Services
We are devoted to helping pet owners understand, manage, and modify undesirable pet behaviors. Together, we will identify the cause of the troubling behavior to develop a treatment plan using positive reinforcement training. We enjoy working with clients to help their pets be more reliably obedient, less fearful, less reactive, and more cooperative during day-to-day life.
We use science-based, force-free, positive reinforcement training techniques. We strive to use only the most humane and scientifically supported training and behavior modification methods. We will not use any methods or tools that intentionally cause discomfort, fear, stress, or pain. Training is about teamwork and building communication and bonds that transcends lifetimes.
Commitment is a key part of our training philosophy. This means that we will commit to working together with you and your family until your training goals are reached. We are passionate about helping dogs remain safely and happily in their forever homes. That’s why we are committed to providing the long-term support you may need to make that happen. A commitment to excellence, expertise, education, and safety. We know that training and education are life-long processes.
We are committed to continuing our education of canine ethology, cognition, psychology, training, evolution, physiology, neurobiology, learning theory, and husbandry to better provide your canine behavioral services. Since we feel that it is unethical to make guarantees about behavior and dog training results because each person’s skills and commitment to training modification are different and behavior is very variable and complex. However, we guarantee to uphold the highest ethical and moral standards while providing the most up-to-date, positive reinforcement dog training, and behavior modification knowledge. We treat all our students, canines, and humans, compassionately and humanely.
Services
Behavior Consultation
Have specific dog training or behavioral questions? A telephone, virtual consultation, or initial meeting is an effective way to receive quick support and guidance from a certified professional dog trainer. To set up a behavior consultation, please call or email with your availability, a brief description of your dog (age, breed, household environment, unwanted behaviors, etc.), your training goals, and any specific questions you have. The first 15-minute phone consultation per household is free.
Professional Training
Your pet has plenty of potential to learn and understand commands and our techniques will lay the foundation for you to build upon. List a couple of your training goals and a professional dog trainer creates a plan and will coach you to successfully reach those goals. A one-hour session can address three to six commands, goals, or questions. Sessions can be scheduled in your home, neighborhood, or community.
Professional Handling
Professional handling is like homeschooling for your pup! If you have a busy schedule, our professional handling service can be added to any training program or package. If you're short on time or need extra support, a certified professional dog trainer can work with your canine near your home or in your neighborhood. You may choose whether to be present during a handling session. Note: this service does not include traveling with or transporting canines.
Perfect Puppy Starter Program
An ultimate training starter program for puppies as young as two months old covering puppy development, handling skills, crate training, house training, grooming tips, socialization, puppy manners, beginner obedience, and bad behavior prevention. This starter program is exceptionally great for the first-time puppy owner. It includes puppy training, skills practice, handler coaching, and a written program guide.
The Courteous Canine Course
Teach your canine class with this courteous canine course! A comprehensive foundation training program for dogs of any age covers all basic obedience, doggy manners, socialization, bad behavior prevention, and more. It includes dog training, skills practice, handler coaching, and a written program guide.
Recovering from Reactivity Program
Train Loyal Companion’s most popular program. This remedial socialization training program treats mildly reactive behaviors, including leash reactivity, barrier frustration, and fear aggression. The trainer will work closely with you, your family, and your dogs to implement a proven problem-solving process. It includes training, skills practice, handler coaching, and a written program guide.
Private Pup School
Have multiple dog training goals? Address all your training goals and dog behavior concerns in addition to teaching and proofing all basic manners and obedience in a customizable training program. List your training goals, and a professional trainer will create a plan and coach you toward success.
Humane Education
Our humane education lessons are available for preschools, churches, youth groups, family events, local rescue groups, and animal shelters. Our most popular lesson, the youth dog bite prevention plan, includes a short presentation and practice in meeting a canine companion. Other lesson topics include pet overpopulation, adopting your first pet, basic pet care, understanding working dog titles, and more upon request. These lessons are free! Donations are welcome but not required.
Classes & Workshops
Train Loyal Companions, LLC collaborates with other professionals to offer group training classes, educational lectures, and workshops. Classes offered include Pet Tech’s PetSaver Program, Canine Leash Skills Workshops, Obedience Drill Sessions, and more!
Service Hours & Areas
Available by appointment, daily from 9 am to 9 pm. Serving Monroe County in Indiana and surrounding areas. Travel outside Monroe County incurs a $10 fee per session for distances up to 60 miles one-way.
Service Fees & Payments
All fees are due at the time of service, and all sales are final. Services, including credits and gift certificates, must be scheduled within six months of purchase. Clients sign a registration, liability waiver, and payment agreement upon starting any service. Standard rate: $30 per fifteen minutes, $60 per half hour, or $120 per hour.
Our Guarantee
As a Certified Professional Dog Trainer and member of the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers, we have willingly pledged not to make training and behavior modification guarantees as behavior is too complex and variable to do so. Everyone has different training skills and commitment to training, plus each canine is different too. What we do guarantee is that we are committed to continuing our education as a pledge to uphold the highest ethical and moral standards, providing the most up-to-date positive reinforcement training and behavior modification consulting, and a commitment to excellence, professionalism, and compassionate customer service while also giving back to the community by volunteering to promote animal advocacy through community outreach.
T.L.C. Total Lifetime Commitment
Commitment is a key part of our training philosophy. We are passionate about helping dogs remain safely and happily in their forever homes! That’s why we are committed to providing the long-term support you may need to make that happen. We also understand when budgets are tight and offer a “Pay What You Can Program” for existing clients when requested.
