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Dog training is important, but it’s a lot of work and can be stressful without guidance from a professional. River Valley D.O.G.S. provides private dog training right in the comfort of your own home. River Valley D.O.G.S. is proud to be local, friendly, and highly educated in dog training.
You and your furry pal will receive customized, one-on-one dog training that’s focused on strengthening your relationship. A well-trained dog gives you more freedom, less stress, more free time, better privileges, and a whole lot more fun. We’ve made it our mission to deliver an exceptional level of education that cannot be matched by any corporate or group training environment.
There is no “one size fits all” approach to training, so we will work to find solutions that work for you. Helping you learn the language of dogs is the core principle behind our program so that you can speak to your dog in a way that they can easily understand. The result is a happier and healthier relationship, built on trust, mutual respect, and the unwavering companionship that only a well trained dog can offer.
“A well trained dog will make no attempt to steal your lunch. He will just make you feel so guilty that you cannot enjoy it.”
Helen Thomson
“To his dog, every man is Napoleon; hence the constant popularity of dogs.”
Aldous Huxley
“Properly trained, a man can be a dog’s best friend.”
Corey Ford
“The righteous shall care for the needs of their beast, but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.”
Proverbs 12:10
Why Use a Personal Dog Trainer?
- Customized training that meets your needs
- 1:1 Attention
- Flexibility and convenience that fits your schedule
- Increased confidence to lead and train your dog
- A deeper understanding of the unique dynamic between you and your dog (and how you can best help your dog to thrive!)
- Unleash the potential of clear communication
The professional and personalized training offered through River Valley D.O.G.S. guides you and your family through the training process in a way that corporate and group sessions cannot. Instead of a noisy facility with distractions, a general one-size fits all approach, and trainers whose attention is being pulled in as many directions as there are dogs, our targeted approach allows us to tailor the training in the best possible way to maximize your results and make sure that they stick.
Dog Training Services
Puppy Training
- Exposure and Socialization
- Basic Obedience
- Biting and Mouthing
- Jumping
- Crate Training
- General Care
Basic Dog Obedience Training
- The 10 Command Mints: Name, Come, Sit, Stay, Down, Place, Heel, Leave It, Drop It, Yes and No
- Good Manners
- Novelty Trick Training: ‘Pick up your toys’ or ‘Find my keys’
- Mental Enrichment and Brain Training
- Effective communication and training principles
- Top pitfalls to avoid while training your dog
- Insider tricks of the trade
Behavior Modification
- Reactivity
- Possessiveness
- Aggression
Neurodiverse Family Training in Partnership With ‘SeeMe Neurodiverse Org.’
- Showing kids how to be good leaders.
- Teaching kids how to train their dogs.
Phodography (Dog Photography!)
- 1-hour session with 5 digital prints. A picture is worth 1000 woofs!
Phodography
My dad gave me his old Nikon FG-20 and a roll of black and white film when I was a kid. I shot roll after roll of terrible pictures with that old camera. But then I turned it towards my ol’ dog Melissa.
She was and always will be my greatest inspiration and her legacy will live on forever with the countless images I captured of her. Seeing her smiling face will forever bring a smile to my face.
You will not regret the purchase of a phodography package. These moments are priceless, make sure to remember them forever.
What some folks are sayin...
“Jake is the BEST. We have worked with him multiple times – first through the rescue we foster dogs with, and then for our own two resident dogs. Many of our friends have also used/are using Jake for their dog training and only positive reports throughout.
He is extremely knowledgeable, prepared, patient & professional. You can tell he knows what the heck he’s doing!!! Our dogs were in very different developmental stages (4yo/adult rescue & 1yo puppy) and Jake was able to work with each of them effectively in our sessions. We got a lot done in each session (about 45-60min) & he always had literature/reminder handouts that covered what we just learned for us to reference later if needed. He also gave us great recommendations on things like nutrition & products for our dogs when we asked!
Highly recommend Jake with River Valley Dogs!! We have referred many friends and will continue to do so! A great small business to support.
“We got our puppy in May and would like to train her as a therapy dog so immediately put her into a puppy class. It wasn’t really for us, so one of our neighbors recommended Jake. We set up a 6-week private training and couldn’t have been happier! Bella loved when Jake came over and his techniques are positive and nurturing. We learned many tools to use in our training with Bella. Jake has an excellent understanding of puppy development and behavior. He is flexible, patient, and reliable. He kindly answered all our hundreds of questions and never made us feel bad if we didn’t work on a certain skill as much as we should have. We plan to do another 6-week session this fall with Jake. You won’t be disappointed if you hire Jake for your dog training needs!”
“I want to share the great experience we had with River Valley DOGS. We purchased a puppy during Covid because being home all day seemed like a great time to get one. Well, even though I don’t have to travel for work I’m constantly busy, even into the evening. Due to time constraints I wanted to hire an expert. I certainly found one in Jacob from River Valley DOGS.
I paid for the 5 session package. The dedicated 1 on 1 time was well worth the price. Jacob was always on time, extremely informative and of course, great with our dog and us humans. Training is just as important for the owner as it is the dog itself and Jacob taught us the best methods for training so that we are able to continue reinforcing what he was taught and to make it easier for us to teach him new things. Our dog, Koda (Golden Retriever) learned the essentials – come, heal while walking, sit, stay, going to his dog bed and staying, “leave it” to ignore distractions, etc. If you are looking for an expert, look no further than Jacob from River Valley DOGS! I highly recommend him!”
“We have a completely different and lovable dog – thanks to your training!!! Max is happier and much more secure – our neighbors have even noticed the positive change. After 4 different failed trainers – I thought there was no chance for improvement. Your patience and kind methods have worked wonders. You involved the whole family too – which was very helpful and appreciated. Thank you for all you have done for us and Max! ”
“Thank you so much for being patient with me and helping me learn my manners! My mom and dad really appreciate it!”
“Thank you so much for the custom training for Lambeau. He clearly learned more then we imagined. He loved you and ran to the door every time. As a dog parent, you cannot ask for anything more. You are extremely good at your job and love the dogs. Thanks for making this so positive and special!”
“Thank you for taking such good care of me!” – Bella
