About Loose Leashes Dog Training LLC

Training, socials and pack walks from Ormond Beach

Loose Leashes Dog Training is an Ormond Beach business run by professional trainer Dana Conway, offering dog training, socialization and pack walks in Volusia County and surrounding areas. Dana says she has rescued dogs since childhood, volunteered with the Humane Society and Second Chance Rescue, and has been part of Sophie's Circle rescue for five years. She also wrote the children's book Bad Dog Good Dog, with proceeds going to Sophie's Circle.

Services and prices

Private behavior modification sessions in the owner's home are two hours for $210, or $395 for two sessions. A puppy session is $210, and the puppy package of two private sessions plus two socialization groups is $440. Leash training (The Loose Leash) is $150 an hour, and an all-day private training day is $400. Socials for big puppies, small dogs and tiny dogs are $40, pack walks $15, small-group agility with confidence building and swimming $50, and private agility $100. Virtual sessions run $100, and Little Loose Leashes Camp teaches children about dog behavior for $275.

Tools and approach

Clients watch short videos before training on the prong collar, remote collar, the word "No", crating and the structured walk; Dana notes the e-collar is used only with some dogs.

What owners say

One client wrote: "She explains the reasoning behind the training." Text (917) 689-7076.