Point and Howl Dog Training

Programs include Puppy Foundations (for 8–16 week olds), Basic Obedience, Behavior Modification, and Off-Leash Recall. Each program includes six 90-minute private sessions, all necessary training equipment, lifetime access to group classes, and lifetime behavioral support. Puppy Foundations spans approximately six months to align with critical socialization windows. Behavior Modification uses classical and operant conditioning to address fear, reactivity, and aggression. Board and train is an intensive residential program. Group training builds on private lessons by introducing distractions in a controlled environment.

Pricing Summary

Pricing is not publicly listed; services include structured packages such as six 90-minute private lessons for puppy foundations and basic obedience, with equipment provided. Board and train programs are intensive and tailored, with lifetime access to group classes and behavioral support included. Pricing is customized based on individual needs and program selection.

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Point and Howl Dog Training, led by Ella, is a holistic dog training business based in Arizona that helps families build harmonious relationships with their dogs through personalized training programs. Ella offers private lessons, group classes, board and train services, puppy foundations, off-leash recall training, and behavior modification—all tailored to the individual dog and owner. Her approach combines behavioral science with positive reinforcement, emphasizing education, consistency, and relationship-building. Ella also provides lifetime behavioral support and group class access to all private program graduates. In addition to training, she offers fine art dog photography and privately fosters and rehabilitates dogs, placing them in suitable homes with lifelong support. Her personal experience includes competition in IGP, conformation showing, agility, and scent work, and she continuously educates herself through global training programs and collaborations.

Ella’s training philosophy centers on understanding canine psychology, meeting dogs’ instinctual needs, and helping owners become confident, knowledgeable handlers. She works with dogs of all ages and behavioral challenges, including fear, reactivity, aggression, and separation anxiety, using classical and operant conditioning techniques. Her unique blend of professional dog photography and training allows her to capture and reinforce each dog’s personality during sessions.

She is deeply committed to ongoing education, having studied under renowned trainers such as Maryna Ozuna, Michael Ellis, Alex Vyatkin, and Tyler Muto, and actively participates in international training networks. Ella trains her own dogs in high-level disciplines like IGP and conformation, which informs her practical, real-world training methods.

Accomplishments

Ella has earned AKC CGCA, CGCU, and TKA titles with her German Shorthaired Pointer. She actively competes in IGP (Schutzhund) and conformation showing with her Belgian Malinois. She has completed advanced training programs including Canine Kinaesthetics™, PODT1 at Michael Ellis’ School for Dog Trainers, Conflict-Free Dog Training, and Puppy Potential. She privately fosters and rehabilitates dogs, collaborates with global trainers, and has helped place dogs into assisted living communities with successful behavioral outcomes.

How to Get Started!

The first step to enrolling in training is a behavioral assessment of the dog. Prospective clients must reach out to schedule an appointment for this assessment before beginning any program.