Precision Dog Training Academy

*will update when training is completed!* TLDR: training an agressive dog is hard work, both in the private classes and outside. It's emotional and requires real commitment and doing your homework, but it's 1000% worth it. We are on week 11/13 for the controlled aggression private training program with our dachshund, Phil, and working with Keaton has been a great relief and learning experience. We found Precision after Phil (who exhibited agression towards other dogs) had started to frequently exhibit symptoms of people-agression, and even bit one of our friends. We were heartbroken and humiliated and knew if we didn't do something drastic, we wouldn't be able to keep him in our lives. We signed up for training immediately after a call and chat with the owner. Weeks 1-4 were very much building block weeks introducing lots of structure and at-home practice with our boy to set up new standards and rules. While Phil knows many tricks and rules, we worked on reinforcing them and making sure he listened on the first command. Weeks 5-7 were about introducing tools (stim collars) and using them to further communicate with and modify Phil's behaviors. I was very hesitant about using a stim collar, and would have little cries at night after a day of training because I felt so bad we had to resort to, what I felt in the moment was drastic measures. I'm a gentle soul, and the mental barrier of using this style of training was huge. HOWEVER. We started seeing results in Phil's behavior we had never seen before. He could disengage from a dog walking on the other side of our fence. He was no longer rushing the door. He stopped barking at people. All huge wins! Week 8-9 were probably the worst for me, as there was a significant hump of bad behavior we needed to overcome. Keaton stayed positive even when I was not, and helped us see the progress Phil has made overall, even if some of the day-to-day progress was harder to see. We did a few group classes successfully, which in the past, I would have never dreamed Phil could be in a room of 5 other dogs without choking himself on his leash. Weeks 10-11 I truly feel like we have a new dog. He listens so much better. He knows that "no" is definitive. His heel is amazing. He stays in his bed even when strangers come over. He can walk near other dogs (with space) without losing his mind. Our friends can pet him. It brings me so much joy knowing that people are able to see the sweet, cuddly side of our boy we know and love. Things we are still working on: people introductions, staying calm when lots of people are in our house, and being able to co-exist peacefully with other dogs. If you're considering agression training, my advice to you is to go into the class with an open heart and mind, willing to do all the homework, every day. If you do, your investment will be well worth it, and you will fall more in love with your dog than you thought you could.

My trainer was Emily and she did amazing working with my German Shepherd Ghost! He was having issues with resource guarding, and obedience. Ghost completed the intermediate board and training program. Since picking him up his behaviors have majorly decreased and now he’s learned to disengage from situations. When I first brought Ghost home he was not transitioning well with my other dog and Emily was able to talk me through some things to do. Within the next few days Ghost had transitioned back into home life. I would recommend this place and especially Emily to anyone who is debating it!

We had an incredible experience with Precision Dog Training and their 4-week Board & Train program. Our dog, Elly, came home with dramatically improved manners, better obedience, and a whole new level of confidence. The transformation in such a short time was truly impressive. A huge part of that success was Madi. It was clear from the beginning how much she genuinely cared about Elly. She built such a strong bond with her, and the feeling was definitely mutual—Elly absolutely adored her. Knowing that our dog was not only being trained but also loved and cared for made the entire experience even better. One of the things we appreciated most was how safe and comfortable we felt leaving Elly in their care for four weeks. The team takes the responsibility seriously, and we always felt confident she was in great hands. That peace of mind meant a lot to us. Ethan was also fantastic throughout the entire process. He was incredibly knowledgeable and always willing to answer questions before the program, during Elly’s training, and even after she came home. His guidance helped us understand how to continue reinforcing everything Elly learned. He has also been extremely helpful when we’ve boarded Elly there since completing the program. In fact, Elly loves going back so much that we now board her there whenever we travel. It’s such a relief knowing she’s somewhere she’s happy and excited to be. We can’t recommend Precision Dog Training enough. Their expertise, care for the dogs, and ongoing support make them truly stand out.

Madi did a wonderful job! Due to my dog’s previous obedience concerns I was excited that Madi’s training had a significant impact in Oakley’s obedience. Madi was very informative during the entire process; I received daily updates including a summary and video of her progress. I used the 3-week program that included 2 follow up sessions, where we were able to fine tune Oakley’s obedience. I highly recommend Precision Dog Training and the investment into your dog’s future.