Cochran K9 Training
Ranked #7 in Pittsburgh and #8 in Pennsylvania
Service area: Pittsburgh, PA
Service Overview
Types of Dog Training
- Family Dog
- Behavior Modification
Specialty Focus Areas
- Recall
- Leash Pulling
- Fearfulness
- Reactivity / Aggression
- Basic Obedience
Training Formats Offered
- Private Lessons
- Board and Train
- Day Training
- Video Calls
Program Formats
- One-Time Consultation
- Sessions Package
- Intensive Program
Types of Dogs
- Large
- Sporting
- Working
Age of Dogs Trained
- Puppy (<1 year)
- Adolescent (1-2 years)
- Adult (2-8 years)
Dog Training Methodology
Methods:
- ✓ Other
Equipment:
- ✓ Food Rewards
- ✓ Flat Collars
- ✓ Obstacle Courses
Initial Behavioral Consultation: A 1 to 1.5-hour private consultation to assess the dog’s behavior, discuss goals, and determine the best training approach. This session is required for all new clients to create a personalized plan.
Home School Program: This program is designed for owners who want results without attending every session. The trainer works one-on-one with the dog 4 times per week, Monday through Friday. Each week includes 4 one-on-one training sessions with the dog, weekly progress updates (written and/or video), and 1 owner coaching session per week. It is suitable for leash manners, basic obedience, socialization, and off-leash training. This program is limited to 4 dogs per month to ensure high-quality, personal attention.
Private Training: Offered in 4-pack and 8-pack options. The 4-pack includes 4 personalized lessons (60-90 minutes) with customized homework and support, where owners work directly with the trainer in real-time. The 8-pack is designed to develop off-leash control or address more severe behavioral problems, including 8 personalized lessons with customized homework and support.
Pricing & Policies
Pricing Summary
An initial behavioral consultation is required for all new clients and costs $150.00 for 1 to 1.5 hours. The Home School Program is $2,000.00. Private training is offered in packages: a 4-pack for $600.00 and an 8-pack for $1,200.00.
Testimonials
“Matt provided exceptional obedience training for my 3 1/2 year Rottweiler Khloe.The structured environment and skilled training yielded significant behavioral improvements. I have so much confidence while walking her. Matt treated her like she was his dog. He taught her how to get along with other dogs and people. I can have her off leash while we sit in the yard.He still keeps in touch with us to see how her progress is going.I Highly recommended.”
– Victoria R.
“I could not recommend Matt and Cochran k9 training more! I have a 11 month old lab, Camper, who needed some training but I didn’t know who or where to take him to and I am blown away with Matt’s services. Camper came home and it’s like having a whole new dog! It’s incredible. I got videos and pictures while he was at training which I loved to see and learn from. Matt treated Camper as his own so I know he was in great hands. If anyone needs a dog trainer I would 100% come to Cochran K9 training!”
– Paige B.
“We did a board and train with our 2 year old English pointer named Josie. Matt was amazing and we can’t recommend him enough. Our main goals were off leash recall and on leash walking and he successfully trained her (and us) on both of things. He fine tuned other basic commands as well. Josie is very sweet but as a working breed, she is very high energy and has a high prey drive. He gave us ways to get her energy out while embracing her natural instincts. He turned natural instinct and high energy into productive behaviors to not only make us, but Josie much happier! Would recommend Matt to anyone with any dog training needs.”
– Alex C.
About the Trainer
Cochran K9 Training offers professional dog training services for busy owners, focusing on “Real Training, Real Results.” The business is led by Matt, who provides exceptional obedience training and treats dogs like his own.
Their unique training philosophy emphasizes play-based, connection-driven methods rather than relying solely on food-only reinforcement. They believe that training should be fun and engaging for both the dog and the handler, leading to faster, longer-lasting, and more joyful results. This approach builds a strong relationship between the dog and owner, with learning occurring as a byproduct of connection and shared experiences.
Services include an initial behavioral consultation, a Home School Program where the trainer works one-on-one with the dog, and private training packages. They limit the number of dogs in their Home School Program to ensure high-quality, personal attention for each client.
How to Get Started!
Clients can start by booking a free phone consultation or an in-home evaluation. An initial behavioral consultation, lasting 1 to 1.5 hours and costing $150.00, is required for all new clients to assess the dog’s behavior, discuss goals, and create a personalized training plan.
Contact Information
Availability
- Weekdays
Languages
- English