We give families the inspiration and tools they need to raise the dogs of their dreams. Whether raising a puppy, bringing in a newly adopted dog, raising a working, service or competition dog, or modifying serious behaviors, effective and lasting dog training begins with feeling inspired and empowered.
Our Services
Our services include puppy training, socialization, sport dog training, general problem solving, and behavior modification, including aggression. We have a very limited but proven service dog program. Most of our work is in board and train programs, though we do provide some private training programs for working, service, and sport dogs.
Our clients are people who believe in their dog’s potential and are determined to see that potential emerge. Most clients live in the Bay Area, including Oakland, Berkeley, and Contra Costa county. Clients have also sent their dogs from across the U.S. for extended training visits.
Our Philosophy
We coined the term Integrated Dog Training to describe our training philosophy. We are primarily reward based trainers, and reward is used to teach and clarify behaviors. Once dogs have a thorough understanding of what is expected, we advocate for the fair and thoughtful use of pressure to strengthen behaviors. That said, every dog is looked at as an individual and we don’t use cookie-cutter approach to every program.
We offer services for pet dog owners, sport dog enthusiasts, and trainers alike. Our programs are personally tailored to each family’s needs, and training is done in a multitude of environments to give the dogs a well-rounded education.
We provide pet dog training for puppies and dogs of any age. We can teach owners how to engage and train their own dog, or dogs can spend some time living with us in a home environment to work on socialization, basic manners, basic obedience or advanced obedience. In these programs we can also address nuisance behaviors.
Our sport dog training programs are focused on ringsports. We meet in a private or club environment and help handlers reach their goals and dogs reach their potential.
Our programs for trainers include private instruction, shadow programs, and online courses for both new and experienced trainers. We can also do shadow programs at dog training facilities.
This program is for puppies or dogs that are reactive or aggressive and need more intensive training. We can help families whose dogs are terrors on leash, who have exhibited aggression toward other animals or people, and even dogs with bite histories. We have had incredible success with our behavior modification programs.
Our service dog training program is extremely limited and proven. We complete public access training, task training, and flight and travel training tailored to your needs. If inquiring about this program, please tell us first whether you are looking for a dog or have a dog in mind and where you acquired the dog. A service dog’s temperament is absolutely critical, and acceptance into our service dog program is contingent upon the right temperament.
Mahogany is a dog trainer with a wide array of experience. Having learned from some of the most accomplished and successful dog trainers in U.S. history, she has found fun and inspiring ways to bring that knowledge to Bay Area dog owners and dog trainers across the country alike. Her team includes her dogs Kayo, Remy, Lexie, Stazja, and Matrix. They bring as much to her creativity and training process as she does, and she can’t imagine living the life of helping dogs without them.
