Canine Training Solutions, LLC

The Puppy Academy is designed for puppies under 6 months and includes in-person training with optional online components, covering house-training, biting, chewing, crate use, loose leash walking, and polite greetings. The School of Manners offers personalized in-person training for adolescent, newly adopted, or older dogs with common manners issues. Both programs are tailored to individual needs, with sessions focused on goal-setting, skill-building, and follow-up planning. AKC Canine Good Citizen and Trick Dog evaluations are also offered as part of specialty training.

Pricing Summary

One-time Getting Started Session: $80 (60 minutes, excludes online portions). Lesson Package: $220 for three 60-minute in-person lessons (excludes online portions). Pricing includes taxes and fees; no other packages or discounts listed.

Policies

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Canine Training Solutions, LLC is a dog training business based in Brookings, SD, led by Liz Droke, an accredited dog trainer with advanced degrees in animal science and over 20 years of experience in education and canine training. They offer personalized, in-person training at their facility for puppies, adolescent dogs, and adult dogs, focusing on manners, obedience, and foundational skills. Services include the Puppy Academy for dogs under 6 months, covering house-training, biting, chewing, and crate training, as well as the School of Manners for older dogs needing behavior refinement. They also provide AKC Canine Good Citizen and Trick Dog training and testing, and therapy dog preparation (not service dog training). Liz uses science-based, positive-reinforcement methods and emphasizes compassionate, judgment-free coaching for owners. They do not handle dog-dog or dog-human aggression cases, referring those to specialized behavior consultants. The business donates a portion of proceeds to local and global organizations, reflecting its community-focused values.

Liz holds multiple certifications including Accredited Dog Trainer (ADT) through IAABC and Certified Family Dog Mediator, and has competed in numerous dog sports including agility, obedience, rally, and nose work. Her background includes over 15 years of hands-on training experience and involvement with 4H Dog Project as a judge and advisory member. Clients receive tailored training plans, with options for one-time sessions or multi-lesson packages, all conducted at their Brookings facility or virtually.

Accomplishments

Liz Droke holds a Ph.D. in animal science and is an Accredited Dog Trainer (ADT) through IAABC and a Certified Family Dog Mediator. She has over 15 years of training experience, has competed and titled dogs in multiple sports including agility, obedience, rally, and nose work, and served as a 10+ year member and judge for the South Dakota 4H Dog Project Advisory Committee. Her dogs have earned AKC CGC, Trick, and Therapy Dog International certifications.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients must contact Liz via the website’s contact form to discuss their needs. After submission, Liz responds within 2–3 business days to determine the best training approach and schedule a session. No online booking system is available; all arrangements are made via direct contact.