STAY GOOD TRAINING

Helping dogs and owners build lasting relationships through clear communication, accountability, and trust.

HOW WE TRAIN

The highest reward our dogs can ever have is to be free and to be a dog, without being under our control constantly.

Our approach focuses on building communication that lasts beyond the training session. Rather than teaching dogs to perform behaviors in exchange for food, we focus on building lasting relationships through trust, cooperation, and meaningful communication. By understanding what genuinely motivates each individual dog (not what we think should motivate them) we create a partnership built on shared goals, mutual respect, and conflict resolution. Every dog is different, which is why every training plan is built around the individual dog, the household, and the owner's goals; not a one size fits all system.

Whether you're struggling with behavior challenges or simply wanting a better relationship with your dog, what we strive for remains the same:

To build a genuine relationship with your dog and have trust and cooperation.

Core programs

Private Lessons

Private lessons are designed for owners who want to play an active role in their dog's training. Every lesson is tailored to your dog's progress and your household's goals. Real life does not always happen in one location, so sessions may take place at your home, at our training space, or in public environments depending on what we're working toward. Sessions typically span 1-2 hours.

See our FAQ for additional details or email us at staygoodtraining@gmail.com

Board and Train

Our Board & Train Program is designed for owners seeking an immersive training experience while remaining actively involved in the process.

During their stay, dogs receive structured daily training focused on obedience, manners, engagement, impulse control, leash skills, and practical real-world behaviors. Most dogs remain in the program for approximately 4 weeks, depending on their goals and individual needs.

Following the boarding phase, follow up evaluations are included. These evaluations are to see if you and your dog still have a good rapport, trust, cooperation, and compliance.

Behavior Modification Board & Train

For dogs struggling with significant behavioral concerns such as reactivity, aggression toward people or other dogs, severe anxiety, resource guarding, or other complex behavioral challenges, we offer an intensive Behavior Modification Board & Train program.

Rather than focusing solely on changing what the dog does, we work to understand why the dog perceives the world the way they do.

Many dogs displaying serious behavioral issues are operating from a place of fear, uncertainty, conflict, or misunderstanding. Our goal is to help change the dog's emotional response to their environment by building clarity, confidence, and healthier patterns of communication. Instead of constantly managing symptoms, we work to address the underlying factors that are driving the behavior in the first place.

Due to this level of change needing time, dogs remain with us continuously for a minimum of 7 weeks, with longer stays recommended when needed based on the severity and complexity of the behavior. Every Behavior Modification Board & Train includes follow up evaluations once the boarding portion of the program concludes. These evaluations are done to see if you and your dog continue to have a good rapport with each other, continued trust, cooperation, and compliance.

Day Training

Our Day Training program is designed for owners who want more hands-on professional training than private lessons provide, but still want their dog home with them every night. This is not daycare and it is not a Board & Train; your dog spends the day training with Adam and returns home each evening so you can stay involved and reinforce what they're learning in real life.

The program runs for approximately 3 weeks, with training days gradually decreasing as your dog progresses. A typical schedule begins with 5 training days during the first week, 4 during the second, and 3 during the third, though the exact schedule may vary based on your dog's individual needs and progress.

See our FAQ for additional details about transportation and what to expect throughout the program or email staygoodtraining@gmail.com