Helping You and Your Dog Thrive Together

We don't believe in cookie-cutter training. Every dog is unique, which is why we tailor our approach to the individual dog and the goals of each family. Using balanced, thoughtful training methods, we help you and your dog build the skills, confidence, and partnership needed for lasting success.

Explore Our Training Programs
We offer a variety of training opportunities to meet you and your dog's unique needs, including:

Puppy Manners – Build a strong foundation for lifelong success.
In-Home Private Lessons – Personalized training in the comfort of your home.
Group Classes – Learn and grow alongside other dogs and handlers.
Nosework – Tap into your dog's natural instincts through scent work.
Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Testing – Showcase your dog's manners and training with nationally recognized evaluations.

Experienced Trainers. Personalized Guidance. Lasting Results.

Our trainers bring more than 30 years of combined experience working with both pet and working dogs. Over the years, we have developed and refined our skills across a wide range of disciplines, including AKC sports, therapy and service dog training, detection, and tracking. This diverse background allows us to draw from proven methods and tailor our approach to the unique needs of each dog and family we serve.

At The Shepherd's Way Dog Training, we understand that no two dogs are the same. Whether you're looking to build a strong foundation with a new puppy, strengthen everyday obedience, explore canine sports, or develop specialized working skills, our goal is to provide training that fits your lifestyle and helps you achieve meaningful, lasting results.

As a veteran-owned and family-friendly business, we are committed to creating a welcoming environment where dogs and their people can learn, grow, and thrive together. We believe training is more than teaching commands—it's about building trust, strengthening the bond between you and your dog, and empowering you with the knowledge and confidence to succeed long after the lessons are over.

What We Offer

For puppies 3 months of age or older, we offer Puppy Manners. This rewards-based course is designed to give you and your new family member a head start with guidance on foundations of impulse control, manners, and assistance with crate training and house breaking.
All puppies in this program must have completed a full series of vaccinations.
For dogs 6 months of age or older, we offer private in home obedience lessons catered to your needs.
Unlike a traditional board and train model that often ends in dogs that listen to the trainer and not the owner, we show you how to train your dog so you can grow together!
From the privacy of your own home, we can work on refining sit, down, stay, loose leash walking, door manners, and coming when called.
We offer these lessons as a package: four 45-60 minute sessions meeting once a week for four weeks.
For those who don’t mind a more social setting, we also offer group lessons for basic obedience.
These lessons last approximately one hour and meet once a week for six weeks.
The perfect furry client for these lessons are those who can play well with others. While dogs will not be allowed to interact with each other during group lessons, we are unable to accept dog aggressive dogs into our group lessons at this time for the safety of our friends.
Scent work is a great way to alleviate boredom for you and your buddy!
Our trainers have several years of experience instructing students and training dogs to use their nose in real world detection work!
Allow us to show you how to imprint your dog on essential oils and teach them to play a scavenger hunt for them that you can do from the comfort of your own home using the same reward based techniques used to train drug and bomb dogs.
Is your dog a Canine Good Citizen? We also offer AKC Canine Good Citizen testing! Find out more about the CGC test HERE.
This is a foundational requirement for dogs entering a Service Dog Program.

Start Your Journey The Shepherd’s Way

Tell us a little about your goals, and we’ll craft a personalized training plan that gets you and your dog working in harmony—reach out today and let’s get started!