Dog Obedience Training School

Training includes private one-on-one sessions and intensive 3- or 5-week board-and-train programs. Board and train includes boarding, daily professional training, and three follow-up lessons for owners (one during training, one at pickup, and one after return). All programs focus on positive reinforcement and basic to advanced obedience. Owners receive lifetime training support after completing board-and-train. Training occurs at the facility with structured daily routines and supervised play in a fenced outdoor area.

Pricing Summary

Private lessons cost $75 per hour or $240 for a 4-pack. Board and train programs are $2,100 for a 3-week basic obedience program and $2,700 for a 5-week advanced off-leash program, with half due at check-in and half at check-out. Boarding is $20/day for dogs under 30 lbs and $22/day for dogs over 30 lbs, with additional $2/day fees for unspayed/neutered dogs or medication administration. Grooming pricing is not listed but described as comprehensive and tailored.

Policies

Boarding charges begin on check-in day and end on check-out day if the dog is picked up by 10:30 a.m. Proof of current Rabies and Bordetella vaccines are required. For board-and-train programs, half the fee is due at check-in and the remainder at check-out. Additional training lessons beyond the three included follow-ups are charged separately. No cancellation or rescheduling policies for training are explicitly stated.

Dog Obedience Training School, LLC is a family-owned dog training, boarding, and grooming facility founded in 1997 by Donna Pashia, a certified dog trainer and behavior consultant. They offer private one-on-one training sessions and intensive board-and-train programs lasting 3 or 5 weeks, designed to build a positive foundation using science-based methods. Clients receive lifetime training support after completing board-and-train programs. The facility provides climate-controlled indoor/outdoor boarding runs with daily access to a 40×40 fenced grassy exercise area, and professional grooming services tailored to each dog’s needs. All services are offered under one roof, making it convenient for owners to train, board, and groom their dogs with the same trusted team.

Their training programs focus on basic obedience, including sit, stay, heel, down, come, and door respect, with advanced off-leash training available. They cater to dogs of all ages and behavioral challenges, including separation anxiety, reactivity, and leash pulling. The team includes Donna Pashia as founder and lead trainer, Cabree Miller as professional groomer and assistant manager, and Jessica Miller as a trained team member dedicated to pet care.

They emphasize a compassionate, personalized approach, ensuring dogs are treated as part of the family during boarding and training. Clients appreciate the consistent care, responsiveness, and the emotional connection the team builds with pets.

The business also breeds performance dogs, offering puppies from certified parents with OFA-graded hips and clear genetic testing, though this is a separate service from training.

Accomplishments

Founded in 1997, the business has over 30 years of professional experience. Donna Pashia is a certified dog trainer and behavior consultant. The breeding program features parents with OFA-graded excellent hips and clear genetic testing for ichthyosis and other conditions. The facility has maintained long-term client relationships and a reputation for high-quality care across training, boarding, and grooming.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients can contact the business by phone or email to request a Client Information Form for board-and-train programs or to schedule private lessons. For boarding, clients are directed to a booking portal. Puppy buyers must submit an application and pay a $100 deposit after approval.