Building Bonds In-Home Dog Training
Holistic Training for Dogs and Their Humans in Madison, WI and surrounding areas
Uniquely Tailored to the Needs of Newly Adopted Puppies & Rescues
Learn to Guide Your Dog
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Build Trust & Confidence
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Teach Rules & Boundaries
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Ease Anxieties
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Do Away With Leash Pulling
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Manage Reactivity
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Model Calmness
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Learn to Guide Your Dog 〰️ Build Trust & Confidence 〰️ Teach Rules & Boundaries 〰️ Ease Anxieties 〰️ Do Away With Leash Pulling 〰️ Manage Reactivity 〰️ Model Calmness 〰️
OUR SERVICES
Dog training is about much more than commands — it’s about understanding your dog and building your relationship. Dogs naturally want to follow and please a parent or leader figure. Without the relationship, the only way to train is with treats. The result is a momentary performance, not a lasting bond.
At Building Bonds, we help you understand your dog and strengthen your bond. A great bond includes love, trust and respect. Most dog parents are great at giving love but need help building trust and respect. We’ll guide you through daily life with your dog and teach you tools to lead your dog. The time you spend practicing will build trust and respect — obedience is a natural byproduct. This is a holistic approach — we assess your dog’s behaviors/environment, set goals and create your custom training plan.
Right Start Puppy Training
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This 4-lesson package provides all the information and tools you need to understand your puppy, build a bond of leadership and guide your pup with boundaries and basic commands. We include guidance on potty and crate training, feeding routine, dealing with nipping, lifestyle/routine that manages energy & builds trust/respect, loose leash walking, sit, stay, come and down.
Puppy Package $595
Dog Training (all ages)
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We’ll guide you and your dog to eliminate problem behaviors like jumping, leash pulling, excessive barking and reactivity. As mentioned above, we’ll build trust and respect through lifestyle recommendations, loose leash walking and commands that fit your training goals.
Prices range from $595 - $1195 depending on # of lessons needed. Discounted rates available for multiple dogs.
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Testimonials from our Happy Customers
We are beyond grateful for the amazing work Despy has done with our puppy and our family! When we started, our pup was full of energy- jumping on everyone, barking at people passing by, nipping at our children and pulling on the leash during walks. In short, he was a mess and so were we. Then, through a referral, we found Despy! With her guidance, our puppy now follows basic commands, walks calmly by our side, interacts gently with our kids and greets people without jumping—a complete transformation! Our sessions with Despy covered a lot in just a short amount of time and were highly effective. With her help, our home is so much more peaceful and we are enjoying our puppy much more!
We learned that calm leadership is key to building trust and respect with our pup, and this simple shift in approach has made all the difference. (Read full review by clicking Google link below)
From Stefanie on Google Reviews
I was desperate to find help for me and my sweet dachshund rescue, Elvie. She came from a home with 17 other dachshunds and had never seen another breed of dog, walked on a leash, left her yard, or even been around cars and people. The world was terrifying for her—she lived in constant fear, lunging and barking at everything “scary” we encountered. I was overwhelmed and at a total loss about how to help her.
While visiting my hometown (Madison), I saw an ad for Building Bonds Dog Training. I reached out and asked if online sessions were possible. Despy had never done them before but wanted to help us—so she agreed. That willingness alone meant so much.
Since working with Despy, Elvie has come so far! She’s no longer bothered by cars driving past or birds flying overhead. She doesn’t try to sprint out the door when I open it. She waits to be invited into my lap. She can walk calmly past people. With slow introductions, she can even remain relaxed around other dogs which I didn’t think was possible….I highly recommend her, especially for anyone who has a fearful/reactive dog!! (Read full review by clicking Google link below)
From Monica on Google Reviews
Read more 5-star reviews and/or leave a review on our Google Business page.