NeuroDog Training

About Us & Our Services

Ethical Dog Training that Gets Results

We help clients achieve success working with their pets with minimal frustration by using well researched training methods. Following the principals of famed animal trainer, Karen Pryor, we will help you develop a peaceful lifestyle with a pet, achieve the training you desire, and build a loving, trusting relationship with your dog.

Call or text to discuss how we can help you: 602-702-0953

NeuroDogTraining@gmail.com

Companion Dogs & Service Animals

We help those wanting to train both animals for pet homes, as well as those wanting to train Service and Emotional Support Animals, particularly those for Anxiety and Neurological differences such as Autism, ADHD, Sensory Disabilities, and more. We have extensive experience working with Neurodivergent children and families, and take a positive approach not just with dogs, but people, too.

For Service and Emotional Support Training, we require an initial, confidential phone consultation to learn about your needs. Please call or text 602-702-0953 or email NeuroDogTraining@gmail.com to schedule.

Resources for Breeders & Rescues

We offer evaluation services for Breeders and Rescues wanting to have puppies evaluated for ideal placement into homes. Evaluation protocol depends on what we are evaluating. We are certified through the BAB Evaluation Training and can help Breeders wanting to follow that protocol.

We also offer New Puppy + Dog Training to prospective families to ensure they are prepared.

Please call 602-702-0953 or email NeuroDogTraining@gmail.com to inquire about working together in this way.

Tutoring for Students

We specialize in tutoring children and teens who wish to learn about Animal Behavior Science and Animal Nutrition. We work with all children and encourage families with Neurodivergent children, or those with learning differences, to reach out to see if this would be a good fit for your kid or teen. Our philosophy with both dogs and people is to meet them where they are at and to create an environment of safety and trust in which they can grow and thrive.

Please call 602-702-0953 or email NeuroDogTraining@gmail.com to inquire about working together in this way.

Talking Dogs + Button Communication (AIC)

We are also official, Affiliate Guides for FluentPet Dog Communication Boards, helping others to use buttons to communicate with their pets. If you would like to order FluentPet Buttons, CLICK HERE. If you have questions about getting started with Buttons you can message us anytime.

What Services Do We Offer?

We offer Private In-Person lessons in the Phoenix, AZ Metro area, as well as Virtual Private Lessons from anywhere!

We also offer Group In-Person Lessons in the Phoenix, AZ Metro area.

We offer temperament testing to Breeders wanting to assess the temperament of their litters, in addition to individual dog temperament assessments for families looking to adopt.

We offer Board and Train for Puppies and Socially-adjusted dogs on a case-by-case basis, depending on limited availability and the individual training needs of the dog & family.

Please inquire to discuss the kind of training plan that would best benefit your dog and your family!

Frequently Asked Questions

Please contact us if you cannot find an answer to your question.

Can I achieve results quickly?

Our methods encourage efficient learning, meaning that once the dog and their human learn how to learn together, results tend to flow more quickly. For transparency's sake, it's important to note that there are no guarantees in dog training as we are dealing with live animals who are unique individuals. Some behaviors will come more quickly than others, but in general, once the system is learned, it can be used to produce efficient training for the life of the dog.

Do I have to use a clicker or treats forever?

Using a clicker is not a requirement of working with us as there are many other ways of marking behavior. Clicker training is an optimal way of teaching behavior but you will not need to use the clicker forever. You also will not need to use treats forever once a behavior is learned. However, just like how you enjoy earning a paycheck for going to work, your dog enjoys getting paid for their efforts, too! There is nothing wrong with giving your dog treats, but if your dog is on a diet or has some other need, we can still help you positively train your dog.

Can I train my own Service Dog?

According to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) it is legal in the United States to Owner-Train a Service Dog, meaning that it does not need to come from an organization where it was trained professionally for 2+ years. This can be incredibly expensive and prohibitive for most families. We prefer to empower families with the skills, knowledge, and planning to train their own dog with professional guidance. This results in great outcomes because Families are prepared for training throughout the dog's life. For Families needing Board and Train services, that is offered on a case-by-case basis depending on the dog and current availability.

Promises to our clients

Our Principles

We believe in doing no harm: we will not harm your relationship.

We believe that every client is capable of training their dog, and its our job to help you become proficient.

We believe in setting up dogs + people for success.

We believe in disability rights and support for Service Dog Handlers.

We believe in continuing education and analyzing new research.

We believe every person and dog is a unique individual.

We believe in collaborating with other ethical professionals when doing so is best for dogs + people, including other trainers, veterinary behaviorists, veterinarians, groomers, pet sitters, and more.

We believe in client confidentiality and prior written consent.