We help owners build calm, reliable dogs through structure, communication, obedience, and owner coaching that actually carries over at home.
Most owners are not failing because they do not care. They are failing because they have been given disconnected advice, inconsistent rules, and no clear path to follow. We fix that by teaching both sides of the leash.
Dogs need training, but owners also need a clear plan. Without structure, consistency, and a way to communicate clearly, even a dog that knows commands can keep making bad choices in real life.
Our training is built around more than commands. We teach a full system for fitting your dog into your home, building better routines, developing obedience, and learning how to lead your dog with clarity.
Define your dog’s role in the home through boundaries, expectations, dog zones, and earned freedom.
Build predictable routines that reduce chaos, support good behavior, and make training part of daily life.
Teach clear obedience and communication so your dog understands what to do and how to respond.
Coach the owner to think like a trainer, stay consistent, and make better decisions in real life.
Obedience matters, but obedience alone is not enough. The goal is a dog that can settle in the house, walk calmly in public, listen around distractions, and fit into your actual life.
Whether you are raising a puppy, building reliable obedience, or dealing with serious behavior issues, our programs are built to give you a clear path forward and the support to follow through.
Start your puppy off with structure, socialization, engagement, crate work, leash skills, and early obedience so they can grow into a confident, well-mannered adult dog.
Build clear communication, better leash manners, reliable commands, calmer behavior at home, and obedience that carries over into daily life.
For dogs struggling with reactivity, aggression, anxiety, resource guarding, or serious behavior concerns that require a more careful, structured training plan.
Whether your dog needs coaching, a roadmap, or a full board-and-train program, the process is designed to create clarity first and then build the right plan.
Tell us about your dog, your goals, and the problems you are trying to solve.
We help determine whether you need a roadmap, coaching, board-and-train, or behavior support.
Your dog learns the skills, and you learn how to maintain them at home long-term.
Long-term success depends on consistency, practice, and support. That is why we offer ongoing training options, including the Paradigm K9 Training Club, so clients can keep building reliability after the main program ends.
See what local dog owners have to say about their experience with Paradigm K9 Dog Training.
EXCELLENT Based on 34 reviews Posted on Larry MeadeTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Paradigm K9 LLC Jeff and staff did a fabulous job with our 8 month old yellow Lab "Jackson". Jackson is a joy to be with. He walks great on and off leash Knows all of the commands and follows them nicely. He gets better each day we work with him. We are so pleased with the training and would highly recommend Paradigm K9 with Jeff and his staff. LarryPosted on Kim LucasTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I cannot sing Jeff and his team's praises enough. We rescued a 4 year old pekingese who was extremely reactive and fear biting. He wouldn't allow most people to attempt to pet him without trying to bite. He was food aggressive, toy aggressive, and bed aggressive. He would try to bite if you came anywhere near him while he had toys or while he was in his bed. After a board and train with Jeff and Kayla, he is a completely different dog. In addition to the board and train, training sessions were done as well so we know how to teach and handle our guy! I now have a dog I can pet, pick up, take care of and love on! The difference in behavior was immediately shown when I picked him up from his board and train. He is much more relaxed, confident, and happy, not to forget extremely well behaved and listens to commands. We couldn't be happier with our decision to go with Jeff.Posted on Cindy FourmanTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. This trainer is extremely good at what he does. My dog was anxious around people and dogs and was reactive. He has made me and my dog so very happy. He gave us both the tools to deal with Boris anxiety .Highly recommend him!Posted on KB MillerTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Hey there! Just dropping by to give you an update on Oliver. He's been doing fantastic since returning home after his six-week stint with you and your team. We've been steadily building on the great training he received, and it's really paying off. Now, I can rely on him to avoid the fire pit and join me down by the road, where he patiently waits at the front gate while I wrap up my tasks. And let me tell you, his work ethic has skyrocketed! Feeling pretty hopeful about hitting the trial field with livestock soon. Exciting times ahead!Posted on Lisa ToterhiTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Jeff was our 3rd trainer and the last hope for our Boerboel, Nikko. We acknowledge now that we took on a dog we were not equipped to handle. Boerboels are breed to guard and protect, and Nikko lived up to 100% of his ancestry. He also was exerting dominance over myself and our other dog. This was leading to dog fights, door aggression, and chaos. Our first trainer was a 2 week board/train that was leash based. He did well getting him under control on a leash. But we still were unable to allow people into our home without fear of him biting. They were just not equipped to handle his door aggression. The second trainer also recommended a two week board/train. She lost him from her facility on day 3. He was missing for 7 days, got hit by a car, crawled under a barbed wired fence - resulting in surgery and 53 staples across his back. Needless to say we were hesitant to seek training again. But we had no choice. He was unmanageable. Jeff’s understanding of impulse control, anxiety, fear based aggression, and his approach to training was nothing like what we had experienced yet. He explained why 2 week board/train would never work for a dog like Nikko. His recommendation was a 6 week board/train. Nikko came home with an engrained set of skills. He has been home now for 3 months. Jeff was very clear, due to Nikko’s age (3 years) and trauma this was going to be a 6 month to a year’s worth of work and consistency on our end. I am confident this is going to work. He is a better, and exceptionally obedient dog. Bottom line: Jeff and Heather are worth the investment. Don’t make the mistakes I did and try cheaper options. Your dog and Jeff are worth it.Posted on Kristen JonesTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Jeff and his team literally deserve 100/5 stars for how amazing their program is. Our boy Obi-Wan Kenobi had already had professional training done when he came to us and would still pee and poop on the floor, tear things apart, flip out if he was in his crate for even a few minutes, pee out the side of his crate, you name it. It was exhausting and as much as I loved his silly personality, I was at my wits end. Jeff was by far the most expensive person we consulted with, and that’s exactly why I chose him. YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR and Paradigm is literally the best thing we ever did for our dog. Four weeks into his training and he got bit by an insect of some kind and had an allergic reaction. Not only were we two and a half hours away when this happened and Jeff handled everything LIKE A BOSS, but he also made a full recovery with no issues whatsoever because they were on top of his care at his facility & got him intervention immediately. This little blip resulted in a whole week of interrupted training. And guess what? Kenobi was A WHOLE DIFFERENT DOG, even at four weeks. JUST OVER THE HALFWAY MARK OF HIS TRAINING. Did I mention he’s a Pomeranian/Husky mix?? Two breeds to combine the most ornery, stubborn dogs and he was SO well behaved. By the time we got him back at week 6, he was by far the best behaved dog we have (and we have four currently). He follows his commands on the first try, he makes no sounds whatsoever when he is in his crate, and he actually sleeps in there now - and HAPPILY! If we put him in his crate before his training, he’d cry and pace and it didn’t stop until we let him out. Now he has no problems whatsoever! He stays in his crate any time we aren’t in the house with zero accidents, he is the ONLY dog we have that I can trust to walk off leash anywhere we go, his recall is unbelievable, and we lost his collar a few weeks ago and he STILL behaves this well without it. I cannot stress this enough, Jeff is THE BEST. The investment is WELL worth it for a dog that will be in your life for all of theirs. Thank you guys so much for making him the best boy we’ve ever had, I will be bringing ANY dog we get in the future back to you, no matter where we live or how far the drive. Thank you!!!!Posted on Kelly MorrisonTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We were searching for someone who could help us help our sweet boy show others just how good he really is. Jeff and Heather accomplished it. They are both so knowledgeable and sincere and honest. We trust them so much that our boy goes back periodically to 'vacation. Thank you !Posted on Jamie ATrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We just picked up our year and half year old German Shepherd. With how hard headed he had already gotten I wasn’t sure what progress he’d have. After spending a little over 5 weeks here he came back a completely different dog when commanding, in the best way possible. Our pup can now enjoy leash-less walks, our guests can come in without worry of being jumped on. It is nice to have a dog who is well mannered but fun all in one. We ourselves failed training after training but thanks to the help of the Paradigm team he caught on & it stuck. We can’t thank them enough for what they did to help make his life happier and ours! We’d recommend them to anyone & will be back if ever we have another furry friend who needs trained!Posted on Cody TempletonTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Took my 4 year old German Shepherd to Jeff at paradigm. It's incredible how my dog listens and obey me now. It makes life much easier while also enjoying your dog so much more.Verified by TrustindexTrustindex verified badge is the Universal Symbol of Trust. Only the greatest companies can get the verified badge who has a review score above 4.5, based on customer reviews over the past 12 months. Read more
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