Training Progression and My Story

Brookhaven Obedience Training Program Progression

Basic Obedience Training

Your dog will initially learn how to:

  • Proper leash/loose-leash walking

  • Heel with auto-sit

  • Sit-stay and down-stay

  • Come with an automatic sit

  • Basic manners

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Advanced Obedience Training

If you continue the training your dog will learn:

  • Sit and down in motion

  • Foundations of off leash training

  • Place command

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Elite Obedience Training

Finally we will work on:

  • Obeying commands under high distraction on leash

  • Off leash commands from a distance

A man sitting on a porch with three dogs, a black one, a white one, and a golden retriever, in front of a wooden building with signs and a camouflage-covered table behind him.
A man is sitting on the sidewalk next to two German shepherd dogs, with one dog standing and the other running towards him. They are in a park with green trees in the background.

Puppy Pre-School

Puppy Preschool is designed to prepare your dog for formal obedience training and establish basic manners, including:

  • House training

  • Crate training

  • Correction vs. Reward

  • Basic manners

  • Proper socialization / environmental

  • Puppy handling exercises

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A man walking a golden retriever dog on a leash in a forested park area with trees and a black iron fence in the background.

My Story

My transition into professional obedience training was deeply personal, sparked by the transformative experience I had with my own dog, Ajax. After enrolling him in a rigorous two-week board-and-train program at Georgia K-9 at eight months old, I witnessed firsthand the profound impact of structured obedience. Seeing his enthusiasm for learning and the clarity of our communication brought me immense fulfillment and I knew I wanted to facilitate that same breakthrough for other owners.

Since his initial training, I have dedicated myself to maintaining his progress through consistent daily practice. Living in a vibrant neighborhood filled with families and high-level distractions provided the perfect environment to refine his skills. Today, Ajax is very close to mastering his skills off leash.

The results speak for themselves: Ajax now eagerly anticipates his training sessions and neighbors frequently remark on his impeccable behavior and attentive focus. This journey from pet owner to professional trainer has given me a unique perspective on the challenges you face and the standard of excellence that is possible for your dog.

-John