Best Dog Trainer in Phoenix,  AZ Offers In Home or Group Dog& Puppy Training

FurBabies & Friends Dog Training Tips for Success

1.  Ideally, all family members must be present and actively participate as this helps with training method consistency and quickens your pups learning.
2.  Homework will be given and all family members must participate for desired results.
        *  As the saying goes, "You will get out what you put into it."
3.  Since the dog trainer doesn't live with you 24/7, taking ownership over your dogs training, including dedicating time, being consistent, and following through on instructions, is the only way to attain desired results.
4.  Have a bunch of bite size training treats available, from lowest to highest value, for your furbaby to utilizing depending on the level of difficulty or distraction during training
5.  Remember, be patient, this is like having to learn a new language, it doesn’t happen overnight.
       *  Learning new skills takes repetition and practice.

*  Private sessions are at the clients location of choice

*  Discuss ahead of time via a call or an evaluation with Kristie specific issues you would like help with

*  Ideas of dog behaviors that may require individual training:
       >  Socialization/Confidence building or lack of trust with strangers
       >  Puppy socialization with new people, places or animals
       >  Leash pulling or lack of attention when walking
       >  Training a dog or puppy to walk on a leash
       >  How to train your dog to be obedient
       >  Trouble going to or at the vet
       >  Counter Surfing or other Destructive In Home Behaviors
       >  New baby or family member introductions
       >  Car travel issues like getting in, while riding or general car anxiety
       >  Over excitement and jumping on you and guests

4 Sessions - $450

6 Sessions - $ 675

8  Sessions - $900

12 Sessions - $1300

*  A training guide with all content and commands provided at beginning of session
*  Puppy training will review and cover the following topics:
       >  Basic knowledge and information for a new puppy
       >  Housebreaking and Positively Potty Training
       >  Proper Introduction to Crate to Reduce Anxiety
       >  No Bite/Soft Mouth- to discourage play biting & taking treats nicely
       >  Proper Introduction to Collar & Leash - increase puppy's ability to be handled and          manage energy level/attention
       >  Preventing Resource or Food Guarding/Aggression
       >  Name Game - helping your puppy learn her name for immediate recall
       >  Leave It/Take It - a command to get your puppy to leave something alone with a release
       >  Drop It/Trade - a command to get your puppy to let go of an object and not create resource guarding issues, also useful for fetch
       >  Review of Socialization and Experience musts for a well balanced puppy/dog

Puppy Basics Training - 4 Private 1 Hour In Home Sessions - $450

   # Includes a 30 minute temperament assessment with trainer for access to socializations

Puppy Basics Training Plus Obedience - 8 Private 1 Hour Sessions - $900

*  3 In Home 1 Hour Sessions - $375
*  Includes a packet of content reviewed with greater details
*  Doorbell/Boundary Training - desensitization to doorbell/knocks to reduce barking and arousal along with boundary training of thresholds to prevent door darting
*  Trick Training - a fun way to continue to build your relationship with your dog while building on obedience fundamentals.
       >  Tricks include: Sit Pretty, Shake, Dance, Roll Over, Bow, Crawl

*  Service area is 20 miles from 85308
*  Do you need help introducing dogs together for the first time?
*  Did you get a new puppy and need help introducing him safely to your resident dog?
*  The trainer will come, assess temperaments of each dog, and determine safest approach to introduce
       >  Depending on temperament assessment, not all dogs may be able to be successfully introduced
*  Cost:  $375 - 3 One Hour Sessions

Do you struggle walking your dog?  Does your dog pull the entire walk or not pay attention walking wherever he wants to go?  Has his poor walking skills left you unable to walk him or enjoy great exercise time together? Did your dog become reactive to dogs on leash or other people or things for that matter>

Kristie will give you the tools and confidence to take the walk back and get back to enjoying the time you spend outside with your dog.  Depending on your dogs leash walking issues, there are two programs the outside and exercise together with two options depending on the leash walking severity.

Great option for those pooches that need more focus and greater engagement during the walk.  This program will get you the appropriate leash training tool, teach you how to train a dog to walk on leash, creating the appropriate walk structure and commands that will reduce pulling, unwanted sniffing or marking, and even zig zag walking due to distractions.

*  Total Program Length - 2 Weeks
*  Timing of Training - Walks with trainer 3 times a week for 30 minutes each time
*  Review of Training - Trainer to review everything with family for 30 minutes end of each week

If your furbaby is people or dog reactive on leash, for instance lunges, barks, spins, etc, around other dogs or people this can be a frightening experience.  The goal of this program is to help give you the tools to learn to spot and manage these reactions while the trainer focus's on the same thing with positive reinforcement, counter conditioning, and desensitization to create better experiences to build on.  A longer training period is needed to correct or minimize leash reactive behavior, and may require additional time depending on the severity of your furbabies leash reactivity.

*  Total Program Length - 4 Weeks
*  Timing of Training - Walks with trainer 3 times a week for 30 minutes each time
*  Review of Training - Trainer to review everything with family for 30 minutes end of each week

Friday night packs walks started in Fall of 2024.  These get togethers are a fantastic opportunity for safe dog socialization, improving leash manners, and even working on your dogs leash reactivity.  Positive reinforcement dog trainer, Kristie, leads the walks, provides assistance, answers questions, and ensures safety during the walk.

Pack Walk Details 
*  Friday's from 6:30pm-7:30pm  (weather permitting)
*  Walks are held at different parks in the North, Central & West Valley
*  Cost:  Varies between $5-$20 depending on attendance
*  Event details are/will be posted on FurBabies & Friends Facebook Events page

*  Do you want a well mannered and obedient dog or puppy but lack the time to train?

*  Do you wish you could come home and have your dog/puppy already trained?

*  Do you want to save more than 30% for a complete package vs. paying hourly?

We have the perfect solution for busy people who have a hard time finding MORE time in their already packed schedule to train their dog/puppy.  The answer is DAY TRAINING or BOARD & TRAIN!  In day training, the trainer comes to your house while you are away and trains your dog/puppy on certain commands or behavior issues and reviews with you at the end of the week for consistency.  With Board & Trains, your furbaby will get immersed 24/7 into training at the trainers house with her furbabies and follow a regimented schedule to achieve the family's desired behaviors

<<<  Basic Requirements to Enroll In Any Day Training or Board & Train Program  >>>

*  Any Dog/Puppy must show proof of current vaccinations, DHPP2, Rabies, Bordatella
*  Puppies may start training after 2nd round of shots, outings will occur after 3rd round
*  All furbabies will be temperament tested and evaluated by the trainer before admittance
*  Start of program will depend on trainers schedule and commitments
*  Additional behavior or areas of focus can be added for an extra fee
*  Completion of a program grants admission to any boarding or socialization event
*  Entire family must participate and meet with trainer based on program requirements 
*  All family members  must participate and actively follow training instructions for long term benefit, trainer will demonstrate all techniques covered for implementation
*  Be honest in communicating training progress, participation in training, in addition to communicating their furbabies struggles so trainer can address before completion

The Perfect Puppy Day Training Program is for puppies between 14 weeks to five months old whose family would like their puppy to be introduced the proper way to their home and their world to create a happy and well balanced puppy.  The goal of this program is for your puppy to have positive 1st experiences to everything in their world and to learn from the beginning basic behavior expectations to set her up for success as she matures.  This program will also properly and safely begin to introduce your puppy to other animals, especially other dogs to learn proper dog language and etiquette while also building their confidence in unfamiliar environments.  The first year of a dogs life is crucial to set a solid foundation for their future self, investing the time and money now will save you from more expensive or heart breaking behavior problems in the future.

*  Total Program Length - 4 Weeks
*  Timing of Training - Puppy Training is done 3 times a week for 30 minutes each time
*  Review of Training - Trainer to review everything with family for 30 minutes every Saturday
*  Topics covered in training include:

Delightful Dog Day Training Program is best for dogs 7 months and up whose furrents would like them to be more obedient and well mannered both in the house and out.  Goal of this program is for your furbaby to learn the main basic commands and comply upon the 1st request no matter level of distraction.  This program will also expand on the positive socialization and other experiences necessary to build a well mannered and confident dog.

*  Total Program Length - 6 Weeks
*  Timing of Training - Dog Training is done 3 times a week for 30 minutes each time
*  Review of Training - Trainer to review everything with family for 30 minutes for 4 Saturday's
*  Topics covered in training include:

Perfect Pooch Day Training Program is best for dogs 7 months and up whose furrents want the highest level of obedience and manners from their furbaby no matter where they are. The goal of this program is for your furbaby to master all of the basic commands and higher level commands and comply upon the 1st request no matter the level of distraction. At the end of this program, you will have the perfect pooch where you can take anywhere with anyone and they will be happy and confident. Be prepared to be stopped by everyone complimenting you on how amazing your furbaby is!!

*  Total Program Length - 10 Weeks
*  Timing of Training - Dog Training is done 3 times a week for 30 minutes each time
*  Review of Training - Trainer to review everything with family for 30 minutes for 6 Saturday's
*  Topics covered in training include:

Board & Train program is an immersive experience where your furbaby will live and take part in the trainer activities along with individual training every day.  This program is for dogs 7 months and up whose furrents don't have the time, or the patience, for training but want better behavior fast. The goal of this program is for your furbaby to master all of the basic commands and comply upon the 1st request no matter the level of distraction.  At the end of this program, your furbaby will be transformed into a well behaved, happy, social and outgoing dog that you can immediately enjoy and follow through on the trainers instructions.

*  Total Program Length - 2 Weeks
*  Timing of Training - Training will happen all day, with individual training 90 minutes everyday
*  Review of Training - Trainer to review everything with family for 1 hour at the end of the program
*  Topics covered in training include: