Home Dog Training

We've cheered on more than one million successful dog graduates as they've gained the skills and confidence needed to better enjoy life with their pet parents. Show your dog the toy or food - you need an incentive to encourage your dog to come back - a really tasty treat or a fun game with a toy. Some intelligent breeds will respond to as many as 250! Yet every dog responds to the tone of our voice more than the actual words. The bottom line is that socializing your dog or puppy will make him a happier, more well-behaved dog. Jenna Stregowski is a registered veterinary technician, hospital manager, and writer with over 20 years of expertise in the field of pet medicine.

For Pet Owners

If your dog is uncomfortable with others, it could lead to conflict and perhaps even injury to your dog or someone else’s pet. If you don’t properly train your dog, you’re doing it a lot of harm in the long-run. Well-trained dogs can integrate well with humans and are generally calm and relaxed.

Training Takes Positivity

Adaptive learning is how well your dog learns from their surroundings and the environment around them to solve problems. Working and obedience are how well they learn the tasks and commands that you teach them. Rescuing, Rehabilitating and Rehoming animals is not cheap…but it’s the right thing to do.

Puppy Kindergarten

Our adult level dog training classes can help your dog build live a happy and healthy life. With dog obedience training, your dog can better enjoy their life. Petco dog training experts will reinforce positive behaviors and build upon basic cues. Our behavior correction classes are designed to help dogs with a wide range of behavior issues. Our experienced, certified dog trainers have many years of experience working with a variety of dog breeds. We can help you and your dog develop the skills necessary to minimize impulsive and aggressive behaviors and promote a more harmonious relationship with your dog.

We understand the psychology of dogs and the underlying drivers behind their behaviours. Our approach to training dogs takes into consideration the history of the working animal, which over time has transitioned to companion animals in household settings. Over time we have humanised our companions, however, their genetic make-up yearns for structure and stability to prepare them for each day.

How To Train A Dog To Sit

Only call when you're going to praise your dog - don't call your dog and then tell them off, as it means they will be less likely to come back next time you call. Run away a couple of paces then call your dog's name and say 'come' in a friendly, exciting tone - getting down low can also encourage them to come back.