Sally Said So! Professional Dog Training

Training begins with a two-hour Comprehensive Consultation to assess goals and behavior. Private sessions follow, tailored to the dog’s needs, progressing from home to real-world environments. Group classes are offered as a perk for premier clients and cover advanced obedience, proofing, and Canine Good Citizen skills. Programs include ongoing support, with options for intensive training in service and therapy dog preparation. The Expecting Parents Program and Pre-Purchase Consultation are specialized offerings for life transitions.

Pricing Summary

Financing options available for all services. Lifetime support and unlimited group classes included with premier programs like Trainer on Retainer and Priority Training. Specific pricing not listed; consultation required for details.

Sally Said So Professional Dog Training is a locally owned, veterinarian-recommended dog training business based in Swansboro, NC, serving clients across North Carolina and South Carolina. They provide in-home, personalized dog training using reward-based, positive reinforcement techniques to improve behavioral wellbeing for dogs of all ages and temperaments. Training begins in the comfort of the client’s home and progresses into real-world environments to build confidence and reliability. Services include basic and advanced obedience, puppy training, behavior modification for aggression or anxiety, Canine Good Citizen certification, therapy dog training, service dog training, and even feline training. They offer lifetime support and unlimited group classes with premier programs, and their trainers are Fear Free Certified and Pet Tech CPR certified. They also provide pre-purchase/adoption consultations and an Expecting Parents Program to prepare dogs for new babies.

What sets them apart is their commitment to including owners in the training process rather than using board-and-train methods, their strong partnerships with veterinary professionals, and their dedication to community support and dog rescue. They emphasize communication between dogs and owners, believing there are no “bad dogs,” just miscommunication.

They also offer digital resources like the Digital Puppy Pack and blog content on topics like separation anxiety and sibling rivalry, and they operate a retail store for pet supplies.

Accomplishments

Trainers are Fear Free Certified and Pet Tech CPR certified. They are AKC Canine Good Citizen evaluators and partners with Dogs With A Purpose for therapy dog certification. They regularly attend veterinary conferences (NCVC, SCVC) and collaborate with veterinary professionals to ensure evidence-based training practices.

How to Get Started!

Client engagement begins with a two-hour Comprehensive Consultation, where trainers evaluate the dog’s behavior, discuss goals, demonstrate basic commands, and create a customized training plan. This consultation is the first step in all training programs.