Heeli Dog Training

Programs include Heeli Puppy Training (for 10-20 week old puppies), Fundamentals I (basic obedience), Fundamentals II (leash walking), and Canine Good Citizen preparation. Each program consists of six 50-minute weekly in-home sessions. Two dogs receive 80-minute weekly sessions. Behavior issues require co-enrollment in CALM or CARE programs. Training goals must be defined during the initial consultation. Sessions are structured around the SAFE Training Method™ and Four C’s of Good Leadership™.

Pricing Summary

Initial assessment is $99 (waived if program is enrolled in). Puppy training: $594 for six 50-minute sessions. Fundamentals I and II: $749 each for six sessions. Canine Good Citizen: $594 including testing fee. All programs require full payment before the first session. Discounts and packages available.

Policies

Appointments may be canceled or rescheduled with 24 hours’ notice; less than 24 hours incurs a $25 fee. If the instructor arrives more than 10 minutes late, one free session is provided. Full payment is due before the first session; programs are non-refundable unless Heeli cannot provide an instructor. Clients must use only positive training methods and avoid aversive tools. Dogs must be vaccinated and kept on leash during sessions. Safety hazards must be removed from training areas.

Heeli Dog Training offers personalized, in-home dog training services in Albuquerque and Santa Fe, NM, focusing on owner-centered, positive reinforcement methods to build stronger bonds between dogs and their owners. They specialize in puppy training, basic obedience, leash walking, behavior modification, and service dog training, using science-based techniques like the SAFE Training Method™ and the Four C’s of Good Leadership™. All training is conducted in the client’s home for convenience and real-life application, with programs tailored to each dog’s unique needs and the owner’s goals. They emphasize force-free, humane training and require owners to actively participate and practice between sessions to ensure lasting results.

Heeli also provides behavior solutions for dogs with fear, anxiety, reactivity, or aggression, requiring co-enrollment in behavior programs alongside foundational training. Their services include Canine Good Citizen preparation and assessments, with flexible scheduling and clear program structures based on the number of dogs. They do not offer group classes, boarding, or facility-based training—only private in-home sessions.

Trainers are certified and committed to positive methods, and clients must agree to avoid aversive tools like prong collars, shock collars, or choke chains. Heeli guarantees training goals will be met, offering up to three free additional sessions if not achieved.

Accomplishments

Trainers are certified and use science-based methods including the SAFE Training Method™ and Four C’s of Good Leadership™. Programs prepare dogs for AKC Canine Good Citizen certification.

How to Get Started!

Client begins by booking a free 50-minute Initial Training Assessment, during which an instructor evaluates the dog, discusses goals, and recommends a program. If the client enrolls in a program during this session, the $85 consultation fee is waived. If not, the $99 fee is due at the end of the session.