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Dog training in Wallingford, CT

Private, one-on-one dog training across Wallingford. Every session is built around what your dog is actually doing, whether that is barking at the window, pulling on the leash, or a new puppy who needs a good start.

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

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

What Steve helps with in Wallingford

A lot of Wallingford training starts at the front window and the front door: dogs who bark at every passer-by, rush visitors, or react to delivery drivers. Those habits are best trained exactly where they happen, which is why Steve comes to you rather than asking you to bring your dog to a class.

Once your dog is steady at home, places like Community Lake, Wharton Brook State Park and the sidewalks around downtown Center Street give you a natural progression from quiet practice to real-world distractions.

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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 Wallingford homes 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 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

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!

Diana Colpitts
Google review

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

Wallingford dog training questions

What Wallingford owners usually want to know first.

Usually, yes. Most sessions happen at your home, so you do not need to load your dog into the car or find a training facility. For reactive or aggressive dogs, Steve may suggest meeting somewhere neutral first.
You start with a Starting Point session for $250, which lasts about an hour and a half and includes an assessment plus training. Follow-up sessions are $210 per hour, and remote video sessions are $145 if they suit you better.
Yes, in most cases it can be greatly reduced. Steve looks at why your dog is barking, whether that is alert barking, frustration or fear, then changes the setup and teaches a calmer response, right at the window where it happens.
Yes. Reactivity is usually rooted in fear, frustration or overexcitement. Steve builds a plan around your dog’s triggers and teaches you what to do in the moment, starting at a distance your dog can cope with.
Steve trains seven days a week and can usually get to Wallingford within a few days. Book online or send Steve a message for current availability.
Send Steve a message and ask. Steve covers a wide area of Central Connecticut, and Wallingford, Meriden and Cheshire are all regular stops. He will tell you straight away if your address is outside the area.
Locations

Most common areas we serve

Alongside Wallingford, Steve trains in nearby Meriden, Cheshire and Middletown, and in every town listed below.

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Ready to start, Wallingford?

Book online and tell Steve what is going on at home. You will get an honest answer on what is causing it, how long it should take, 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.