We welcome all breeds, all sizes, all ages and all behavior issues
DOG BEHAVIOR TRAINING
Are you struggling with how to train your dog? Despite all your best efforts and research, is your dog still poorly behaved?
Imageone what life would be like with a calm dog that was looking to you for direction.
Imagine what it would feel like if you could walk your dog on a loose leash, even when passing other dogs.
Imagine what it would be like if your dog remained calm when guests arrived.
Imagine what it would feel like if your dog could socialize with other calm, balanced dogs and enjoy it?
With our unique principles of behavior training, you don’t have to imagine anymore.
All of these scenarios can become a reality with the proper behavior training, human education, and follow-through.
Let us help you make them a reality!
Regardless of your dog’s age or current behavior, we can show you how to train your dog to be the best version of itself.
Gone are the days of disobedience--with our behavior training your dog will transform before your eyes.
Review our behavior training options below and book your evaluation today! If you are having difficulty deciding which training option to choose, our trainers will help you with that decision during the evaluation.
If you have questions, please see our FAQ page.
Learn More About Behavioral Training!
Behavioral Training
PRIVATE CONSULTATION
Our 90 minute, private consultations (with Brad, our owner/founder) take place at our Dallas location and are designed to evaluate and address your dog’s behavioral issues hands-on with you. If we view your dog’s issues as more severe than a consultation can address, we will let you know during the consultation and recommend the training program that is right for your dog.
VIRTUAL CONSULTATION
Not a local? Not a problem. Our 60 minute, virtual consultations (with Brad, our owner/founder) take place via Zoom or FaceTime and are designed to evaluate and address your dog’s behavioral issues hands-on with you. If we view your dog’s issues as more severe than a virtual consultation can address, we will let you know during the consultation and recommend the training program that is right for your dog. Ideal for the out-of-town dog owner anxious to take advantage of our unique dog behavior training options, our virtual consultation offers an expert perspective into your dog’s behavior.
BOARD & TRAIN
Our Board & Train program, led by Brad, is a 4 week minimum. Throughout the weeks in training, your dog will progress through our system based on what your dog’s specific needs are. Each team member offers unique experience and energy while teaching the same concepts. This allows your dog to practice the concepts in different contexts throughout their training – creating a more well-rounded dog. Should your dog need more than 4 weeks to achieve balance, we will continue training until he/she is ready. There is no hard timeline, as all dogs progress at different rates of speed. The go-home session includes a ~2.5 hour human training session at pick-up plus a mandatory, in-home follow-up session.
Our Rehabilitation program is an 8 week minimum Board & Train. Rehabilitation is designed for dogs with severe behavioral issues. There is a difference between reactivity and true aggression or nervousness and severe fear or uncertainty and severe anxiety. If your dog has truly attacked humans or dogs or exhibits severe anxiety or fear, they will need more time and a different approach. We will take it slow to ensure your dog, our pack dogs, and our staff are safe. Should your dog need more than 8 weeks to accomplish their goals, we will continue training until he/she is ready. There is no hard timeline for rehabilitation, however, typical rehabilitation is between 8-16 weeks. It includes multiple human training sessions during the process, a ~2.5 hour human training session at pick-up plus a mandatory, in-home follow-up session.
BEFORE YOU BOOK
- Please read our FAQ thoroughly before booking.
- Fill out your Client and Dog Profiles in detail to give us the best chance to find the right solution for you and your dog!
- For the safety of your dog and all dogs in our care, a behavioral evaluation is needed for any dog entering a Board & Train program, boarding, or daycare. Evaluations take place at our Dallas location. There is a $100 evaluation fee.
- Dogs must be 6 months or older, spayed/neutered (if older than 8 months at time of training), and up-to-date on vaccines in order to attend a Board & Train program. If your dog doesn’t meet those requirements and you are interested in Private Training, please indicate that when creating your profile.
- The entire BDB team will work with your dog at different stages of its stay, in an effort to expose the dogs to different environments, experiences, energies, and handlers.
DROP-OFF INFORMATION
- All Board & Train drop-offs occur on Mondays between 7:30 – 8:30am and all go-home sessions (~2.5 hours each) occur on Saturdays at 11am. Please book a specific time for drop-off. If you need an earlier drop-off or later pick-up time, the standard boarding fee will apply per night.
- Bring your dog’s food portioned out by meal (two per day) in Ziploc bags placed inside a bag or sack that has your dog’s name written on the outside. We feed twice daily.
- When you arrive, please stay in or next to your car. If you are on time, a BDB employee should be outside waiting on you. If there is not someone outside waiting on you, simply text our business line (972-850-6149) to let us know that you have arrived and we will be out shortly.
- Please have a slip lead or flat collar and leash on your dog for drop-off and pick-up.
- No harnesses, prong collars, or chain collars will be kept on dogs during their stay at BDB.
- We will provide bedding and toys as needed for your dog.
- We will administer medications if needed.
- Please do not send toys, blankets, beds, bowls, treats, spoons, scoops, or anything else. We will provide everything needed other than food and medications.