Personal Dog Training
Ranked #9 in Phoenix and #31 in Arizona
Service area: Personal Dog Training serves the Phoenix/Scottsdale area, including Paradise Valley and specific neighborhoods such as Desert Ridge, Greyhawk, Terravita, Troon, DC Ranch, Silver-leaf, Ancala, Horizons, Desert Highlands, Happy Valley Ranch, Arcadia, Via Linda Corridor, Chapparel Park, and PHX Central Corridor. Services are provided exclusively in client homes, neighborhoods, and real-life environments.
Service Overview
Types of Dog Training
- Family Dog
- Therapy Dog
- Behavior Modification
Specialty Focus Areas
- Reactivity / Aggression
- Recall
- Leash Pulling
- Biting / Nipping
- Resource Guarding
- Jumping on People
- Fearfulness
- Barking Excessively
- Potty Training
- Basic Obedience
- Puppy Training
Training Formats Offered
- Private Lessons
- In-Home
- Board and Train
- Video Calls
Program Formats
- One-Time Consultation
- Sessions Package
- Ongoing Weekly
Age of Dogs Trained
- Puppy (<1 year)
- Adolescent (1-2 years)
- Adult (2-8 years)
Dog Training Methodology
Methods:
- ✓ Other
Personal Dog Training offers behavior-focused training solutions using the Communication Commands System. They provide private in-home and real-world training, private coaching, stay & learn programs, and video/Zoom sessions. They also offer the PDT Learning Series, an online resource with over 60 videos focused on dog behavior and social development, available for monthly access.
Their private training programs include the Basic program, which covers leash manners, command reliability, jumping, nipping, and potty training, ideal for puppies and minor issues. The Next Level program focuses on advanced communication, real-world exposure, socialization, and basic commands. The No Limits program is designed for extreme behavior issues like aggression, fear, or for achieving off-leash and therapy dog goals. All private programs include detailed, customized homework reviews and unlimited phone and email support.
Pricing & Policies
Pricing Summary
All engagements start with an initial session costing $125. Additional per session fees may apply for travel distances. The PDT Learning Series offers monthly access for $9.99. Private training programs include the Basic program at $375 for 3 one-hour sessions, the Next Level program at $550 for 5 one-hour sessions, and the No Limits program at $700 for 7 one-hour sessions. All programs are customized.
Testimonials
“Coda is doing great with his lessons! He’s paying attention to me for the first time. On our walk I had total control and he even avoided chasing the lizards. He sat on the couch with me without going crazy and relaxed. All this after only one session with Greg. Oh, and he is following the stay command as well. I’m extremely impressed and can’t wait to learn more. I can tell Coda wants to learn, I just needed the right coach.”
– Wanda Lynd
“Our experience with Greg has been wonderful. We rescued a 6 month old cocker spaniel, Ryder, and from the moment Greg worked with him, he understood what to do. We’ve had other dogs and other trainers, but Greg takes a different approach: he enables owners to communicate effectively with their pets. Ryder is now eight months old, obedient, affectionate, secure, and happy (happy is the best!). If you want a trainer who is knowledgeable, patient and truly understands how dogs think, Greg is your man.”
– Patricia Dean
“We contacted Greg at Personal Dog Training because our newest rescue beagle was so energetic that we didn’t know how to control him. We thought he was just a very high-energy dog as it seemed there wasn’t any amount of walking or playing that would slow him down. We even considered going to the vet for medication for him but decided to try training first. After just one session with Greg, we saw a significant difference in our dog’s personality as he taught us how to better communicate with our dog. It turns out he wasn’t a high energy dog at all-he just didn’t understand what we expected of him. We have now had three sessions with Greg and have seen a total change in our dog’s behavior. Greg has also been able to help us incorporate the things we have learned into our interaction with our other two beagles and we are thrilled at the behavioral difference we’re seeing in them all. It really does make such a difference when you are able to speak to your dogs in “their” language. Greg has an amazing gift in knowing how to communicate with animals and his love for them very clearly shows through. He made us all very comfortable from our first session and hopeful that we could learn how to make our situation better. We are thankful to have found him and know we can always call him for any issues we run into with our dogs. We would, without hesitation, highly recommend him to anyone who is having any type of behavioral issues with their dogs”
– Tim and Melissa with Henry, Weagle and Stella
About the Trainer
Personal Dog Training, Inc. is owned and operated by Greg Winters, a dog behavior expert who has been coaching people and rehabilitating dogs for over a decade. He works exclusively in client homes, neighborhoods, and real-life environments, emphasizing a “No Facilities/Home Training Only” approach. Greg has developed a unique “Communication Commands System” to address all behavior problems and raise dogs.
The business is dedicated to being a resource for dog owners, with a mission of education, outreach, and service. Greg and his team have provided staff training and dog retention support to numerous rescue groups, including The Greater Birmingham Humane Society and The Shelby Humane Society. They are also a recommended resource for several veterinary practices in Scottsdale, AZ.
Personal Dog Training works with all behavioral issues and all breeds, striving to be a complete resource for dog parents regarding their pets’ overall behavior and social development. They offer private coaching, stay & learn programs, and an online PDT Learning Series. Greg’s own dogs, Peanut and Sky, serve as behavior assistants and spokesmodels, regularly assisting with socialization and aggression cases.
Accomplishments
Greg Winters, a dog behavior expert, has been coaching people and rehabilitating dogs for over a decade, helping thousands of dogs and dog parents. He has provided staff training and dog retention support to numerous rescue groups, including The Greater Birmingham Humane Society and The Shelby Humane Society.
Greg is a recommended resource for veterinary practices such as Saguaro Veterinary Hospital, Horizon Animal Hospital, and Dynamite Animal Clinic in Scottsdale, AZ. He has regularly appeared on local Fox and CBS TV channels to promote responsible dog ownership. His dog, Peanut, an assistant and spokesmodel, won the Shelby Humane Society’s Ms. Congeniality award in 2012 and has assisted in rehabilitating hundreds of dogs with socialization and aggression issues.
How to Get Started!
To get started, clients can email or call/text Personal Dog Training to discuss their situation at no charge. All engagements begin with an initial session costing $125. This session allows clients to get comfortable with the trainer, provides a hands-on start to working with their dog, and helps the trainer recommend the best program to achieve their goals.
Contact Information
Languages
- English
Misc Features
- wheelchair accessible entrance
- wheelchair accessible parking
Other Services Offered
- Pet boarding service