Proactive Dog Training, LLC

Proactive Dog Training offers a variety of programs tailored to different needs. Puppy Training focuses on early behavioral molding by reinforcing desired actions. Private Sessions provide flexible, one-on-one training at the client’s home, their facility, or other locations to address specific behavioral challenges in real-world environments.

The Training Boot Camp is a board and train program designed to establish new routines and build good habits, suitable for all dogs needing obedience refinement. During their stay, dogs are trained in diverse environments such as parks, neighborhoods, and pet stores.

The Good Manners Package (GMP) is a 14-day board and train program concentrating on basic on-leash manners, impulse control, and foundational commands like walking, coming, and staying, recommended for younger dogs or those without severe behavioral issues. The Ultimate Dog Package (UDP) is a 21-day board and train program aimed at developing receptive, confident, and obedient dogs, addressing commands like down, stay, place, loose leash walking, recalls, crate training, and thresholds, as well as behavioral problems including resource guarding, leash reactivity, aggression, jumping, excessive barking, anxiety, and fear. The Off Leash Package (OLP) is a 30-day board and train program designed for advanced off-leash reliability in public with heavy distractions. The GMP, UDP, and OLP packages include follow-up private lessons or discounted boarding for continued education.

Pricing Summary

Puppy Training private lessons are $135 per hour at their facility or $160 per hour for in-home sessions. Puppy board and train is $135 per day for puppies around 16 weeks with vaccines. Private Sessions are priced at $160 per hour for travel sessions and $120 per hour at their facility, with packages available. Training Boot Camp (Board and Train) costs $135 per day, with an additional dog priced at $125 per day. The Good Manners Package (GMP) is $2,500, including 14 days of board and train, 4 private lessons, and an electronic collar. The Ultimate Dog Package (UDP) is $2,950, offering 21 days of board and train, 4 private sessions, and an EZ educator 900, with guaranteed obedience results and potential free refreshers or discounted boarding for 6 months. The Off Leash Package (OLP) is $3,800, providing 30 days of board and train, 4 hours of private lessons, and an EZ educator 900, also including future refreshers or discounted boarding for 6 months.

Proactive Dog Training, LLC is a dog training business located in Cary, North Carolina. The primary trainer, Javier Mendoza-Diek, is a Zoologist and a veterinary technician with over 10 years of experience in dog training.

Their training philosophy centers on rewarding the correct state of mind and correcting undesirable behaviors, helping dogs understand the consequences of their actions to encourage good choices. They aim to enhance communication between owners and their dogs to establish effective routines.

Proactive Dog Training is certified in Ivan Balabanov’s Training Without Conflict™ (TWC) system, which is described as a scientific approach that emphasizes cooperation and play, moving beyond traditional “positive only” or “balanced” labels. This method focuses on fostering a strong bond and high motivation without solely relying on treat training.

They offer a variety of services including Puppy Training, Private Sessions, and comprehensive Board and Train programs such as the Good Manners Package (GMP), Ultimate Dog Package (UDP), and Off Leash Package (OLP). Additionally, they provide dog boarding services as part of their training boot camps and for existing clients.

Accomplishments

Javier Mendoza-Diek, the lead trainer, holds a Zoology degree with a concentration in animal behavior from North Carolina State University. He has over 10 years of experience as a dog trainer and 6 years as a veterinary technician. He is a Training Without Conflict™ (TWC) Certified Professional Dog Trainer, a system developed by Ivan Balabanov, who boasts over 40 years of experience and has achieved 14 National Championships and 2 World Championships in IGP dog sport competitions.

How to Get Started!

To begin, clients can schedule a lesson or a free phone consultation by calling or emailing Proactive Dog Training. Online booking is also available. This initial contact helps the team determine the most suitable training option for the dog owner and their dog.