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Positive Training for a Happier, Balanced Dog

At Alicia’s Doghouse, we believe every dog has the ability to become a calm, confident, and well-mannered companion. Using proven training methods and personalized guidance, we create programs that address your dog’s unique needs while giving you the tools to maintain lasting success at home. Our goal is to help you enjoy a more relaxed, enjoyable, and balanced life with your dog—whether at home, on walks, or out in the community.

Private Lessons

Private lessons are perfect for families who want to be actively involved in the training process. Sessions can take place in the comfort of your home or at a convenient location such as a local park. During each session, Alicia works directly with you and your dog, teaching effective techniques that improve communication, reduce unwanted behaviors, and build confidence.

What You’ll Get:

  • A customized training plan designed around your dog’s needs and your household goals

  • Hands-on coaching so you feel confident continuing training on your own

  • Targeted help with everyday challenges, including:

    • Jumping on people

    • Pulling on the leash

    • Waiting politely at doors

    • Practicing down-stay & impulse control

  • Flexible scheduling to fit your lifestyle

2-Week Board & Train Program

This immersive program provides your dog with a strong foundation of structure, obedience, and polite manners while they live and train in Alicia’s home. With consistent daily practice and personalized attention, your dog will build confidence and reliability.

Training Focus Areas:

  • Jumping correction – teaching calm, polite greetings

  • “Watch” command – helping your dog offer eye contact and focus until released

  • Door manners – calmly waiting at doorways, no bolting outside

  • Loose leash walking – relaxed, enjoyable walks without pulling

  • Down-stay & impulse control – teaching your dog patience and calm behavior

Included:

  • A personalized YouTube video featuring your dog performing all the new commands, with clear, step-by-step instructions so you and your family know exactly how to maintain the training at home

3-Week Board & Train Program

Our most comprehensive option, the 3-week program expands on the foundation built during the 2-week program and allows more time to reinforce consistent behaviors. This is an excellent choice for dogs that need extra support or families seeking additional training goals.

Training Focus Areas:

  • All skills from the 2-Week Program (jumping, “watch,” door manners, loose leash walking, down-stay/impulse control)

  • One advanced behavior of your choice, such as:

    • A solid recall, even with distractions

    • Counter-surfing prevention

    • A custom behavior or challenge specific to your dog’s needs

Included:

  • A personalized YouTube video showcasing your dog demonstrating every new skill, paired with detailed trainer-led instructions to help you continue their training successfully at home.

Canine Good Citizen Training & Testing

Alicia is a certified Canine Good Citizen evaluator, which means she can both prepare your dog for the AKC’s Canine Good Citizen test and officially administer the evaluation.

The CGC program is an excellent way to demonstrate that your dog is well-mannered, reliable, and prepared to be a positive member of the community. Many families also choose the CGC as a stepping stone toward therapy dog work, advanced obedience, or simply as a way to show off their dog’s good behavior.

CGC Preparation & Training Covers:

  • Accepting friendly strangers politely

  • Sitting calmly for petting

  • Walking politely on a loose leash

  • Walking through a crowd with good manners

  • Sit, down, and stay on command

  • Coming when called

  • Reaction to another dog without pulling or barking

  • Reaction to distractions (no fear or aggression)

  • Supervised separation without stress

See Our Graduates in Action

Want to see the results for yourself? Check out our YouTube Channel to watch some of our past pups showing off the skills they’ve learned during their training programs. You’ll get a firsthand look at the progress our clients achieve and how you can continue practicing at home.

👉 Visit Alicia’s Doghouse on YouTube

Your dog deserves the best chance to succeed—and you deserve the peace of mind that comes with a well-trained companion. Whether you choose hands-on private lessons or a fully immersive board & train program, Alicia’s Doghouse is here to guide you and your dog every step of the way.

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