Dogs in Human Environments
When dogs are born in the wild, they are born in a natural environment. Their mother and older pack members instinctively guide them to learn all the skills for survival. The dogs learn quickly to use those instincts to thrive and survive.
Dogs living with humans are living in an artificial environment. The artificial environment can create artificial problems. We see a range of behaviors including leash pulling, jumping, excessive barking, nipping, anxiety and aggression.
The solution to ALL of these problems is found by using our leadership-based training. Check out the videos below to learn more.
At Always Faithful Dog Training, we teach you to lead your dog using the instinctive methods of a pack leader. Our founder, Abraham Mashal, explains what we call Leadership Training.
Our Founder Abraham Mashal explains how the human created artificial environment takes a dog away from their instinctual natural environment.
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Dog Training Services
Private In-Home Lesson Training Packages
Contact us now to discuss your training needs. Once we’ve spoken, we will schedule our first lesson for basic puppy or dog basic obedience training as your schedule allows. If you need us to provide behavior adjustment training, we will schedule a complete and thorough assessment as soon as possible. It’s free with no obligation! Takes about 45 minutes. We’ll agree on what you and your doggie’s needs are and schedule the first session, at your convenience.
Full payments for all training plans are due on the first visit.
WE OFFER 10% OFF ANY TRAINING TO MILITARY, POLICE OR FIRE DEPT.
Obedience Packages
All Packages start with establishing Leadership. Obedience work is a key element to Leadership resulting in a well-balanced, well-behaved dog.
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Basic Obedience
This training package is 5 in-home lessons that include five basic commands: Heel (walking), Sit, Stay, Come and Down. For puppies, we also provide guidance and documentation about house training, crate training, socialization, and responding to common behaviors like nipping & jumping.
Cost: $545
Advanced Obedience
This package is 7 in-home lessons that include the five basic commands and expands their application based on your unique needs.
Cost: $765
Charges for additional dog(s) $50 per dog per session
Foundations
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Puppy Starter Lesson
This is a single in-home lesson to assist you with a new puppy or any new dog in your home to get started on the right foot. We’ll cover house training, exercise, feeding routine, crate training, socialization, responding to common behaviors like nipping & jumping and laying the right foundations for leadership.
Cost: $125
Leadership Essentials
Start out right with an in-depth focus on AFDT leadership techniques, structured leash walk, establishing a daily schedule/feeding routine, impulse control work, and calming exercises to ensure you get started off on the right track to having a more calm, confident, obedient pack member. This 3-lesson package will ensure a strong foundation for future AFDT obedience training packages and strengthen your leadership and position as pack leader. It’s perfect for early puppyhood (8-12 weeks of age), and rescues and other adult dogs with which clients may be struggling to gain trust and respect.
Cost: $345 for one dog; $495 for two dogs
Foundations
Click + to see package descriptions and prices
Puppy Starter Lesson
This is a single in-home lesson to assist you with your puppy or any new dog in your home to get started on the right foot. We’ll cover house training, exercise, feeding routine, crate training, socialization, responding to common behaviors like nipping & jumping and laying the right foundations for leadership.
Cost: $125
Leadership Essentials
Start out right with an in-depth focus on AFDT leadership techniques, structured leash walk, establishing a daily schedule/feeding routine, impulse control work, and calming exercises to ensure you get started off on the right track to having a more calm, confident, obedient pack member. This 3-lesson package will ensure a strong foundation for future AFDT obedience training packages and strengthen your leadership and position as pack leader. It’s perfect for early puppyhood (8-12 weeks of age), and rescues and other adult dogs with which clients may be struggling to gain trust and respect.
Cost: $345 for one dog; $495 for two dogs
Specialty Training Packages
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Behavior Modification
This training provides dog owners with the ability to:
✔️ Correct all anti-social, dominant or aggressive behavior.
✔️ Improve socialization skills.
✔️ Create a strong, trusting relationship with your dog(s).
Basic leadership and obedience training is essential to accomplish these goals. Dogs will learn to demonstrate several command responses while working on behavior modification issues.
Basic Behavior Modification
Cost: $345 for 3 lessons or $545 for 5 lessons
Advanced Behavior Modification
Cost: $765 for 7 lessons or $1085 for 9 lessons
Charges for additional dog(s) $50 per dog per session
Assessments for Behavior Adjustments are provided at no cost.
Therapy Dog Training
Teach your dog to provide affection, comfort and support to people in settings such as hospitals, retirement homes, nursing homes, schools, libraries, hospices, or disaster areas. At our assessment, we will evaluate your dog to determine if his/her temperament is a good fit for Therapy Dog work. Level of basic obedience may affect price.
Cost: Starting at $1500
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About Howard
Level 2 IDTA Dog Trainer; Specialty Certification IDTA Therapy Dog Trainer
I’ve lived with dogs most of my life and love every minute I get to engage with them. They always teach me something in return. Dogs are more than just pets; they are family members. Yes, I provide you and your dogs with training but it’s also relationship strengthening using simple, clear methods.
We recently adopted Shay, aka The Squib. She’s been in and out of
shelters and failed adoptions for most of her 5+ years, with broken bones and a range of other illnesses from being neglected. Now her future’s so bright, she’s gotta wear shades. She’s a sweetpea but learned to “play hard” after being bullied for over a year by her previous adopters’ other dogs. So, we have some work to do .......
You can be 100% confident that the Always Faithful Dog Training
methods will never hurt your dogs. We bring important details to your attention so that you and your family can make solid, long-lasting progress.
Meet the Pack.
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Howard
Level 2 IDTA Dog Trainer
Specialty Certification: IDTA Therapy Dog Trainer
I’ve lived with dogs most of my life and love every minute I get to engage with them. They always teach me something in return. Dogs are more than just pets; they are family members. Yes, I provide you and your dogs with training but it’s also relationship strengthening using simple, clear methods.We recently adopted Shay, aka The Squib. She’s been in and out ofshelters and failed adoptions for most of her 5+ years, with broken bones and a range of other illnesses from being neglected. Now her future’s so bright, she’s gotta wear shades. She’s a sweetpea but learned to “play hard” after being bullied for over a year by her previous adopters’ other dogs. So, we have some work to do .......You can be 100% confident that the Always Faithful Dog Trainingmethods will never hurt your dogs. We bring important details to your attention so that you and your family can make solid, long-lasting progress.
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Elizabeth
Level 2 IDTA Dog Trainer
Certified Dog Trainer - Animal Behavior College
BA in Experimental Psychology - Long Island University
Elizabeth began her career as a professional animal trainer in 2003, working for Marine Life Oceanarium as a dolphin and sea lion trainer. After eight years of working with marine mammals at various facilities along the east coast, she transitioned to full-time dog training. Through a mentorship under Deb Revell in Niceville, she gained experience in agility, obedience, trick training, aggressive/reactive dogs, group classes and puppy socialization.
Her experience with dogs and exotic animals, life as a military spouse, and mother of two has allowed her to become a more creative trainer. Elizabeth provides personal and individualized training that strengthens the relationship for each owner/dog team.
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Stacy
Level 2 IDTA Dog Trainer
Florida native and lover of all animals, helping them thrive has always brought me a great deal of happiness. Since 2018 I've been with a local small dog rescue and sanctuary overseeing the caregiving and rehabilitation of newborns to seniors well in their teen years. My experience is with the transition of dogs from various backgrounds (homes, other shelters, strays, backyard breeders and hoarders) into an environment and state of mind where they can successfully and happily coexist with humans and other animals.
I currently have a Catahoula hound, a Pomeranian and am fostering a paraplegic Poodle who is the happiest boy you'd ever meet. But wait, there's more: I have two cats, a bearded dragon, green basilisk, ball python and a dumbo rat. Animals make me happy and I hope to help you and your pets feel the same.