Dog Training for Real Life
Every dog is different. Your training should be, too.
Whether you're raising a puppy, working through a behavior challenge, training a service dog, or looking for a more immersive training experience, Heart & Soul offers professional programs designed around you and your dog.
Our goal isn't simply to teach commands. We help dogs and their owners build the skills, communication, and confidence needed to succeed in everyday life.
WHAT DO YOU NEED HELP WITH?
Pet Dog Training
Build a well-mannered, confident companion with practical training for puppies and adult dogs.
From basic obedience and household manners to leash skills, recall, impulse control, and real-world reliability, we'll help you create a dog who can successfully participate in your everyday life.
Behavior Modification
Some challenges require more than basic obedience.
We provide individualized training for dogs struggling with issues such as anxiety, fear, and other difficult behaviors.
We'll evaluate your dog, identify the factors contributing to the behavior, and develop a structured training plan.
Service Dog Training
Training a service dog requires much more than teaching obedience.
Heart & Soul provides professional guidance for individuals training their own service dogs, including obedience, public access, task training, and handler skills.
Looking for a professionally bred and trained Golden Retriever service dog?
HOW WOULD YOU LIKE TO TRAIN?
Board & Train
Immersive training with your dog living and learning with us.
Choose from 3-week, 5-week, and 3-month Board & Train programs, depending on your dog's needs and training goals. Each program combines immersive training with follow-up support after your dog returns home.
Personal Coaching
Learn how to train your own dog.
Personal coaching puts you in the driver's seat. We'll teach you how to communicate clearly with your dog, reinforce the behaviors you want, and continue making progress between sessions and long after your training program ends.
Online Training
Professional training from wherever you are.
Learn at your own pace through our online courses and virtual training options, whether you're across town or across the world.
WHY HEART & SOUL?
Experienced Trainers. Individualized Programs. Real-World Skills.
We don't believe every dog should be trained exactly the same way.
Our approach starts with understanding the dog in front of us, the goals of the handler, and the environment in which those skills need to work.
With decades of experience and thousands of dogs trained, we bring professional knowledge and practical experience to every training relationship.
LEARN WITH HEART & SOUL
Go Beyond Training
Want to learn more about dogs, training, and service dog work?
Explore our educational resources.
SERVICE DOG SUCCESS ONLINE COURSE
Ready to Get Started?
Tell us about your dog, your goals, and what you're looking for. We'll help you find the training option that's the best fit.