Is your
dog...
Pulling on the leash
Jumping nipping
Not coming when called
Showing aggresive behavior
Katrina S.
About
Armando Acosta is a member of the International Association of Canine Professionals and he has worked with many recognized dog trainers in Canada and the US.
His primary mentor Duke Ferguson, one of the leading dog trainers in the world, inspired his work for over 10 years, where Armando and his son Armando Jr have been applying Duke’s philosophy and training techniques with great success.
The priority of Armando Dog Training is to establish a healthy and balanced relationship between dog and owner, through The Art Of Attention, he will give you the confidence to handle your dog/s with the appropriate commands and technique. All programs are designed with this in mind; obedience and good behavior create a safer and happier space for you, your family, and other dogs. That’s our goal.
We solve issues such as: not coming when called, pulling on the leash, jumping on people, nipping, growling, aggression, excessive barking, and more.
About
Armando Acosta is a member of the International Association of Canine Professionals and he has worked with many recognized dog trainers in Canada and the US.
His primary mentor Duke Ferguson, one of the leading dog trainers in the world, inspired his work for over 10 years, where Armando and his son Armando Jr have been applying Duke’s philosophy and training techniques with great success.
The priority of Armando Dog Training is to establish a healthy and balanced relationship between dog and owner, through The Art Of Attention, he will give you the confidence to handle your dog/s with the appropriate commands and technique. All programs are designed with this in mind; obedience and good behavior create a safer and happier space for you, your family, and other dogs. That’s our goal.
We solve issues such as: not coming when called, pulling on the leash, jumping on people, nipping, growling, aggression, excessive barking, and more.
AREAS
HERNANDO
Sheree R.
Armando changed my life. I was really hesitant to spend the money. It seemed like a lot, but it was worth it. Tried cheaper trainers and you definitely get what you pay for. Armando did the exercises with my dog and then taught me. Online classes are not good. I have an 80 pound dog that was pulling me down, sometimes on my face. It was also hard to have people over because she ran to the door and jumped on them.
training Services
ADT PROGRAMS
All programs are designed to go where your needs are, always starting at home where the foundation is built, and then adding the distraction of outside environments as needed. In-home services provide a happier and safer space for you and your dog/s.
BASIC OBEDIENCE
Our basic obedience program is designed to make you feel comfortable and proud handling your dog in everyday life scenarios.
You will learn how to effectively communicate with your dog as we teach the following commands: Come, Sit, Down, Place, Heel, Look, Break, Drop-it and Leave-it.
Door manners are also part of the basic obedience package, your dog will learn to use the Place command while you greet your guest and wait to be released. This is one of our customer favorites.
Finally, Loose Leash Walking, is one of the most important obedience behaviors to have an all-around great companion. No more pulling!
Program Length: Most clients reach the goals in 6-8 weeks, but the program only ends when you and your dog are ready!
BEHAVIOR MODIFICATION
Our behavior modification program is specifically tailored to your case. Dogs in this program will go through an initial 1-hour in-home evaluation session where we will determine the severity of the unwanted behavior/s.
Common cases include Fear aggression, Aggression towards humans or other dogs, Excessive Jumping or nipping, Leash reactivity, Resource guarding, and Separation distress.
Building a solid obedience foundation is key to any behavior
modification no matter how mild or severe the case.
As we focus on the unwanted behavior/s, you will learn how to effectively communicate with your dog and become proficient with the following commands: Come, Sit, Down, Place, Heel, Look, Break, Drop-it and Leave-it.
Finally, Door manners and Loose Leash Walking are also included. Program Length: Most clients reach the goals in 6-8 weeks, but the program only ends when you and your dog are ready!
ADVANCED OBEDIENCE
Are you ready to take your dog to the next level? Through the “Art of Attention” this program is designed to teach you how to control your dog in all situations.
All the Basic Obedience commands: Come, Sit, Down, Place, Heel, Look, Break, Drop-it and Leave-it + Loose Leash walking + Door Manners, but now Off Leash. Including consistent short and long-distance recall.
Program Length: Most clients reach the goals in 6-8 weeks, but the program only ends when you and your dog are ready!
PUPPY TRAINING
Waiting for your puppy to arrive? or maybe already have a 4-month puppy that is starting to rule the house? Our Puppy Program will get you started on the right path to having a great dog!
The program has 3 main areas: Desensitize, Potty Training, and Basic Obedience.
Desensitizing will make sure that your puppy feels comfortable being handled, we want your puppy to benon-reactive when checking their teeth, ears, paws, nails, etc.
Potty Training includes crate training and a tailored daily schedule that is designed to grow with your puppy, plus all the magic tips.
Finally, in Basic Obedience, your puppy will learn to Come, Sit, Down, Place, Break, Leash walking in the heel position, and Door Manners.
No more Barking, Jumping, Nipping! Program Length: Most clients reach the goals in 5-7 weeks, but the program only ends when you and your dog are ready!
BASIC OBEDIENCE
Our basic obedience program is designed to make you feel comfortable and proud handling your dog in everyday life scenarios.
You will learn how to effectively communicate with your dog as we teach the following commands: Come, Sit, Down, Place, Heel, Look, Break, Drop-it and Leave-it.
Door manners are also part of the basic obedience package, your dog will learn to use the Place command while you greet your guest and wait to be released. This is one of our customer favorites.
Finally, Loose Leash Walking, is one of the most important obedience behaviors to have an all-around great companion. No more pulling!
Program Length: Most clients reach the goals in 6-8 weeks, but the program only ends when you and your dog are ready!
BEHAVIOR MODIFICATION
Our behavior modification program is specifically tailored to your case. Dogs in this program will go through an initial 1-hour in-home evaluation session where we will determine the severity of the unwanted behavior/s.
Common cases include Fear aggression, Aggression towards humans or other dogs, Excessive Jumping or nipping, Leash reactivity, Resource guarding, and Separation distress.
Building a solid obedience foundation is key to any behavior
modification no matter how mild or severe the case.
As we focus on the unwanted behavior/s, you will learn how to effectively communicate with your dog and become proficient with the following commands: Come, Sit, Down, Place, Heel, Look, Break, Drop-it and Leave-it.
Finally, Door manners and Loose Leash Walking are also included. Program Length: Most clients reach the goals in 6-8 weeks, but the program only ends when you and your dog are ready!
ADVANCED OBEDIENCE
Are you ready to take your dog to the next level? Through the “Art of Attention” this program is designed to teach you how to control your dog in all situations.
All the Basic Obedience commands: Come, Sit, Down, Place, Heel, Look, Break, Drop-it and Leave-it + Loose Leash walking + Door Manners, but now Off Leash. Including consistent short and long-distance recall.
Program Length: Most clients reach the goals in 6-8 weeks, but the program only ends when you and your dog are ready!
PUPPY TRAINING
Waiting for your puppy to arrive? or maybe already have a 4-month puppy that is starting to rule the house? Our Puppy Program will get you started on the right path to having a great dog!
The program has 3 main areas: Desensitize, Potty Training, and Basic Obedience.
Desensitizing will make sure that your puppy feels comfortable being handled, we want your puppy to benon-reactive when checking their teeth, ears, paws, nails, etc.
Potty Training includes crate training and a tailored daily schedule that is designed to grow with your puppy, plus all the magic tips.
Finally, in Basic Obedience, your puppy will learn to Come, Sit, Down, Place, Break, Leash walking in the heel position, and Door Manners.
No more Barking, Jumping, Nipping! Program Length: Most clients reach the goals in 5-7 weeks, but the program only ends when you and your dog are ready!
Andy S.
Armando doesn’t teach your dog, he teaches YOU. We choose to adopt a 70lb PitBull……Armando came out and did a behavioral assessment….Our mayor concern was the level of reactivity to the cats (5)… I really can’t say enough about how great it was working with Armando. He was patient with us and tge the dog, answered every question we had, and gave us the tools essential to being responsible dog owners, I would hire Armando again in a heartbeat.
Cases examples
There are 6 types of common cases from easy to hard ones depending on your dog’s behavior, age, and the experience of the owners.
First-timer puppy owners who are waiting for their new friend to arrive:
Our team will guide you to prepare the correct arrival for the new family member, our in-home puppy training program ensure that you would build a balanced relationship with your puppy through basic obedience, and potty training routines.
Puppies with particular fears:
Some dogs have particular fears such as swimming pools, riding in the car, or they are highly sensitive to noise. We help you to handle these situations and the ending goal is a dog without anxiety or fear in any scenario..
Dogs with rebel behavior:
From jumping and pulling, to demanding attention and eating things, using our technics for basic obedience we bring back an enjoyable personality and build a healthy relationship between your furry friend and you.
New dog or baby into the house:
Life changes can bring changes to your dog’s behavior, some owners can feel nervous to have a new baby or a new dog around. We teach you and your dog how to create a comfortable space where everyone would coexist.
Reactive dogs:
Some dogs could be reactive on the leash, launch toward other dogs or humans, or reactive when you receive visits at home. We work on this behavior modification through different sessions to see dog’s transformation and the relief of their owners to have a peaceful friend.
Aggressive dogs with or without
bite history:
The priority in these cases is bringing back the mutual trust into the relationship between the dog and the owner; keeping the safety of the dog and the family is a priority for us during the training. We are certified by the county to treat these cases properly.
Rachel G.
If i could give more than 5 stars i would. i have no complaints at all. armando was amazing. my dog immediately listened to him on first visit and he showed me exactly what i need to do in order to get her to listen to me that way. she has made so much positive progress and i now feel so much more confident walking her without fear that she will pull aggressively on the leash. she listens to me so much better and is overall a completely different dog in all the best ways.
Testimonials
JacquelineD.
Armando is incredible with our dogs. My house nicknamed him the dog whisperer. He makes training fun with the kids and the dogs act like angels. I see the improvements in only 2 sessions. He is appropriately priced because your dog will get results (I have one puppy & one 10 year old so I’m proof you can teach old and new dogs tricks). This is them calm and staying in one place without giving but one command even with distractions of other dogs and people around.
OPERATION
