Alliance Dog Training

Training begins with a consultation to assess goals and challenges. Private in-home sessions include hands-on training with the dog and family, with transfer sessions to reinforce learning. Behavior modification programs include a written plan with management strategies, enrichment suggestions, and step-by-step protocols. Virtual consultations offer guidance for less severe issues. Programs can be ongoing or intensive, depending on the dog’s needs.

Pricing Summary

Initial training consultation: $125.00; A la carte in-home sessions: $150.00/session; Virtual consultation: $100.00 for 1 hour or $60.00 for 30 minutes; Behavior modification initial consultation: $250.00. Programs are customized based on individual needs.

Alliance Dog Training is a force-free dog training and behavior modification service based in Nipomo, CA, led by Sarah Dyar, a Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner (KPA CTP). They specialize in kind, science-based training that avoids pain, fear, or intimidation, making them ideal for dog owners who view their pets as family. Services include in-home private training, virtual consultations, and comprehensive behavior modification programs tailored to issues like leash pulling, reactivity, fear, aggression, and separation anxiety. Sarah collaborates with veterinarians and animal shelters, and her approach emphasizes building trust and mutual respect between dogs and their people. Training is designed to be fun, enriching, and educational for both dogs and owners, with transfer sessions included to help families maintain progress. She has 40 years of experience and is endorsed by professionals across San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara County.

Alliance Dog Training offers flexible options for dog owners seeking help without sending their dogs away to boarding facilities. Whether you need a one-time consultation or an ongoing program, Sarah provides personalized plans with written protocols, product recommendations, and mental enrichment strategies. Her clients appreciate her patience, empathy, and ability to work with dogs of all ages, including seniors, puppies, and those with special needs.

The business is committed to ethical training practices and educating the public to prevent preventable dog deaths due to behavioral issues. Sarah advocates for socially conscious sheltering and has mentored other trainers, further establishing her as a trusted leader in the field.

Accomplishments

Sarah Dyar has 40 years of dog training experience, holds a KPA CTP certification from the Karen Pryor Academy (2015), has mentored other trainers, spoken on ethics in dog training, and provided services to animal welfare organizations for over 10 years. Veterinarians, shelters, and fellow trainers refer clients to her.

How to Get Started!

Begin with a free phone consultation by calling 805-288-1180 to discuss your dog’s needs and determine the best program. Follow-up includes scheduling an in-home or virtual consultation based on your goals.