NEw prices and packages coming soon!
New prices are in effect, new packages will be anounced soon!!!
Intitial consultaions are now $200, will take at least 1.5 hours, and includes a leash and a clicker. Clicker is not neccesary if you dont want to use it.
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. gives private dog training right in the comfort of your own home (or virtually if you’d prefer). River Valley D.O.G.S. is proud to be local, friendly and highly educated in dog training.
You and your furry pal will get 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. I’ve made it my 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 I will work to find solutions that work for you. Helping you learn the language of dogs is the core principle behind my 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
“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?
My name is Jake and my goal as your personal dog trainer is to teach you and your family to speak the language of dogs. This program is designed to challenge you and your 4-legged BFF to learn to work together. Every member of the family old enough to handle the dog is encouraged to participate in the dog training.
Dog training is not an easy task, but I’ll teach you everything you need to know in order to accomplish your goals. The keys to a healthy and productive relationship with your dog are:
- A well-balanced lifestyle
- The ability to effectively communicate
Dog Training Services
Puppy Training
- Exposure and Socialization
- Basic Obedience
- Biting and Mouthing
- Jumping
- Crate Training
- General Care
Basic Dog Obedience Training Following ‘The 10 Command Mints’
- Name, Come, Sit, Stay, Down, Place, Heel, Leave It, Drop It, Yes and No.
- Enrichment
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
