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Dog Psychology-based training that creates real, lasting change.

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Dog Psychology Fundamentals, Tailored To Your Dog's Needs

No two dogs or humans are the same which is why we will customize a plan based on you, your dog’s specific behavioral issues, their individual characteristics, exercise needs, and your training goals.

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Our Unique Approach, Rooted In Dog Psychology

Our unique approach, based on Dog Psychology, will help you understand why your individual dog is behaving the way they are. We will teach YOU what you need to change to accomplish the same amazing, lifelong results we have been achieving with our clients for over a decade!

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Dog Psychology-Based Training Services

Dog Training Options

Every dog is unique, and so is our approach. We customize every plan to fit your dog’s specific needs, behavior, and energy.

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    Behavior Optimization Retreat (Board & Train)

    Our home-style retreat provides an immersive training experience for dogs needing deeper behavioral transformation. Over a 4-8 week stay, we work intensively on reshaping unwanted behaviors, building trust, respect, and confidence while ensuring your dog feels safe and secure in our care.

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    Private Dog Training Sessions

    One-on-one training at our private facility, designed to address your dog’s specific challenges while teaching you essential Dog Psychology principles. You’ll gain hands-on experience and a personalized plan to build a balanced relationship with your dog.

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  • You Are Part Of The Process

    To achieve lifelong impact, we know how important it is for YOU to be included in the training process with weekly hands-on sessions, real-world practice, and a personalized blueprint for long-term success.

  • Lifetime Support Guarantee

    Our Behavior Optimization Retreat includes lifetime support to ensure lasting success, with phone, text, or email assistance whenever needed.

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Dog Training Testimonials

Hear from some of our clientele regarding their Dog Training experience with Pack Leader Dogs.

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    “Steve, the founder of Pack Leader Dogs, is truly an expert in his field. He understands that every dog is unique and has a different personality. He is able to tailor his approach to each individual case, which I found to be incredibly impressive. He was able to help me understand my dog’s behavior better and provide me with the tools and knowledge to continue strengthening our bond.”

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    Cesar Cruz
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    “We’ve gone through six trainers over the years, and Steve was our last resort. Within five minutes of our first meeting, he assessed Odin and us as owners and gave clear, direct feedback. He made the biggest difference and was the best investment we made in ourselves for Odin. Steve is like a dog psychologist, behavior expert, and therapist for humans all in one… and he’s funny too!”

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    Mami Wakimoto
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    “We took our 9 year old lab to the ranch for a few training sessions with Steve. After being turned down from a few other places prior to finding Pack Leader Dogs due to our dog’s age and size, we were pleased to hear “Steve’s seen it all, he will happily help”. The whole crew was great! Steve tailored each session to what we were wanting to address and approached everything in a way that made sense for us to continue the training after session were complete. Cannot recommend enough!”

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    “Steve and the whole team at Pack Leader Dogs is wonderful. I would highly recommend them to anyone who is looking for a variety of dog services. Steve worked with our dog the other week. She was having issues on the leash that we wanted corrected. Within the first 30 minutes of our training session there was incredible progress, it was like we were walking a different dog. Steve gave us the necessary tools to be better pack leaders. I will definitely be using Steve in the future. His knowledge and experience are priceless. Thank you Steve!!”

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What We Address

Common Dog Behaviors We Address

Everything we do will be based on your energy and your dog’s energy. The basic laws, principles, tools and techniques of Dog Psychology are applied to all cases, however, HOW we apply them is dependent on your energy and your dog’s energy.

  • Leash Pulling

  • Reactivity to Dogs, Humans or Objects

  • Won’t Listen to Your Direction

  • Won’t Settle, No “Off Switch”

  • Anxiety & Separation Anxiety

  • Fear & Nervousness

  • Jumping

  • Issues with Guests & Deliveries

  • Destroying Furniture & Objects

  • Demanding Behavior

  • Begging for Food or Attention

  • Overall Unruly Behavior

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Luxury Dog Boarding — Inquire Today

Available exclusively for dogs who have completed our training and/or meet our behavior & training standards.