Dog training in Cheshire, CT
One-on-one dog training in Cheshire. Obedience, leash manners, recall and behavior work, shaped around your dog and your household.
Personal, one-on-one dog training with Steve.
Help for Cheshire dogs and their families
Cheshire families often want a dog who can join them on walks, at school pick-ups and around town without pulling or lunging. Steve starts inside your home, where your dog is most comfortable, and builds the skills step by step until they hold up outside with real distractions.
The Farmington Canal Heritage Trail runs the length of Cheshire and past Lock 12 Historical Park, and it makes an excellent training ground once the basics are solid, with cyclists, joggers and plenty of other dogs to practice calm passing.
See what sessions cost →Three simple steps
Steve comes to your home in Cheshire, seven days a week.
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.
Fill in the form →First session, training starts
Steve meets your dog, reads what is actually going on, and gets to work in that same visit.
You keep the results
Steve coaches you, not just your dog, and leaves you with the exercises to reinforce it.
What Steve's clients say
We highly recommend Steve! He is extremely knowledgeable, patient, and truly cares about helping both dogs and their owners succeed. He has helped us build structure, obedience, and better communication with our dog, and we’ve already seen a big improvement in behavior and responsiveness. Steve takes the time to explain the training process and makes it easy to apply. If you’re looking for a professional, caring, and effective dog trainer, Steve is an excellent choice.
Steve is an excellent trainer. He is patient, kind and really understands dog behavior as well as how the owners behavior effects your dog. I would highly recommend him for any type of training your dog may need.
Steve took our barky little dog Rosie and turned her into a (quiet) star in one lesson! He explained to us what we were inadvertently teaching her and how to turn it around. Last evening I walked her down our street and meeting with a neighbor stood and chatted for almost an hour. Rose did not bark once as people on motorbikes, on foot and in cars passed by. As a matter of fact, she lay down on the grass after a while! Steve, you are our hero!
Cheshire dog training questions
Common questions from Cheshire dog owners. Send Steve a message if yours is not here.
Where do Cheshire training sessions take place?
What should I budget for training?
My dog lunges at bikes and other dogs on the trail. Can you help?
We just brought home a puppy. Is it too early for training?
How far ahead do I need to book?
Do you cover nearby towns like Wallingford and Meriden too?
Most common areas we serve
From Cheshire, Steve also covers neighboring Wallingford, Meriden and Southington, plus every town listed below.
Not listed? Send Steve a message →Ready to start, Cheshire?
Describe what your dog is doing and Steve will tell you what is behind it, how he will fix it, and what it would cost.