I had one dog go through the board and train and my second did a few individual lessons along with the group classes for both. They’ve both grown so much and have done so well. Margaret is great about individualizing a program based on the dog and truly cares about their success. Graham and Gemma love the whole PDK9 team!

Purpose Driven K9 Dog Training
Indianapolis, Indiana
About Purpose Driven K9 Dog Training
Indianapolis Professional Dog Training. Certified Professional Dog Trainer Margaret Bridges brings reliable results and achieves your goals with your dog. No more pulling, jumping, barking, or bad behavior. Basic to Off Leash obedience and Puppy Consultations. Over 2000+ dogs trained and counting!
Training & services
Training goals
- Behavior consultation
- Crate training
- House training
- Leash training
- Obedience training
- Puppy training
- Recall training
- Socialization
Behavior support
- Aggression training
- Barking Customer-reported
- Fear and confidence
- Separation anxiety
How training happens
- Board and train
- Group classes
- Pack walks
- Private training
Dog age
- Adult dogs
- Puppies
Training level
- Advanced obedience
Support between sessions
- Follow-up support
- Personalized training plans
Training approach
- Balanced training
Additional services
- Boarding
- Dog walking
Other listed services
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- Classes Training
- Custom Training
- Daily Training
- Distraction Classes
- Dog Park
- Exercise Walks
- Family Dog Training
- Group Learning
- Initial Training
- Pet Care
- Professional Evaluation
Program details
Before recommending a specific training plan, we always like to start with a private, no obligation, Professional Evaluation. Spend an hour with our Certified Trainer getting answers, insight into your dog's behavior, a full assessment of your dog and situation, a demonstration of which training will work best for you, and finally customized training plan options designed to work for you! Our typical wait-time for getting started with an evaluation is about 3.5 - 4 weeks, so don't delay contacting us to get scheduled! · Listed price: $35.00
- Real World Training
- Resident Programs
- Training Our Dog
- Training Plans
- Training Sessions
- Unique Training
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Questions & answers
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Can please anybody tell me that what are the charges for 2 years dog monthly behavior training?
Hi Lorina, In order to determine the exact charges for training, we would first need to see your dog in for a private, professional evaluation. This is so our trainer can discuss what your goals are, what issues you are having, etc. From there, they will be able to offer you programs best suited to fit your needs. If interested in scheduling an evaluation, head to our website purposedrivenk9.com to fill out a contact form!
Community answer · Purpose Driven K9 Dog Training · 2022-09-21
The pricing can vary depending on the behavior of the dog. You would have to call them to setup an evaluation for an exact price.
Community answer · Rachael Hancock · 2022-09-21
Our 2 year old dog “fence fights” badly with the dogs behind us. He is so focused he will not respond to us. We have tried shock collars and citronella collars, both of which I hate. Could you help?
Hi Debbie, thanks for reaching out to us. We don't recommend using training tools that you're uncomfortable with or if you don't have the knowledge of how to use them. We help with the issues you are describing, and the way we help varies from dog to dog depending on many factors including your dog's age, breed, history, lifestyle, energy level, and other personality traits. We recommend getting more information about how we can help you with your dog's specific issues by filling out a contact form on our website and scheduling a Professional Evaluation with our trainer.
Community answer · Purpose Driven K9 Dog Training · 2020-09-21
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Customer reviews
Google listingMentioned in reviews
- Knowledgeable staff 16
- Board and train 9
- Leash training 9
- Group classes 7
- Knowledgeable trainers 5
- Confidence classes 3
All 10 topics
- Anxious dog training 2
- Follow up classes 2
- Obedience class 2
- Off leash walking 2
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Margaret and Melvin really know dogs and LOVE to teach. From our initial Consultation Session, to the Board and Train, and throughout Follow Up Classes, they both have given 110% to each of their fur-clients and families. Benny, 1-year old in-tact, male Bernese Mountain Dog, was …Read full reviewClose full review
Margaret and Melvin really know dogs and LOVE to teach. From our initial Consultation Session, to the Board and Train, and throughout Follow Up Classes, they both have given 110% to each of their fur-clients and families. Benny, 1-year old in-tact, male Bernese Mountain Dog, was 10.5 months old when he began training at Purpose Driven K-9 and recently graduated with flying colors from his final review class after a 2-week Board and Train turning 1 year old. Over the last 3 months Benny has become a much more confident, attentive, and playful pup because of the hands on approach they gave him in the Board and Train, but also because of the support and structure offered to us when we took him home for continuous learning. Because of Margaret's structured approach to training, praise, and teaching Dog Owners the skills needed to succeed as pet parents, my fiance and I feel more at ease knowing how to communicate clearly with Benny while encouraging him to be his full puppy-teen self. The training/boarding facility is clean and accessible (even with a full kennel it never smelled like urine or looked mismanaged), their staff are friendly and willing to help answer questions when we have dropped off for Boarding or needed help scheduling a follow up training session. Benny adores Gracie and Melvin. If you want to strengthen your relationship with your dog, get personalized attention to address your dog's behavior, and meet people who TRULY love dogs, please consider them for your training needs. We will be going back for future socials, boarding, daycare, and training as long as we are welcome there and want Benny along for the ride!!
Margaret and Purpose Driven K-9 are phenomenal! I cannot speak highly enough about them and their stay and train program. It was worth every cent and knowing the outcome, I would pay it again in a second! Thank you for helping my Maisy and my family!♥️
Best dog trainer! My dog, Jonas, has always been friendly, but was extremely rambunctious. Was always jumping and putting things in his mouth. Only 4 private sessions with Margaret and Jonas now listens much better, has since stopped putting things in his mouth he’s not supposed to have, and jumping is significantly less. Highly recommend!
They have trained my Husband’s past dog-a half Husky half samoyed and now they are training our new samoyed puppy. He went to the two week training and now we are doing classes. They have been great!
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