Dogman Dog Training

Ranked #2 in Mashpee and #65 in Massachusetts
Service area: Cape Cod, including Mashpee, North Harwich, and Yarmouthport, MA.
Service Overview
Types of Dog Training
- Family Dog
- Competition / Agility
- Working Dog
- Behavior Modification
Specialty Focus Areas
- Basic Obedience
- Puppy Training
- Leash Pulling
- Separation Anxiety
- Potty Training
- Recall
Training Formats Offered
- Private Lessons
- Group Classes
- In-Home
- Private Facility
Program Formats
- One-Time Consultation
- Sessions Package
- Ongoing Weekly
Types of Dogs
- Sporting
Age of Dogs Trained
- Puppy (<1 year)
- Adolescent (1-2 years)
- Adult (2-8 years)
Dog Training Methodology
Methods:
- ✓ Balanced Training
Equipment:
- ✓ E-Collars
Dogman Dog Training offers a variety of programs tailored to different needs and skill levels. Puppy Lessons are private, one-on-one sessions for puppies aged 8-14 weeks, covering essential topics like house-training, puppy corrections, appropriate play, chew toys, and separation anxiety prevention. Private Lessons are also available for individual training at the client’s home or other locations.
Group classes include 5-week and 6-week Basic Obedience Training programs, teaching commands such as Loose Leash Walk, Sit and Stay, Heel, Come, Down Stay, Finish, Stand Stay, and Moving Down. These classes also address common behavioral issues like separation anxiety, house training, and recall problems, including desensitization techniques. For more advanced training, there’s an outdoor Advanced Class focusing on obedience, agility, and play, which requires prior completion of Basic Obedience Training or four private lessons.
Additional offerings include Drop-In Classes for obedience, trick training, and play, as well as Obedience Walks designed for socialization and working dogs in distracting public environments. Specialized Trick Training classes are available to teach dogs various tricks, and Tracking sessions offer a unique team-building experience by exploring a dog’s natural tracking abilities. The trainer also provides Electronic Collar Lessons for specific e-collar training needs. A mandatory requirement for all classes is that dogs must be friendly and have all necessary vaccinations, including Kennel Cough.
Pricing & Policies
Pricing Summary
Pricing for puppy lessons is $100.00. Private lessons and Electronic Collar Lessons are priced at $80.00 per session. Group classes include a 5-week Basic Obedience Training for $130.00 and a 6-week Basic Obedience Training also for $130.00. Drop-in Advanced Classes are $15.00, while Obedience Walks and Tracking sessions are $10 each. A free telephone consultation is available for new puppy owners.
Policies
All dogs attending classes must be friendly and have all required vaccinations, including Kennel Cough. For the Advanced Class, attendees are required to have completed the Basic Obedience Training or have had four private lessons with the trainer. Dogs exhibiting aggression are not permitted in Tracking sessions.
Testimonials
“As a business professional and dog lover working many hours, I knew I would need a professional to help me train my Golden Retriever puppy. I attended as many classes as I possibly could. I did everything he told me to do at home with my new puppy. Not only did I realize that my dog was actually listening to me, I realized I was having fun. Joe’s humor kept me coming back for more. Not only has he helped me have a good dog, he helped me learn to leave work at work and have fun with my dog. 2 years later I’m still amazed that my dog can be in a full sprint in the woods and she actually comes to me on command! I would have never been able to do that without Joe’s help.”
– Michelle LeBlanc & Jenny the Golden Retriever
“Boy, your dog is well-behaved!” “We hear this on an almost daily basis. This is due, in large part, from what we learned from Joe. Joe provided us with the tools and techniques necessary to train our Yellow Lab, Livvey. Most importantly, he trained us. Rather than remaining frustrated with Livvey’s behavior and fighting a losing battle, Joe taught us that Livvey desperately wanted to do what we asked of her, we just needed to ask her in a way she could understand. Our first call to Joe was made out of desperation, after a previous 8 week class elsewhere proved ineffective. Joe came to our home and within minutes had Livvey walking in a loose leash walk when that wasn’t previously possible. We were stunned and ready for what could be a new future for all of us. Since Joe taught us how to effectively communicate with Livvey, she has been nothing but a joy. We can bring her anywhere and her behavior brings rave reviews from extended family and strangers. In the future, we intend to add another canine to our family and Joe will certainly be getting a call at that time!”
– Glenn & Mary Bacci & Livvey the Yellow Lab
“In the spring of 2007 my yellow lab Holly Berry and I met Joe when she was 6 months old and I had no control over her. After private classes we went to the group classes at Derbyfield. She was so bad I didn’t know if I wanted to continue going but with Joe’s encouragement we did. Two years later we are still going to class because it’s fun. Holly gets to socialize and play with the other dogs and show her stuff at “trick time”. I never would have been able to enjoy Holly without Joe’s help.”
– Roxane Carnes & Holly Berry the Yellow Lab
About the Trainer
Dogman Dog Training, led by Joe Yukna, offers obedience and behavior modification training on Cape Cod. Their philosophy is rooted in the alpha wolf pack hierarchy, emphasizing that the human must be the pack leader for a dog to feel secure, happy, and well-behaved. The training aims for dogs to respect their owners and respond appropriately to commands, leading to a happy and safe dog.
Services are available through private lessons or group classes. Beyond basic training, Dogman Dog Training provides advanced classes focusing on obedience, agility, and play, as well as drop-in classes for obedience and trick training. They also organize obedience walks at various locations, dedicated trick training classes, and tracking sessions.
Joe Yukna has been living on Cape Cod since 1987 and has always owned dogs. His journey into dog training began when he sought professional help for his own dog, realizing he was doing things incorrectly. After learning the proper methods, he became passionate about training, earning an obedience title for his dog and training her in protection, tracking, and carting. He furthered his expertise by becoming an Apprentice to a Master Trainer and is certified in Pet First Aid, continuously updating his knowledge with current dog materials.
Accomplishments
Joe Yukna has been involved with dogs since 1987, demonstrating extensive experience in the field. He personally trained his own dog to an obedience title and further in protection, tracking, and carting. His professional development includes becoming an Apprentice to a Master Trainer and obtaining certification in Pet First Aid, reflecting a commitment to ongoing education in dog training.
Joe Yukna has been featured in the Cape Cod Times with articles titled ‘Mighty Joe the Dogman’ and ‘Dogman barks out commands, helps train out-of-control pets,’ highlighting his local recognition. He is also a co-founder of the Cape Cod Military Museum, showcasing his community involvement. Additionally, he is noted for his extensive experience with electronic collars.
How to Get Started!
Prospective puppy owners can begin with a free telephone consultation, which includes guidance on conducting a temperament test before bringing a new puppy home.

Contact Information
Availability
- Weekdays
- Weekends
- Morning
- Evening
Certifications
- Credentialed
Languages
- English
Misc Features
- wheelchair accessible parking