Affordable Dog and Puppy Training

Group classes are 4-week series with half the time dedicated to instruction and half to socialization. Beginner class covers sit, down, stay, come, heel, and leave it. Intermediate class prepares dogs for the 10 Canine Good Citizen test items. Private lessons are customized for any issue, including behavior modification, potty training, or leash reactivity. Sessions can be held at Lisa’s facility or the client’s home. Classes are paused in winter but private lessons remain available year-round.

Pricing Summary

Group classes cost $100 for 4 weeks; unlimited access to intermediate/CGC classes is also $100. Private lessons are $80/hour at her facility or $90/hour in-home in Port Orchard (slightly more for other areas). Boarding is $35/night.

Affordable Dog and Puppy Training, run by Lisa Ridens with over 30 years of experience, helps dog owners build stronger relationships with their dogs using a positive reinforcement approach. Lisa offers private lessons and group classes focused on obedience, socialization, and Canine Good Citizen (CGC) preparation. She emphasizes understanding dog behavior, improving communication, and establishing clear leadership to create a calm, well-mannered dog. Her training philosophy centers on rewarding desired behaviors, setting boundaries, and recognizing that dogs act according to their nature—not malice. She also provides boarding at $35/night and trains dogs of all ages, from puppies to seniors. Lisa’s goal is to make professional training accessible by keeping prices lower than average.

Private lessons are available at her facility in Port Orchard or in-home for residents of Port Orchard and nearby areas, with slightly higher rates for distant locations. Group classes are paused for winter but resume seasonally. Her services include behavior modification for issues like leash pulling, reactivity, potty training, and separation anxiety. Clients often note dramatic improvements in their dogs’ behavior and their own confidence as trainers.

Lisa is known for her compassionate, no-judgment approach and her ability to help owners shift from human-centric communication to dog-appropriate leadership. She supports service dogs and continues to work with clients long after initial training goals are met.

She accepts cash, check, PayPal, Venmo, Apple Pay, and Zelle.

Accomplishments

Lisa Ridens has been training dogs for over 30 years and founded Affordable Dog and Puppy Training to make training affordable and accessible. Many clients report successful CGC certification, improved behavior in service dogs, and significant progress in previously challenging cases.

How to Get Started!

Client engagement begins by contacting Lisa via phone, text, or email to schedule a private lesson or inquire about upcoming group classes. Group classes are seasonal and paused in winter; private lessons are available year-round.