Control Is Key Dog Training

Certified★★★★★★★★★★ 5.0 36 reviews

1344 Pittsburgh Rd, Valencia, Pennsylvania 16059

Aggression & Bite PreventionBasic Obedience & MannersPuppy Training & Socialization

1344 Pittsburgh Rd, Valencia, Pennsylvania 16059

Overview

FormatFacility, Board & train

Training method"A dog with boundaries is a well-behaved dog" — effective, compassionate training.

Led byMike, Matt, Ashley, Susan (trainers on staff)

About Control Is Key Dog Training

Services

Control Is Key offers a free consultation, behavior modification, adult and puppy board-and-train programs, obedience programs, puppy training, and AKC training and therapy dog certification.

Approach

The stated philosophy is that "a dog with boundaries is a well-behaved dog," with the business focused on "providing exceptional, effective, and compassionate training to the canine community."

Good to know

Control Is Key is a verified veteran-owned business and lists membership in the International Association of Canine Professionals (IACP) and AKC Evaluator status. Programs include overnight board-and-train as well as in-person sessions, based out of the Cranberry Township area.

What they can help with

Board & Train ↗

Your dog stays with the trainer for an immersive, multi-week program.

Aggression ↗

Help for dogs that bite, lunge or react out of fear or aggression.

Obedience Training ↗

Sit, stay, recall and reliable commands, from beginner to advanced.

Puppy Training ↗

Early socialization, house-training and first manners for young dogs.

Therapy Dog Training

Prep to visit hospitals, schools and care homes as a certified therapy dog.

Certifications & verification

GetDogSchool checks each credential against the official public registry. We mark Certified only what we could independently confirm. How we verify →

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IACP member

International Association of Canine Professionals; promotes ethical, results-based standards. Listed by the trainer — not independently verified. check the registry ↗

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AKC Evaluator

A role recognized by the American Kennel Club. Listed by the trainer — not independently verified. check the registry ↗

AKC CGC Evaluator

AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator; tests dogs for the AKC benchmark good-manners program. Confirmed in the AKC public registry.

Certified · AKC view entry ↗

Reviews

★★★★★★★★★★ 5.0 36 reviews · Google

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Control Is Key Dog Training — 5.0★ (36 reviews), Valencia Dog Trainer