dogz inc
Ranked #6 in Reno and #18 in Nevada
Service area: Reno, NV; Carson City, NV; Virginia City, NV. They offer in-home coaching and classes in these areas.
Service Overview
Types of Dog Training
- Family Dog
- Therapy Dog
- Behavior Modification
Specialty Focus Areas
- Basic Obedience
- Puppy Training
- Leash Pulling
- Reactivity / Aggression
- Jumping on People
- Barking Excessively
- Separation Anxiety
- Biting / Nipping
- Potty Training
- Resource Guarding
- Fearfulness
- Recall
Training Formats Offered
- Private Lessons
- Group Classes
- In-Home
- Private Facility
- Board and Train
- Video Calls
Program Formats
- One-Time Consultation
- Sessions Package
- Intensive Program
Age of Dogs Trained
- Puppy (<1 year)
- Adolescent (1-2 years)
- Adult (2-8 years)
Dog Training Methodology
Methods:
- ✓ Positive Reinforcement Only
dogz inc offers a range of training programs including Puppy Kinder for pups 8 weeks to 6 months old, focusing on early socialization and preventing common issues. Group classes include Doggie Elementary for basic cues, Canine High for advanced obedience and distraction work, and Out and About for proofing behaviors in public at varied locations. They also offer Canine Good Citizen preparation, Tricks classes, and Therapy Dog Prep.
Private Lessons are available as In-Home Coaching for general obedience and specific behavioral issues like separation anxiety, fear aggression, and housetraining, conducted either in the client’s home or their facility. A Board and Train option is offered on a case-by-case basis, where the dog lives with a trainer, requiring mandatory follow-up lessons for the family.
Behavior Modification is provided for complex issues such as aggression and reactivity, starting with a private consultation. The Separation Anxiety program is an intensive 4-week program led by a Certified Separation Anxiety Trainer, including an initial consult, live video analysis, custom daily exercises, and weekly video re-assessments.
Pricing & Policies
Pricing Summary
Doggie Elementary and Canine High group classes are $200 for 6 weeks. Out and About, Canine Good Citizen, Tricks, and Therapy Dog Prep group classes are $225 for 5 or 6 weeks. The Separation Anxiety Intensive 4-week program costs $600, with an initial consult fee of $60 that is credited if the client signs up for the training package. Payment plans are available for Doggie Elementary.
About the Trainer
dogz inc is a dog training business that offers a variety of services to help dog owners. They provide puppy training, group classes, private lessons, and specialized behavior modification programs. Their services are designed to address common issues such as aggression, reactivity, fear, separation anxiety, and basic obedience challenges.
The business emphasizes ethical and humane behavior change strategies, utilizing techniques like free-shaping, luring, capturing, and targeting. They pride themselves on having educated and certified instructors who teach not just how to train, but also the underlying reasons why certain methods are effective.
Unique advantages include small class sizes for individual attention, tiered learning paths for progression, and flexible scheduling with classes offered evenings and weekends. They also provide free downloadable resources for common behavior issues and operate an online pet supply store.
Accomplishments
dogz inc employs educated and certified instructors, including a Certified Separation Anxiety Trainer. One of their trainers, Sarah Anderson, holds a CPDT certification. They also prepare dogs for the American Kennel Club’s Canine Good Citizen test and align with the recommendations of the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior (AVSAB).
How to Get Started!
To get started, clients can fill out a contact form or reach out via phone, text, or email. For the Separation Anxiety program, the process begins with an introductory questionnaire, followed by scheduling an initial $60 consult (which is credited upon program sign-up), and then signing up for the intensive program. For private lessons and group classes, clients are directed to sign up via their contact page or call directly.

Contact Information
Availability
- Weekdays
- Weekends
- Morning
- Afternoon
- Evening
Certifications
- CPDT-KA
- Credentialed
Associations
- AKC
- Accredited
Misc Features
- wheelchair accessible entrance
- wheelchair accessible parking
Other Services Offered
- Pet supply store