Obedience

Obedience is about communicating clearly and compassionately. We aim to open up the world to you and your dog, allowing you to explore and experience this life together. Obedience is one of the most important steps in your journey, so don’t miss out on all the incredible things your dog can achieve!

Level 1

For people who want their dogs to stop being ANNOYING. Imagine a world where your dog doesn’t jump on every guest, doesn’t steal your shoes and socks, walks nicely next to you on leash, and is a joy to bring to the park. This is the manners program, where we teach your dog how to be polite. For those who don’t need any bells and whistles, just a dog they can trust to hang out and enjoy life with them.

Level 2

For those looking for more. This program aims to assist those who love hearing, “Oh what a well trained dog!” wherever you go. A dog who will wait nicely on their bed until invited to greet guests, run quickly to your side and walk beside you as you leave the park, stay laying down while you do the dishes or tidy a room. These are the dogs who will do a command the first time they are asked, and won’t just get up and leave whenever they feel like they’re done.

Level 3

For those willing to go beyond the rest. Level 3 is the ultimate obedience program. Your dog will be 100% reliable off leash, come back to you every time they’re called, walk calmly next to you without needing a tether, be able to go into a down and stay from any distance, and listen no matter the distractions. Few people are willing to put in the work to get their dogs to this level of reliability but for those who do the rewards are endless. This program also comes with unlimited follow-up appointments so if you ever feel like your dog is getting sloppy we can schedule another appointment just to keep them up-to-snuff. Anyone who achieves this level of obedience has become family.

Have questions? Please don’t hesitate to reach out! Email me at Victoria@Startyourjourneydogtraining.com

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  • Victoria has been the best trainer we could've asked for. She is so positive and willing to go to any length to get your dog in a place that's not only manageable, but enjoyable!

    Kai Johnson

  • Victoria was super helpful, she explained everything to us and answered all our questions. She was super patient with us and our pup! We can't wait to continue training with her & Our Ozzo loves her!

    Adriana Ramirez

  • Victoria is very knowledgeable and confident! She is patient with us and our dog and we have learned a lot from her.

    Allison Box

  • We’d been through several group classes and one-on-one training but none taught us how to properly utilize our prong collar or tailored lessons to our dog (who is more play than food motivated) like Victoria did.

    Graham and Michelle Hawes

  • Victoria explains and effectively demonstrates how to communicate the desired behaviors to your dog. Let Victoria guide you, do your homework and build a positive relationship with your dog.

    Gary Hawes