, sibling rivalry, or separation anxiety. It’s also an excellent choice if you want to advance your dog’s obedience and socialization skills or aim for the American Kennel Club (AKC) Canine Good Citizen (CGC) certification.
Our Gold Training Program includes:
- An initial 3-hour training session at your home.
- Five 1-hour follow-up sessions.
- Detailed behavioral and obedience training.
- Socialization training and AKC Canine Good Citizen preparation.
- A training manual to keep you on track.
- Unlimited phone, text, and email support for one year.
We address issues like door rushing, barking, and jumping, as well as more serious behavioral concerns. This comprehensive program helps your dog become well-trained and reliable in various settings. With the addition of the Canine Good Citizen test, you can achieve certification that demonstrates your dog’s exemplary behavior and social skills.
Puppy Gold Training Program
Starting your puppy off on the right paw is crucial for long-term success. Our Puppy Gold Training Program, priced at $1,495, is designed for dogs under five months old and provides an extensive 10 hours of training. This package includes a 2-3 hour initial session and seven 1-hour follow-up lessons.
We focus on early training to set your puppy up for success in areas like crate training, toilet training, and basic obedience. This program also incorporates advanced training as your puppy grows, helping to establish good habits from the start and addressing issues before they become problems.
The Puppy Gold Training Program features:
- An initial 2-3 hour training session at your home.
- Seven 1-hour follow-up sessions.
- Early training in crate training, toilet training, and basic commands.
- A classroom segment on canine communication and pack structure.
- Unlimited phone, text, and email support for one year.
- AKC Canine Good Citizen training and testing included.
By starting training early, we help you raise a well-behaved, socialized, and obedient puppy. Our approach ensures that your puppy learns essential commands like sit, stay, come, heel, and down, along with proper home manners. This comprehensive support helps you navigate puppyhood and lays the foundation for a happy, well-adjusted adult dog.
FAQs
1. What makes your dog training methods different from others?
Great question! What sets us apart is our focus on leadership without using forceful methods. Instead of relying on choke, pinch, or shock collars, or handing out tons of treats, we work with you to become the pack leader your dog respects and trusts. We believe in effective, kind communication that helps you guide your dog in a positive way. Our training is all about understanding and leading with confidence, and it all happens in your home where your dog is most comfortable. It’s a natural approach that builds a strong bond between you and your dog.
2. How do I know which training program is right for my dog?
Choosing the right program really depends on a few things: your dog’s age, any behavioral issues they have, and what you want to achieve. If you’re dealing with basic issues or want to start building good habits, our Foundation Training Program is a great place to start. For dogs with more serious problems like aggression or separation anxiety, or if you’re aiming for advanced training and socialization, the Gold Training Program has you covered. And if you’ve got a puppy, our Puppy Gold Training Program will get you off on the right foot with early training and socialization. Not sure which one fits best? Just give us a shout, and we can help you figure it out!
3. What happens during a training session, and how will I know if it’s working?
During a session, we dive into understanding your dog’s behavior and your household setup. This helps us tailor our training to what your dog needs. We’ll show you effective techniques to improve communication and leadership, and work on specific issues like jumping or barking. You’ll see progress as your dog starts responding better to commands and behaving more consistently. If you’re ever unsure or have questions along the way, just let us know! We’re here to support you and make sure you feel confident about the changes you’re seeing.
At Leader of the Pack Home Dog Training, we are proud to serve Menifee and its surrounding areas. Please refer to the map below for our service area.
Need Dog Training in Menifee, CA?
Here at Leader of the Pack Home Dog Training, we believe in training that is effective, kind, and tailored to your dog’s unique needs. Our programs are designed to empower you with the skills and confidence to lead your dog successfully. Whether you’re dealing with behavioral issues, starting from scratch with a new puppy, or aiming for advanced training goals, we’re here to guide you every step of the way.
For more information or to schedule your training session, please reach out to us today. Let us help you become the leader your dog loves, trusts, and respects.