Urban Dawgs

Drayton is fantastic. My Jack Russel Terrier has been with Urban Dawg from puppy hood onward and he also trained another one of our dogs a decade ago. Drayton at Urban Dawgs just “knows dogs!” He is a force free trainer which is very important to us. Our JRT is a very active, strong, high-drive dog, and as he entered adolescence, began pushing every limit. Within one extra private lesson we had practical tools and a clear plan. Drayton tailored everything to our JRT’s temperament and made sure we understood the “why” behind each technique. Our JRT is a different dog now, and we feel confident handling the tough moments ourselves even though he still comes weekly to the Urban Dawg Play group. I highly recommend him for any dog owner and especially anyone with a strong-willed pup.

We had a great experience at Urban Dawgs with my puppy, Mittens. Since starting classes, he’s become so much more social and confident around other dogs and people, which has been wonderful to see. Training him at home has also felt a lot easier thanks to Drayton’s guidance—his approach is clear, practical, and really helped us understand how to communicate with our dog better. I’m really happy we chose Urban Dawgs and would definitely recommend it to other puppy owners.

We’ve worked with Urban Dawgs for dogs adopted from shelters, and the experience has been truly transformative. Drayton’s approach to positive reinforcement has completely shifted how we understand and relate to our dogs. The focus on keeping everyone safe and comfortable—while honoring each person’s and each dog’s unique needs, personalities, fears, and past experiences—felt deeply respectful and effective. Everything we learned was refreshingly different from what we had been taught in the past. The tools and protocols are easy to apply, realistic for day-to-day living, and immediately impactful. In a short amount of time, we noticed meaningful changes not only in our dogs’ behavior, but in how much more relaxed, connected, and joyful our relationship with them has become. We’ve learned so much and are incredibly grateful to have Drayton’s expertise available locally. This work has truly changed how we live with and enjoy our dogs.