About Stand Proud Dog Training

What they offer

Stand Proud Dog Training is a family-run business in Reno that works with puppies, adult dogs and dogs with significant behavior concerns. It runs puppy group classes on most weekends, private lessons at its Reno facility or in public settings, and board-and-train programs from two-week basic obedience stays to longer programs for minor and more serious behavior concerns such as mild reactivity, fear, anxiety, fence fighting and minor resource guarding. Its home page offers help with reactivity, anxiety and aggression. Graduates get follow-up group classes and access to pack walks, and a free consultation is the first step.

How they train

The site describes a balanced approach that may include positive reinforcement, marker training, slip leads, prong collars and e-collars when appropriate, chosen for each dog's temperament and progress, and says much of the work is coaching owners.

About the trainer

Owner and head trainer Brandon began with volunteer work at the Nevada Humane Society in Reno before training dogs professionally.