YOUR DOG KNOWS THE COMMAND. BUT WILL IT WORK OUT HERE?
Real-World Dog Training Academy
Knowing “sit” in the living room is one thing.
Doing it around people, dogs, movement, sounds and everyday distractions is something else.
The Real-World Dog Training Academy is a six-week small-group program designed to help dogs and their owners take obedience out of the training room and into everyday life.
Training Should Work Where Life Happens.
Dogs don’t live in training rooms.
They live around front doors, sidewalks, visitors, other dogs, cars, stores, noises, movement and distractions.
That’s why our approach goes beyond teaching a dog what a command means.
We work toward helping dogs understand how to respond when the world around them becomes more interesting than the person holding the leash.
What you’ll work on
Nine practical skills, and the difference between doing them at home and doing them out in the world.
Sit
At homeSits in the kitchen when there’s a treat in your hand.
Out in the worldSits at the curb while cars and bikes go by.
Down
At homeLies down on the living room rug.
Out in the worldLies down on cue at a busy park.
Stay
At homeHolds a stay while you take a few steps back.
Out in the worldHolds a stay while another dog walks past.
Recall
At homeComes when called from the next room.
Out in the worldComes when called with a squirrel in sight.
Loose-Leash Walking
At homeWalks nicely down the hallway.
Out in the worldWalks nicely past people, dogs and interesting smells.
Focus Around Distractions
At homeWatches you when the house is quiet.
Out in the worldChecks in with you when the world gets loud.
Impulse Control
At homeWaits for the food bowl to reach the floor.
Out in the worldLeaves a dropped sandwich on the sidewalk.
Calm Greetings
At homeGreets the family without jumping.
Out in the worldKeeps four paws on the ground when a stranger says hello.
Public Manners
At homeSettles on a mat while you watch TV.
Out in the worldSettles at your feet on a restaurant patio.
How the Founding Class Works.
Class details
- When
- Saturdays, 9:00–10:00 AM, for six weeks starting October 17, 2026
- Class size
- Maximum 8 dogs
- Where
- Real-world training location details provided after enrollment.
- Trainer
- Michael — The Boarding Bungalow
- Bring
- Leash, collar or harness, and high-value treats.
- Price
- $225 for all six classes
After you reserve
Reserve your spot. Pay $225 online to hold one of eight places.
Tell us about your dog. A short form right after checkout covers age, breed and how your dog does around other dogs.
Get ready for class 1. Before October 17, we’ll email you where to meet and what to bring.
Train together for six Saturdays. You and your dog practice each skill in class, then use it in everyday life.
Is the Academy Right for Your Dog?
It’s a good fit if your dog:
- Knows a few commands at home but tunes you out in public
- Pulls on the leash, jumps on people or forgets everything when another dog walks by
- Meets the minimum age for group classes (call us if you’re not sure)
- Is current on required vaccinations (call us before reserving if you have questions)
Questions Before You Reserve.
Don’t see yours? Call 972-931-7387.
Do I train my dog, or do you?
You both do. The Academy is a small-group program designed to help dogs and their owners take obedience out of the training room and into everyday life, so you’ll be working with your dog in every class.
My dog already knows sit and stay. Is this still for us?
Yes. That’s the gap the Academy is built around.
Knowing “sit” in the living room is one thing. Doing it around people, dogs, movement, sounds and everyday distractions is something else.
What if we miss a class?
If you miss a Saturday, call us and we’ll help you make a plan to catch up.
Can I get a refund or move to a later class?
If you have questions about refunds or transferring to a later class, call us before reserving.
Can the whole family come?
Call us before reserving and we’ll confirm what’s possible for your dog/handler team.
Is this service-dog training?
No. This is a general obedience and real-world manners program. It is not service-dog training or service-dog certification.
Eight Spots. One Founding Class.
Six Saturday classes, 9:00–10:00 AM, starting October 17, 2026.
$225 for the full program.
Reserve my spot for $225The Founding Class Is Closed.
Join the waitlist and we’ll let you know when the next class is scheduled.
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Questions first?
Call 972-931-7387