Down2Earth Dog Training

Training programs are structured with step-by-step instructions and member-only access to handouts, tips, and training videos. Programs include: Obedience (9-week AKC CGC course), Puppy Training (focused on foundational commands and socialization), Psychiatric Service Dog Training (tailored for PTSD, anxiety, depression, autism), Emotional Support Animal Training (with evaluation), and full Service Dog Training (customized to client needs). All programs include in-house testing and certification for service and psychiatric service dogs.

Pricing Summary

Private lessons are $120 each. Packages include $400 for 4 sessions ($100 each), $900 for 10 sessions ($90 each), and a full service dog program priced between $2,250–$4,050 for 25–45 lessons ($90 per lesson). Puppy training is $75 per session or $260 for 4 sessions. Lifetime yearly check-ups are included for service dog program clients.

Down2Earth Dog Training is a Boise, Idaho-based dog training business led by Sadja, a certified and continuingly educated professional trainer specializing in positive reinforcement and science-based methods. They offer personalized in-person and online training for puppies, obedience, AKC Canine Good Citizen, and specialized programs for psychiatric service dogs, emotional support animals (ESAs), and general service dogs. Their unique advantage lies in their focus on empowering owners to train their own dogs with expert guidance, ongoing support, and in-house testing and certification for service and psychiatric service dogs. Sadja is Fear Free certified and an AKC CGC evaluator, bringing compassionate, individualized attention to each dog and handler team. Training is tailored to help dogs thrive in everyday Boise environments like the Greenbelt and downtown areas.

They provide structured programs with clear step-by-step training plans accessible via client login, and offer packages ranging from single lessons to comprehensive service dog programs. Sadja’s personal experience with service dogs, including his own seizure response dog Gor, enhances his ability to train and support clients with complex needs. The business emphasizes building confidence, reducing stress, and fostering long-term success for both dogs and their owners.

Additional services include behavior modification for reactivity, leash pulling, and fearfulness, with a strong emphasis on positive reinforcement and internal motivation. Clients receive lifetime yearly training check-ups when enrolled in the full service dog program.

Accomplishments

Sadja is Fear Free Certified (2025), an AKC Canine Good Citizen evaluator (#107390, certified April 2023), and is currently enrolled in the CATCH Canine Dog Trainers Academy Master Class Program (2024–2025). He earned his foundational dog trainer certification under Keili Tracy in 2020–2021 and has completed multiple courses through Fenzi Dog Sports Academy, including Management for Reactive Dogs and Dog as a Second Language. He has been training professionally since 2014 and opened Down2Earth Dog Training in 2022.

How to Get Started!

Client engagement begins with a free consultation, scheduled via the Contact Us page. During the consultation, Sadja assesses the dog’s needs, discusses goals, and recommends the appropriate training program. Clients then choose a package and begin sessions either in-person or online.