Dog Training Sessions

Build Confidence, Connection, and Calm.

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Whether you’re starting fresh with a new puppy or navigating behavior challenges with a reactive dog, we’re here to help you create a peaceful, trusting partnership, one rooted in clarity, compassion, and communication.

At Pawsome Skills, our programs are grounded in science-backed, relationship-based training methods that support lasting behavior change and a stronger bond between you and your dog.

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What We Help With

- New Puppy Foundations
- Basic Obedience
- Leash Manners & Recall
- Reactivity & Fear-Based Behaviors
- Rescue Dog Adjustment
- In-Home Manners
-Real-World Distraction Training

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Initial Training Consultation

$150 / 1.5 hours

Our comprehensive intake session includes a full behavioral assessment, environment review, and goal-setting conversation. From there, we create a customized training plan based on your dog’s needs and your lifestyle.

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One-on-One Training Sessions

Personalized sessions that meet you where you are or virtually. Each session is one hour long.

  • $115 / In-Person Dog Training in Reno, NV and Truckee, CA

  • $105 / Virtual, Anywhere

We focus on real-life skills, emotional regulation, and consistent, clear communication so both you and your dog feel more connected and confident in everyday situations.

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Board & Train Program

Starting at $230 / night (3–6 week minimum)

Our immersive Board & Train program is perfect for dogs needing consistent structure, socialization, or behavior modification. Your dog lives with our trainer and receives individualized daily training, play, enrichment, and rest.

Includes a private session at the end to ensure a smooth transition and integration of new skills at home.

Our lead trainer will discuss if this program is right for you and your dog at the initial training consultation.

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Training That Fits Your Life

Whether you're dealing with leash frustration, a pup who won’t settle, or a new dog who needs structure, our flexible programs make training clear, collaborative, and stress-free.


Let’s build a better bond, together.

Book a Training Consultation
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Special Offering:

New Rescue Dog Adjustment Package

Did you recently adopt a new rescue dog in the past three months?

If so, our special Rescue Dog Adjustment package is perfect for you!

What’s included:

Four 1-hour private training sessions with our lead trainer, Bryce, to:

-Set you and your dog up for success right away

-Discuss the decompression process and how to make it easier for you and your dog

-How to implement structure and boundaries right away so your dog is off to the best start possible

-Basic training to implement right away

-Answer any questions that come up and work through other behaviors that may arise so that you and your rescue pup can live a happy, healthy, and sustainable life together!

Only an investment of $397 to ensure your dog is off to the perfect start with their new home!

Set Your New Rescue Up for Success