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Dotson Canine Training

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At Dotson Canine Training, our mission is to strengthen the bond between you and your dog through clear communication, calm leadership, and proven training methods. Whether you're raising a new puppy or dealing with serious behavioral issues, we create customized training plans that help dogs become confident, well-mannered companions while giving owners the knowledge and skills to maintain those results. I earned my WA Canine Training & Behaviorist Certification in January 2023. Before working with clients independently, I spent extensive time shadowing my instructor on a wide variety of real-world training cases, gaining hands-on experience with dogs of all ages, breeds, and behavior challenges. My passion is helping dogs stay in loving homes by giving owners the tools they need to successfully lead and understand their dogs. Every dog deserves the opportunity to succeed, and every owner deserves to enjoy life with their canine companion. Training services include: Puppy training Basic and advanced obedience Structured walks and loose-leash walking Adult dog training Board & Train programs Anxiety and fear-based behavior modification Reactivity and aggression rehabilitation Bite behavior modification House manners and impulse control And many other behavioral challenges No matter where your dog is starting, my goal is to help you build a calm, reliable, and lasting relationship with your best friend.
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Hired 33 times

Serves Kearneysville, WV

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1 employee

3 years in business

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SunClosedMon7:00 am - 7:00 pm

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Denise v.

May 1, 2024

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Didn’t have much hope for my reactive dogs(4 total,jack Russell’s) But on the first session both myself and my dogs were on there way to a much more functional home life. They all responded very well. I was able to to continue with the training by myself to reinforce the easy routine and training I was shown to help my dogs respond in a much needed way .well worth it.excellent experience.

Details: 2 - 10 years old • Small (16 - 25 lbs) • Private lessons • General obedience training • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

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Karen k.

Mar 7, 2024

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Gabriel established a fine working relationship with me & my dog! He was able to train her to modify some negative behaviors. He boarded my dog for five days and seemed to have taken great care of her. Gabriel is becoming an excellent trainer, whom I would recommend without reservation.

Details: 2 - 10 years old • Small (16 - 25 lbs) • I'm flexible • Aggressive behavior modification • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

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Arsenia E.

Jan 22, 2024

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Gabriel worked with dogs in a board and train program. They just returned home and they are so relaxed. He worked with aggression issues and over dog manners. I am very pleased with the results. Now it's up to me to work with them to maintain all the work he has done with them.

Details: 2 - 10 years old • Small (16 - 25 lbs) • Large (41 - 70 lbs) • Board and train at a facility • General obedience training • Destructive behavior • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

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Tonya D.

Sep 17, 2024

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Very professional and knowlegsble. Explains things so we better understand our dogs behavior which makes the training easirr to understand. Highly recommend. .

Details: 2 - 10 years old • Small (16 - 25 lbs) • I'm flexible • Aggressive behavior modification • Biting • Barking • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

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Andrew j.

Jun 7, 2024

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I couldn't believe how fast my dog changed... this man had my dog under control and listening in less than 5 minutes, honestly kind of made me mad at both him and the dog lol. I can't praise this service enough as he came out and taught us how to manage her as well as how to train her further with easy to follow guidance. If you need you pup or doggo to behave and want to learn how to lead them to be behaved, than this is the one to hire.

Details: 2 - 10 years old • Medium (26 - 40 lbs) • I'm flexible • General obedience training • Leash pulling • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

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