Nate Dog Training
Ranked #4 in Phoenix and #8 in Arizona
Service area: Phoenix, Arizona, including Ahwatukee Foothills. Sessions are conducted privately in the client’s Phoenix home, and some may be in public settings if needed. Group classes are for private clients only in Phoenix, AZ.
Service Overview
Types of Dog Training
- Family Dog
- Behavior Modification
Specialty Focus Areas
- Basic Obedience
- Puppy Training
- Leash Pulling
- Reactivity / Aggression
- Jumping on People
- Barking Excessively
- Separation Anxiety
- Biting / Nipping
- Potty Training
- Resource Guarding
- Fearfulness
- Stealing Food
- Recall
Training Formats Offered
- Private Lessons
- Group Classes
- In-Home
Program Formats
- One-Time Consultation
- Sessions Package
Age of Dogs Trained
- Puppy (<1 year)
- Adult (2-8 years)
Dog Training Methodology
Methods:
- ✓ Positive Reinforcement Only
Nate Dog Training offers customized programs, not one-size-fits-all solutions. Private in-home training sessions are 60-75 minutes and can occur at home or in public settings. These sessions cover proper leash training, reliable recall, advanced stay command, social skills, and manners.
Rescue dog training focuses on the special needs and behavior problems of rescue dogs, aiming to make them balanced. Behavior issue training addresses reactivity, lunging, leash pulling, insecurity, fear, anxiety, over excitement, barking, not listening, and separation anxiety. Puppy training is designed to get puppies and owners off to a great start, teaching obedience and preventing behavior problems, and is authorized to teach the AKC S.T.A.R. PUPPY PROGRAM. Small group classes are offered for private clients only in Phoenix, AZ, and are designed to teach dogs good manners in public and prevent behavior problems, with individualized attention due to small class sizes.
About the Trainer
Nate Dog Training is led by Nathan Dunham, a certified dog trainer and dog behaviorist with 20 years of field experience, having worked with over 5,000 dogs. The business aims to create exceptional owners and well-behaved dogs by providing lasting solutions to behavior issues.
Nathan specializes in resolving behavior problems and offers customized training programs tailored to individual dog owners and their specific issues. He uses positive reinforcement to resolve, modify, and prevent behavior problems.
Services include private in-home training, rescue dog training, behavior issue resolution, puppy training, and small group classes. Nathan also works with rescue groups to train and socialize challenged dogs for placement in forever homes. Additionally, he has authored a book on training rescue dogs, available for purchase, and offers free chapters for download. The business also supports a local self-serve pet wash.
Accomplishments
Nathan Dunham is a Certified Dog Trainer & Dog Behaviorist. He has 20 years of field experience and has worked with over 5,000 dogs with successful outcomes. He is authorized to teach the AKC S.T.A.R. PUPPY PROGRAM. The business boasts over 250 5-star reviews.
How to Get Started!
Clients can inquire about a free consultation to start. The website also provides FAQs and videos for more detailed answers about the training philosophy, behavioral issues addressed, session frequency, service areas, and program expectations.

Contact Information
Certifications
- Credentialed
Associations
- AKC
Languages
- English
Misc Features
- wheelchair accessible entrance
- wheelchair accessible parking
Other Services Offered
- Pet supply store