Karma Dog Training

Karma Dog Training offers a comprehensive range of programs tailored to different dog ages and behavioral needs. For puppies (6-16 weeks), Puppy Kindergarten and Socialization classes focus on safe early socialization, bite inhibition, and basic communication skills (7 Requests for Success). These classes are veterinarian-endorsed and held in parvo-disinfected environments. Puppy Starter bundles and “Happy Home” intensives are also available.

For dogs 5 months and up, Basic Communication Level 1 classes teach the 7 Requests for Success using hand signals and voice cues, with no harsh corrections. They also offer advanced classes like Canine Good Citizen. Behavior modification for issues such as aggression, separation anxiety, leash reactivity, and resource guarding is addressed through private in-home training sessions with Behavior Specialists, focusing on “Root Cause” therapy.

Board & Train programs include “Traditional” (dog stays with trainer) and “Reverse” (trainer stays in client’s home) options, available for business hours or overnight/vacation. The “Full Immersion” program involves a trainer living with the family for an extended period. All Board & Train programs include free unlimited group classes and private follow-up sessions. Daycare services like Zen Daycare (with or without potty training) and Dharma Dog Walks are also provided. Specialized training for Service, Emotional Support, and Therapy Dogs is offered, primarily through private in-home sessions to foster the human-animal bond.

Pricing Summary

Pricing information is available upon request after completing a “30 Second Quick Form” or “2-minute Quick Questionnaire.” They accept cash, check, debit card, PayPal, and Venmo. Discounts of 10% are offered for dogs adopted from local rescues or shelters, and for military families, applicable to private/group training packages like “Smart Packages” and “Hybrid Packages.” Payment plans are available for Board & Train programs, allowing clients to pay half upfront and the remainder upon return.

Policies

Due to limited availability, refunds are not given once a student signs up for classes after their free trial. The company does not offer guarantees for training outcomes, stating that success depends 100% on the pet parent’s consistent follow-through. They emphasize that “money-back guarantee” clauses in the dog training world are often marketing scams, as they always include a clause that failure to follow through negates the guarantee. Make-up classes and refresher classes are offered for group classes. If classes are canceled due to weather or holidays, clients will be notified, and make-up options are provided.

Karma Dog Training is a large, established dog training company founded in 2004, known for its gentle, effective, and enlightened approach to dog training. They exclusively use 100% positive reinforcement, science-based methods endorsed by organizations like the AHA, HSUS, SPCA, ASPCA, and the Veterinarian Community. Their philosophy emphasizes building a relationship with dogs based on cooperation and trust, rather than intimidation or force.

The company offers a wide array of services for puppies and adult dogs, including group classes, private in-home training, and various board and train programs. They also specialize in behavior modification for issues like separation anxiety, leash reactivity, and aggression, and provide specialized training for service, emotional support, and therapy dogs. Karma Dog Training is committed to educating pet parents, offering an online educational center with course materials and resources.

They are featured regularly on major news outlets like ABC, NBC, and CBS, and have been rated as the highest-rated dog training company on Yelp for the past five years. With nearly 100 teachers across major metropolitan areas in the US, they offer an average of 50 classes per week. Their unique programs include “Sky Sessions” for virtual training, “Happy Home” intensives, and a “Full Immersion” program where a trainer lives with the family.

Karma Dog Training also provides additional services such as pre-puppy visits, dog walking (Dharma Dog Walks), Zen Daycare, and pet sitting. They emphasize the importance of consistent owner follow-through for successful long-term results and offer free follow-up sessions and unlimited group classes with their board and train programs. The company’s mission is to always act in the highest and best interest of the clients’ dogs, promoting a loving bond and holistic well-being.

Accomplishments

Founded in 2004, Karma Dog Training is the largest 100% positive reinforcement dog training company in the US. Their methods are endorsed by the AHA, HSUS, SPCA, ASPCA, and the Veterinarian Community, including Dr. Ian Dunbar and Dr. R.K. Anderson. They have been featured regularly on ABC, NBC, and CBS news outlets, and appeared on “The Doctors” television program. Karma Dog Training is rated by Yelp as the highest-rated dog training company in the country and has been rated #1 for the past 5 years. Their teachers work with Hollywood movie stars, Washington DC politicians, and major athletes. The founder, Jeffrey Brian Liebowitz, is the author of “A Walk Towards Heaven” and has a new book, “Karma Dog – The New Language of Successful Communication with our Dogs,” coming out. He also founded The Gratitude Foundation and created the Empowered Warriors Program and Dogs in Recovery program.

How to Get Started!

To get started, clients can fill out a “30 Second Quick Form” or a “2-minute Quick Questionnaire” online. After receiving the information, Karma Dog Training will check availability and arrange a free 10-minute FaceTime, Zoom, Google Duo, Skype, or phone consultation, or facilitate a free trial class. For specific questions, clients can send an email to info@karmadogtraining.com. For Board & Train programs, clients can take a 60-second quiz to determine eligibility, followed by a consultation with a trainer.