About Larry Benoit Dog Trainer LLC

Obedience done right

Larry Benoit Dog Trainer LLC is a Baton Rouge obedience trainer whose motto is "We don't do everything. We do obedience right." Larry Benoit uses the Dick Russell Method of Dog Obedience and describes his training as compassionate, science-based obedience built on positive reinforcement, with plans customized to each dog's temperament and the family's goals. He is described as a Professional Member of the International Association of Canine Professionals and a Full Member of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers, and the business says he has been voted one of America's top ten dog trainers.

Programs and class locations

Choices include night and day group classes, one-on-one private training in your home (he travels up to 35 miles), drop-off training at the Dog Obedience Training Center, and an intensive board and train program. Group classes meet in Denham Springs and Baton Rouge and start at 7:00 PM, with a Saturday morning option. Every program includes 43 step-by-step training videos, a training manual and free group classes for the life of the dog. Topics include mouthing, leash walking, house breaking and destructive chewing.

What owners say

One couple wrote that after four weekly home visits their 8-year-old schnauzer "is a new dog."

What to ask

Ask about current pricing and which class night fits your schedule, since classes close once full.