Big Leap of Faith Dog Training & Services

Group classes include AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy (8–6 months), Basic Obedience (6+ months), Advanced Obedience (10+ months), Rally Obedience, Tricks I & II, Scent Work, Brain Games, and more. All group classes run for 6 weeks except Date Night (4 weeks). Private training is customized and held in-home, with durations ranging from 8 weeks to 6 months. Board & train is a 3-week intensive program covering core commands, manners, and behavior correction. Programs are structured with progressive skill-building and include homework for owners.

Pricing Summary

Group classes cost $150 for 6 weeks (45–60 minutes each); Advanced classes like Double Trouble! Training 2 Dogs and AKC Fit Dog are $165. Private training starts at $150 per 1-hour session. Board & train is $2,800 for a 3-week intensive program. Behavior intervention sessions start at $175 per hour. No package discounts or payment plans are mentioned.

Policies

There is no guarantee a dog will learn behaviors in a specified time. Success depends on owner investment. No cancellation or rescheduling policies are explicitly stated.

Big Leap of Faith Dog Training & Services is owned and operated by Amber Eisfeld, a dog trainer with 12 years of experience. She offers group obedience classes, private in-home training, board & train programs, and behavior modification services. Her approach is positive and balanced, using rewards, praise, and fun to create enthusiastic, happy dogs. All classes are reward-based, and she tailors training methods to fit each dog and owner’s unique needs. She specializes in puppy socialization, basic obedience, advanced skills, tricks, scent work, and managing reactivity, fearfulness, and multi-dog household dynamics. She also offers Canine Good Citizen testing and customized training for specific behavioral concerns.

Amber conducts group classes outdoors at local parks like Mendakota Park and Hansen Park, which benefits dogs with reactivity issues. Private training is available in the client’s home, and board & train programs include 24-hour care for 3 weeks. Her clients report significant improvements in behavior, including reduced leash reactivity, separation anxiety, and inter-dog tension.

Additional services include weekly “Sunday Social” classes, trick training, rally obedience, and brain games to provide mental stimulation. She emphasizes owner education and provides tools for long-term success, helping families build stronger bonds with their dogs.

Accomplishments

Amber Eisfeld has been training dogs for 12 years and offers AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy and Canine Good Citizen testing. Clients have successfully earned titles and improved severe behavioral issues including reactivity, fearfulness, and multi-dog conflict.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients can review class schedules and rates online, then register for group classes or contact to schedule private training or board & train evaluations. A consultation is not offered for free, but questions can be submitted via the “Say Hi!” page for guidance.