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Training at the Ranch

Building Your Dream Dog,
One Rep at a Time.

Relationship-based training that actually holds up. At home. On the trail. At the brewery. Everywhere in between.

Our Philosophy

Training isn't a phase your dog grows out of.
It's a relationship that grows with them.

At Ashley's Dog Ranch, we're not teaching dogs to perform in a sterile training yard. We're teaching them to live well in your actual life. Calm house manners. Reliable recall around real distractions. Loose leash walking through a packed farmers market. A dog that looks to you for direction because it trusts you.

01

Clarity First

Dogs aren't stubborn. They're confused. We build clear communication so your dog always knows what's being asked and what happens next. Confusion creates anxiety. Clarity creates confidence.

02

Real-World Proofing

A sit that only works in your kitchen isn't trained, it's memorized. Every behavior we teach gets proofed around real distractions. Other dogs, people, wildlife, traffic, and open 2-acre ranch land.

03

Owner Empowerment

The dog is only half the equation. Every program includes handler coaching, so you learn to read, handle, and troubleshoot your own dog. You'll never need to depend on a trainer to manage their behavior.

Programs

Find the Right Fit for Your Dog

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Most Popular · 3-6 Weeks

Board & Train

Your dog lives at the ranch and trains multiple times a day, every day, woven right into real ranch life on 2 acres. It's the fastest, deepest way to change behavior.

  • On and off leash obedience: heel, sit, down, place, recall
  • House manners: door thresholds, calm greetings, crate confidence
  • Real world field trips: trails, town, outdoor patios
  • Photo and video updates so you never miss a milestone
  • Multiple lessons included after the dog goes home plus a written go home plan
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Day Training · 2-3 Weeks

Day Train Immersion

Your dog is picked up and dropped off M-F, and trains with me all day. All the structure and repetition of Board & Train, while your dog still sleeps at home. Great for owners who want to stay hands on and see the progress happen in real time.

  • On and off leash obedience: heel, sit, down, place, recall
  • House manners and calm greetings
  • Real world field trips: trails, town, outdoor patios
  • Weekend lessons
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1-Hour Sessions · Single or Packages

Private Lessons

One on one coaching for you and your dog, at the ranch or out in the real world. Perfect for owners who want to do the work themselves with an experienced trainer guiding every step.

  • Loose leash walking and structured neighborhood walks
  • Recall foundations through long line reliability
  • Manners: jumping, counter surfing, door dashing, barking
  • Confidence building for shy, nervous, or rescue dogs
  • Customized homework after every session
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German shepherd puppy running happily through the grass
3-4 Week Puppy Immersion

Puppy Foundations

The first few months shape the next fourteen years. This program builds the socialization, confidence, and foundational skills that prevent the problems most owners spend years trying to fix.

  • Crate training, potty routines, and calm alone time
  • Quality socialization, not chaos
  • Name recognition, recall games, and leash introduction
  • Bite inhibition, handling, and grooming tolerance
  • Sent home with a full owner handoff lesson
Start Your Puppy Right
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For Graduates & Experienced Teams

Off-Leash & Advanced Training

For dogs ready to go beyond the basics. Off-leash freedom, advanced obedience, and sport foundations.

Off-leash and advanced obedience work requires a dog with no behavioral issues and completed obedience training, either with us or elsewhere. Sport foundation work is available to any dog regardless of prior training.

  • Off-leash reliability around serious distractions
  • Distance commands, extended place, and emergency stops
  • Trail and adventure readiness for hiking off-leash
  • Sport foundations: engagement, drive building, precision heeling
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Your dream dog is in there.
Let's bring it out.

Training spots are limited each month so every dog gets the attention it deserves.

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