Build the dog you need
Structured, relationship-based training for working breeds — from first puppy lessons to service dog foundations and sport.
Drive, focus & a clear head
High-drive dogs need more than commands. They need structure, outlets and a handler they trust.
Riley trains and competes with her own dogs in French Ring, Dock Diving, Fast CAT and Scent Work, and her dogs hold titles from Canine Good Citizen to Therapy Dog. That hands-on experience shapes every session.
The focus is always the same: a confident, social, reliable dog with a great off-switch — one that can work hard and settle just as easily at home.
Training for every stage
Every dog is different. Programs are tailored to your dog’s age, temperament and goals.
Puppy Foundations
The critical first months set the tone for life. Build confidence and good habits from the start.
- Socialization & environmental exposure
- Name, recall & engagement
- Crate & potty training
- Bite inhibition & handling
Service Dog Foundations
Early raising and training for future service dogs, building the temperament and skills a working partner needs.
- Public access foundations
- Neutrality to people, dogs & distractions
- Calm settle & focus on handler
- Confidence in new environments
Obedience & Manners
Reliable everyday obedience for active homes, with the structure working breeds crave.
- Loose-leash walking
- Reliable recall & place
- Door, greeting & household manners
- Canine Good Citizen preparation
Puppy Raising & Board-and-Train
Your dog lives and learns with Riley, getting daily structured training, socialization and enrichment.
- Daily training sessions
- Real-world outings
- Progress updates
- Handler transfer lessons
Sport Introduction
Channel drive into something you can do together, guided by a trainer who competes.
- Dock Diving
- Fast CAT
- Scent Work
- Ring sport foundations
Private Lessons
Focused sessions for you and your dog to work on specific goals or challenges at your pace.
- Customized training plan
- Handler coaching
- Wachhund puppy owner support
- Flexible scheduling
Titles & activities
Our dogs don’t just look the part — they earn it.
Raising a Malinois service dog
Riley raised Elly, a Belgian Malinois, from 8 weeks to 8 months old. In those formative months Elly got French Ring training, constant environmental exposure and service dog training.
Today Elly is a task-trained service dog who goes everywhere with her handler.
Your training path
Reach Out
Share your dog’s age, breed, history and what you want to achieve.
Evaluate
We meet your dog and assess temperament, drive and current skills.
Plan
Get a training plan built around your goals, schedule and lifestyle.
Train
Work with Riley and leave with the skills to keep progressing at home.
Let’s get to work
Whether you have a brand-new puppy or a driven adult dog, we’ll help you build a partner you can trust.