About Fon's Canines Professional Dog Training and Sales
Fon's Canines Professional Dog Training and Sales has decades of experience helping dogs and puppies reach their full potential. We offer personalized one-on-one training, structured group classes, and immersive board-and-train programs designed to build obedience, confidence, and reliability in any environment. Whether you're looking to train a new puppy, refine your dog's behavior, or invest in a fully trained companion, our expert trainers are committed to delivering proven results. We also provide professionally trained dogs for sale, ensuring a seamless transition to a well-mannered, obedient pet. With a focus on balanced training methods and real-world application, we help dogs and owners build strong, lasting relationships.
Training & services
Training goals
Behavior consultationProgram details
This is for dogs with fear, reactivity, anxiety, or aggression. We identify triggers, set structure, and work on new behavior patterns. Dogs are trained in real-life settings for practical results. Owners are guided on how to follow through at home.
Canine Good Citizen preparationProgram details
This training prepares your dog to pass the AKC Canine Good Citizen test. We cover polite greetings, leash walking, staying calm in crowds, and more. Dogs are trained in public places for test-ready behavior. A strong step toward therapy or service work.
Crate trainingProgram details
Crate training teaches dogs to see the crate as a calm, safe place, not a punishment. We guide you on setup, timing, and how to reduce whining or resistance. Useful for housebreaking, travel, and daily structure. Training is gentle and step-by-step.
House trainingProgram details
We help build a clear and consistent routine for dogs struggling with accidents or irregular bathroom habits. Training includes schedule planning, supervision tips, and troubleshooting common issues. Ideal for puppies or recently adopted dogs. Consistency is key.
Leash trainingProgram details
Dogs learn to stay close and listen without needing a leash. We teach reliable recall, focus, and calm behavior around distractions. Sessions may include e-collar work if needed. Ideal for open space walking and everyday off-leash freedom.
Obedience trainingProgram details
We teach core commands like sit, down, stay, come, and how to walk calmly on leash. Dogs learn to listen in everyday environments with people, dogs, and distractions nearby. Sessions focus on clear communication and steady progress. Suitable for all breeds and ages.
This program takes obedience further with tighter control and sharper responses. We train in busier areas to help your dog stay focused when it matters most. Skills include longer stays, leash-free recall, and calm behavior under pressure. Great follow-up to basic training.
Puppy trainingProgram details
Puppy training includes crate work, potty training, early socialization, and basic commands. We help new puppies build healthy habits and learn how to stay calm around people and other dogs. Training is gentle and age-appropriate. It’s all about getting your pup started on the right path.
Recall trainingProgram details
Recall training teaches your dog to come when called, every time. We use structured steps and real-world practice to build a reliable response. Works with or without a leash, depending on the dog. Helps prevent running off or ignoring commands outdoors.
SocializationProgram details
Socialization training helps dogs feel safe and calm around other dogs, people, sounds, and places. We guide dogs through gradual, structured exposure to real-life situations. Focus is on reducing stress and building confidence. Great for puppies or nervous adult dogs.
Behavior support
Aggression training
BarkingProgram details
This training is for dogs that bark too much at noises, people, or when left alone. We help identify what’s causing the barking and show you how to respond. Focus is on timing, calm responses, and clear routines. The goal is less noise and more calm.
Fear and confidence
Jumping up
Reactivity trainingProgram details
We help dogs that lunge, bark, or overreact on leash when they see other dogs, people, or vehicles. Training focuses on improving focus, managing energy, and lowering frustration. Sessions happen in real walking areas. The goal is calmer, safer walks.
Resource guardingProgram details
We address guarding behavior around food, toys, beds, or people. Dogs learn that giving things up leads to positive outcomes, not threats. Training includes safety planning and hands-on practice. Owners are guided on how to reinforce this at home.
Separation anxiety
How training happens
Board and train
Group classesProgram details
Group classes teach obedience skills while helping dogs focus around other people and dogs. We work on commands, leash walking, and social behavior in a structured setting. Classes are small for personal attention. A good option for building control with distractions.
In-home trainingProgram details
We offer private training sessions in your home to work on issues where they actually happen. This helps with behavior like barking, door reactivity, or jumping on guests. It’s also ideal for dogs that struggle in new environments. Training plans are fully customized.
Owner coachingCustomer-reported
Private trainingProgram details
Private sessions are fully focused on your dog’s needs and your goals. Whether it’s leash manners, reactivity, or recall, we build a plan just for you. Training takes place where the issues show up. Clear instruction helps you stay consistent at home.
Dog age
Adult dogs
Puppies
Training level
Advanced obedience
Advanced trainingProgram details
Advanced training builds stronger control in public spaces with more distractions. We work on off-leash recall, extended stays, and advanced leash handling. Dogs train in real settings, not just indoors or in backyards. Best for dogs that already understand basic commands.
Beginner training
Intermediate trainingCustomer-reported
Class options
Small classes
Assistance and working dogs
Medical-alert and mobility assistance
Police K9 trainingCustomer-reported
Service dog trainingProgram details
Service dog training is built around specific tasks like mobility help or anxiety support. We work on public access skills and consistent task response. Dogs are trained for reliability at home and in public. Each plan is customized to the handler’s needs.
We train dogs to perform specific tasks to assist with physical or mental health needs. Includes public access, behavior shaping, and task reliability. Each dog is matched to their handler’s goals. Long-term support is available during the process.
Therapy dog trainingProgram details
We prepare dogs for therapy roles with calm walking, polite greetings, and comfort in busy settings. Dogs are exposed to real sounds, movements, and people. The focus is on relaxed, steady behavior. Ideal for owners who want to volunteer in therapy programs.
Dog sports
AgilityProgram details
Agility training introduces dogs to tunnels, jumps, weave poles, and other obstacles. It helps with confidence, coordination, and listening skills while moving. Sessions are fun and low-pressure, tailored to your dog’s size and comfort. No competition experience needed.
Rally obedience
Trick trainingProgram details
Trick training teaches fun, useful skills like shake, roll over, spin, bow, and more. It helps with focus, impulse control, and handler engagement. Great mental stimulation for any age or breed. Training is light, engaging, and built around your dog’s interests.
Training approach
Balanced training
Other listed services
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Dog trainingProgram details
We offer balanced dog training that focuses on leash skills, obedience, and improving behavior in real-life settings. Training sessions are built around what your dog needs most, whether it's pulling on walks, not coming when called, or overreacting to triggers. We use clear structure, calm handling
Dog Fear and Anxiety TrainingProgram details
This program supports dogs that struggle with fear, separation anxiety, or nervous behavior. We work on building confidence, setting structure, and lowering stress triggers. Training is paced based on your dog’s comfort level. Owners also get tools to support progress at home.
Dog Sports TrainingProgram details
Dog sports training introduces dogs to structured activities like agility, rally, or obedience competitions. We focus on clear commands, body control, and drive management. Sessions are active and mentally engaging. Great for high-energy dogs and working breeds.
Dog Bite Inhibition TrainingProgram details
Bite inhibition training teaches dogs to control the pressure of their mouth during play or stress. We work on redirecting behavior and teaching appropriate boundaries. Especially important for puppies and young dogs. Clear structure helps prevent future problems.
Working Dog TrainingProgram details
Working dog training helps dogs with jobs stay focused and responsive during task work. Training includes impulse control, public behavior, and task endurance. We tailor sessions to the type of work your dog does. For handlers needing structure and reliability.
Dog Scent Detection TrainingProgram details
Dogs are trained to find specific scents using their natural nose power. We teach clear alerts, scent pairing, and focused searching. Used for sport, fun, or future working roles. Great mental stimulation for any scent-driven dog.
Dog Competition TrainingProgram details
We prep dogs for obedience, rally, or sport competitions with ring-ready behavior and clean execution. Sessions focus on precision, focus, and handler-dog communication. Training is structured and consistent. Good for dogs aiming to perform in a formal setting.
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5/5Am so pleased with everything/everyone at Fon Canine! From the trainers (Fon and Ricky) and the staff, always helping out when it comes to training and nail trims! But not only my dog has learned so much but I have learned also! From improving at home behavior to behavior in publ…Read full reviewClose full review
Am so pleased with everything/everyone at Fon Canine! From the trainers (Fon and Ricky) and the staff, always helping out when it comes to training and nail trims! But not only my dog has learned so much but I have learned also! From improving at home behavior to behavior in public spaces, leash manners, obedience and etc. Having a personalized experience and figuring out ways to work with my pup in many different ways has been incredible! It has taught me more about my dog than I knew! I couldn’t be happier. I have had some experiences with past trainers that didn’t suit me or my pup but here it was an instant connection and I felt more heard and more comfortable with the training that was being taught!
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Sandy Crowley
5/5
We have had a very positive experience working with Ricky over the last several weeks. We were amazed at the change in our dog’s pulling on the leash and an attentiveness based on his training and recommendations. He has given his tools to build on the success that we are having. I would definitely recommend training at Fon’s.
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sandy Aston
5/5
Laura did a wonderful job of educating me in the care and direction of Penny/Paisly.
Everyone was most welcoming , I felt taken care of and comfortable in my purchase of my puppy,
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Bruce Finkle
5/5
Ricik is a pro . Within 10 minutes, my dog stopped, pulling me and felt like I was working with it totally different dog and never knew I would highly recommend their training process
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Barbara Church
5/5
Finally - A trainer with a wealth of background experience in solving usual and varied problems of everyday dog owners. Fon understood my concerns with certain unwanted behaviors and broke them down clearly so we could address and enjoy a happier homelife with my much loved Cattle Dog Vee. I am greatly relieved that we can solve the issues quickly to the benefit of us all.
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