TRAINING BY THE DOGGIE CONCIERGE
The New Standard in Modern Dog Training.
Training built to the standards set by the nation’s top veterinary behavior bodies — AVSAB and ACVB.
THE MODERN DOG ACADEMY
Private, In-Home Education for Dogs Living Modern Lives
The Modern Dog Academy is not traditional dog training.
It’s a structured education model designed for families who want calm, clarity, and lasting results—not quick fixes or gimmicks.
We work one-to-one, in your home and real-world environments, guiding dogs through a progressive curriculum that builds emotional regulation, reliability, and confidence at every stage of life.
This is coaching—not correction.
Education—not suppression.
And results that hold up long after sessions end.
OUR APPROACH
Dogs don’t struggle because they’re stubborn.
They struggle because they’ve been asked to perform skills without the right foundation.
Modern Dog Academy is built like a private education system:
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Foundations come first
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Skills are layered intentionally
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Advanced work is earned, not rushed
Each dog is placed into a course of study based on age, development, temperament, and lifestyle—not trends or guesswork.
ACADEMY STRUCTURE
DEVELOPMENTAL FOUNDATIONS
For Puppies & Young Dogs
We begin by teaching puppies how to learn—before expectations get high.
These early courses focus on:
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Emotional regulation and recovery
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Engagement and communication
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Safe, correct socialization
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Structure without pressure
A strong foundation here prevents most future behavior problems.
CORE CURRICULUM
The Starting Point for Most Dogs
This is the essential education every dog should have—especially adult dogs who missed early training.
Here we establish:
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Household rules and expectations
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Calm behavior indoors and out
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Leash skills and daily structure
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Clear communication between dog and human
This course becomes the prerequisite for all advanced work.
APPLIED ELECTIVES
Lifestyle Skills & Real-World Reliability
Once foundations are in place, dogs can progress into elective coursework tailored to their environment and lifestyle.
Electives may include:
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Real-world leash skills
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Focus and engagement
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Boundary and place work
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Guest and doorway behavior
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Urban living and decompression
These courses refine behavior where it actually matters—outside the living room.
ADVANCED & SPECIALIZED STUDY
By Placement Only
Some dogs require deeper, more intentional work.
Advanced coursework is reserved for dogs who have completed foundational education and are ready for:
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Reactivity rehabilitation
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Complex household dynamics
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Sensitivity, fear, or over-arousal patterns
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Major life transitions (children, travel, schedule changes)
Enrollment is limited and placement is required.
WHAT MAKES MODERN DOG ACADEMY DIFFERENT
• One-to-one, private coaching
• In-home and real-world environments
• Science-based, humane methodology
• Structured curriculum—not random sessions
• Lifetime follow-up and ongoing support
We don’t train behaviors—we build systems dogs can succeed inside.
GETTING STARTED
Every dog begins with an evaluation or foundation placement to determine the most appropriate course of study.
From there, we design a clear, structured path forward—so you’re never guessing what comes next.
Because calm doesn’t happen by accident.
It’s built—intentionally.
EXPLORING GETTING A PUPPY?
MDA 090 - THE NEW PUPPY BLUEPRINT
A Pre-Puppy & Week-One Preparation Session
Your First-Step Roadmap — Because Success Starts Before the Puppy Does
Duration: 90-minute private session
Format: In-Person or Virtual
In-Person: $375
Virtual: $292.50
Bringing home a puppy without a plan is how day one turns into a crime scene.
MDA 090 is a one-time, high-impact preparation session designed to give your family clarity before your puppy ever sets foot inside your home. Instead of scrambling after problems appear, we build the systems, structure, and routines that prevent chaos from the start.
This session isn’t training your puppy.
It’s training you to set the environment correctly — so your puppy can succeed the moment they arrive.
We eliminate guesswork, conflicting advice, and panic-buying by giving you a clear, personalized roadmap that aligns with how puppies actually learn and develop.
We’ll Cover:
• How to set up your home for success (not damage control)
• A clear crate and potty plan — no guessing
• What to buy, what to skip, and what actually matters
• A realistic first-week schedule and daily structure
• Preventing biting, chaos, and midnight meltdowns
• Safe, correct socialization that works long-term
• Your personalized 30-day roadmap
You Leave With:
• A customized setup plan
• A confident, game-day strategy for day one
• Peace of mind knowing you’re prepared — not reactive
Because great dogs aren’t born.
They’re built.
The Modern Dog Academy Program
DEVELOPMENTAL FOUNDATIONS
puppies under 6 months old
MDA 101: THE PUPPY PLAYBOOK, PT. 1
Foundations for a Lifetime of Confidence
Duration: Six 1-hour private sessions
Format: In-Person or Virtual
In-Person: $1,500
Virtual: $1,170
Your puppy is a tiny sponge with teeth — and this is their golden window.
MDA 101 is the first stage of your puppy’s education, designed to build the emotional and behavioral foundation they’ll rely on for the rest of their life. Over six carefully structured sessions, we focus on confidence, calmness, curiosity, and early manners — shaping how your puppy experiences the world before habits (good or bad) set in.
We teach your puppy that the world is safe, predictable, and worth engaging with. New environments, people, sounds, surfaces, and routines are introduced thoughtfully, creating positive first experiences that reduce fear, overreaction, and stress later on. This is not about obedience — it’s about building a nervous system that can handle real life.
Start early.
It matters more than most people realize.
This Course Focuses On:
• Emotional resilience and confidence building
• Healthy curiosity without overwhelm
• Calm behavior and early self-regulation
• Age-appropriate manners and structure
• Positive exposure to the world, done correctly
• Setting the stage for lifelong learning
Best For:
New puppies in their critical early weeks
Families who want to prevent problems, not chase them
Owners who want to do it right the first time
MDA 102: THE PUPPY PLAYBOOK, PT. 2
Where Bravery Meets Boundaries
Duration: Six 1-hour private sessions
Format: In-Person or Virtual
In-Person: $1,500
Virtual: $1,170
Your puppy is brave…
until suddenly they’re not.
MDA 102 is the second stage of your puppy’s foundational education — the wobbly, in-between phase where curiosity collides with hesitation and confidence needs structure to survive. Building directly on the skills from Puppy Playbook Part I, this course introduces early manners, leash basics, polite greetings, and emotional regulation in developmentally appropriate doses.
We guide your puppy through this critical stage of development by teaching impulse control in short, successful bursts and shaping real-life behaviors that support confidence, composure, and good decision-making as they grow. This is where puppies learn that confidence doesn’t mean chaos — and boundaries don’t mean pressure.
It’s manners, structure, and resilience…
just delivered in small, adorable increments.
This Course Focuses On:
• Early life skills and household manners
• Polite greetings and body awareness
• Introductory leash skills
• Emotional regulation during growth phases
• Navigating the first fear period
• Building social confidence without overwhelm
• Preparing for the teenage roller coaster ahead
Best For:
Puppies who have completed Puppy Playbook Part I
Families navigating the “confident but fragile” stage
Owners who want to prevent problems instead of reacting to them
CORE CURRICULUM
every dog starts here.
MDA 201 - MANNERS & FOUNDATIONS
Our Flagship Course — The Start-Here Program
Your Dog Isn’t Wild — They’re Running an Outdated Operating System
Duration: Five 1-hour private sessions
Format: In-Person or Virtual
In-Person: $1,250
Virtual: $975
If your dog is technically “trained” but still behaves like a frat-house mascot when real life happens, this is where you start.
MDA 201 is the core curriculum of Modern Dog Academy. Over five focused sessions, we install a brand-new operating system built on calm behavior, clear communication, and predictable responses — not repetition, bribery, or volume.
This course lays the foundation every dog actually needs: reliable manners that hold up when guests arrive, doors open, distractions appear, and expectations matter. We teach your dog how to pause, listen, settle, and respond — and we teach you how to communicate once instead of five times.
This is not obedience for obedience’s sake.
It’s functional behavior for dogs living in real homes, with real people, and real chaos.
If you’re unsure where to start, this is the answer.
This Course Addresses:
• Jumping and chaotic greetings
• Door dashing and threshold issues
• Selective hearing and ignored cues
• Over-excitement and poor impulse control
• Pulling and disorganized movement
• Difficulty settling or relaxing indoors
• Crowding personal space
• Breaking positions and inconsistent behavior
• Manners that work “sometimes”
• General household chaos
Best For:
Adult dogs who skipped early training
Families tired of managing instead of enjoying their dog
Anyone who wants a clear foundation before advanced work
APPLIED ELECTIVES
lifestyle skills & real-world realitibility
MDA 301 - STATIONING & DURATION
Because “Place” Isn’t a Command — It’s Control on Cue
Duration: Three 1-hour private sessions
Format: In-Person or Virtual
In-Person: $750
Virtual: $585
If your dog can technically “go to place” but treats staying there like a personal suggestion, this course is for you.
MDA 301 is designed to build calm, reliable stationing your dog can actually hold — even when life is loud, busy, or inconvenient. Over three focused sessions, we teach your dog how to move to a defined location, remain there without creeping or pacing, and wait patiently until they’re released.
This isn’t about freezing your dog in position.
It’s about teaching stillness with understanding.
We layer duration, distractions, and real-life scenarios so stationing becomes a practical tool — not a party trick. Meals, deliveries, guests, door chaos, and “please chill” moments all become manageable without constant micromanagement.
This Course Addresses:
• Door chaos and threshold mayhem
• Guest greetings that turn into jump-launch events
• Hovering, pacing, and shadowing
• Anxiety loops and inability to settle
• Dogs who can “sit” but can’t stay to save their life
Best For:
Dogs who struggle to settle indoors
Households needing predictable calm during daily routines
Handlers who want structure without suppression
MDA 302 - BOUNDARIES & IMPULSE CONTROL
Applied Skills for Dogs Whose Brain Exits the Chat at Doorways
Duration: Three 1-hour private sessions
Format: In-Person or Virtual
In-Person: $750
Virtual: $585
If your dog treats the doorbell like a starting pistol, this course exists for you.
MDA 301 is designed for dogs who struggle to pause before acting—launching into guests, exploding through doorways, or treating thresholds like suggestions instead of rules. In three focused sessions, we teach your dog how to stop, think, and wait before accessing what they want.
This course rewires the idea that excitement equals permission.
It doesn’t.
Your dog learns that access is earned through calm behavior, not enthusiasm, volume, or velocity. Once that clicks, chaos stops being accidental—and calm becomes predictable.
We work through doors, gates, entryways, and transitions, teaching your dog how to hold boundaries, wait for a release cue, and redirect arousal into self-control. Doorways become decision points, not launchpads.
This Course Addresses:
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Jumping on guests
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Barking and chaos at doors or deliveries
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Door rushing and bolting
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Boundary breaking and impulse failures
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Over-the-top greeting behavior
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Threshold meltdowns
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Dogs who hear “stay” and interpret it as “try again, but louder”
Best For:
Dogs who are friendly… just too much
Dogs who know the rules but ignore them when excited
Households tired of apologizing at the front door
MDA 305 - THE HYPERACTIVE DOG RESET
Internal Chaos That Shows Up as Everywhere-All-the-Time Impulses
Duration: Five 1-hour private sessions
Format: In-Person or Virtual
In-Person: $1,250
Virtual: $975
Some dogs can’t just “settle down” — because no one has ever taught their brain how.
MDA 305 is designed for dogs whose internal operating system lives in overdrive. These dogs aren’t bad, stubborn, or “too much.” They’ve simply never learned how to shift gears. Over five focused sessions, we rewire that system so your dog can pause, think, and choose — instead of barking, jumping, mouthing, or launching into orbit on autopilot.
This isn’t a manners class.
It’s neurological training for dogs who live at Level 10.
We build real impulse control and emotional regulation from the inside out, across multiple environments — not just in one room and not only when the doorbell rings. Your dog learns how to convert excitement into deliberate action, move their body with control instead of chaos, regulate arousal in stimulating situations, and finally access an internal “off switch.”
By the end, calm stops being accidental.
It becomes available on cue.
This Course Addresses:
• Jumping and barking driven by excitement
• Little to no impulse control indoors or outdoors
• Nonstop energy with no ability to settle
• Rowdy behaviors that escalate quickly
• Over-arousal during greetings
• Impulsive mouthing, grabbing, or launching
• Inability to relax for more than a moment
• Poor spatial awareness and boundary issues
• Daily life feeling like recess with fangs
Best For:
Dogs who are constantly “on”
Households exhausted by perpetual motion
Handlers who want regulation, not suppression
MDA 301: REAL WORLD LEASH SKILLS
Because Walks Shouldn’t Come With a Chiropractor Bill
Duration: Three 1-hour private sessions
Format: In-Person or Virtual
In-Person: $750
Virtual: $385
If every walk feels like a negotiation, a workout, or a full-body trust fall, this course is for you.
MDA 301 rebuilds the walking experience from the ground up. Over three focused sessions, we replace pulling, zig-zagging, and constant leash tension with calm, predictable movement based on clear communication and a smooth handler–dog rhythm.
This isn’t robotic heeling or obedience drills that fall apart outside the driveway. We teach your dog how to move withyou — not drag, dart, detour, or audition for the Iditarod the second the leash clips on.
We focus on clean leash mechanics, thoughtful follow-through, and real-world skills that hold up on actual sidewalks, around real distractions, and in the environments you actually walk in. No gimmicks. No harsh hardware. No pretending your dog lives in a training bubble.
This Course Addresses:
• Pulling like a tow truck
• Lunging at dogs, people, or wildlife
• Zig-zag walking and erratic pacing
• Constant leash tension
• Outdoor over-arousal
• Frustration on both ends of the leash
• Walks that feel more like resistance training than bonding
Best For:
Dogs who lose their mind the moment the leash comes out
Handlers who want enjoyable, predictable walks — not battles
Households ready to turn walks back into connection, not cardio
MDA 303 - THE ATTENTION UPGRADE
Applied Focus for Dogs Whose Brain Exits the Chat When Something Moves
Duration: Four 1-hour private sessions
Format: In-Person or Virtual
In-Person: $1,000
Virtual: $780
If your dog’s attention span clocks in somewhere between goldfish and chaos goblin, welcome — this course was built for that dog.
MDA 301 is designed to strengthen your dog’s ability to stay mentally connected to you, even when the environment is doing the absolute most. Over four targeted sessions, we teach your dog how to notice distractions without getting swallowed by them — and how to choose engagement over obsession.
Squirrels. Neighbors. Leaves. Smells. Movement.
All still exist.
Your dog just doesn’t need to chase, stare, or spiral about them anymore.
There’s no yelling, leash wrestling, or bribery marathons here. We build clean communication, meaningful engagement, and reliable attention that holds up outside the living room — so your dog’s brain stays online even when life gets interesting.
This Course Addresses:
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Short, collapsing attention spans
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Leash frustration around distractions
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Lock-on staring or fixation behavior
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Selective hearing when excitement appears
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Dogs who hear their name and treat it like optional commentary
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Attention that disappears the second the environment becomes entertaining
Best For:
Dogs who know cues but can’t access them under distraction
Dogs who struggle to disengage once focused on “the thing”
Handlers who want connection without conflict
MDA 306 - URBAN DOG RELAXATION LAB
For Dogs Who Want to Go Places — but Can’t Keep It Together Once They Get There
Duration: Three 1-hour private sessions
Format: In-Person or Virtual
In-Person: $1,250
Virtual: $975
Some dogs love the idea of outings.
Their nervous system does not.
MDA 306 is a focused, real-world program designed to teach your dog how to actually relax in public environments — not freeze, hover, pace, overscan, or mentally unravel the moment you sit down. Over three targeted sessions, we coach your dog through settling calmly at your side, tuning out distractions without spiraling, and choosing relaxation over restlessness.
This isn’t obedience.
It’s emotional regulation on tap.
We work in the environments where dogs struggle most: patios, coffee shops, breweries, gatherings, and busy public spaces. Your dog learns how to downshift their nervous system, hold a relaxed state, and exist comfortably without needing constant input, entertainment, or reassurance — even when the world around them is loud, tempting, or chaotic.
This Course Addresses:
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Overstimulation in public settings
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Whining, pacing, and inability to settle
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Constant scanning and hypervigilance
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Social anxiety and tension in crowds
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Must-greet-everyone energy
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Patio and brewery meltdowns
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Dogs who technically “know stay” but absolutely cannot chill in real life
Best For:
Dogs who struggle to relax outside the home
Clients who want a calm companion in social spaces
Households ready to turn outings into enjoyment, not management
ADVANCED & SPECIALIZED STUDY
by trainer placement only
MDA 401 - REACTIVITY REHAB
External Triggers. Big Reactions. Real Rehabilitation.
Duration: Six 1-hour private sessions
Format: In-Person or Virtual
In-Person: $1,500
Virtual: $1,170
Some dogs don’t just “react.”
They melt down.
MDA 401 is a structured rehabilitation program for dogs who bark, lunge, scream, spin, pancake, freeze, or go full tasered raccoon the moment the world feels too loud, close, fast, or unpredictable. These dogs aren’t being dramatic — their nervous system is overwhelmed, and no one has shown them a better way through it.
Over six carefully sequenced sessions, we identify what’s actually driving your dog’s reactions, stabilize their environment, and rebuild emotional regulation using modern, science-based methods. We teach coping strategies, escape plans, replacement behaviors, and pattern work that help your dog feel safer — and therefore behave better — in the real world.
No prongs.
No shock.
No alpha cosplay.
Just clarity, confidence building, clean communication, and practical skill-building designed to move your dog from “I can’t do this” to “I’ve got this.”
This is not exposure for exposure’s sake.
It’s thoughtful rehabilitation, at your dog’s pace, with long-term stability as the goal.
This Course Addresses:
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Leash reactivity
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Explosive barking and lunging
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Overwhelm around dogs, people, bikes, or cars
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Sudden meltdowns during walks
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Reactive greeting behavior
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Over-arousal that tips into chaos
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Hypervigilance and scanning
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Fear-based displays
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“I’m embarrassed to walk my dog in my own neighborhood” energy
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The “one more incident and we’re moving to the woods” parent
Best For:
Dogs who struggle to feel safe in busy environments
Handlers ready for real behavior change — not quick fixes
Households committed to structure, consistency, and progress
MDA 402 - THE NEW KID PROTOCOL
Because Your Dog Had the House First
Duration: Five 1-hour private sessions
Format: In-Person or Virtual
Structure: 3 Sessions Before Baby + 2 Sessions After Baby
In-Person: $1,250
Virtual: $975
Bringing home a baby without preparing your dog is like changing the rules of their universe overnight.
MDA 402 is a structured, two-phase program designed to help dogs adjust smoothly to the biggest lifestyle shift they’ll ever experience. We don’t wait for problems to show up — we build clarity, boundaries, and calm before emotions run high, then reinforce them once real life begins.
This is not about teaching your dog to “love the baby.”
It’s about teaching them how to live safely and predictably in a home that suddenly looks, sounds, and feels very different.
Phase 1 — Before Baby (3 Sessions)
We prepare your dog for the upcoming changes before the stakes are high. New sounds, smells, movements, routines, and equipment are introduced thoughtfully, so nothing feels sudden or threatening.
Your dog learns:
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Where their space is — and where it isn’t
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How to remain composed during baby-related changes
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Calm routines your household will rely on once life gets louder
Think of this phase as building a predictable emotional blueprint before the plot twist arrives.
Phase 2 — After Baby (2 Sessions)
Once your baby is home, we shift into real-time coaching. We reinforce boundaries, support emotional regulation, and guide safe, thoughtful behavior as attention, schedules, and energy change.
Your dog learns how to:
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Navigate shifting attention without escalating
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Respect space during high-stimulus moments
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Make calm, predictable choices around the newest family member
By the end of this program, your dog understands what the new sights, sounds, and routines mean — and how to handle them without anxiety, overexcitement, or confusion. The result is a home that feels safe, supported, and intentional for everyone involved.
This Course Addresses:
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Anxiety or confusion around baby noises and equipment
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Attention-seeking or jealousy behaviors
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Overexcitement and loss of impulse control
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Boundary issues such as hovering or space invasion
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Jumping, pacing, and overstimulation
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Dogs who “love kids” a little too enthusiastically
Best For:
Expecting families who want to prepare, not react
Dogs who struggle with change or routine shifts
Households prioritizing safety, structure, and peace of mind