Family Dog Obedience & Training

Family Dog Obedience & Training helps owners and dogs build communication and obedience foundation. They are not a “one size fits all” program; they evaluate each dog and develop a custom training plan based on owner goals. They focus on educating owners about their dog’s breed, proactive behavior prevention, effective communication, understanding dog communication, advocating for their dog, meeting their dog in the middle, and building a strong, positive relationship.

They offer AKC STAR Puppy Program, which focuses on Socialization, Training, Activity, and Responsibility, covering proper socialization, potty training, kennel training, mental/physical/breed enrichments, cooperative care/grooming, safety/health and wellness, and basic obedience (sit, down, recall, stay, polite leash manners). This program is offered in private in-home classes and board and train.

They also offer the AKC Canine Good Citizen Program, a 10-skill test for good manners and responsible ownership, including accepting friendly strangers, sitting politely for petting, appearance and grooming, loose leash walking, walking through a crowd, sit and down on cue and stay in place, coming when called, reaction to another dog, supervised separation, and reaction to distraction. This program is required before advancing to the next levels.

The AKC Community Canine Good Citizen Program teaches skills like waiting under control while the owner sits at a registration desk, loose leash walking in natural situations without pulling, walking through crowds, walking past distractions, sit-stay in small groups, allowing approach by people carrying items, “leave it” around food, down or sit-stay at a distance, and recall with distractions.

The AKC Urban Canine Good Citizen Program focuses on skills for city living, such as exiting/entering doorways without pulling in dog-friendly buildings, walking through crowds on busy sidewalks, appropriate reaction to city distractions (movement, noises, various surfaces), crossing streets under control, ignoring food on sidewalks, allowing petting by people carrying items, walking under control in public buildings, down stay in public, stairs/steps/elevator under control, house training for city living, and transportation.

All AKC programs are taught and evaluated by their AKC evaluator, Abby Taylor. Upon passing, participants receive a Certificate, Title/Award, and are placed on the AKC Canine Good Citizen List.

Pricing Summary

Discounts are available for military, first responders, and teachers. Payment plans are available. There is a limited-time offer of $500 off Board & Train Programs.

Family Dog Obedience & Training is a dog training business led by owner and head trainer Abby Taylor. Their mission is to help owners and their dogs build a strong bridge of communication and lay a solid foundation of obedience training, fostering relationships built on love, trust, and advocacy.

They specialize in Puppy Development, Pet Dog Training, Behavior Modification, and Service Dog Training. They are not a “one size fits all” program; instead, they evaluate each dog and listen to owner goals to develop a customized training plan for success. A key focus is educating owners on their dog’s breed, proactive behavior prevention, effective two-way communication, understanding dog communication, advocating for their dog, and building a strong, positive relationship.

Family Dog Obedience & Training offers AKC-certified programs including AKC STAR Puppy, AKC Canine Good Citizen, AKC Community Canine Good Citizen, and AKC Urban Canine Good Citizen, all taught and evaluated by Abby Taylor. Upon passing, dogs receive a Certificate, Title/Award, and placement on the AKC Canine Good Citizen List. They believe the trainer-owner relationship should continue after programs, offering ongoing availability for updates and questions, and aim to build a supportive community.

Unique advantages include available discounts for military, first responders, and teachers, a guarantee of full satisfaction, and 24/7 phone support. Abby Taylor is also a certified AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator and educator, and an expert on K9 body language and behavior.

Accomplishments

Abby Taylor is the Owner and Head Trainer of Family Dog Obedience and Training. She attended Animal Behavioral college and received her certification through their education and mentorship program. She gained extensive knowledge and experience with a variety of dog breeds, ages, and behaviors through mentorship with Jerry Hope.

Abby has participated in and completed many different education programs contributing to her knowledge of Obedience, Behavior Modification, and Service Dog training. She is an expert on K9 body language and behavior. She is also a certified AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator and educator. Abby actively participates in continuing her education and professional development, currently working for and mentoring under Dawn Scott with Errorless Service Dogs, LLC, in Colorado, while also running her own company as the Southeast Trainer for another company.

How to Get Started!

Dog owners are encouraged to explore the available training programs and options. They can call for any questions or to get more in-depth details. The process involves an evaluation of the dog and a discussion of the owner’s goals to develop a customized training plan. Once signed on, clients are welcomed into the “pack” and are assured that the trainers are always available for updates and questions, aiming to build a supportive community.