Purpose Driven K9 Dog Training

Training begins with a free Professional Evaluation to assess the dog’s needs. Programs include Puppy Preschool for 8–20 week olds, private lessons for targeted behavior change, group classes for focus and socialization, and intensive boarding and training programs where dogs stay for days to weeks. After completion, graduates can enroll in ongoing Graduate School programs, advanced training, pack walks, and boarding for maintenance. Training emphasizes teaching owners how to communicate effectively with their dogs for lasting results.

Pricing Summary

Pricing is customized based on individual needs and program selection. Boarding and training programs vary in length (days to weeks), and private lessons, group classes, and graduate programs have structured rates. Specific pricing details are provided after a free Professional Evaluation.

Purpose Driven K9 Dog Training, led by Certified Professional Dog Trainer Margaret Bridges, offers professional dog training services in Indianapolis and surrounding areas. They specialize in basic to off-leash obedience, puppy consultations, and behavior modification for issues like leash pulling, barking, jumping, separation anxiety, and reactivity. Their approach emphasizes training both the dog and the owner, ensuring long-term success through consistent communication and understanding of canine behavior. Services include private lessons, group classes, puppy preschool, boarding and training, day training, and dog socials. They also offer follow-up support through graduate programs, confidence-building classes, and pack walks. Their facility is clean and well-managed, and all boarding clients must be training graduates. Margaret has trained over 2,000 dogs since 2011 and continues to study under industry leaders.

They provide a no-obligation Professional Evaluation to customize a training plan, and their programs are designed to build confidence, improve socialization, and create reliable recall and manners at home and in public. Clients consistently praise Margaret and her team for their compassion, expertise, and commitment to helping both dogs and owners succeed.

Additional services include raising and breeding Goldendoodle puppies and competing in agility with their own dogs.

Accomplishments

Margaret Bridges is a Certified Professional Trainer through the National K9 School for Dog Trainers (2011), studied with industry leaders including Chad Mackin, Jason Vasconi, and Heather Back, and has trained over 2,000 dogs. She is an instructor at the National K9 School and a member of the International Association of Canine Professionals. She also breeds Goldendoodles and competes in agility.

How to Get Started!

Client engagement begins with a no-obligation Professional Evaluation with Margaret to assess the dog’s behavior and customize a training plan tailored to the owner’s goals.