H-D Interactions Dog Training Co.

Offerings include a 6-week program for basic obedience and nuisance behavior correction, an 8-week program for proofing behaviors around distractions and addressing fear or low motivation, and a 10-week intensive program for advanced obedience, reactivity, aggression, and resource guarding. The Puppy Head Start Program is a 5-session in-home program covering crate training, potty training, socialization, and prevention of future issues. The Board & Train Behavior Immersion Program involves dogs staying with the trainer for 3–6 weeks with daily video updates and owner education. All programs include unlimited lifetime email support and optional video coaching sessions.

Pricing Summary

Programs range from $45 for a puppy phone/video consultation to $900 for the 5-session Puppy Head Start Program. Private training programs are offered in 6-, 8-, and 10-week formats with pricing not explicitly listed but described as comprehensive and value-driven. Board & Train programs are available with individualized pricing based on duration and needs.

H-D Interactions is a family-owned dog training company based in Washington, PA, that focuses on training both dogs and their owners to build a clear, respectful, and lifelong communication bond. They use modern, science-based techniques to address behavioral issues such as reactivity, fear, aggression, leash pulling, barking, resource guarding, and separation anxiety. Their signature Behavior Immersion Program combines private in-home training with extensive owner education, including unlimited text, email, and video support for the dog’s entire life. They offer customized programs ranging from 6 to 10 weeks, as well as a specialized Puppy Head Start Program and a Board & Train option where dogs stay with the trainer for intensive behavioral immersion. Their approach emphasizes understanding canine behavior, avoiding force-based methods, and empowering owners with the tools to maintain progress long after training ends.

They specialize in helping dogs with severe behavioral challenges, including those rescued from hoarding or abusive situations, and pride themselves on addressing root causes rather than symptoms. Their trainer, Jace MacDonald, has over 10 years of experience and trains in multiple disciplines including obedience, service dog work, scent work, and protection sports. The company also offers free phone consultations and educational video content to help owners navigate the dog training industry and avoid ineffective or harmful methods.

Accomplishments

Jace MacDonald, the owner and primary trainer, has over 10 years of hands-on experience training dogs across multiple disciplines including obedience, service dog work, therapy dog training, scent work, and protection sports. He holds a BA in Business with a minor in Entrepreneurial Studies and spent six years learning from top industry professionals before founding H-D Interactions. He is recognized for his focus on owner education and ethical, modern training methods.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients begin with a free phone consultation to discuss their dog’s needs, goals, and program options. After the consultation, they can schedule an evaluation and enroll in a tailored training program, whether private in-home sessions, a Board & Train program, or the Puppy Head Start Program.