Our Services
At Armando Dog Training, our in-home training method is built around what we call The Art of Attention—a proven technique that balances love with leadership. We don’t just train dogs; we teach families how to communicate with clarity and calm authority. By working directly in your home environment, we’re able to address real-life challenges where they happen, creating lasting behavior changes and a stronger bond between you and your dog.
Basic Obedience Program
Build better communication, one command at a time.
Our Basic Obedience program lays the foundation for a respectful and trusting relationship between you and your dog. Whether you're working with a new puppy or an older dog needing structure, this program focuses on creating calm, confident leadership through clear, consistent communication.
We work with you and your dog in your home environment—where real-life behaviors happen—to teach essential commands that help you manage your dog in everyday situations:
Come – For safety and reliable recall
Sit & Down – Basic manners that support impulse control
Place – A powerful tool for calm greetings and settling inside the home
Heel – To walk politely by your side
Look – To build attention and focus on you
Break – So your dog knows when a command is finished
Drop-it & Leave-it – Critical for safety and self-control
In addition to commands, we focus on door manners using the “Place” command to keep your dog calm and respectful when guests arrive. We also address loose leash walking to eliminate pulling and create a peaceful walking experience, whether you're in your neighborhood or at a busy park.
At Armando Dog Training, we don’t rush results. While most dogs complete this program in 6–8 weeks, we train until both you and your dog are confident—because your success is our success.
Advance Obedience Program
Off Leash Freedom. Full Control. Deeper Bond.
Ready to take your dog’s training to the next level? Our Advanced Obedience program is designed for owners who want full off leash control and next level confidence in any environment—indoors, outdoors, or around distractions.
Building on the foundation of Basic Obedience, we reinforce all core commands: Come, Sit, Down, Place, Heel, Look, Break, Drop it, and Leave it, now with off leash reliability. We focus on sharpening attention, building impulse control, and strengthening short and long distance recall, even in stimulating or unpredictable situations.
Your dog will also master:
Off leash Loose Leash Walking – Walking calmly at your side without pulling or needing correction
Advanced Door Manners – Maintaining calm behavior when visitors arrive
Distraction proof focus – Remaining connected to you around dogs, people, or new environments
Our training is rooted in the Art of Attention, a method that fosters mutual trust and respect, giving you the tools to lead with clarity, calm, and confidence.
Program length: Most dogs graduate in 6 to 8 weeks, but there’s no rush. We train until you and your dog are fully ready because real progress takes real connection.
Behavior Modification Program
Transform Challenges into Calm, Confident Behavior
Our Behavior Modification program is designed for dogs facing behavioral challenges that go beyond basic obedience. Each case is unique, which is why we begin with a one-hour in-home evaluation to assess the severity of the unwanted behaviors and create a personalized training plan.
Common issues we address include fear aggression, reactivity toward humans or other dogs, excessive jumping or nipping, leash reactivity, resource guarding, and separation distress. Whether the problem is mild or more severe, our approach focuses on building lasting behavior change through clear structure, consistency, and trust.
Training starts with a strong foundation of obedience. Your dog will learn essential commands such as Come, Sit, Down, Place, Heel, Look, Break, Drop it, and Leave it. We also reinforce Door Manners and Loose Leash Walking to promote calm behavior in everyday situations.
Our method, based on the Art of Attention, not only improves your dog’s behavior but also strengthens your ability to lead with confidence and clarity.
Program length: Most dogs complete the program in six to eight weeks, but we continue working until you and your dog have achieved real, lasting results.
Puppy Training Program
Start Smart. Train Early. Build a Great Dog.
Whether you're preparing for a new puppy or already navigating the early chaos at home, our Puppy Training program lays the groundwork for a calm, confident, and well-behaved companion.
We focus on three essential pillars of early development:
Desensitizing – Helping your puppy feel comfortable with gentle handling of ears, paws, nails, teeth, and grooming routines
Potty Training – Including crate training and a personalized daily schedule that grows with your pup
Basic Obedience – Early mastery of core commands like Come, Sit, Down, Place, Break, and walking in Heel position, plus Door Manners for polite greetings
We also address early challenges like barking, jumping, and nipping—setting the stage for balanced behavior as your puppy grows.
Program length: Most puppies complete the program in five to seven weeks, but we adjust based on your puppy’s learning pace and progress.
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