Norton Dog Training

Norton Dog Training offers multiple programs: Obedience (10 private lessons), Obedience Board and Train (4 weeks), Advanced Obedience, Puppy Orientation (8–20 weeks), Service Dog Training (for diabetes, mobility, autism, PTSD), Therapy Dog Training (for hospitals, senior centers), Facility Therapy Dogs (for schools and medical offices), Hunting Dogs, and Stressed/Anxious Dog Training (confidence building). Training is customized per dog and owner goals, with ongoing support provided. Group classes are planned to enhance socialization.

Pricing Summary

Pricing is not explicitly listed, but programs include 10 private obedience lessons and 4-week board and train options. Custom pricing is available based on program type and dog needs. Consultation required for detailed rates.

Norton Dog Training is a professional dog training business founded by Brad Norton, an experienced trainer with over 20 years of hands-on experience dating back to the late 1990s. Brad was mentored by Dan Hosford, a renowned competitive gun dog trainer, and has since specialized in obedience-based training that builds trust and leadership between dogs and owners. The business offers private lessons, board and train programs, and upcoming group classes focused on obedience, behavior modification, and specialized training for service, therapy, and facility dogs. Norton emphasizes consistent, praise-based training with leash work and offers optional e-collar training when appropriate. Brad is known for educating owners alongside their dogs, ensuring long-term success at home. The training programs are tailored to individual goals, whether for a family pet, a service dog for autism or diabetes, or a therapy dog for schools and hospitals. Norton also works with anxious, fearful, or reactive dogs through confidence-building techniques.

Norton Dog Training serves dog owners in Las Vegas and surrounding areas, with facilities designed for effective training and boarding. Clients praise Brad’s availability, personalized approach, and ability to transform even the most challenging dogs into well-behaved companions. The business has trained facility therapy dogs placed in multiple Las Vegas schools and has successfully trained dogs for complex tasks like pressure therapy and elopement prevention for autistic children.

Brad believes that most behavioral issues stem from owner communication gaps, not dog stubbornness, and he focuses on empowering owners with clear, simple training methods that work for life.

Accomplishments

Brad Norton trained under Dan Hosford, a top competitive gun dog trainer, for 8 years and traveled nationally to train and compete with dogs. He developed specialized programs for service and therapy dogs, placing Facility Therapy Dogs in multiple Las Vegas schools. He has trained dogs for complex tasks including diabetic alert, wheelchair assistance, and autism support, including elopement prevention and pressure therapy.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients are encouraged to contact Norton Dog Training via phone, email, or the contact form to schedule a free consultation. During the consultation, Brad assesses the dog’s behavior, discusses the owner’s goals, and recommends a tailored training program.