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Dog training in Bristol, CT

In-home dog training in Bristol, Connecticut. Private sessions built around your dog’s personality and your household’s routine, from a trainer based right next door in Southington.

Personal, one-on-one dog training with Steve.

Steve Good Dog in-home dog training in Bristol, CT
10+years training
2,000+dogs trained
5.0Google rating
7 daysa week, in your home
Services in Bristol

What Bristol dog owners call about

Bristol has everything from compact city streets to homes with big, open yards, and training needs vary just as much. Steve helps with recall and yard boundaries, leash walking in busier areas, and puppies who need a good start, always working in your home so the lessons match your space.

Rockwell Park and Page Park are good places to practice around other people and dogs once your dog is ready. Recall work usually starts in your own yard and moves out to more open spaces step by step.

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Dog Obedience Training
Puppy Training
Dog Leash Reactivity Training
Dog Recall Training
Dog Aggression Training
Dog Separation Anxiety Training
Dog Behavioral Correction
Dog Potty Training
Service/Therapy Dog Training
Private Dog Training
How it works

Three simple steps

Steve drives to Bristol from neighboring Southington, seven days a week.

1

Send your details or book

Fill in the form and Steve calls you back between lessons, or book straight in if you already know you want to start.

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2

First session, training starts

Steve meets your dog, reads what is actually going on, and gets to work in that same visit.

3

You keep the results

Steve coaches you, not just your dog, and leaves you with the exercises to reinforce it.

Client stories

What Steve's clients say

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Steve is training us (humans) how our dogs understand commands, body posture, voice tone, and how they need to process what we are asking them to do. Learning these skills is extremely helpful in gaining positive results. Steve makes the learning experience very clear and also rewarding. Highly recommended!

Jennifer Anne
Google review

We couldn’t be happier with the training our dog received! From the very first session, it was clear that Steve is knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely cares about both dogs and their owners. Our dog has made tremendous progress in obedience, confidence, and overall behavior. The training methods were easy to follow and produced amazing results. We highly recommend Steve to anyone looking for a skilled and compassionate dog trainer.

Stacey Emmanuel
Google review

We worked with Steve on a bunch of areas for our 11-month-old dog, Cooper: jumping, leash manners, recall, and some confidence-building exercises. We genuinely saw progress across the board. Steve is clearly passionate about dogs and really knows his stuff. We saw quick progress in Cooper after applying Steve's training methods, and we'd recommend Steve's services. Thanks again.

Eric Steiner
Google review

Bristol dog training questions

The questions Bristol dog owners ask before they book.

Usually, yes. Bristol borders Southington, so it is a short drive for Steve. Your dog learns where most everyday problems happen. For reactive or aggressive dogs, Steve may suggest meeting somewhere neutral first.
New clients begin with a $250 Starting Point session of about an hour and a half, including a full assessment and training. Follow-up sessions are $210 per hour, and remote video sessions are $145.
Yes. Boundary and recall training is very achievable once the foundation is in place. Steve starts with short, easy recalls in your yard, builds reliability with distractions, and shows you how to keep it strong over time.
Yes. Steve has a background training service dogs for Marines with PTSD and offers service and therapy dog training. Getting in touch is the best way to talk through your goals and your dog’s temperament.
Usually within a few days, since Bristol is so close. Book online or send Steve a message to check times.
Possibly. Steve covers a wide area of Central Connecticut. Send Steve a message and he will tell you whether your address is covered.
Locations

Most common areas we serve

Bristol sits next to Southington, and Steve also covers nearby Plainville and Wolcott, plus every town listed below.

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Ready to start, Bristol?

Describe what your dog is doing and Steve will tell you what is behind it, how he will fix it, and what it costs.

1. You describe the behavior
What your dog does, when it happens, and what you have already tried.
2. Steve tells you the cause
An honest read on what is driving it and a solution to fix it.
3. Training starts
Book your first session and training begins that same visit.