Our Approach
Amiga Dog Training focuses on building your dog’s obedience in the right state of emotion - a state of high drive and fixation, on you - their person. This emotional state is their happy place, grounded in love and connection.
In this drive-state, overtime, your dog will desire to perform behaviors for you, before you even ask for them.
How is this possible?
By training with us, your dog will learn that good behaviors become dopamine factories - where good things happen, like food or toys, when they perform behaviors asked of them.
Our training is a mental workout for your dog - one that leaves them feeling fulfilled, at ease and more connected to you.
Unlike traditional dog training, Amiga grounds your dog’s training foundation in the desire to want to perform good behaviors at their own will.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Amiga Dog is perfect for dogs of all ages and behavioral levels! Whether you're dealing with puppy training, basic obedience, or behavioral challenges, our trainers will help you solve problems and transform your relationship with your dog. If you are looking for a fun, engaging, and effective way to train your dog, Amiga is right for you!
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Our instructors help teach you how to put your dog in the right emotional state to learn quickly, and develop a desire to perform the behaviors you ask of them. Our primary focus is building and supporting the relationship between you and your dog, equipping you to communicate effectively. Unlike traditional training, which typically involves bribery or negative reinforcement, Amiga’s method ramps up classical conditioning and a dog excited to engage with and listen to you.
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Our dog training method builds desired behaviors through classical conditioning, in a low-distraction, comfortable environment for the dog - your home! We keep class sizes small, pairing you with two other dog owners that share similar problems. In your class, your trainer will work with you individually, while also teaching applicable principles to the group. This training model allows you to observe and learn from others while maximizing your coaching time with your trainer in a semi-private setting.
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While this depends on many factors, including your dog’s behavioral background, age, and training goals, our customers often start seeing improvement in their very first class. Amiga’s training model is pay-per-class, with no commitment or longer contract required. This enables you to work directly with your trainer who will help you assess and determine how many classes to take in order to reach your training goals. For many common behavior challenges, significant improvement is seen within 6-8 classes.
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Only 5 minutes a day! While people often assume that dog training requires a huge time commitment, the quality of training matters much more than the quantity. With one to two 5-minute effective training sessions a day, you can transform your life with your dog from one of frustration to enjoyment.
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For fearful, aggressive, easily distracted or shy dogs, Amiga’s approach to dog training can be far more effective than training in an unfamiliar environment with strange people and dogs. By training in your dog’s “safe space,” you’re helping to reduce distractions and anxiety, and better set them up for success.
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We recommend that you choose an open, quiet space in your home, with good lighting. A small to medium-sized room (such as a living room or kitchen) is usually enough space to move around comfortably with your dog. Ideally, you want to train in a space where you can limit distractions or interruptions. Have these items ready before joining a class:
A leash and dog collar
Treats or kibble
A toy your dog loves
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You can read more about our trainers here.
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Your first class is always on us. If you continue to work with us and are not satisfied with your dog's progress, we offer a money-back guarantee. That's how confident we are that you'll see results with Amiga.
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Our training classes are taught via Zoom. We recommend you have the latest version downloaded to your preferred device before clicking the link to join your class, which will be emailed to you 24 hours before your scheduled class. If you need help accessing your Zoom link or are having other technical issues, you can email us at support@amigadog.com.
Below you can find Zoom download links for your device: