Phyre and Rayne – Dog Training

Programs include group classes in conformation handling, obedience, rally, FitDog, and puppy training, with weekly 30- to 60-minute sessions over 6 weeks for certification courses. Private lessons are flexible in scheduling and 30 minutes long. Virtual lessons are available via Google Meets. The Pawsitive Learning Club offers ongoing membership support. AKC CGC, Community Canine, Urban Canine, and Trick Dog testing is offered as standalone evaluations after completing training. FitDog has two levels, each a 6-week course. All classes require pre-registration.

Pricing Summary

Virtual 30-minute lessons are $40; private training sessions start at $50+. Group classes range from $20 to $35 per session. AKC Fit Dog and S.T.A.R. Puppy 6-week courses are $220. CGC and other title tests are $20. Pre-registration and pre-payment required; cancellations allowed 24 hours in advance with no penalty, but pre-payments are non-refundable and non-transferable if the participant does not attend.

Policies

Pre-registration and pre-payment are required to reserve a spot in any class. Cancellations are permitted up to 24 hours before the class with no penalty. Pre-paid fees are non-refundable and non-transferable if the participant does not attend. Observers may attend group classes for a $20 fee (first observation free with approval). Private session observation is allowed only by the student’s request and at no charge.

Phyre and Rayne is a canine behaviorist and AKC professional handler offering dog training services focused on positive reinforcement and canine psychology, known as “Canine Influencing.” They specialize in helping owners build a balanced, energetic connection with their dogs to improve behavior and strengthen bonds. Services include in-person and virtual training for family pets, show dogs, and dogs preparing for AKC and UKC competitions. They offer group classes in conformation handling, obedience, rally, FitDog, and puppy training, as well as private lessons. Their training emphasizes calm, confident human energy as a foundation for dog behavior. They do not offer extreme behavior modification but focus on enhancing the human-dog relationship through positive methods. They also provide AKC CGC, Community Canine, Urban Canine, and Trick Dog certification testing. Virtual lessons are available via Google Meets, and they offer a Pawsitive Learning Club membership for ongoing support.

They are affiliated with AKC as a certified trainer and evaluator, and their founder, Melody Rayne, holds credentials as an AKC Professional Handler, Fetch Judge, and FitDog Instructor. Their training philosophy centers on the idea that dogs mirror human energy, and they guide owners to become more present and balanced to positively influence their dogs.

Additional services include AKC Fit Dog courses (Levels 1 and 2), S.T.A.R. Puppy classes, and conformation handling instruction tailored for owner-handlers. They support preservation breeders and AKC standards, and offer ringside pickup services for show dogs. They do not provide grooming, boarding, walking, or pet sitting.

Their training is available online via Google Meets and Telegram, and in-person in NE Texas (location to be confirmed). They offer a free 10-minute initial consultation for virtual lessons.

The business name combines “Phyre” (their kennel name, Phyre Setter Hounds) and “Rayne” (the trainer’s last name), symbolizing balance—fire and water—as core to their training approach.

Accomplishments

Founder Melody Rayne is an AKC Professional Handler, AKC Fetch Judge, AKC FitDog Instructor, and CGC & ATT Evaluator. The business is listed on the AKC Trainer Marketplace. They specialize in conformation handling and have trained numerous owner-handlers for AKC and UKC shows.

How to Get Started!

Begin with a free 10-minute virtual consultation to discuss goals. Then register for a class or schedule a private lesson via the registration form on their website. Virtual lessons can be booked after the consultation. Group classes require pre-registration and payment in advance.