Personal dog training across Central Connecticut•+1 860 266-5566•7 days a week ★★★★★ 5.0 on Google · 2,000+ dogs trained
Straightforward pricing, no packages you do not need.
Pay per session, book only what your dog needs. Every new client starts with a Starting Point visit, and training begins in that same visit.
All new clients start here
Starting Point
For all new clients. Every dog starts here.
$2501 hour 30 min
Full assessment of what your dog is actually doing
Training starts in the same visit, not a sales call
Hands-on coaching for you, not just the dog
Dog Training
Follow-up sessions, tailored to your dog's needs.
$2101 hour
Book as many or as few as your dog needs
Obedience, leash manners, recall and impulse control
Behavior work on the root cause, not the symptom
Progress reviewed and adjusted each session
Online / Remote
Train from the comfort of your laptop.
$1451 hour, by video call
Same coaching, wherever you are
Good option outside the Central Connecticut area
Steve watches your dog live and corrects in the moment
★★★★★
We didn’t know what to do. We hired Steve for an aggression issue and some basic commands for our small dog who is not food driven. In just 2 sessions we see a huge improvement and we have learned the skills needed to continue her training. Steve is knowledgeable and effective and my husband and I would highly recommend his services.
Pam
Google review
★★★★★
“Steve has made a noticeable impact with our Ellie after just a couple sessions. His leash training has improved our walks immensely! Not only does he do so well with our dog, but he teaches us, as her owners, valuable skills and exercises that improve confidence, establish structure, and stimulate her brain. Steve is not only a great trainer, but a great person because you can tell right away that he cares so much for dogs and makes sure that they will get the proper training when working with him. Highly recommend his services!”
Jackie
Ellie's owner
★★★★★
We are so thankful we found Steve Good Dog to train us and our rescue dog Itsy. He's helped us to understand how Itsy thinks, and what he needs to live his best life with us. Steve is extremely knowledgeable and clearly loves dogs. His recommendations bring great results. It seems dog training is more of a calling for him, than a job. We strongly recommend Steve with the highest degree of confidence.
Jan Gatzuras
Google review
What is included, whichever you pick
You are not buying a set of commands. You are buying a dog that listens, and the skills to keep it that way.
Personal, one-on-one training
Personalized one-on-one training tailored specifically for you and your dog.
Owner coaching
He teaches you the skills and exercises too, so structure and confidence continue after he leaves.
Training from the first session
Training starts in the very first session, not after forty five minutes of talking.
Why it is priced this way
Affordable, on purpose
Training a dog may be simple, but ensuring consistency with the owners is the real challenge. This is why I offer an affordable and comprehensive training program to all dog owners.
You get me, one on one, for as many sessions as your dog actually needs. No packages designed to sell you more sessions.
Pricing questions
If you have additional questions, please don't hesitate to ask.
Why does every new client start with the Starting Point session?
−Training starts in that very first visit. The Starting Point is an hour and a half with Steve, so you are not paying for an assessment and then starting from scratch. Steve needs to see your dog before he can tell you what it will take, and after that you book single sessions as you need them.
How many sessions will my dog need?
+It depends on your dog and what you are working on. Many owners see a change within one or two sessions. After the Starting Point you book single sessions as you need them, as many or as few as your dog needs, with no packages to buy up front.
Where does training take place?
+Usually at your home, because that is where most of the behavior happens. For reactive and aggressive dogs Steve often meets somewhere neutral first. If you are not sure whether he covers your town, send Steve a message and ask.
What about aggression or reactivity cases?
+Every new client, including aggression and reactivity cases, begins with the Starting Point session so Steve can see what is driving the behavior. From there he will tell you honestly how many follow-up sessions to expect. Service and therapy dog work is quoted individually.
Is there a lower-cost option?
+Yes. Online / Remote sessions are $145 for an hour and give you the same one-on-one coaching wherever you are.
What do I need to have ready for the first session?
+Just your dog, their usual leash and collar or harness, and a few of their favorite treats. It also helps to think about when the problem behavior tends to happen, so Steve can see those situations during the visit.
Find out what your dog needs before you spend a thing.
Book online and Steve will tell you which of these fits, how many sessions he would expect, and what it would cost.
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.
