Next Rung | Basic Obedience Dog Training

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Stronger Structure. Clearer Communication. Better Habits.

Next Rung is a 4-session in-home dog training program designed for dogs beyond the early puppy stage who need stronger structure, clearer communication, and foundational obedience.

Sessions are typically held weekly for four consecutive weeks. Training is customized around your dog’s current habits, household routine, training history, and your goals.

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What We Work On

Training may include:

• Heel, Sit, Stay, Come, and Down

• Leash manners and pulling

• Structured play

• Threshold training

• Impulse control

• Calm leadership through doors

• Car-door manners and thresholds

• Jumping

• Barking at guests

• Nipping

• Poor door manners

• House training

• Crate training

• Socialization

For dogs that missed early puppy training, we can also revisit the routines and structure that may not have been established during the first months at home.

The Five Core Cues

Your dog will work on the five foundational cues:

Heel • Sit • Stay • Come • Down

These are taught as part of everyday life so your dog learns to respond with greater reliability, not just during a formal training session.

Training the Human, Too

Next Rung focuses heavily on teaching you how to communicate clearly using praise, consistency, and your dog’s natural physical language.

The goal is to help your dog understand that you provide the structure and direction, allowing them to relax instead of feeling responsible for making every decision.

Customized Around Your Dog

Every dog arrives with a different history.

Your program is adjusted around:

• Age

• Previous training

• Current habits

• Household routine

• Temperament

• Training goals

We build the foundation your dog needs before progressing into more distracting or advanced environments.

Who Next Rung Is For

Next Rung is a good fit for:

• Dogs beyond the early puppy stage

• Dogs that missed foundational puppy training

• Dogs with established household habits

• Owners needing stronger leash manners

• Dogs needing clearer structure and impulse control

• Families wanting reliable basic obedience before progressing further

What Comes Next?

Once your dog has stronger foundational obedience and household structure, we can determine whether the next step should be Out & About, Behavior Modification, Public Access, or additional reinforcement based on your goals.

Investment

Starting at $800

Typical investment: up to $1250

Final pricing depends on your dog’s needs, location, and training goals.