Dog Training Institute

Training programs include one-week, two-week, three-week, and four-week immersive board and train packages, plus an 8-week minimum for service and protection dogs. Each includes one-on-one training in real-world environments and a post-program owner lesson. Private lessons target specific issues like aggression, obedience, or sports. Day camp and puppy consults offer shorter-term support. All programs emphasize positive reinforcement and owner education to ensure long-term success.

Pricing Summary

Private lessons range from $250 (puppy consult) to $8,125+ (service dog training). Board and train programs range from $1,750 (1-week) to $12,000+ (protection dog). Add-ons include spa visits ($45–$100), enrichment sessions ($20), daily photo updates ($250), and in-house meals ($5/night). Taxi pickup is free within 70 miles for 2-week+ stays.

Policies

Spots are limited and require advance booking. Extensions are accommodated (e.g., one client extended stay by a day). No explicit cancellation policy is stated, but flexibility is noted in testimonials.

Dog Training Institute in Rockwall, TX, offers comprehensive dog training services for all breeds and life stages, with a focus on positive reinforcement and owner involvement. They provide private lessons, board and train programs, day camp, and specialized training for service dogs, therapy dogs, protection dogs, and dog sports. Their unique advantage lies in customizing each program to the individual dog’s needs and ensuring owners are actively guided to maintain training at home. They also offer premium boarding with add-ons like daily photo updates, spa visits, and enrichment activities. Trainers are certified professionals with deep experience in behavior modification and obedience, and they serve clients across Dallas and surrounding areas with transportation available nationwide.

The business emphasizes building a relationship where dogs choose to work with their owners, not out of force. Their team includes experienced trainers like Ashley Allstun, Kayla Wattle, Miranda Archuletta, and Noelani Koga, each bringing specialized expertise in puppy training, aggression recovery, and competitive sports. They also offer in-house meals, taxi pickup within 70 miles, and detailed progress updates during board and train stays.

Accomplishments

Trainers include certified professionals with backgrounds in veterinary medicine, 4-H/FFA, and competitive dog sports. Ashley Allstun, the owner, has trained dogs since childhood and built a reputation for results-driven, customized training. The institute has successfully trained dogs for service, therapy, protection, and competition roles with documented success stories.

How to Get Started!

Client engagement begins with a call or text to discuss needs, followed by booking an appointment online or scheduling a consultation. Board and train programs require selecting a package and securing a spot due to limited availability. Private lessons are booked via the online portal after initial contact.