We work to consistently innovate and improve upon the way that dogs are trained. Dogwise Academy aims to simplify the training process for busy families.

For dogs aged 6–18 months

Navigating the teenage phase of your dog can be challenging. Our Adolescent Obedience Program is designed to guide your growing pup toward becoming a well-mannered, joyful family member.

Why Choose This Program

Your dog will live with an experienced trainer in a home environment, learning practical skills that translate seamlessly to your household. Ideal for busy families, we handle the training, allowing you to enjoy a happier pup and a smoother daily routine.

What Your Dog Will Learn:

Household Manners: Polite greetings, door etiquette, and refraining from counter-surfing.

Impulse Control: Mastering commands like leave it, engaging in calm chewing, and reducing excessive barking.

Advanced Commands: Extended sit/down and stay, structured heel and leash walking, reliable recall, even amidst distractions, and name recognition to ensure attentiveness.

How the Program Works

Training occurs in a real home setting, ensuring skills are relevant and lasting. You'll receive daily updates with photos, videos, and progress reports to keep you informed. Two in-person handover sessions will equip you with the tools to maintain success. Additionally, you'll have access to digital guides and ongoing trainer support for continued progress.

Is This Program Right for Your Dog?

This program is ideal for dogs who:

Pull on walks or ignore commands.  
Bolt through doors or jump on guests.  
Chew on shoes or bark excessively.

Training is not about exerting control; it's about building trust and fostering joy. Let's work together to help your adolescent pup grow into the companion you've always envisioned. If you're ready for a calmer household, reach out to one of our Pet Consultants today!

Adolescent Essentials

For dogs ready to advance their skills and enjoy off-leash freedom.

Is your dog ready to master reliability and enjoy greater freedom—even in busy parks, bustling cafes, or crowded city streets? Our Advanced Obedience Program takes basic commands and turns them into reliable habits, ensuring your dog behaves calmly and confidently in real-life scenarios.

Why Choose This Program?

Real-World Ready:  
Your dog trains in parks, sidewalks, cafes, and other everyday environments—because real life happens beyond the backyard.

Enhanced Focus & Impulse Control:  
Teach your dog to ignore distractions, greet others politely, and remain calm in busy settings.

Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Preparation:  
Perfect for dogs aiming to pass their CGC exam or preparing for therapy certification.

Perfect for Dogs Who:

- Have mastered basic commands (“sit,” “stay,” “come”) but need reliability around distractions.
- Dream of safe, enjoyable off-leash adventures.
- Are preparing for advanced certifications or therapy work.

What Your Dog Will Master:

Polite Public Behavior:  
Eliminate jumping, excessive barking, and leash-pulling for a composed and confident presence.

Advanced Commands:  
Maintain extended stays amidst distractions, reliable recall in open spaces, and controlled heel through crowds or near other dogs.

Problem-Solving Skills:  
Your dog will learn to make good choices in real-time scenarios, such as ignoring dropped food or other tempting distractions.

How the Program Works:

Skill Assessment:  
We begin by assessing your dog’s foundational skills to ensure they’re ready for advanced training.

Real-World Training:  
Our trainers take your dog into practical environments—parks, streets, cafes—to reinforce behaviors that matter most in daily life.

Owner Empowerment:  
After training, we provide personalized lessons to ensure you’re comfortable managing off-leash skills, distance commands, and more.

CGC Certification Prep (optional):  
Dedicated support for dogs and owners preparing for certification.

Advanced training isn’t about achieving perfection; it’s about creating trust, confidence, and freedom. Equip your dog with the skills to thrive wherever life takes you. If you’re ready to unlock your dog’s full potential, speak with one of our Pet Consultants today!

Advanced Obedience Program

Helping anxious dogs feel safe, secure, and confident.

Is your dog stressed during storms, fearful on car rides, or panicked when alone? Constant whining, barking, or trembling can mean your pup needs extra support—and we're here to help.

How We Help Your Anxious Dog Thrive

Tailored Solutions  
We patiently address your dog’s specific triggers, like separation anxiety or fear of loud noises, using positive reinforcement.

Calming Commands  
Your dog will learn key skills such as settle, focus, and crate training, turning anxiety into calm confidence.

Home Harmony  
Simple adjustments to your daily routine and environment can significantly reduce your dog's stress long-term.

Lifelong Tools  
We provide ongoing support and resources to help you maintain your dog's progress effortlessly.

Perfect for Dogs Who:

- Panic during storms, fireworks, or vet visits.
- Dread car rides or being alone.
- Feel anxious around new people, places, or changes in routine.

How It Works

Personalized Plan  
We start by identifying your dog's triggers and create a customized, stress-reducing strategy.

Gentle Exposure  
Through gradual, positive practice in safe, controlled settings, your dog learns to face fears calmly.

Your Role Made Easy  
We teach you straightforward commands and simple home adjustments to help your dog feel secure and calm.

Ongoing Support  
Regular check-ins and continued resources ensure lasting improvements.

Anxiety doesn't define your dog—it's a challenge you can overcome together. Turn fearful moments into opportunities for trust and happier tail wags. If you're ready for a calmer, more confident pup, talk with one of our Pet Consultants today!

Anxiety Support

For dogs who need extra support to feel calm, focused, and confident in the world around them.

Is your dog overwhelmed by other dogs, strangers, or new environments? You’re not alone—and there’s real, lasting help. This program is designed for reactive or aggressive dogs who need help feeling safe and settled, both at home and out on walks.

How We Help

Customized Training
We focus on your dog’s specific triggers—whether it’s other dogs, people, or sudden noises—using patient, science-backed methods.

Home & Lifestyle Tweaks
Small adjustments to your daily routine and environment can make a big impact on your dog’s stress levels.

Desensitization Practice
Through calm, controlled exposure to triggers, we help your dog build confidence and stay composed.

Lifelong Tools
We teach commands like focus, leave it, and settle to redirect anxious behavior into calm, controlled responses.

Perfect for Dogs Who:

Lunge, bark, or growl at other dogs or people

Struggle with visitors, crowded places, or unfamiliar settings

Feel overwhelmed on walks or in new environments

How the Program Works

Assessment
We start by identifying your dog’s specific triggers and creating a custom training plan.

Safe, Controlled Training
Your dog works one-on-one with a trainer in structured environments designed to build confidence without overwhelm.

Home Support
You’ll receive clear, simple guidance to maintain your dog’s progress at home—no guesswork involved.

Follow-Up Sessions
After training, we provide continued support to make sure your dog’s success lasts.

Why Families Love This Program

Safer, more enjoyable walks without panic or pulling

A stronger bond built on trust and communication

Peace of mind knowing how to handle tough situations

Reactivity isn’t a life sentence—it’s a challenge we’ll face together. Let’s help your dog feel safe, secure, and ready to thrive in the world. If you're ready for a calmer, more confident pup, connect with one of our Pet Consultants today.

David
Dog Trainer
Dunkirk Maryland

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Professional experience

A little bit about me

Training Programs

Adolescent Essentials

Advanced Obedience Program

Anxiety Support

Reactivity & Aggression Reset

Ready for Dog Training?

Tell Us About Yourself

Tell Us About Your Dog

Find Out How We Can Help

Contact

Schedule

Legal

Vacancies

Contact us

David
Dog Trainer
Dunkirk Maryland