About Sally Said So! Professional Dog Training

Sally Said So Professional Dog Training's Swansboro page describes a "veterinarian recommended, locally owned source of expert dog trainers" working through "trusted reward based training techniques". Its stated delivery model is in-home first: "we come to you to start your tailored training plan. Training begins in the convenience of your living room, then we take you into the real world."

What they publish

The Swansboro service list is a two-hour comprehensive consultation, private training sessions, group training classes, a pre-purchase and adoption consultation, an expecting-parents program, service dog training and therapy dog training. Private sessions are described as covering "puppy training, proper socialization, basic dog obedience training, or behavior modification for an aggressive dog or anxious dog", "tackling everything from leash training to crate training to separation anxiety and beyond". Group classes are described as covering proofing, Canine Good Citizen skills and advanced obedience. Service dog training is named for mobility assistance, hearing and psychiatric service dogs; therapy dog training is described as preparing a dog for therapy certification.

Where they work

Their own in-home coverage list for this location is Swansboro plus Cape Carteret, Emerald Isle, Cedar Point, Hubert, Peletier and Maysville.

What they say sets them apart

The page states they have been working since 2009, that "there are no bad dogs, just poor communication", and that they deliberately start in low-distraction environments before moving to the real world. On board and train they are explicit that it is not their model: "Board and train options are out there, but we believe in a training protocol that includes you in the process." Credentials named on the page are AKC Canine Good Citizen test evaluators, Fear Free certified trainers and Pet Tech CPR certified staff. The site states financing is available; ask about prices when you call.