Dog Training

Science-Based Methods for Proven Results

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Puppy Prep

Are you thinking of bringing a puppy into your home? Has it been a while since you last had a puppy or is this your first puppy?

We're here to help! We can help you vet breeders, get ready for your puppy to come home, and more, just reach out today!

Puppy Training

Starting your pup's training early can help you make sure that you start off on the right foot, helping them learn how to fit in with your family sooner rather than later.

Is your puppy nipping, barking, jumping, or peeing everywhere? Good news, these are not unique problems! Contact us to get help with these and more!

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A golden retriever sits with a prescription bottle in their mouth, a blue leash hangs off a tan head halter, and they are wearing a service dog in training vest

Service Dog Training

You've decided that a service dog is right for you, you have a dog, and now you need to train them. It seems like a lot, but we're here to help.

Sirius has trained many successful service dogs, for everything from psychiatric disabilities to medical alert and response.

Some disabilities that a service dog can help with:

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
General Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
Narcolepsy (detection and response)
Epilepsy (detection and response)
Severe Allergies (detection and response)
Migraines (detection and response)
And many more

If you have any questions about training a service dog for yourself or a loved one or you want to get started, please reach out to us!

Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Training

If you're interested in having your dog do therapy work (like going to hospitals), showing your dog's capabilities with titles, or even getting discounts on your insurance, then looking into CGC training may be for you!

The AKC offers many titles for well-trained dogs, starting with the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy title, moving on to the CGC title, and then progressing to the AKC Community Canine and/or Urban CGC titles.

Sirius is an AKC CGC Evaluator and, while we can't currently offer AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy titling, we can offer titling for CGC, CGCA, and CGCU, as well as training to pass those tests. Contact us to learn more!

A pair of human legs in jeans is in the center. A white golden retriever puppy sits to the left, looking towards the right, where an adult golden retriever sits, looking up at the human.

A photo of a white golden retriever laying on a carpeted floor, wearing boots and a blue service dog vest

Service Dog Presentation

Sirius first trained a service dog (for themselves) in 2008, so they have a lot of experience as a service dog trainer and as a service dog partner.

If you would like a presentation for a school group, a medical business, or a dog training business, Sirius will create a custom presentation for you, based on your needs.

Please contact us so that we can plan to meet your needs.

Trick Training and Titles

Many dogs need extra stimulation and energy release and tricks can be a great way to do that. From simple tricks like spin to more complicated tricks like rolling up in a blanket, Sirius can help you and your dog reach whatever lofty goals you set!

The AKC also has a set of Trick titles, from Novice Trick Dog (TKN) all the way up to Trick Dog Elite Performer (TKE), so you can pair working with your dog with titles to prove just how well trained your dog is!

A white golden retriever sits on a dark wood floor, one paw up and in a human's hand in a "handshake"

A golden retriever lays in a black crate on a teal bed

Other Dog Training

Sirius has been training dogs for many years as well as getting their Master's in the study of human-animal relationships, so if you have other dog training needs, they can help!

They are available to help with potty training (even older dogs!), obedience, anxiety, and more.