Graycen’s Dog Training
Ranked #3 in Iowa City and #10 in Iowa
Service area: Iowa City, Iowa
Service Overview
Types of Dog Training
- Family Dog
- Behavior Modification
Specialty Focus Areas
- Basic Obedience
- Leash Pulling
- Reactivity / Aggression
- Recall
Training Formats Offered
- Private Lessons
Program Formats
- One-Time Consultation
- Sessions Package
Types of Dogs
- Small
- Medium
- Large
- Giant
Age of Dogs Trained
- Puppy (<1 year)
- Adolescent (1-2 years)
- Adult (2-8 years)
- Senior (8+ years)
Dog Training Methodology
Methods:
- ✓ Balanced Training
Graycen’s Dog Training offers private, one-on-one training sessions designed to address each dog’s unique needs effectively, providing focused attention and targeted techniques.
Their “Good Manners” program is an all-inclusive course for dogs of all ages and skill levels, focusing on essential obedience and behavior skills. This includes loose-leash walking, distractions on leash, sit, down, wait, recall, leave-it, impulse control, good decisions, and place.
The “Crowd Control” program is an advanced course for dogs who have mastered “Good Manners,” building on those foundations with greater precision, reliability, and confidence in challenging environments. This course emphasizes teamwork, trust, and clear communication. Additionally, they offer a “My Dog Can Talk!” program to teach dogs how to communicate using “talking” buttons.
Pricing & Policies
Pricing Summary
Graycen’s Dog Training offers several pricing plans. The “Good Manners” course is $600 and valid for 8 weeks, including a free evaluation. The “Crowd Control” course is also $600 and valid for 8 weeks. “Tailored Training” is available for $800, valid for 8 weeks, and includes a free evaluation. A “Two Course Plan” combining Good Manners and Crowd Control is offered for $1,000, valid for 16 weeks, with a free evaluation. Additionally, a “My Dog Can Talk!” plan is available for $100, valid for one week.
Testimonials
“I’ve been working on my dog’s reactivity for a couple of years with several trainers. We made a lot of progress, but I was feeling we had hit a wall in the last year. Deciding to try Graycen’s Dog Training was a game-changer. Graycen brought a fresh perspective and quickly identified key adjustments to our daily walks and training routine. Graycen’s tailored advice, explanation and breakdown of my dog’s body language, and specific feedback helped us break out of old patterns and build confidence. Within just a month, we made significant progress, including loose-leash walking near another dog. We’re thrilled with the results and the new skills we’ve gained!”
– Zeynep Inanc
“My husband and I have a 9 month old Great Dane who had some really naughty destructive behaviors and being 110+ lbs, we had a really hard time controlling him within our home and just in general! Graycen was AMAZING and taught us not only how to work through his behaviors, but how to problem solve future concerns and how to set up his space within our home! Graycen was super responsive whenever I reached out and catered every single training session to our specific concerns. By the end of just 4 sessions, our dog is a different animal. We also just had our first baby and I was so so scared about how our giant dog would do with a newborn, but with Graycen’s advice and guidance, the transition of baby to home with a dog has gone seamlessly! Our dog now listens, he is super fast at responding to commands, and he isn’t destructive anymore! We couldn’t be happier with our results and we have tools and skills to progress our dog to going forward!”
– Amy Collins
About the Trainer
Graycen’s Dog Training consists of professional dog trainers specializing in reactivity and obedience. They are dedicated to helping dogs and their owners achieve a harmonious relationship built on trust, communication, and respect. Their training approach focuses on understanding the root causes of reactive behaviors and implementing effective strategies to manage and prevent future issues.
Through personalized obedience training, they equip dogs with essential skills and empower owners with the knowledge and techniques necessary to handle challenging situations confidently. Their goal is to create a positive and supportive environment where dogs can thrive, and behavior challenges can be addressed constructively, fostering a well-mannered and balanced companion.
Their training approach incorporates both positive reinforcement and appropriate corrections to ensure well-rounded, lasting results, believing in a balanced methodology. This enables them to tailor training to each dog’s unique personality and learning style, promoting understanding and confidence in every stage of development.
How to Get Started!
Clients can begin by contacting Graycen’s Dog Training with any questions. Free evaluations are offered with the “Good Manners,” “Tailored Training,” and “Two Course Plan” packages.
Contact Information
Languages
- English
Misc Features
- LGBTQ-owned
- wheelchair accessible parking
- wheelchair accessible restroom
- wheelchair accessible seating
- LGBTQ-friendly
- transgender safespace