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. 

Many dog trainers use shock collars (E-Collar, Remote Collar) to train your dog. I DO NOT! I use force-free positive reinforcement methods only. 

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. 

What we teach:

• Puppy Stuff: potty training, crate training, play biting, etc.
• Essential Obedience: sit, down, stay, come/recall
• Additional Obedience:  bed (mat or place) training,  touch (target) command
• Impulse Control: leave-it and drop-it
• 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   
• Minor Behavior Modification: jumping, barking, chewing, and play biting
• Relationship Building: to help the dog focus and listen to you

View a sample puppy training itinerary here

No two dogs are trained the same. However, there are always some essential components for each training program.  Each dog is thoroughly evaluated during the Initial  Consultation, and a recommended training plan will be designed for 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 and centered dog using force-free methods. The training is not complete with 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 may help with minor behavior issues  (before they become excessive) such as jumping, play biting, barking, and leash pulling. Serious behavior issues relating to 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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Dale Buchanan, Dog Trainer in Huntsville, AL is the puppy training expert with the following credentials:

• 85 Five-Star Google Reviews 
• 36 Five-Star Facebook Reviews
• 55 Podcast Episodes on Puppy Talk
• 75 Articles on our Blog
• Over 1500 videos on Social Media
• Dozens of contributions to other articles
• 14 Years Experience
• Trained over 1000 puppies
• Professional Dog Training and Behavior Certification
• 5 Continuing Education Certifications
• NEW! Puppy Training Manual - book release  on Oct 1

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