Puppy Obedience Training

My Puppy Obedience Training Program consists of private lessons at your home in the Huntsville, AL area. All training will include some essential components, as listed below, plus additional training specifically for your dog.  This is the same program outlined in my new book, The Complete Puppy Training Manual. 

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I use reward-based training to teach your puppy what you want them to do and prevent them from rehearsing bad behaviors that are usually reinforced. This podcast episode explains my training methods. 

Read the article "How to Hire a Dog Trainer" here.

What we teach:

• Puppy Stuff: potty training and crate training
• Essential Obedience: sit, down, stay, come/recall
• Additional Obedience:  bed (mat or place) training,  touch (target) command
• Impulse Control: leave-it and drop-it
• Prevent Unwanted Behaviors: jumping, barking, chewing, and play biting
• Leash Training:  basic skills of taking the puppy for walks
• Socialization Skills: around dogs, people, and the environment
• Relaxation Techniques: calming skills for the puppy   
• Relationship Building: to help the dog focus and listen to you
• AKC Canine Good Citizen Certification

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No two dogs are trained the same. However, there are always some essential components for each training program.  Each dog is evaluated during the first session, and a recommended ongoing training plan will be designed for you and them.  The more time I spend with you and your puppy, the more they will learn. 

My goal is to help make living with your dog easy and stress-free. In addition, I strive to help develop a balanced, grounded, centered dog using force-free methods. The training is not complete by the end of our sessions…that is just the beginning. Dog training is a lifelong process, implemented daily. Regular and consistent practice adds to a well-behaved and obedient dog.

IMPORTANT:  Dog Obedience Training will help with minor behavior issues  (before they become excessive), such as jumping, play biting, barking, and leash pulling. Serious behavior issues, including anxiety, fear, and aggression, will need Behavior Modification.

"Dale is an excellent dog/puppy trainer. We are first-time dog owners with three young children. Dale spent time with us during an initial consultation as I had concerns about having a new puppy, especially with young children. We hired Dale to train our puppy, and he is very responsive, punctual, and gave us all the tools we need to have a wonderful family pet."

George G. - Boca Raton, FL

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• Leash Training Your Puppy - Available on Amazon
• Potty Training Your Puppy - Available on Amazon
• The Complete Puppy Training Manual- Available on Amazon

Dale Buchanan, Dog Trainer in Huntsville, AL is a puppy training expert with the following credentials:

• Awarded The Best Dog Trainer in Huntsville, AL in 2023 - see details here
• Recently featured on Fox54 News in Huntsville
• 3 Best-Selling Books on Amazon
• 131 Five-Star Google Reviews 
• 45 Five-Star Facebook Reviews
• 14 Five-Star Yelp Reviews
• Host of  the Puppy Talk Podcast 
• Written 100 Articles on the Blog
• Over 2000 videos on Social Media
• Dozens of contributions to other articles
• 15 Years Experience
• Trained over 1200 puppies
• Professional Dog Training and Behavior Certification
• Dozens of Continuing Education Certifications

Mr. Dale is an amazing dog trainer! He worked with our 9 week old Bernedoodle, Maverick for 6 weeks and he is now such a well behaved puppy. He taught potty training, sit, down, stay, leash training, socialization and so much more. We received two books he has written and also listened to a couple of his podcasts. We feel well equipped to continue training Maverick. I would highly recommend connecting with Top Gun Dog Training as soon as you get your puppy!

Mandy - Harvest, AL

By gathering some details about your puppy and goals, I can provide a rate quote and details for your custom training program. Please click the link below to request a FREE 15-minute phone consultation and rate quote.