About Zelda’s Dog Academy LLC

Positive reinforcement in Bozeman

Zelda's Dog Academy LLC is a Bozeman training business at 2005 Gilkerson Drive, Suite D, working by appointment and class. Its trainers are Certified Positive Reinforcement Dog Trainers who use a system of rewards and management techniques, and services are tailored to each client and dog.

The trainers

Owner Sara Lundgren holds a BA in Biology, worked as a daycare attendant, kennel technician and veterinary technician, graduated as a Certified Positive Reinforcement Dog Trainer from Animal Behavior College with honors in 2017, and opened Zelda's Dog Academy in November of 2017. She is an ABCDT, Fear Free Certified Professional Elite and AKC CGC Evaluator. Lindsey Burns is a CPDT-KA, an AKC CGC Evaluator and a Canine Myo-manipulative Functional Therapist who offers canine massage.

Programs and prices

An Initial Assessment ($179 at the facility, $199 in-home) comes before private work. One-hour Private Coaching Lessons ($139 at the facility, $159 in-home) take place at the facility, at home within a 30 minute drive, or by Zoom or phone, with unlimited email and phone support. Day Training packages start at $635 for four lessons plus one coaching lesson at the facility. Board & Train programs include field trips to local parks, trails and downtown Bozeman. Group classes, boarding and daycare, and canine massage are also offered.

What owners say

One client wrote that the "fear free and positive reinforcement training truly changed my relationship with my dog."