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Free Resources
We're passionate about helping you unleash your dog's best self so you can all be happier together. That's why we offer hundreds of free blogs, YouTube videos, and podcast episodes. There's something there for everyone!
Online Dog Training
If you want more in-depth help for your dog, we offer both self-study and one-on-one learning opportunities over the internet. From online courses to private video training, you'll find something that suits your needs.
Seminars and Private Training
Missoula, Montana residents can get private training from Journey Dog Training's founder. Kayla also offers seminars on behavior issues and a variety of canine outdoor activities such as skijoring, canicross, and paddleboarding.
Bobbi and Millie: An Email Subscription Success Story
Bobbi emailed Journey Dog Training to ask about her dog Millie.
Millie bit when she was tired and bit when she wanted something from Bobbi. She whined and barked in the crate. She chased the cats, barked constantly, paced, and destroyed the inside of the house.
Bobbi said, "The [problems are] constant, from waking to sleeping."
Bobbi signed up for one month of email and text support with Kayla, our head trainer. Bobbi's goal: "To be able to love Millie like I loved my other Aussie."
We started small:
- Exercise. We came up with an exercise plan that exhausted Millie without overexerting Bobbi.
- Lifestyle. We implemented the SMART x 50 training technique to start showing Millie that she can get paid for good behavior.
- Training. With Millie's exercise needs being met, we started working on Karen Overall's Relaxation Protocol and teaching Millie to "just be" - alone, in the crate, and quiet.
We're thrilled to report that Millie and Bobbi went from near a breaking point in their relationship to living in harmony together.
"She and I were very much in tune and she was very even in her temperament from morning till night... I was very relieved that I did not have to stop or even address bad behaviors or accept and adapt to them. You have been so helpful. This was the best week ever with Millie since she came to our house. The results are where we need to be to get more training and build a stronger relationship between us. I can tolerate her more and am even able to go out for a second round of exercise in the leash-free pasture each day. I am very thankful for your help." - Bobbi R., after one week of email support.
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Meet your trainer!
I'm Kayla Fratt, and the handsome pups here are Niffler (right) and Barley (left). I'm the founder of Journey Dog Training. Along with my wonderful team, I write blog posts and provide training services here.
I live in my Sprinter van Saga and am traveling the Pan-American Highway with my two dogs and a cat named Norbert. Along the way, I'm working as a remote dog behavior consultant with clients like you.
I started Journey Dog Training because I realized that many dog owners don't know where to go for dog behavior advice - so they start with Google. But most dog blogs out there are written by freelance writers, not professional dog trainers. I was absolutely astounded by the poor-quality advice on many of the top blogs.
At the same time, many other owners simply don't live near any good trainers. In fact, I am the only Certified Dog Behavior Consultant in the entire state of Montana. My team spans the US from coast-to-coast and we're ready to provide expert behavior advice remotely anywhere.
That means that thousands of dog owners are getting iffy advice online because they've got nowhere else to turn.
Journey Dog Training fills that need. We offer free resources and affordable expert services, regardless of what your zip code is.
We have worked with thousands of pet parents around the world. Below is a heatmap of just the owners who have paid us for support - 39 countries total so far!
We have also supported readers and listeners from 232 countries and territories so far with our free blog posts and other dog behavior advice.
