Strong Bond Dog Training

Strong Bond offers three main programs: 1) Intro Session ($99) — a 60-90 minute private assessment to evaluate needs and create a customized plan. 2) Pack Transformation Program — two parts: Part I (6 sessions) covers leadership, communication, boundaries, and calm confidence; Part II (6 additional sessions) adds advanced skills like off-leash recall and socialization. Includes lifetime online resources and alumni group access with monthly hikes and virtual check-ins. 3) Psychiatric Service Dog Program — includes public access training, task certification, lifestyle integration, and access to their book and video library. 4) Therapy Dog Program — customized training for hospital, school, or nursing home visits, with desensitization to medical environments and real-world exposure. All programs emphasize trust-based cooperation over obedience.

Pricing Summary

Intro Session: $99 for 60-90 minutes. Pack Transformation Program includes 6 in-person sessions (Part I) and an additional 6 sessions (Part II). Lifetime access to online resources included. Psychiatric and Therapy Dog programs include in-person coaching, real-world practice, and lifelong resource access. Pricing for specialized programs not listed publicly; requires consultation.

Strong Bond Dog Training is a relationship-based dog training business based in Boulder, CO, founded in 2016. They help dog owners build trust, leadership, and cooperation with their dogs using gentle, force-free methods that avoid punishment, clickers, and e-collars. Their approach focuses on proving to the dog that following the owner’s guidance leads to a better life, fostering natural cooperation rather than forced obedience. They offer in-person training programs for puppies, adult dogs, and dogs with behavioral challenges including reactivity, fearfulness, leash pulling, barking, biting, and separation anxiety. They also specialize in Psychiatric Service Dog and Therapy Dog training with certification support. Their head trainer, Alex Canby, works directly with clients and emphasizes understanding dog and human psychology to strengthen the human-dog bond. They provide lifetime access to online resources, alumni group support, and monthly group hikes for ongoing guidance.

Their training philosophy centers on calm, consistent leadership and communication, helping owners become confident pack leaders. They do not use dominance-based techniques and instead use positive reinforcement with treats, toys, play, and praise. They serve clients in Boulder and surrounding cities including Longmont, Niwot, Superior, Louisville, Broomfield, Prospect, and Lafayette.

They offer a $99 Intro Session as a first step, followed by structured programs like the Pack Transformation Program (12 sessions total across two parts) and specialized service/therapy dog training. Their clients report dramatic improvements in behavior and deeper emotional bonds with their dogs, with over 120 five-star reviews online.

Accomplishments

Over 1,000 families served since 2016. Over 120 five-star reviews across the web. Trained service and therapy dogs. Head trainer Alex Canby has worked with dogs ranging from puppies to service dogs. Published author of “The Hidden Habits.”

How to Get Started!

Begin with a $99 Intro Session — a 60-90 minute one-on-one consultation with head trainer Alex Canby to discuss goals, assess the dog’s behavior, and create a customized training plan. After the session, clients choose a program (Pack Transformation, Service Dog, or Therapy Dog) and schedule their first training session.