DareDevil Dog Training

Service area: Philadelphia, PA, specifically South Philadelphia.

DareDevil Dog Training offers comprehensive Board & Train programs, private in-home lessons, and group classes. The Board & Train programs are conducted in the trainer’s home, providing individualized attention.

The “Jump-start program” is a 12-day intensive for essential day-to-day skills, including manners, house training, crate etiquette, and basic commands like heel, sit, down, place, and crate. It includes two in-home follow-up lessons.

The “Dream Dog program” is a 21-day intensive focusing on advanced obedience, off-leash reliability with distractions, and manners. It includes Ecollar introduction, commands like sit/stay, down/stay, heel, place, come, drop it, and crate, plus four in-home follow-ups and free group class attendance.

The “Perfect Pup program” is a 28-day intensive designed for major behavioral issues such as reactivity or aggression. This program builds a meaningful relationship with the dog to address the root causes of behavioral outbursts, including perfect manners, advanced obedience from a distance, Ecollar introduction, socialization, and rehabilitation for serious dog or human aggression. It includes six in-home follow-up lessons.

Private in-home lessons are available on a case-by-case basis, with Board & Train programs being recommended as they include lessons. Group classes, such as “Social Saturday,” are also offered. Graduates of their programs can also utilize special boarding services where their dogs receive regular training brush-ups.

DareDevil Dog Training provides dog obedience training and behavior modification services in Philadelphia, PA, with a focus on South Philadelphia. They offer a boutique, refined, and caring experience, emphasizing a deeply engaged board and train style where pets are always under their watch and deeply cared for. Their primary goal is to develop the best relationship between owners and their dogs, alleviate stress, and help create an enjoyable environment.

They offer various programs including intensive Board & Train options, private in-home lessons (case-by-case), and group classes like “Social Saturday.” They also provide boarding services exclusively for their graduates, ensuring continued training and skill brush-up.

Accomplishments

Alyssa Craig, the Owner and Head Trainer, is a Certified Professional Trainer (CPT) and competes in the protection sport PSA with her Belgian Malinois. She holds extensive certifications from the National K-9 School for Dog Trainers in areas including Basic and Advanced Obedience, Puppy Development, Behavior Modification, Utility, Scent Detection, Tracking/Trailing, Personal Protection, and Police K9. Alyssa is also a certified evaluator for AKC Canine Good Citizen, STAR Puppy, Urban CGC, and Community Canine, as well as for Pet Partners therapy animals. She is certified by the American Red Cross in animal first aid and CPR and is a member of the International Association of Canine Professionals and the National K-9 Dog Trainers’ Association.

Jess Fogliano, a trainer, is certified in Animal CPR + First Aid and is a current member of the IACP. She has also attended several workshops, including “Teach Calm + Guide with Heather Beck,” “Open Field Socialization with Jason Vasconi,” “Reward Based Workshop with Tony Stokes,” and “Canine Kinaesthetic Movement Markers Workshop with Maryna Ozuna.” Jess has several years of experience in the pet care industry, including building a successful dog walking business and volunteering with the SPCA.

Jamie Newkirk, a Training Assistant, has over 10 years of experience in the dog industry, having successfully developed and run dog walking/sitting businesses and a dog daycare.

How to Get Started!

New clients are encouraged to complete a form on the website to schedule a free Zoom consultation with one of the trainers. Returning clients can access their client portal for scheduling, submitting paperwork, and Board & Train updates. A free evaluation with no obligation is also available for those considering a Board & Train program.