Services

At Vero Dog Hero, we understand that everyone’s situation is different, and that’s why we create individualized training packages for you and your dog - based on your specific needs and goals.

The training packages below give you a general idea of the types of services we offer, but we will work with you to create a training program tailored specifically to you and your dog!

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Puppy Training

Puppy training teaches basic obedience and behavior skills at the most critical stage of a dog's development.

Training a puppy can be a rewarding experience for both the owner and the puppy and can help set the foundations for a lifetime of good behavoir and companionship.

  • Socialization

  • Jumping

  • Housebreaking

  • Biting play

  • Chewing

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Crate Training

Creating a safe space for your dog in a crate gives the dog confidence and agency over their surroundings. 

It provides a safe and secure place for your dog to be when its unable to be supervised, it allows the dog to be safely transported, and provides a sense of security and familiarity.

  • Transporting the dog in a car or on a plane

  • Prevents destructive behavior

  • Reduces separation anxiety

  • Helps to potty train a dog

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General Obedience

Training dogs in obedience helps them to follow commands, which helps ensure their safety and the safety of others.

When working as a team with your dog, activities such as walks, visits to the park, and interactions with other people and animals, become enjoyable and stress-free. 

  • Watch me

  • Sit / Stay 

  • Quiet 

  • Come

  • Do not pull/jump

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Task Training

Task training focuses on teaching dogs specific tasks or behaviors. Building on from the basic obedience commands such as "sit" and "stay" to more complex tasks such as assisting people with disabilities or simply for those who want a highly-trained pet who can find car keys on command!

I can also train dogs to alert to sounds; this is especially useful for older customers who might need help hearing the door, the phone, or a smoke alarm.

  • Get it

  • Bring it

  • Brace

  • Open / Close doors

  • Bring medication, keys, phone

  • Soundwork (alerts to sounds)

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Advanced Obedience

Dogs will learn more complex commands and behaviors, such as heeling, performing tricks, and responding to verbal and non-verbal cues. Advanced obedience training will teach your dog to focus and pay attention in various environments amid distractions.

  • Sit at the door

  • Wait at the door

  • Leave it

  • Drop it

  • Hand Signals

  • Sit / Stay (outdoors)

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Scent Training

Scent Training is a team sport in which any dog, regardless of age, breed, or level of physical fitness, can participate! 

Scent Work trains your dog to recognize specific scents. We use essential oils, including birch, almond, and clove - employing the same methodology as professional detection dogs. 

This sport has no hurdles to jump or sprints to complete; it's all about the dog's nose. Scent Work is open to all canines, even those blind or deaf. Your dog can search for the secret odor at its own pace.