Side Quest Dog Training

Training includes private coaching sessions and themed group classes focused on real-world scenarios like navigating busy markets, cafe visits, and Halloween crowds. Programs are structured around ongoing weekly support with optional consultations and tailored plans for reactivity, service dog preparation, and anxiety management. Sessions adapt to each dog’s learning style and progress at their own pace.

Pricing Summary

Pricing details not publicly listed; clients are encouraged to email for customized quotes based on individual needs and program selection.

Side Quest Dog Training helps dog owners build connection-based training experiences focused on real-world skills and behavioral progress. They offer private coaching and themed group classes that take training beyond the classroom into environments like farmers markets, cafes, and Halloween events in Salem. Their approach adapts to each dog’s unique needs, avoiding one-size-fits-all methods, and specializes in reactivity, recall, anxiety, leash manners, and service dog preparation. Trainers Jamie and Torin work with nervous, reactive, energetic, and anxious dogs of all ages, emphasizing humane, individualized strategies that celebrate small victories. They support dogs through puppyhood, adolescence, and adulthood, with proven success in transforming fearful or aggressive behaviors into confident, obedient companions.

Their programs are designed to reduce stress for both dogs and handlers, using positive, adaptive techniques that prioritize the dog’s emotional well-being. They also provide structured support for service dog training, with clients reporting full graduation to certified service status. Training is tailored to breed-specific needs, such as terrier energy or French bulldog anxiety, and includes healthy outlets for natural behaviors like digging and chewing.

The business promotes a fun, adventure-driven philosophy—“connection, not perfection”—and helps families prepare for holidays and busy social situations with practical, confidence-building exercises.

Accomplishments

Multiple clients have successfully graduated their dogs to certified service dog status. Trainers have helped dogs overcome severe fearfulness and aggression, transforming them into confident, obedient companions through individualized, humane methods.

How to Get Started!

Interested clients are instructed to send an email to sidequestdogtraining@gmail.com to begin their training journey, which includes an initial consultation to assess needs and create a customized plan.