About Diamond Dog Training

What they do

Diamond Dog Training Services sells three named courses plus consultations. Happy Home ($25) is for new dogs and covers "tips, tricks" and building a daily routine "to make your dog feel like they belong in your household." Basic Obedience ($200) is described as "A foundational course to establish a healthy set of boundaries and rules for our newly acquired or misbehaved dogs. Featuring a skill set to gain focus and establish a strong recall." Advanced Obedience ($200) works the three Ds — difficulty, duration and distance — through wait, stay and heel.

How they work

The framing is education rather than a fixed program: "There is a learning curve to owning dogs and the best resource is a rich knowledge base to fill the gaps in your understanding… All I wish to do is guide those that feel lost and point pet owners in the direction of peace of mind. At the end of the day, I want to keep smiles on faces and dogs in homes." Consultations are booked through the site.

Who trains

The about page introduces "the Boss, Diamond Dog Josh," citing over 200 hours of course study and more than 1,000 hours of applied hands-on experience. The site lists Fear Free Certified (described as being for minimizing stress in animals), Safe Shelter Certified (handling overstimulated animals), Pack Pro Completion and CATCH Training Academy alumni status among the credentials claimed, along with two years as Senior Animal Caretaker for Dog Adoptions at the Humane Society of Greater Savannah and two years as Lead Dog Trainer at PetSmart.