Traction Dog Training Club

Traction Dog Training Club offers private training programs for family pets, protection and guard dog training, and overnight boarding in trainers’ homes. They also provide apprenticeship programs for future dog trainers and host a monthly Agility Drop-In & Drinks social event.

Their intensive “Jumpstart Programs” include Tutoring, ideal for puppy training and basic skills for involved parents; Homeschool, suited for busy families needing behavior modification; and Study Abroad, designed for off-leash and advanced obedience, offering a fresh start for dogs. The Varsity membership provides ongoing training, including private sessions, extracurricular group outings, and access to boarding in trainers’ homes for consistent support.

Pricing Summary

Traction Dog Training Club offers various pricing options including A La Carte private lessons at $170 per session, and Varsity private lessons at $149 per session for regular clients. Intensive training programs range from $1490 to $3990.

Jumpstart Programs include Tutoring at $1490, Homeschool at $2490, and Study Abroad ranging from $2890 to $4160. Varsity membership options are available, with Varsity Access at $45/month, Varsity +1 at $190/month, Varsity +2 at $345/month, and Varsity +4 at $680/month, with pricing based on the number of private training sessions per month. Payment plans are available through Affirm, offering 4 payments over 2 months with no interest or credit checks, and monthly installment plans from 2 to 36 months. Out-of-service-area fees apply for in-home programs.

Policies

Varsity memberships offer flexibility with no contract or commitment, allowing clients to pause or cancel at any time. For clients outside the standard service area, in-home training is available for an additional fee ($1.50/minute beyond the service area), or clients can opt to meet trainers at designated locations.

While old dogs are welcome, puppies under 16 weeks are recommended to start with the Varsity program before transitioning to more intensive training. For households with multiple dogs, a single training program can be shared, though session length and program price may increase by 50% to ensure adequate individual attention for each dog.

Traction Dog Training Club offers intensive, privately catered, and custom-tailored dog training programs. They focus on building exceptional dogs and fostering a community among dog owners and trainers.

The club provides private training for family pets, protection and guard dog training, and overnight boarding in trainers’ homes. They also host monthly social events like Agility Drop-In & Drinks and offer apprenticeship programs for aspiring dog trainers.

Traction Dog Training Club prides itself on the quality of its trainers, who undergo an average of six months of vetting and are described as “superstars” with exceptional communication skills. Their program structures are unique, moving beyond typical private lessons or board-and-train models by offering in-home training with flexible support and a distinctive maintenance and social training membership.

Accomplishments

Traction Dog Training Club boasts a team of highly accomplished and certified experts. Ashley Blackburn holds a Master’s Degree in Animal Behavior from UT Austin, is a Certified K9 Behaviorist, a former Vet Tech, and has over 10 years of experience training tens of thousands of family pets, hundreds of service dogs, and celebrity dogs, including Tom Brady’s.

Jeremy Sebree is an expert professional dog trainer certified by the Personal Protection Dog Association and APPDA decoy, having trained Chicago and St. Louis police K9 teams for over 20 years. He is a multi-titled handler in various bite sports and a three-time Iron Will Champ. Juliet Ortiz is an aggression specialist with over 10 years of exclusive focus on severe aggression cases, a CPDT, and a titled Schutzhund trainer/handler who mentored under industry leaders like Duke Ferguson and Ted Efthymiadis.

Mara Soo, the Head Trainer, has trained upper-level competitive sport horses, and uniquely trained mountain lions, bears, elk, and other zoo animals to voluntarily participate in veterinary procedures. She is an AKC CGC Evaluator, PAVLOV Certified Dog Trainer, and a titled PSA-K9 Trainer/Handler. Tina Chavez is a NePoPo® Gold School Training Specialist, trained directly by Bart Bellon, a certified electronic collar trainer, and an AKC CGC, S.T.A.R., and Trick Dog Evaluator, who competes in PSA. The company itself has a 5-star Google rating with over 200 reviews, and their trainers were chosen by the White House.

How to Get Started!

To begin, clients can schedule a free phone consultation with Mara, the Head Trainer, to discuss their dog’s behavior and training goals. Following this, Mara develops a customized training plan and recommends the most suitable program. Kayla Liddington, the Paw-ffice Manager, then assists with any remaining questions and guides clients through the enrollment process, which includes setting up a dog’s profile in their online portal, signing a training agreement, and confirming session dates and times. All necessary resources are made available online for a seamless experience.