Good Dog Training

Programs include a five-week Puppy Kindergarten class for puppies 8–20 weeks old, limited to three dogs, focusing on socialization and basic commands. Private basic obedience includes five sessions delivered at home or facility, tailored to the dog’s progress. Behavioral issues are addressed via an initial $75 in-home consultation, followed by customized sessions as needed. Canine Good Citizen testing is offered as a standalone evaluation. All programs emphasize owner involvement and positive reinforcement.

Pricing Summary

Puppy Kindergarten: $125.00 plus tax for five 1-hour lessons. Private Basic Obedience: $375.00 plus tax for five sessions. Behavioral Consultation: $75.00 for one in-home hour. Canine Good Citizen Test: $20.00. Dog Walking: $18 per visit. Pet Sitting rates vary by service required.

Good Dog Training Services is a dog training business owned and operated by Diane Sullivan, a Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA) with over 30 years of experience. Diane offers private in-home and facility-based obedience training, puppy kindergarten classes, and behavior modification for issues like reactivity, potty training, chewing, and separation anxiety. She limits puppy classes to three dogs to ensure individualized attention and emphasizes positive, motivational training methods that involve owners in the learning process. Diane is also an American Kennel Club-certified Canine Good Citizen evaluator and promotes adoption over purchasing from pet stores. Additional services include dog walking ($18 per visit) and in-home pet sitting. Her approach focuses on building strong human-dog relationships through education and fun, with clients referring to her as “the original Dog Whisperer.”

Diane is a long-standing member of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT), attends annual conferences and seminars, and has trained under renowned professionals like Dr. Ian Dunbar and Pat Miller. She has consulted for local government, trained the “First Dog” of Albuquerque, and developed adoption evaluation programs for animal shelters. Her mission is to improve dog-owner relationships and reduce the number of unwanted pets through responsible training and community education.

Accomplishments

Diane Sullivan is a CPDT-KA certified trainer with over 30 years of experience. She has been an AKC Canine Good Citizen evaluator for over 20 years. She trained Dukes, the “First Dog” of Albuquerque, and developed the “Ask the Trainer” program for Albuquerque Animal Welfare. She has consulted for the New Mexico Governor on Women in Business and is a member of APDT with ongoing professional development through seminars and conferences with leaders like Dr. Ian Dunbar and Pat Miller.

How to Get Started!

Client engagement begins with an initial in-home behavioral consultation for $75, or by signing up for Puppy Kindergarten or Private Basic Obedience. Clients can call to schedule or request more information via the contact form.