Relationship-Based, In-Home Dog Training in Madison, WI
Transform Your Relationship with Your Dog
Address Unwanted Behaviors
Training That Goes Beyond Commands
Dog training is more than teaching commands — it’s about building a deep, trusting relationship with your dog. Dogs are naturally wired to follow a confident, caring leader. Without that relationship, training often relies on treats alone, leading to temporary obedience rather than lasting connection.
Our Approach/Philosophy
We help you understand your dog’s unique personality and behaviors.
We focus on leadership that nurtures love, trust, and respect.
We teach you practical tools, routines and commands to lead your dog in daily life.
We resolve behaviors like jumping, nipping, leash-pulling, excessive barking, and reactivity on walks.
We believe great training starts with a strong relationship.
In Home Training Process
We come to your home to:
Observe your dog in their familiar environment
Consult with you to understand your goals
Design a custom training plan that fits your lifestyle
Work with you weekly to demonstrate the training methods and coach you as you learn. Need help between sessions? No problem — we’re available to talk or text.
Want to learn more about our approach? Check out our blog to explore our philosophy.
OUR PACKAGES
Right Start Puppy Training
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This 4-lesson package provides all the information and tools you need to understand your puppy, build a bond of leadership and guide your pup with boundaries and basic commands. We include guidance on potty and crate training, feeding routine, dealing with nipping, lifestyle/routine that manages energy & builds trust/respect, loose leash walking, sit, stay, come and down.
Puppy Package $595
Dog Training (all ages)
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We’ll guide you and your dog to eliminate problem behaviors like jumping, leash pulling, excessive barking and reactivity. As mentioned above, we’ll build trust and respect through lifestyle recommendations, loose leash walking and commands that fit your training goals.
Prices range from $595 - $1195 depending on # of lessons needed.
Discounted rates available for multiple dogs.
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We are beyond grateful for the amazing work Despy has done with our puppy and our family! When we started, our pup was full of energy- jumping on everyone, barking at people passing by, nipping at our children and pulling on the leash during walks. In short, he was a mess and so were we. Then, through a referral, we found Despy! With her guidance, our puppy now follows basic commands, walks calmly by our side, interacts gently with our kids and greets people without jumping—a complete transformation! Our sessions with Despy covered a lot in just a short amount of time and were highly effective. With her help, our home is so much more peaceful and we are enjoying our puppy much more!
We learned that calm leadership is key to building trust and respect with our pup, and this simple shift in approach has made all the difference. (Read full review by clicking Google link below)
From Stefanie on Google Reviews
Testimonials from our Happy Customers
I was desperate to find help for me and my sweet dachshund rescue, Elvie. She came from a home with 17 other dachshunds and had never seen another breed of dog, walked on a leash, left her yard, or even been around cars and people. The world was terrifying for her—she lived in constant fear, lunging and barking at everything “scary” we encountered. I was overwhelmed and at a total loss about how to help her.
Since working with Despy, Elvie has come so far! She’s no longer bothered by cars driving past or birds flying overhead. She doesn’t try to sprint out the door when I open it. She waits to be invited into my lap. She can walk calmly past people. With slow introductions, she can even remain relaxed around other dogs which I didn’t think was possible….I highly recommend her, especially for anyone who has a fearful/reactive dog!! (Read full review by clicking Google link below)
From Monica on Google Reviews
