About TalkDog Training

<h2>Force-free training with an in-home priority</h2>

<p>TalkDog Training LLC describes itself as offering "force-free dog training that gets results," and says its trainers "specialize in animal behavior." The business states an explicit in-home priority, arguing that "in the familiar surroundings of your home, your dog feels more relaxed, allowing for enhanced learning and faster progress," and that avoiding a separate training facility reduces overhead and keeps rates competitive.</p>

<h3>Services</h3>

<p>Four services are published. Private consultations are scheduled in 1 hour blocks with a 90 minute initial consultation. An in-home pick-up service collects the dog for a training session without the owner present, typically 1 hour, with an initial consultation recommended first. Behavioral training covers reactivity, separation anxiety, resource guarding and "various forms of aggression." A Puppy Foundations course covers proper socialization, play biting, potty training and handling exercises, and is made up of 2 private consultations plus 2 in-home pick-up appointments. Online consultations are also offered.</p>

<h3>The trainer</h3>

<p>The About page is written by Austin, who says he has "been training and working with animals for over 8 years" and has trained under a number of other professionals before starting his own business. The same page lists his certifications and closes with his own line: "I don't help people with dog problems, I help dogs with people problems."</p>