Professional Dog Training Clayton NC

Our Training Philosophy

Decisions, Not Dominance

At Sally Said So, we believe in a balanced approach to dog training that recognizes and respects the natural intelligence of your dog. Our decision-based training method, endorsed by veterinarians, goes beyond the limitations of reward-based and dominance training.

Why Choose Decision-Based Dog Training?

• Trust and Respect: Reward-based training can fail without treats, while dominance training relies on fear. Decision-based training builds a trusting relationship.
• Natural Intelligence: This method allows your dog to make good choices without the need for bribery or force.
• Customized Approach: Tailored to your dog’s individual needs, ensuring effective and gentle guidance.

How Decision-Based Dog Training Works:

1. Temporarily Remove Triggers: Focus on in-home training first to eliminate practice of bad behavior and retrain the proper response to triggers.
2. Encourage Good Choices: Use reasonable consequences and rewards to teach the correct responses and behaviors.
3. Positive Reinforcement: Train your dog to behave well by offering your dog valuable and rewarding resources at the right time.

Enjoy a Genuine Relationship with Your Dog

Decision-based dog training fosters a happy, respectful bond between you and your dog, allowing for genuine affection and companionship.

Dog Training Services

We offer financing options for all our services along with lifetime support and unlimited group classes with our premier services.

Comprehensive Consultation

Our training approach begins with a two-hour meeting with an expert and marks the start of one-on-one training. During this we will discuss your dog’s training goals, evaluate their behavior and environment, and demonstrate some basic obedience skills. This may include basic commands like sit, “place,” and leash walking.

Private Training Sessions

Whether you’re looking for puppy training, obedience training, or behavior modification for aggression and anxiety, we offer private lessons to accommodate all breeds, sizes, and temperaments. These sessions are all-inclusive tackling everything from leash training to potty training to separation anxiety and beyond. 

Group Training

Our group dog training classes are perfect for mastering the real world. These classes cover in-depth training beyond your basic skills. These classes involve distraction training, Canine Good Citizen skills, advanced obedience and more. These classes are a perk of our Trainer on Retainer and Priority Programs. 

Pre-Purchase and Adoption Consultation

Are you ready to add a best friend or new puppy to the family, but are nervous about finding “the one”? Our Clayton dog trainers will assist you in researching the right breed, temperament, and size for your family and lifestyle. We’ll take that research and then find you the right dog from our network of rescues and breeders. 

Expecting Parents Program

Are you preparing for a new child? We can help you train your dog to minimize stress and improve your confidence in their behavior before your child arrives. This proactive approach will ensure a smooth transition for your dog, you, and your baby. 

Service Dog Training

We train Mobility Assistance, Hearing, and Psychiatric Service Dogs. Dog and owner spend an extended period of time working with our dog training experts to ensure your dog is highly trained and capable. 

Therapy Dog Training

We train your dog to meet all necessary requirements for therapy dog certification. We are partners with Dogs With A Purpose, a Wake County therapy dog program, for testing and certification. 

Feline Training

You read that right, we train cats! We can assist with aggressive behavior, marking, scratching, and more during one-on-one training sessions.