Lily Ray Dog Training

Training begins with a 1-2 hour evaluation to assess the dog’s needs. Programs include 1:1 sessions for personalized attention, day training where the dog spends the day with the trainer followed by owner sessions, board and train programs with scheduled owner involvement during and after boarding, group classes lasting 6 weeks focused on obedience and CGC preparation, and virtual training via Zoom with video submissions for progress tracking. Pack walks are available for existing clients.

Pricing Summary

Pricing details are not publicly listed; clients are encouraged to book an initial evaluation to receive a customized quote for 1:1 sessions, day training packs, board and train programs, or group classes.

Lily Ray Dog Training is a positive reinforcement-based dog training business led by head trainer Lily, who began her journey in dog rescue and has since expanded her expertise through seminars, online courses, and hands-on experience with diverse breeds. She offers personalized training programs including 1:1 sessions, day training, board and train, group classes, and virtual training to help dog owners build strong, respectful relationships with their pets. Lily emphasizes clear communication, dog-centered pacing, and client involvement—even during board and train programs—ensuring skills transfer back home. She also provides pack walks for existing clients and offers training resources, a blog, and a shop for supplementary tools. Her approach is rooted in the belief that dogs do the best they can with the environment and education they’ve been given.

Lily and her assistant trainer Tea bring extensive experience from rescue, veterinary settings, and competitive dog sports, including AKC obedience, scent work, and barn hunt. They specialize in behavior modification for reactivity, leash issues, and fearfulness, while also supporting obedience, CGC certification, and competition training. Their facility-based and mobile services prioritize safety, transparency, and individualized plans tailored to each dog’s needs.

Lily trains her own Belgian Malinois in competitive sports, demonstrating her deep commitment to both professional excellence and practical, real-world application of training methods.

Accomplishments

Lily is a certified Canine Good Citizen (CGC), CGC Advanced (CGCA), CGC Urban (CGCU), and Trick Dog evaluator. She competes with her Belgian Malinois in AKC obedience, scent work, and barn hunt, and is working toward her CD title in obedience. She has trained with accomplished trainers, attended numerous seminars, and continues ongoing education in dog behavior and training.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients begin with a 1-2 hour initial evaluation to assess the dog’s behavior, goals, and needs. Clients are advised to bring a flat collar, harness, treats, and a 3-6 foot leash. After the evaluation, a customized training plan is created and pricing is discussed.