Common Dog Training FAQs

Canine Chris goes beyond just training your dog - we provide the education and tools to help you to raise a happy, enjoyable life with your dog. Through clear communication, structure, and daily habits, we'll help you build a confident, calm dog. Our balanced dog training approach uses various tools like treats, play, and collars (includes but not limited to prong & e-collars) to tailor our programs to any dog, from timid to energetic and aggressive. Whether you want better obedience, off leash freedom, or deeper bonding, we'll guide you every step of the way.

We offer a range of training solutions to fit your needs and budget from phone consultation, 1-1 private home sessions, board and train, structured boarding, and remote training. Check out our Services page to learn more.

We follow a balanced training approach that combines positive reinforcement such as treats and/or play and a variety of different tools (including, but not limited to prong collars and e-collars) to help us communicate with dogs and set clear boundaries.

We also focus on dog owner education, empowering you to communicate better with your dog and maintain positive training habits.

While every dog is an individual, we have experience with a wide range of breeds and can tailor our training approach to your dog's unique needs.

Puppies can be crazy and have short attention spans, we recommend you have fun with your puppy by playing games together, like tug or chasing a ball, and keep your training sessions where you teach sit, down, and come short and fun. We also recommend early exposure to different environments and crate training to build a strong foundation for good behavior.

Board and train can be a great option for puppies over 6 months old who need some fine tuning in commands, focused training or socialization. Board and train can provide intensive learning in a structured environment, but it's important to consider your puppy's personality and needs.

We understand each puppy has its own individual situation, feel free to complete the form so we can learn more about your puppy's needs and explore all your training options.

You should consider your dog's age, needs and goals. Board & train are great for focused learning, 1-on-1 private sessions for more personalized attention, phone consultations for professional guidance, remote training if you want to be more involved in your dog’s training, or structured boarding for socialization. Complete the form to explore the right training for your dog.