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Most common areas we serve

SouthingtonWolcottCheshireWallingfordBerlinSouthburyPlainvilleMeridenBristolMiddletownNewingtonWatertownCromwellWoodburyMiddleburyPlantsvilleWest HartfordFarmington

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How it works

Wherever you are, it works the same way

Personal, one-on-one dog training across Central Connecticut, 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

From dog owners across the state

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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

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.

Melissa Debbisi
Google review

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.

Donna McCarthy
Google review

Questions about coverage

If you have additional questions, please don't hesitate to ask.

How does the first session work?

Every new client starts with a first session of about an hour and a half, and training starts in that same visit. After that you book as many or as few sessions as your dog needs.
Send Steve a message and ask. The list covers the towns Steve visits regularly, but he would rather tell you than have you guess. If he cannot reach you, he will say so and point you somewhere else.
Usually that is where it makes most sense, because that is where the behavior is happening. But it depends on the dog. For reactive and aggressive dogs, meeting somewhere neutral first is often kinder and more productive, and sessions often move out to your street or a local park so the skills hold in public. Remote video sessions are also available at $145 an hour.
Steve trains seven days a week and can usually reach most towns within a few days. Book online, or send him a message and he will tell you what he has available.
No. Every new client starts with a Starting Point session at $250, follow-up sessions are $210, and remote sessions are $145, wherever you are in the service area.

Not sure if Steve covers you? Just ask.

Tell Steve where you are and what your dog is doing, and he will tell you what is driving it and how he will fix it.

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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.