Build a Stronger Bond With Your Dog

You can begin training your puppy as early as 8 weeks old. In fact, puppies are most receptive to learning between 8 and 16 weeks of age during their critical socialization window. Our Puppy Foundation Training program is designed specifically for dogs 8 weeks to 6 months, focusing on socialization, bite inhibition, house training, and basic manners. The earlier you start with positive reinforcement training, the stronger your foundation will be for a well-behaved adult dog. We recommend scheduling your first session within the first week of bringing your puppy home.

No. Global Good Dog exclusively uses science-based positive reinforcement methods. Research consistently shows that reward-based training produces better long-term results, stronger human-dog bonds, and fewer behavioral side effects than punishment-based approaches. Our certified trainers use techniques endorsed by the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior. We never use prong collars, shock collars, alpha rolls, or intimidation tactics. Punishment may suppress behavior temporarily, but it often creates new problems like fear, anxiety, and redirected aggression.

Our training programs range from $45 per group class session to $175 per private session for specialized service dog training. Most clients invest between $600 and $1,800 for a complete training program of 6 to 12 sessions. We offer package discounts of 8 to 12 percent for multi-session commitments. The exact cost depends on the type of training, your dog's specific needs, and whether you choose in-person or virtual sessions. Use our Training Cost Calculator for a personalized estimate, or contact us for a free 15-minute phone consultation with no obligation.

Yes. Aggression rehabilitation is one of our core specialties. Our lead behaviorist, Sarah Mitchell, holds a CAAB certification and has worked with over 400 cases involving fear-based aggression, resource guarding, dog-directed aggression, and territorial behavior. We begin with a comprehensive 90-minute behavior assessment to identify triggers, thresholds, and underlying emotional states. Then we build a customized desensitization and counter-conditioning plan. We coordinate with your veterinarian to rule out pain or medical contributors, and in complex cases, we bring in our consulting veterinary behaviorist, Dr. Emily Vasquez.

Yes. We offer live virtual training sessions via Zoom for clients anywhere in the United States. Virtual sessions are available for puppy training, obedience, behavior modification, and follow-up consultations. Many behavior issues can be effectively addressed through video coaching, where we observe your dog in their natural home environment and guide you through exercises in real time. Virtual sessions are typically $15 to $25 less per session than in-person sessions and can be just as effective for most training goals. Our virtual clients receive the same homework materials, resource library access, and follow-up support as our in-person clients.

Our team holds the highest credentials in the dog training profession. Lead behaviorist Sarah Mitchell is a Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist (CAAB) and Certified Professional Dog Trainer - Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA). All trainers on our team hold at minimum a CPDT-KA from the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers, which requires 300 or more hours of hands-on training experience, references from veterinarians and clients, and passing a rigorous exam covering learning theory, ethology, animal husbandry, and instruction skills. Our consulting veterinary behaviorist, Dr. Emily Vasquez, is a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists (DACVB).