Helping you Build Your Dog's Best Life
We’ve all been there — the dog who forgets their name the moment something exciting happens, counter surfs like a pro, or morphs into a screaming banshee at the sight of another dog on a walk.
You didn’t get a dog for it to live in a crate, be avoided when guests visit, or turn every outing into a scene. You got a dog to be your partner — in life, on the trail, maybe even in sport.
But what if that dream dog came with more intensity, anxiety, or drive than expected?
Whether you're struggling with behavior issues, reactivity, over-arousal, or just trying to channel your dog’s brain and body into something productive — we can help.
Our training programs are designed to be flexible to your schedule and tailored to your dog’s genetics, personality, and needs. We’ll help you build real-world skills, emotional balance, and a better relationship — not just better obedience (but we're more than happy to do that too!).
From Zero to CGC (or therapy dog, or ...?)
Our most comprehensive obedience program — built for real life.
Whether you’ve got a rowdy puppy, a newly adopted rescue, or a dog who just needs manners, this private coaching program will take you from chaos to calm — and beyond.
Your dog will learn:
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Sit, down, stay, come when called
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Loose leash walking, heel, polite greetings
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Off-leash reliability (where safe)
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Confidence in public settings
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And you’ll learn how to:
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Meet your dog’s breed-specific energy needs
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Reinforce training in real-life situations
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Set boundaries that make sense for your lifestyle
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Build a partnership that works at home and in the world
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This program is designed to prepare your dog for:
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AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC)
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Therapy Dog testing
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Public Access (Service Dog foundation level)
Whether you want a dog who can hike off-leash, visit family, or pass the CGC — we’ll help you get there, step by step.
Training is personalized, science-based, and fun for both ends of the leash.
📞 Call today for a free consultation and breed assessment:
520-940-4453
Peace, Focus, Connection
Behavior Coaching for High-Drive, High-Emotion Dogs
Do you feel like your dog isn't the one you hoped for — or that you’re constantly walking on eggshells?
Does your dog…
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Chew or destroy things when left alone?
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Bark excessively or panic in new environments?
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Lunge, snarl, or shut down on walks?
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Scare you or others in public?
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Show aggression toward people or other dogs?
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Struggle with anxiety, fear, or big emotions?
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You’re not alone — and your dog isn’t broken.
This program is designed for brilliant, intense, high-drive dogs who feel too much and react too fast. We specialize in herding and working breeds whose emotional reactions often outpace their training.
We meet your dog where they are and use effective, humane, game-based training to reshape how they see the world — and their place in it. Together, we’ll build your dog’s emotional stability, resilience, and self-control while preserving your relationship and their working spirit.
We don’t offer shortcuts — we offer real change.
We’ll train until the goals we set together are met. No timelines, no empty guarantees. Just a results-driven, relationship-based approach that honors your dog’s mind and genetic reality.
You’ll gain:
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A calmer, more thoughtful dog
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A clear plan of action
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A relationship built on trust and understanding
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A path forward, not just a list of rules
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📞 Ready to reclaim peace, focus, and connection with your dog?
Call today for a free consultation and breed assessment:
520-940-4453
Purpose & Partnership: Behavior to Brilliance
Behavior and Sport Coaching for the Dog You Dreamed of
You didn’t get your dog just to survive the walk around the block. You wanted more — adventure, connection, maybe even competition. But somewhere along the way, your dog’s big feelings, big drive, or big challenges got in the way.
This is our most comprehensive, transformation-based program — created for people who believe their dog is capable of more, and are ready to commit to the journey.
Whether your dog is reactive, fearful, intense, or just “too much,” we’ll rebuild behavior from the ground up while helping them find purpose through meaningful work and sport.
That could mean titling in rally, herding, barn hunt, Scentwork, IGP/Schuthund, and more — or just becoming the off-leash, go-anywhere dog you always hoped for.
🧠 This Program Includes:
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Full behavior coaching tailored to your dog’s needs
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Weekly private lessons + semi-private sports classes
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Free access to all Empire Ridge Ranch group classes for one year
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Coaching in real-world settings: parks, public spaces, trial environments
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Support through your first title or achievement — or just your first peaceful hike
This program isn’t just about fixing problems — it’s about building something incredible with your dog.
You bring the commitment.
We’ll bring the science, the structure, and the support.
📞 Schedule your free consultation and breed assessment today:
520-940-4453
