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The Canine Coaching System

The proven Canine Coaching System empowers you to train your dog on the fly without having to spend $1,000+ on the education

When you embrace science-based, force-free dog training, you step onto the cutting edge of dog training with an approach that enables you to maximize behavioral response while nurturing social and emotional health and well-being of your canine companion.

The Canine Coaching System

Learn to Train Your Dog to be Happy, Healthy, and Responsive Like a Pro

When you embrace science-based, force-free dog training, you step onto the cutting edge of dog training with an approach that enables you to maximize behavioral response while nurturing social and emotional health and well-being of your canine companion.

Are you struggling with...?

A new rambunctious puppy that has turned into more of a handful than expected

An adopted canine companion who needs help integrating into the family

A long-time family dog who needs help to overcome difficult or emerging issues

  • Arnold is a 9 month old yellow lab mixed with husky. His energy is endless! 4 months ago I was getting complaints about my pup barking. 2 months ago I received behavior notes from Arnold’s day care. Since we started training with Bo we haven’t received any noise complaints and Arnold is able to go to two days at day care now. I’ve learned a lot from Bo. Arnold and I have a better bond now than we have before. I still have a lot of work to do but I have all of the tools I need thanks to Bo!

    Samantha Ball Avatar Samantha Ball
    March 16, 2018
  • positive review  I would highly recommend Bo. He was great with our 2 somewhat unruly rescues. He was even able to work with the one that was fearful of men. Bo taught us several techniques that have helped us tremendously with their behavior. It was definitely money well spent!

    Duane Sue Nettum Avatar Duane Sue Nettum
    October 12, 2018
  • positive review  I reached out to Bo after my dog had started chasing my cats. He’s been a great help and I will definitely be using him again! I can not recommend him highly enough.

    Frances Klaverkamp Avatar Frances Klaverkamp
    November 17, 2018
  • positive review  he is a very good trainer and I will tell anyone who needs help I already did so I hope he gets more business bc he is the best and cheap compared to most people

    Roger Dye Avatar Roger Dye
    February 18, 2019
  • positive review  There aren’t enough stars to leave to express how wonderful we think Bo is, and his training methods. We were ready to give up our 14 month Flatcoated Retriever. Through his kind training methods we now have a another family member. Thanks Bo A BILLION stars! The Battista Family

    Brenda Battista Avatar Brenda Battista
    September 28, 2019
  • Bo helped my two scared Chihuahuas calm down and relax. They are happier and their anxiety is greatly reduced! I learned to read their body signals better, too. I'm so grateful to Bo for giving my dogs a better life.

    Laura Grossheider Avatar Laura Grossheider
    August 18, 2017
  • Bo is amazing! He is full of information. He was able to work with our puppy who is leash reactive, and get her to happily meet another dog is less than 40 minutes! So awesome! I am so thankful I found him to help us, especially since other trainers told us they couldn't.

    Karleigh Kramer-Britt Avatar Karleigh Kramer-Britt
    July 5, 2017
  • positive review  We recently adopted two 2 year old beagles that have some behavior issues. We contacted Bo for help and he gave us a lot of techniques and tips for kind and force free training to address these issues. We are already seeing progress in them and would recommend Bo if you need help with your dog.

    Lori Johnson Avatar Lori Johnson
    July 26, 2019
  • positive review  Bo was amazing with my shepherd and her reactive personality. He gave effective tips and tricks to help her stay calm in uncomfortable situations, along with written instructions we could refer back to! I would definitely recommend him to others who are having problems training their dog!

    Shelby Sanda Avatar Shelby Sanda
    August 3, 2019
  • positive review  Bo was phenomenal when we first brought our puppy home! He helped us build a great foundation with her and really gave us the tools to grow with her! HIGHLY recommend him!

    Jordan Alexis Avatar Jordan Alexis
    December 30, 2018

It Began With Puppy Loki

When I adopted Puppy Loki back in 2013, I had no idea what I was getting myself into. 

He was extremely high energy and extremely smart. Too often I felt like I just wasn’t able to keep up with him. 

I remember one day on the edge of tears not sure what to do, wondering for the first time whether I was going to be able to do this. 

It was then that I looked him in his furry little face, and I said to him…

“I promise, I’ll figure this out no matter what it takes.” 

I obsessively immersed myself in the study of dog training

I refused to give up. I learned everything I could about dog training. 

I tried different approaches. In retrospect, some things I wish I hadn’t done. Sure, they were “accepted” methods of dog training, but they weren’t healthy for any dog. To this day, I can see their adverse effects on Adult Loki. I admit I have regrets. 

But, back then I didn’t know what to do. I had no way of knowing whether certain dog-training approaches were going to benefit my puppyy or damage him. 

Thankfully, somewhere along the line I discovered science-based, force-free training. The methods are all safe and designed to do no harm. I dove right in and never turned back. 

Enter the dog trainer

As a result of trying to survive Puppy Loki, I ended up becoming a professional dog trainer.

I’m thankful for Loki entering my life and taking me into a different, unforseen direction. 

Once I started my own force-free dog-training business, I knew I wanted to help others avoid the struggles I had to overcome. 

I asked myself, “What do I wish someone had taught me when I adopted Puppy Loki so that we could have had the smoothest transition possible and I could set him up for success as he matured?”

That question led to the creation of the Canine Coaching Course

This course has evolved over the years, and now it’s my powerful flagship program that clients love.

The Canine Coaching Course

This isn't "just another dog-training class"

Let me teach you how to train like a pro

Imagine your dog developing an issue. While others would call a dog trainer, you say to yourself, “I’ve got this”. And you do!

That’s what I want for you.

Most other dog-training courses teach your dog a set number of “skills” or “tricks”. 

If you want more, you have to pay for more.

That’s NOT what I do.

Instead, through the Canine Coaching Course. I teach you the basic principles concepts, and techniques of modern, science-based dog training, so you can learn to train your own dog as you need to and not have to turn to a dog-trainer for basic training ever again. 

In other words: I teach you how to use the very system I use to train dogs myself. 

Let me teach you how to train like a pro

Imagine your dog developing an issue others would call a dog trainer for, and you say to yourself, “I’ve got this”. And you do!

That’s what I want for you.

Most other dog-training courses teach your dog a set number of “skills” or “tricks”. 

If you want more, you have to pay for more.

That’s NOT what I do.

Instead, through the Canine Coaching Course. I teach you the basic principles concepts, and techniques of modern, science-based dog training, so you can learn to train your own dog as you need to and not have to turn to a dog-trainer for basic training ever again. 

In other words: I teach you how to use the very system I use to train dogs myself. 

Become independent of expensive, professional dog training that you can now do yourself

No more frustration and yelling because your dog joyfully wants to respond to you

Strengthen your relationship with your dog beyond what you previously thought possible

  • We just had our first training session with Bo. HE IS AMAZING! Teddy's first test came shortly after Bo left, when a visitor came to the door. One quick bark, no growling! WOW!

    Tracy Schoonover Terry Avatar Tracy Schoonover Terry
    July 18, 2017
  • Bo is amazing! He is full of information. He was able to work with our puppy who is leash reactive, and get her to happily meet another dog is less than 40 minutes! So awesome! I am so thankful I found him to help us, especially since other trainers told us they couldn't.

    Karleigh Kramer-Britt Avatar Karleigh Kramer-Britt
    July 5, 2017
  • Bo is a great trainer. He has been working with Ryder and I have seen a improvement beyond belief. Ryder is 6 months old now and is doing great on his training with Bo. Bo is very good at explaining things to us and makes it very easy to understand. If you need help with your Puppy I highly recommend Bo to help you. He not only trains your Pup he also trains you to be a better dog owner. It is nice to have a well behaved dog. Thank you Bo for helping us with Ryder!

    Pat Hayden-Runaas Avatar Pat Hayden-Runaas
    May 24, 2017
  • positive review  I would highly recommend Bo! I started to have no hope with my two chihuahuas until I met Bo. Not only did he help train my dogs but he helped me understand them better. It only took two training sessions for my dogs and now everyone that knew my dogs behavior issues and went around them before now comes around them with no problems and notices saying “Wow, training really did pay off.”

    Paige Marszalec Avatar Paige Marszalec
    May 3, 2019
  • positive review  Bo was amazing with my shepherd and her reactive personality. He gave effective tips and tricks to help her stay calm in uncomfortable situations, along with written instructions we could refer back to! I would definitely recommend him to others who are having problems training their dog!

    Shelby Sanda Avatar Shelby Sanda
    August 3, 2019
  • positive review  he is a very good trainer and I will tell anyone who needs help I already did so I hope he gets more business bc he is the best and cheap compared to most people

    Roger Dye Avatar Roger Dye
    February 18, 2019
  • positive review  We recently adopted two 2 year old beagles that have some behavior issues. We contacted Bo for help and he gave us a lot of techniques and tips for kind and force free training to address these issues. We are already seeing progress in them and would recommend Bo if you need help with your dog.

    Lori Johnson Avatar Lori Johnson
    July 26, 2019
  • Bo helped my two scared Chihuahuas calm down and relax. They are happier and their anxiety is greatly reduced! I learned to read their body signals better, too. I'm so grateful to Bo for giving my dogs a better life.

    Laura Grossheider Avatar Laura Grossheider
    August 18, 2017
  • positive review  I reached out to Bo after my dog had started chasing my cats. He’s been a great help and I will definitely be using him again! I can not recommend him highly enough.

    Frances Klaverkamp Avatar Frances Klaverkamp
    November 17, 2018
  • positive review  There aren’t enough stars to leave to express how wonderful we think Bo is, and his training methods. We were ready to give up our 14 month Flatcoated Retriever. Through his kind training methods we now have a another family member. Thanks Bo A BILLION stars! The Battista Family

    Brenda Battista Avatar Brenda Battista
    September 28, 2019

Revolutionizing Family Dog Training

What makes this system so powerful?

Private lessons with me take you and your dog into account

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woman on a laptop with a dog

Online platform that makes dog training accessible and affordable

Complete framework to cover all the dog-training bases

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3 Package Options to Meet Your Needs

Canine Coaching Basic Level

$219

4 Sessions

Through four 1-hour sessions, you learn the basic principles, concepts, and techniques of modern, science-based, force-free dog training so you can think and function like a pro. 

Canine Coaching Deluxe Level

$329

6 Sessions

You get everything at the Basic Level, plus an introduction to complex behaviors (such as loose-leash walking and mat work) and a crash course in working through emotions. 

Complete Puppy Package

$385

7.5 Sessions

Start the Deluxe Level off with my 1.5 hour Introduction to Puppies class. Learn about puppy socialilzation, appropriate tools & toys, how to deal with common puppy problem behaviors.

* Pricing is for one dog. Additional dogs are $5/session each.
*If you are in my service area around Beloit, WI, in-home training is available for an additional fee.
*The typical price for private dog training in the industry is about $125–$150/session

By Making Humane Dog Training Accessible And Affordable

Together We Can Transform The World Into A More Loving Place One Household At A Time

  • positive review  There aren’t enough stars to leave to express how wonderful we think Bo is, and his training methods. We were ready to give up our 14 month Flatcoated Retriever. Through his kind training methods we now have a another family member. Thanks Bo A BILLION stars! The Battista Family

    Brenda Battista Avatar Brenda Battista
    September 28, 2019
  • Bo helped my two scared Chihuahuas calm down and relax. They are happier and their anxiety is greatly reduced! I learned to read their body signals better, too. I'm so grateful to Bo for giving my dogs a better life.

    Laura Grossheider Avatar Laura Grossheider
    August 18, 2017
  • positive review  Excellent personalized training. I recommend his 6 week in-home class. No is patient and responsive to our particular situation.

    Liane Felton Avatar Liane Felton
    August 27, 2019
  • positive review  Bo was amazing with my shepherd and her reactive personality. He gave effective tips and tricks to help her stay calm in uncomfortable situations, along with written instructions we could refer back to! I would definitely recommend him to others who are having problems training their dog!

    Shelby Sanda Avatar Shelby Sanda
    August 3, 2019
  • We had our fist class with Bo a few days after we brought Gytha home at 10 weeks. At 5 months, we're doing Bo's group class, and we're doing really well! Bo is an amazing trainer — sure, he's great with the dogs (he's their best friend, I'm not even chopped liver), but he's also great with people. If you're on the fence, just do it. As long as you put in the work, you and your dog will flourish with Bo's guidance.

    Ren Rieskamp Avatar Ren Rieskamp
    November 28, 2017
  • positive review  I would highly recommend Bo! I started to have no hope with my two chihuahuas until I met Bo. Not only did he help train my dogs but he helped me understand them better. It only took two training sessions for my dogs and now everyone that knew my dogs behavior issues and went around them before now comes around them with no problems and notices saying “Wow, training really did pay off.”

    Paige Marszalec Avatar Paige Marszalec
    May 3, 2019
  • positive review  I reached out to Bo after my dog had started chasing my cats. He’s been a great help and I will definitely be using him again! I can not recommend him highly enough.

    Frances Klaverkamp Avatar Frances Klaverkamp
    November 17, 2018
  • positive review  I have nothing but good things to say about Bo and his training. I was feeling very helpless with my dog Duke and his behavioral issues and am very glad I found his website online. Bo came to our house to work with our dog Duke. He asked tons of questions to understand what we wanted out of the training, and to understand Duke and what his needs were as well. By the fourth session I had seen a ton of improvement with Duke, and also feel more confident having the tools to help set him up for further success. I highly recommend contacting Bo for any of your dog training needs!

    Rebekah Tisdale Avatar Rebekah Tisdale
    June 20, 2019
  • positive review  he is a very good trainer and I will tell anyone who needs help I already did so I hope he gets more business bc he is the best and cheap compared to most people

    Roger Dye Avatar Roger Dye
    February 18, 2019
  • positive review  I would highly recommend Bo. He was great with our 2 somewhat unruly rescues. He was even able to work with the one that was fearful of men. Bo taught us several techniques that have helped us tremendously with their behavior. It was definitely money well spent!

    Duane Sue Nettum Avatar Duane Sue Nettum
    October 12, 2018

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