ABC Obedience Dog Training

At ABC Obedience, we consider dog training a skill and an art. It combines good instincts with learned skills and adds the ability to show those skills to others. Our training methods are primarily positive motivation. We want it to be fun for dogs and owners to learn! Although we are very effective at behavior interruption when needed, our emphasis is on teaching humans and dogs to focus on what we DO want, rather than on what we don't.

Training Philosophy

The philosophy at ABC Obedience is a blend of modern motivational techniques with some tried and true traditional methods. Owners are taught to recognize behavioral cues and reinforce appropriately. Dogs do not have to be handled harshly to earn respect! Emphasis is on using logic and communication to get results, not force. Training should be fun for owner and dog!

General Overview

Professionally training dogs in the New Haven/Shoreline area since 1993, we have over 2500 satisfied customers. We are veterinary recommended, hold a Cornell University Certificate in "Solving Canine Behavior Problems, " and are members of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT). Our trainers are certified in Pet Dog Training (CPDT) and Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Evaluation. We specialize in "real life" manners and training, with a background in reinforcement theory and expertise in Systematic Desensitization for fears/phobias. Our training facility is licensed in Guilford, just a mile from Branford, and we have been in operation since 1996.