Diane Bauman

Diane offers private, one-on-one training sessions focused on obedience, agility, tracking, herding, and service dog preparation. Programs are tailored to individual dogs and owners, with an emphasis on problem-solving and building confidence. Training occurs at her facility with indoor and outdoor rings, and includes behavioral modification, puppy training, and competition preparation. Clients can access step-by-step video and PDF training guides for self-study alongside private lessons.

Pricing Summary

Pricing is not publicly listed; private lessons and training programs require direct contact. Paid digital access to books and videos ranges from $16.99 for single videos to subscription-based access for comprehensive training guides. Overnight boarding and RV hookups are available on-site.

Diane Bauman is a world-renowned canine expert with over 40 years of experience training dogs in obedience, agility, tracking, herding, and service dog work. She offers private training lessons at her 32-acre facility, Dawgdome South, in Chuckey, Tennessee, which includes indoor heated/air-conditioned training areas and fully fenced outdoor rings. Diane emphasizes a philosophy centered on allowing dogs to learn through trial and error, encouraging both dogs and owners to embrace mistakes as part of the learning process. She believes dogs remember solutions they discover themselves and avoids punitive methods. Her approach fosters confidence, enthusiasm, and understanding in both canine and human students. She also provides specialized training for service dogs, behavioral problem solving, and puppy training for all breeds. Overnight accommodations and RV hookups are available for clients traveling long distances.

Diane is the author of multiple books and DVDs on dog training, including “Beyond Basic Dog Training” and “Teaching Dogs To Make Better Decisions,” which are used by trainers and pet owners nationwide. She offers paid digital access to training resources such as agility, obedience, and tracking guides with integrated videos. Her facilities are designed for multiple dog sports, and she has maintained modern training venues since the 1980s.

She has taught obedience seminars and camps across the U.S. and Canada, served as a behavioral consultant for rescue organizations, and is recognized for pioneering training techniques that focus on canine cognition and decision-making.

Accomplishments

Diane was one of the first trainers to publish that dogs can think and solve problems, featured in her 1986 book “Beyond Basic Dog Training.” She was cited in Biography Magazine (1997) as one of only five or six U.S. trainers teaching at top competitive levels. She has authored multiple books and DVDs, taught over 200 dogs weekly at her former school, and continues to offer seminars nationwide. She served as Vice President of the Wantage Dog Park and is a behavioral consultant for Critter Calvary Rescue.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients must contact Diane directly to schedule a private lesson or service dog evaluation. No online booking system is available; initial engagement requires email or phone communication to discuss goals and availability.