Specialties
At Good Shepherd Training, we believe dog training should feel practical, empowering, and real life ready. We don’t just teach dogs to sit in a quiet room. We teach them to thrive in the environments families actually live in.
Our approach is personalized, relationship driven, and built around positive reinforcement using praise, food, and play. No one size fits all programs. Every dog receives a customized plan based on temperament, lifestyle, and goals.
What makes us different is where we train. Your living room. Your front yard. Busy downtown sidewalks. Dog friendly restaurants. Parks. Festivals. We help dogs learn how to stay calm and responsive in the world around them, not just at home.
We specialize in obedience foundations, leash manners, public neutrality, confidence building, and early behavior intervention. We also offer structured enrichment based “Active Walks” that combine exercise with intentional skill building.
Our mission is simple: help families move from frustration to confidence, and help dogs go from inside the house to confidently out in the world with the people who love them.
History
Established in 2022.
I began my dog training journey in 2020 as a puppy foster for service dogs. As I gained the knowledge of the need for service dogs and the capabilities of what a dog can really do, I fell in love with training and began a 2 year certification program to become a professional trainer. After my first dog was placed with a family and certified, a heartwarming thank you card made me feel so good to be a part of another families success. Those who have the opportunity to own a service dog can wait at least 2 years before being placed with one. I had to do my part. Years later I began my own company and extended my hand to the household pets and those who didn’t make it. Currently I provide private training for families as well as group training among various parks, trails, and pet friendly businesses. Volunteering at the local animal shelter helped me realize there is a need for the household dog as well. You may find me leading a group class at a park, spreading awareness of dog training.
Meet the Business Owner: Rafael A.
My passion might be fueled by witnessing the transformative impact that training can have on the lives of both dogs and their owners. Dogs, when given the right guidance, can become well-adjusted, confident, and happy members of the family. Simultaneously, owners who learn to connect with and lead their dogs often experience a sense of fulfillment, companionship, and mutual respect; something worth experiencing. Dogs are like our children, we love to see them learn and grow while thriving in their environment. Let's work together to transform your pet into a member of the family.
