Leadership Dog Training
With Patrick Skaarup
A gimmick-free dog training program that works.
Serving Raleigh, Apex, Cary, Holly Springs and surrounding areas
Empower Growth Through Leadership
Living in Apex, Cary, Holly Springs, or Raleigh means lots of exciting sights and sounds for your dog! But sometimes those stimuli lead to unwanted behaviors like pulling, barking, or anxiety. Our dog training uses a leadership-based approach to help your dog navigate our "human" world with confidence. Serving Raleigh, Apex, Cary, and Holly Springs, we provide personalized training solutions for a well-behaved and happy dog.
THE TRAINING
I offer effective, straightforward, leadership-focused dog training services to the pet-loving community in Raleigh, Cary, and Apex, North Carolina. Utilizing leadership-based reinforcement methods, I specialize in behavior modification, obedience training, and socialization for dogs of all ages and breeds throughout Holly Springs and Fuquay-Varina.
Whether you have a new puppy struggling with house training in your Cary apartment or an older dog exhibiting anxiety on the trails of Apex, my goal is to help you establish a strong, loving, and respectful relationship with your furry friend. This includes essential socialization skills for navigating busy dog parks in Apex and Cary.
To achieve the best results, I tailor our approach to fit the specific needs and circumstances of your pet and home environment. Contact me today for expert dog training in Raleigh, Apex, and surrounding areas!
OBEDIENCE
We focus on five key commands: Heel, Sit, Stay, Come, Down.
Every Obedience Package begins with the exciting journey of developing leadership! Obedience training is essential for effective leadership and results in a happy, balanced, and well-behaved dog. Let's embark on this amazing adventure together! For puppies, we offer guidance on house training, crate training, and common behaviors.
FREE ASSESSMENT!
BASIC OBEDIENCE
A great start for new dogs, or young puppies!
ADVANCED OBEDIENCE
Address existing behaviors and/or enhance the basic package to further reinforce your dog's training.
ADVANCED OBEDIENCE WITH HIGH DISTRACTION
Includes Advanced Obedience training and teaches skills for high-distraction environments.
FOUNDATIONS
These are short, targeted lessons to set a strong foundation quickly. It’s best to follow these with an Obedience package.
LEADERSHIP ESSENTIALS
This offers an in-depth focus on leadership techniques, structured leash walking, daily routines, impulse control, and calming exercises to help you develop a calm, confident, and obedient dog. It lays a strong foundation for future leadership training and enhances your role as pack leader. Ideal for puppies (8-12 weeks) and adult rescues needing trust and respect.
SPECIALITY TRAINING PACKAGES
These are short, targeted lessons to set a strong foundation quickly. It’s best to follow these with an Obedience package.
BEHAVIOR MODIFICATION
✔️ Correct anti-social, anxious, dominant, or aggressive behaviors.
✔️ Foster respect for human leadership.
✔️ Build a trusting bond with your dog(s).
✔️ Improve socialization.
Basic obedience training is essential for these goals. Dogs will learn commands while addressing behavior issues. Lesson numbers will be determined during the assessment.
WE TRAIN, YOU MAINTAIN
Short on time for dog training sessions? No worries! I will work with your dog one-on-one to address specific behavior issues and teach the 5 basic obedience commands. I will also provide personalized coaching for you, so you can confidently reinforce the training at home and in various environments.
EVENTS
CONTACT
Have a question or want to learn more about my training approach? Feel free to reach out! I am here to help!
