Bowser’s Dog Services
Service area: Serves Pittsburgh, Greensburg, Monroeville, Jeannette, Irwin, Penn Hills, Murrysville, McKeesport, White Oak, Plum, West Mifflin, Trafford, South Park, Crafton, Carnegie, and Ross Township.
Service Overview
Types of Dog Training
- Family Dog
- Behavior Modification
Specialty Focus Areas
- Puppy Training
- Leash Pulling
- Reactivity / Aggression
- Jumping on People
- Barking Excessively
- Separation Anxiety
- Biting / Nipping
- Potty Training
- Fearfulness
- Recall
Training Formats Offered
- Private Facility
- Board and Train
- Day Training
Program Formats
- Intensive Program
- Ongoing Weekly
- Sessions Package
Types of Dogs
- Small
- Medium
- Large
- Giant
- Herding
- Sporting
- Working
- Hounds
- Terriers
- Doodles
- Brachycephalic
Age of Dogs Trained
- Puppy (<1 year)
- Adolescent (1-2 years)
- Adult (2-8 years)
Dog Training Methodology
Methods:
- ✓ Positive Reinforcement Only
Equipment:
- ✓ Clickers
- ✓ Food Rewards
- ✓ Harnesses
- ✓ Flat Collars
- ✓ Obstacle Courses
Bowser’s Dog Services offers three main programs: Bootcamp (2-week board and train for obedience and socialization), Behavioral Rehabilitation (4-week immersive program for fear, aggression, and reactivity with daily updates and post-program support), and Canine Good Citizen Certification (customized prep for AKC test). They also offer Drill Duty, a daily training-based daycare program. All programs include owner education, and behavioral rehab includes four follow-up lessons after the dog returns home.
Pricing & Policies
Pricing Summary
Pricing is not publicly listed; clients are encouraged to schedule a free evaluation to receive a customized quote based on program selection and individual dog needs. Bootcamp is a 2-week intensive program, behavioral rehab typically lasts 4 weeks, and follow-up lessons are included post-program.
Policies
Boarding is available only to dogs who have completed a training program with Bowser’s or live with a Bowser-trained dog. All programs require an initial in-person evaluation. No cancellation or rescheduling policies are explicitly stated.
Testimonials
“I can’t even begin to express how thankful I am for finding this company! We did the Doggy Boot Camp with our dog Ace who is 7 months old to get ahead of training for him. It has made a WORLD of a difference. The entire process was great from start to finish. Jodi sent us updates of our dog everyday! It was so nice to know he was in great hands with them. He is home now and doing great with his continued training! If you’re looking for amazing people to do business with then look no further! They’re the best! Thank you guys again ❤️”
– Nicole C.
“I cannot speak highly enough of Bowser’s and of Jodi, in particular. From minute one, they have been professional, informative, communicative, patient, and kind. As first-time puppy parents with a VERY energetic chocolate lab, we were out of our depth and desperate for support! We sent Sage to the two-week boot camp program and have also used daycare, and we have been consistently impressed (amazed, really) at the work Jodi, Nate, and Dane do with the pups. During boot camp, we got daily pics, videos, and updates and knew 100% of the time that Sage was in great hands. She learned so much, and we learned even more. Jodi thoughtfully answered every question we had and gave us a two-hour debrief and training when she brought Sage home. We are so thrilled to now have ongoing support and feel confident and capable to work with our girl. Sage absolutely adores everyone at Bowser’s and we will be using their services for any and all future daycare, boarding, and training needs. Truly cannot recommend their services highly enough! THANK YOU for helping Sage to learn how to be a well-behaved pup and helping us to learn how to be the best parents for her that we can be!”
– Anonymous
“We sent our 8month old puppy to bootcamp and we now have such a better grip on training her. They also have worked with us on our other dog in the home on how to tailor training for both dogs to make sure the puppy didn’t end up learning bad habits. We even got to send our other dog for drill camp to train together. I would definitely recommend!”
– Anonymous
About the Trainer
Bowser’s Dog Services is a small, family-run dog training business founded by Nathan and Jodi Bowser, with over 18 years of experience helping dog owners build stronger bonds with their pets through understanding dog psychology. They specialize in positive, proven training methods that focus on behavior modification, obedience, and lasting communication between dogs and their humans. Their services include board and train bootcamp programs, behavioral rehabilitation for fear, anxiety, and aggression, and Canine Good Citizen certification prep. They also offer day training (Drill Duty), pet boarding (available only to past clients), and ongoing support through follow-up lessons. Their unique advantage lies in personalized, psychology-based training and daily photo/video updates during boarding programs, ensuring owners stay connected and informed. They emphasize owner involvement as key to long-term success.
They serve families in the Pittsburgh metropolitan area and surrounding communities, offering tailored programs for puppies, adolescents, and adult dogs with a wide range of behavioral needs.
All training is conducted by appointment only at their facility, and they do not offer in-home services or video calls.
Accomplishments
Over 18 years of experience rehabilitating dogs with severe behavioral issues. Successfully trained hundreds of dogs, including aggressive, fearful, and reactive cases. Clients report dramatic improvements in behavior, leash manners, and owner-dog bonding. Daily photo/video updates during boarding programs are a hallmark of their client service.
How to Get Started!
Prospective clients must first schedule a free, in-person evaluation to meet the trainers, discuss their dog’s needs, and determine the best program fit. No services are offered without this initial consultation.
Contact Information
Availability
- Weekdays
- Weekends
- Morning
- Afternoon
- Evening
Hours
7am-8pm
Associations
- AKC
Languages
- English
Other Services Offered
- Dog day care center
- Pet boarding service
Location
3031 Baker School Rd, Irwin, PA 15642Listing Tools for Trainers
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