Simplistic Dog Training LLC

4.9 Stars,71 Reviews

736 Wilkes Barre Township Blvd, Wilkes-Barre Township, PA 18702

Service area: Serves Wilkes-Barre Township, PA, and surrounding areas within the greater Wilkes-Barre region.

Service Overview

Types of Dog Training

Family Dog
Behavior Modification

Specialty Focus Areas

Basic Obedience
Puppy Training
Leash Pulling
Reactivity / Aggression
Barking Excessively
Separation Anxiety
Biting / Nipping
Potty Training
Recall

Training Formats Offered

Private Lessons
Group Classes
Day Training

Program Formats

Sessions Package
Intensive Program

Types of Dogs

Small
Medium
Large
Giant
Working

Age of Dogs Trained

Puppy (<1 year)
Adolescent (1-2 years)
Adult (2-8 years)

Dog Training Methodology

Methods:

✓ Positive Reinforcement Only
✓ Positive with Some Corrections

Equipment:

✓ Clickers
✓ Food Rewards
✓ Harnesses
✓ Flat Collars
✓ Martingale Collars
✓ Pinch Collars
✓ E-Collars
✓ Obstacle Courses

Offerings include 3- and 4-session private training packages focused on obedience, recall, leash walking, sit/down stays, house/crate training, and behavior modification. The One-Day Dog Boot Camp is an intensive group session for socialization and obedience, available only to current training clients. All programs emphasize owner education and long-term skill retention, with continued support provided after completion.

Pricing & Policies

Pricing Summary

3 Private Lessons: $450; 4 Private Lessons: $500; One-Day Dog Boot Camp: $145; Additional lessons: $95 each. Training packages include a 6’ leather leash; training collars available as optional add-ons. Pricing is structured around fixed packages with no hourly rates.

Testimonials

“Paul and Karen are absolutely amazing! Our 4-year old Plott mix was never trained (COVID puppy) and started to exhibit some aggressive behaviors. Paul taught me how to communicate with our Dynamo. Just a few short weeks after our first class and we’re both much more relaxed with a deeper bond. Thank you for teaching us the basics and for being patient with my learning curve. When then say just text with questions or celebrations, they mean it! They are truly supportive and there to celebrate the wins and help with any questions/snags. I highly recommend Simplistic Dog Training and I am so grateful for this service ♥️ Thanks again, Paul and Karen!”
– Stephanie Wasmanski

“My dog and I had a wonderful experience! She is a very hyper 4 year old Irish Setter who now listens to me with what I learned. I needed to learn more than my dog! She was willing to listen it was I who did not know how to properly take control. Paul and Karen are very patient and understanding.”
– Regina Myers

“I can’t say enough good things about Paul and Karen. They were recommended to me by a friend who has used them for years. My only regret is that we didn’t start sooner! … Now, I can confidently take both my dogs out in public with no worries that either of them will pull me down or attack another dog. … I even took them both to bark in the water park and they did amazing! Maddie and Maze both also won most obedient dogs at a local ‘cops and canines’ event. 2 thumbs up!!! Can’t recommend enough!!!”
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About the Trainer

Paul and Karen Price of Simplistic Dog Training LLC offer personalized dog training services designed to simplify obedience and behavior modification for dog owners. Their programs focus on building clear communication, trust, and a stronger bond between dogs and their humans through fun, effective, and accessible methods. They provide both private lessons and group classes, including a one-day Dog Boot Camp, to address everything from basic obedience to reactivity and socialization. Their approach emphasizes empowering owners with the skills to continue training at home, and they offer ongoing support beyond sessions. Training tools include a 6’ leather leash provided in packages, with optional training collars. They serve clients in Wilkes-Barre Township, PA, and are known for their responsiveness, patience, and commitment to long-term success.

Their training helps dogs of all ages and sizes, including puppies, adolescents, and adults, with common issues like leash pulling, reactivity, barking, separation anxiety, and house training. Clients report dramatic improvements in behavior, confidence, and household harmony, with many noting their dogs became calmer, more obedient, and safer in public settings. The trainers are praised for their hands-on guidance, emotional support, and willingness to help even after training ends.

Paul and Karen also support clients through life challenges, such as illness or recovery, by ensuring dogs remain well-mannered and safe around their owners. Their clients often describe their training as a “lifetime investment” that transforms the human-dog relationship.

Accomplishments

Trainers have successfully helped clients manage aggressive behaviors in large breeds, improve socialization in reactive dogs, and achieve obedience milestones such as winning “Most Obedient Dog” at local events. Clients report being able to take multiple dogs into public spaces, stores, and parks with confidence after training.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients contact Simplistic Dog Training via phone or email to schedule a personalized training session. No free consultation is offered; clients enroll directly into one of the structured training packages.

Free Consultation

Availability

Weekdays
Weekends
Morning
Afternoon
Evening

Hours

Monday: 12-8pm
Tuesday: 10am-8pm
Wednesday: 8am-4pm
Thursday: 10am-6pm
Friday: Closed
Saturday: 1-7pm
Sunday: Closed

Languages

English

wheelchair accessible entrance
wheelchair accessible parking

Location