Eyes On Your Dog

Duane offers two structured training packages: the “Awesome Dog Package” (5 sessions total) and the “Leave and Train Package” (4 days of boarding with 4 follow-up home lessons). Training begins with the six fundamental commands taught using a slip leash, followed by selecting a working collar with the owner. The “Leave and Train” program is an intensive board-and-train option where the dog stays with Duane during the day and owners receive a hands-on lesson upon pickup. All training focuses on real-life obedience and behavior modification, with an emphasis on the owner-dog relationship.

Pricing Summary

Two main training packages are offered: the “Awesome Dog Package” includes five 1-hour sessions (four at the facility, one in a public setting), and the “Leave and Train Package” includes four days of intensive training at the facility with four “go home” lessons and a 30-minute owner session at pickup. All packages include a slip leash, treat pouch, and place bed. Specific pricing is not listed on the website.

Eyes On Your Dog is a professional dog training business operated by Duane Newton, a certified dog trainer and behavior specialist based in Surfside Beach, SC. Duane offers personalized dog training packages designed to improve obedience, home manners, and behavior issues using a balanced approach that emphasizes positive reinforcement with food, while also incorporating negative reinforcement to correct unwanted behaviors. He specializes in teaching the six fundamental commands: Sit, Heel, Place, Down, Recall, and No/Leave it, all taught with a release word instead of “Stay.” Training sessions occur at his facility in Surfside Beach or in public settings like the beach or Market Common, and he also offers a “Leave and Train” board-and-train program where dogs stay with him for intensive training. Duane is also an evaluator for the Foundation for Service Dog Support Inc. (FSDS) and the American Kennel Club (AKC), and a member of the Association for Professional Dog Trainers (APDT). While the business name includes “grooming,” actual grooming services are referred out to Hannah at Heart’n Soul Animal Care, and the primary service offered is dog training.

All training packages include a slip leash, treat pouch, and place bed. Duane tailors his methods to each dog’s breed, size, and individual needs, and he emphasizes building a strong owner-dog relationship to create a stress-free home environment. He works with dogs of all ages and sizes, from puppies to seniors, and focuses on real-life skills that improve daily life for both pets and owners.

Accomplishments

Duane Newton graduated from Starmark Academy in Hutto, TX, in March 2017. He served as head trainer at a boarding/daycare facility in Schertz, TX, and worked with Operation Battle Buddies training service dogs for veterans. He is an evaluator for the Foundation for Service Dog Support Inc. (FSDS) and the American Kennel Club (AKC), and a member of the Association for Professional Dog Trainers (APDT).

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients can call to schedule a consultation or learn more about training packages. Training begins with an assessment of the dog’s behavior and the owner-dog relationship, followed by selection of a tailored package (Awesome Dog or Leave and Train). The first session is scheduled after contact is made via phone or email.