Joyce Keeton Dog Training & Behavior

Private training includes customized programs addressing specific behaviors with options for initial consultation and ongoing sessions. Group training is a flexible, membership-based drop-in program with four progressive levels focused on obedience, impulse control, and distraction management. Each level builds on the previous with increasing distance, duration, and distractions. Socialization is offered as an add-on to any program, involving real-world outings in downtown Clayton and local businesses to practice calm behavior around people, dogs, noises, and movements. Training uses games, nose work, and agility equipment to build confidence and emotional safety.

Pricing Summary

Private training starts with a $175 90-minute initial consultation. Follow-up sessions are $150 each, with prepaid packages offering 10% off (6 sessions for $810) or 15% off (8 sessions for $1020). Group drop-in memberships range from $189 for 4 sessions over 2 months to $729 for unlimited annual sessions. Single group sessions are $55. Socialization add-ons are $35 per session or $189 for 6 sessions and $349 for 12 sessions. Payments accepted via Venmo, Zelle, check, or cash.

Policies

Payment is required after signing up for memberships or sessions. Cancellation and rescheduling policies are not explicitly stated on the website.

Joyce Keeton Dog Training & Behavior offers humane, science-based dog training and behavior modification services for dogs of all ages, breeds, and sizes. With over 30 years of experience, Joyce specializes in positive reinforcement methods that build confidence, encourage critical thinking, and strengthen the human-dog bond. She provides private training sessions in-home or on-site, group drop-in classes at her facility in Mountain City, and day training options. Her programs include puppy obedience, leash manners, reactivity modification, separation anxiety, fearfulness, resource guarding, and more. Socialization is offered as an add-on, with sessions taking place in public settings like downtown Clayton, local businesses, and restaurants to help dogs practice calm behavior around distractions. Joyce’s approach is game-based, emotionally supportive, and focuses on creating calm, optimistic dogs through choice and reward. She is certified as a Canine Behavior Counselor (CBC) and Fear Free Professional, and is a signed member of the Shock-Free Pledge.

Accomplishments

Joyce Keeton is a certified Canine Behavior Counselor (CBC) from the American Institute of Applied Science and a Fear Free Certified Professional. She has over 30 years of hands-on experience in humane, positive reinforcement training and is a signatory of the Shock-Free Pledge.

How to Get Started!

For private training, clients begin with a 90-minute initial consultation ($175) to assess needs and create a customized plan. For group training, clients select a membership, then book classes online after payment. Socialization add-ons can be scheduled separately. A waiver must be signed before starting any program.