Frequently Asked Questions

Every dog starts with a $50 in-person evaluation where we assess your dog's specific needs and your goals. We'll recommend the right program - whether it's our 2-week camping program, 4-week obedience, 6-week off-leash, or our behavioral modification program for serious issues.

If someone guarantees the same results in 1-2 weeks, they're likely using a compulsion-based approach—which means forcing the dog into behaviors through stress and pressure. Sure, it can look good on the surface, but the dog never had the chance to truly process, understand, and retain what they're learning.

Our programs give dogs time to build real understanding, confidence, and reliable decision-making. We're not just teaching commands—we're changing state of mind and creating lasting behavioral shifts. That takes time, repetition, and relationship-building. Rushing it increases the risk of long-term fallout, stress, and regression once the dog goes home.

We'd rather take the time to do it right than put your dog through unnecessary stress for a quick "fix" that doesn't last.

Your dog stays with us Monday through Friday and goes home on weekends (except for certain behavioral cases where the schedule may vary). During the week, we work on obedience, state of mind, and real-world exposure in parks, stores, and around distractions. You'll get daily video updates showing your dog's progress and a weekly private lesson where we teach you how to handle and reinforce what your dog is learning.

Yes—if you follow through. Training isn't something we do to your dog and then hand them back "fixed." We train your dog and teach you how to maintain it. That's why we include weekly lessons during the program and offer lifetime support afterward. The training sticks when owners stay consistent and continue practicing what we teach.

No. We use balanced training methods that include clear communication, structure, and fair consequences—but never fear, pain, or intimidation. Our goal is to build confidence and understanding, not compliance through stress. Every dog is worked as an individual, and we prioritize creating a positive relationship between you and your dog.

We specialize in the dogs other trainers turn away—the fearful, anxious, reactive, and aggressive cases. What sets us apart is how deeply we look at each dog's state of mind, not just their behavior. We don't just teach commands; we work to understand what's driving the behavior and address it at the root. Plus, we don't disappear after the program ends—we offer lifetime support because we genuinely care about your dog's long-term success.

We regularly work with severe behavioral cases that other trainers won't accept. Our Wild Child program is specifically designed for dogs with serious issues. During the evaluation, we'll be honest about what's possible - but we've successfully rehabilitated dogs that owners thought were beyond help.

Dogs go home with you every weekend! This unique approach lets you practice what they're learning while still getting intensive professional training during the week. The weekly private lessons ensure you're learning alongside your dog's transformation.

We're based in Gettysburg, PA and primarily serve the surrounding area. Evaluations must be done in person, though we occasionally accept video evaluations with trainer approval. Contact us to discuss your location.

You're investing in 40+ hours of professional one-on-one training weekly, plus real-world practice in stores, parks, and public spaces. Compare this to one hour per week in a group class. Our programs create permanent transformation in weeks, not months of classes that may never address your specific issues. The weekly owner training ensures lasting results.

The program cost covers everything related to your dog's training: boarding (Mon-Fri for most programs), all training sessions, daily personalized video updates, weekly private lessons with you, and lifetime support after the program ends. We provide the training collar and 6-foot leash used during the program. You'll need to have a place bed at home (we can recommend options) and a long line (20-30 feet) for practicing recall and distance work. There are no hidden fees—what you see is what you pay.

Both trainers are AKC Evaluators, K9 CPR & First Aid certified, with over a decade of professional experience each. Nicole has narcotics detection certification and has trained service dogs, protection dogs, and hundreds of pet dogs. We've built our reputation specifically on handling cases other trainers couldn't solve.

Absolutely! The weekly Friday lessons are specifically designed to transfer skills to you. By the time your dog graduates, you'll have had multiple hands-on training sessions learning exactly how to maintain and reinforce their commands. You won't be left guessing.

Our goal is to help your dog become the best version of themselves - calmer and more confident, not broken or shut down. The daily videos let you see your dog's personality shine through as they learn. We build trust and communication, not fear.

Not much. We provide the training collar and 6-foot leash that we use during the program. You'll want to have a place bed at home for your dog to practice their "place" command, and we recommend getting a long line (20-30 feet) for recall and distance work. We're happy to point you toward what we recommend if you're not sure what to get.