Private Dog Obedience Training | Saskatoon & Area
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Leash pulling, barking, jumping and door chaos?
Reactivity (barking/lunging at dogs or people)?
Fear, over-arousal, “won’t listen outside”?
Nipping, Biting or Aggression?
Newly adopted dogs needing help adjusting to their new home?
Doorway Behavior: barking, jumping, lunging
Additional Benefits of Private Dog Training:
Jen is our trainer & behavourist. She has over 25 years as a professional positive dog obedience trainer.
Flexible scheduling, daytime & weekends in Saskatoon and surrounding area
You choose the location- in your home, on site at Warman Dog Training, or a dog park, store…
$ Investment:
Saskatoon In-home Training - one session $120
Warman, Martensville, Osler and area $100 - one session
"Why?" (The Benefits)
100% Focused Attention: Every minute of the session is dedicated entirely to your specific dog, your family, and your goals. Solution-focused positive dog training. No harsh corrections, choke chains or pinch collars are used in Warman Dog Training.
Real-World Environments: Jen will come to your location to train where the problem actually happens, at a location of your choice or, at Warman Dog Training Center.
Empowering You: Jen doesn’t just train your dog; but will coach you on how to read your dog’s body language, handle the leash confidently and continue training with follow-up videos and homework.
‘How it Works’ Our 3-Step Process:
1. The Consultation & Assessment: Jen will look at your dog's environment, routine, and specific behavioral triggers to figure out why the behaviour is happening. Training starts at the door.
2. The Customized Plan: Jen will facilitate a step-by-step training focused on clear rules, proactive management, and positive reinforcement.
3. Ongoing Support: You get practical homework and guidance between sessions to ensure consistent, long-term success.
The Best Option for Private In-Home Dog Training Sessions in Saskatoon and area.
In-Home Training Begins at the Door!
Case Study: Transforming a Chaotic Greeting into a Calm Welcome
When Jen arrived at a client's home in Saskatoon, she was greeted by two excited dogs jumping up to greet her. The family was doing what most people do: yelling "No! Stop jumping!" and trying to physically hold them back while repeating "Sit! Sit! Sit!" It was a textbook chaotic doorway greeting.
Instead of adding to the noise, Jen stepped in with a calmer approach:
Step 1: Resetting the Energy – Jen asked the family to let the dogs go and remain completely silent.
Step 2: Creating a Neutral Anchor – As the dogs approached her, Jen gently and calmly held their collars without speaking a word, giving them zero feedback for their excitement.
Step 3: Rewarding the Right Behavior – After the dogs settled for a count of three, she rewarded them with high-value treats.
The Result: The dogs realized that wild jumping gained them nothing, while sitting quietly was rewarded with delicious rewards. The dogs quickly figured out that sitting calmly was what works. They still get the attention but in a much calmer way. The chaos vanished, and the family, the dogs, and Jen walked into the living room ready for a productive, focused training session.
The Methodology: Building Calm Through Consistency
Instead of using harsh corrections, the training focused entirely on teaching Rex what to do instead of reacting wildly. Here is the exact step-by-step method used:
Automatic Sit Instead of Jumping: We shifted Rex’s default behavior. He learned that he must automatically sit to get what he wants, rather than lunging or jumping.
Creating Calm Over Biting: When Rex became over-aroused and attempted to bite, the owner gently held his collar to prevent him from lunging, maintaining a calm and neutral anchor until the pup settled down.
Waiting for Eye Contact: Once Rex relaxed, the owner waited for him to offer eye contact—a clear sign that he was focused, regulated, and listening.
Positive Affirmation & Rewards: The moment eye contact was made, Rex was praised with positive affirmation. He quickly learned that sitting quietly is the ultimate key that unlocks everything he loves: food, toys, and affection.
The Outcome
By repeating this consistent routine, Rex quickly connected the dots.
This once high-energy, mouthy puppy has transformed into a well-mannered companion who understands how to control his impulses.
The household is now a significantly safer, calmer, and much more enjoyable space for both the pup and the family's young child!
Another Private Dog Training Success Story:
Rosco, Frankie, and Rosie came to Warman Dog Training struggling with dog-to-dog aggression in the home. Tension between them was creating stress for both the dogs and their owners. Jen went to the home to help settle the dogs.
Through implementing clear rules and boundaries, establishing consistent structure and daily routines, and teaching proactive management strategies, we were able to significantly reduce conflict and improve their overall behaviour.
A key turning point was identifying and temporarily removing the instigating dog using structured crate time, allowing everyone to reset and rebuild positive interactions.
With consistency and leadership, this once high-stress household is now calm, balanced, and much more enjoyable for both the dogs and their family.
