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Simplify Your Training

Take the guess work (and frustration) out of training your dog.

We will personally guide you and your dog throughout the learning process.

​Save time, money and aggravation with these training programs.

Enjoy your dog again!

Meaningful behavior change doesn’t happen in one lesson.

Dogs learn through repetition, consistency, emotional safety, and real-world application — and pet parents need ongoing coaching and support throughout the process.

Our programs are intentionally designed to provide:

• Progressive step-by-step learning
• Accountability and consistency
• Real-world practice and exposure
• Ongoing coaching and troubleshooting
• Long-term confidence for both dogs and owners
• Lasting lifestyle integration instead of temporary fixes

Rather than offering quick fixes or one-time sessions, we guide clients through a complete transformation process that creates calmer, more connected lives together.

Programs


REACTIVE REHAB™

A Comprehensive Behavior Modification Program for Reactive Dogs

For dogs that bark, lunge, growl, overreact, or struggle around dogs, people, bicycles, vehicles, visitors, or other environmental triggers.

Transform stressful walks into manageable outings while giving owners the skills and confidence to successfully navigate the real world with their dog.

This is not obedience training. This is behavior modification.

Ideal Candidates

  • Dog reactivity

  • Leash reactivity

  • Fear-based behaviors

  • Stranger sensitivity

  • Barrier frustration

  • Territorial behavior

  • Excessive barking

  • Hypervigilance

  • Rescue dogs adjusting to new environments

$1497

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ZEN Puppy Success Academy™

Don't Just Train Your Puppy. Raise a Dog You'll Love Living With.

The first year of your puppy's life is the most important year they'll ever have. Our Puppy Success Academy gives you a step-by-step roadmap for raising a confident, well-mannered dog while preventing common behavior problems before they start.

The Complete Puppy Raising Program

For puppies 8 weeks to 12 months.

A structured roadmap for raising a confident, well-mannered family dog.

Includes:

  • Initial consultation

  • 4 private sessions

  • STAR Puppy - 6 week group socialization class

  • Socialization field trips

  • Lifetime access to online course with bonus training

  • Text/email support

The First 12 Months Shape the Next 12 Years

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The Zen Dog Membership Program

A membership-based training and enrichment experience designed to support calm, confident, well-balanced dogs through ongoing real-world learning, community, and lifestyle-focused coaching.

The Zen Dog Program goes beyond traditional obedience classes by giving dogs and their humans continued opportunities to grow, practice, socialize, and succeed together in everyday life.

Rather than isolated training sessions, members receive consistent guidance, structured learning experiences, enrichment activities, and access to a supportive training community — helping create lasting transformation through repetition, confidence building, and real-world application.

Membership Includes Unlimited Access To:

• Weekly Group Training Classes
• Real-World Urban Training & Public Skills
• Puppy Foundations & Socialization
• Confidence Building & Enrichment Classes
• PAWCORE Dog Parkour & Adventure Classes
• Agility & Fitness Programs
• Calm Socialization Experiences
• Ongoing Training Support & Coaching

Whether your goals include improving manners, building confidence, strengthening focus, increasing social skills, or simply creating a more connected relationship with your dog, the Zen Dog Program provides continued opportunities for growth at every stage of the journey.

Why Membership Works

Dogs learn best through consistency, repetition, exposure, and continued practice in real-life environments.

Our membership model allows clients to:

• Progress at their own pace
• Practice skills regularly in different environments
• Build lasting confidence and reliability
• Stay accountable and supported
• Strengthen communication and trust
• Continue learning beyond basic obedience
• Create long-term lifestyle success instead of temporary results

The Zen Dog Program is ideal for pet parents who want ongoing guidance, enrichment, community, and support while raising a calm, capable, emotionally balanced dog.

ZEN DOG Membership Options:

Monthly Membership - Flexible month-to-month access to unlimited group classes and community support.

6-Month Membership - A commitment to consistency, structure, and long-term progress with preferred membership pricing.

Annual Membership - Our best-value transformation experience for pet parents dedicated to building lasting success through year-round coaching, socialization, enrichment, and real-world training opportunities.

Because training isn’t just about teaching behaviors — it’s about creating a lifestyle that helps both dogs and humans thrive together.

On-Line Self Study Programs

Can't make an in person class or
​a private session?

No problem. Now you can get all the same great training time & place you need it.

DOGS ETC. Online has several digital training courses that can support you while training your dog.

Lasting behavior change happens through guidance, consistency, coaching, and real-world practice — not just isolated training sessions.

Our programs are designed to support both dogs and their humans through every stage of learning with structured coaching, personalized support, and practical real-life training experiences that create lasting results.

Start your dog's training journey now!


​Not sure which program is best for you and your dog?

​Give us call.

We'd love to chat.

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Contacts

714-393-0432 . cindy@thedogsetc.com

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Address

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