Services
Private Lessons
Virtual or In Person: 1-on-1, 50-Minute Private Lessons
Whether you’re starting fresh with a puppy or fine-tuning skills with your adult dog, private lessons offer personalized, one-on-one coaching tailored to your goals.
These sessions are designed for puppies, adolescents, and adult dogs, and focus on teaching the most essential behaviors for everyday life, including: Sit, down, stay, recall, leave it, leash skills, and go to place. Tricks and other advanced skills as desired by you!
But it’s not just about what your dog learns—it’s also about how you communicate. Lydia places strong emphasis on teaching owners the handler mechanics, timing, and body language reading skills that make training effective and enjoyable.
Each lesson is shaped around your dog’s needs, your lifestyle, and your learning style—so you both can thrive together.
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- Build a solid foundation for a well-mannered companion
- Improve communication and connection with their dog
- Learn in a low-distraction, customized setting
- Set up both dog and human for a life of mutual understanding
Behavior Consultations
When behavior goes beyond basic obedience, it deserves a thoughtful, informed approach. Lydia offers behavior consultations for both owners and fellow trainers, using science-based, compassionate strategies that address the why behind challenging behaviors.
Trainer-to-Owner Behavior Consults
These private consultations are designed to help you navigate behavior concerns such as:
- Reactivity (to dogs, people, or environments)
- Fearful or anxious behavior
- Resource guarding
- Handling sensitivities
- Aggression
- Multi-dog household dynamics
Lydia combines her certification in canine behavior consulting (CBCC-KA) with her Family Dog Mediator® approach to uncover root causes and provide realistic, customized plans that support both dog and family.
Each consult includes:
- A full behavior history review
- Observation and assessment
- Management strategies
- Tailored training protocols
- Ongoing support options
Trainer-to-Trainer Mentorship & Support
For professional trainers seeking guidance with complex behavior cases, Lydia offers one-on-one mentorship sessions. These are ideal for:
- Case review and strategy support
- Guidance with aggression or fear-based behavior cases
- Understanding behavior through the L.E.G.S.® model (Learning, Environment, Genetics, Self)
- Developing your skills as a behavior consultant
Group Classes
🐾 Now Enrolling: June 2025 Dog Training Classes
📅 Course Duration: 6–8 weeks
👥 Class Requirement: Minimum 4 teams per class
Course Offerings:
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Foundations of Obedience
Beginner & Intermediate Obedience -
Good Manners Certification
AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC)
AKC Community Canine & Urban CGC (CGCA/U) -
Fun with Tricks
AKC Trick Dog – Novice & Intermediate
AKC Evaluations & FETCH Judging
As an AKC Approved Evaluator and AKC FETCH Judge, Lydia offers official evaluations for dog owners looking to earn recognition and titles through the American Kennel Club.
These services are open to dogs of all breeds and mixes—no prior competition experience required!
AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Evaluations
The CGC program promotes well-mannered dogs and responsible owners. Lydia offers evaluations for:
- Canine Good Citizen (CGC)
- CGC Advanced (CGCA)
- CGC Urban (CGCU)
- AKC Virtual Home Manners (VHM)
AKC Trick Dog Titles
Turn your dog’s favorite behaviors into official titles! Lydia evaluates all levels of Trick Dog, from Novice to Performer. Trick training is fun, mentally enriching, and a great bonding activity for all ages.
AKC FETCH Program – Official Judging
Lydia is also an approved AKC FETCH Judge, offering official evaluations for the AKC’s exciting new FETCH title program. This game-based sport promotes retrieval, focus, and fun for fetch-loving dogs. Evaluations include:
FETCH Novice, Intermediate, Advanced, and Elite
Whether you’re just starting out or working toward higher levels, Lydia can guide you through training and offers judging services to clubs.