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FreeLance Dog Training I offer convenient at-home, reality-based dog training that caters to your issues & goals Hello!

My name is Lance Kalahar and I've been lucky enough to turn my love dogs for dogs into a career! I offer convenient at-home, reality-based training that caters to you and your dog's needs and goals. Since classes are private and held at your home or a nearby park, we can focus on practical problems without sharing a trainer’s time with other students. Therefore, I can focus on training owners thor

oughly so your dog will continue to listen to you years after our training sessions because YOU have been extensively trained as well. I’ve been training dogs for 10 years and continually strive to learn more about all types of training methods so I can be a better trainer and in turn, help more dogs. I started my career as a Military Working Dog Handler in the Navy, then attended Starmark Academy for Professional Dog Trainers, and since then I have jumped between different training disciplines including pet training, explosive detection for professional sporting events, search and rescue training, rehabilitating dogs rescued from dog fighting rings, and service dog training. I believe that every dog (like humans) learns differently, so I started my own business that caters to that mentality rather than strict training protocols that other companies adhere to. I use balanced training techniques, meaning I teach new tasks in a fun manner through positive reinforcement, then, once the dog completely understands the command, I will teach appropriate consequences when your dog decides not to listen. This way, you still maintain a great relationship with your dog but he/she will listen to you the first time you ask, regardless of the scenario and without bribes likes toys and treats! Thank you for stopping by my page and please message me if you have further questions!

02/19/2025

This video has a ton of clips from my last service dog seminar - meaning I give away a ton dog training secrets people had to travel and pay to learn! More importantly, you'll better understand your furry roommate! In this video, I cover the these 5 concepts: Reward History, Learning in Pictures, Generalization, 80% Success Rate, and Fading Assistance. If you understand those concepts, you'll understand how dogs learn and you'll basically be an amateur dog trainer at that point! Applying these learning concepts to training sessions will streamline you to your goals in your pet or service dog training program. Please comment if you have questions!

I give away so many dog training secrets in this video! Seriously, if you understand these 5 concepts of how dogs learn, you'll basically be an amateur dog t...

02/12/2025

Here's some pics and clips from Dolph's Day-Training! Day Training is like doggy daycare but instead of joining playgroup all day, I spend time training them throughout the day. He was a great coworker 😁 the 10 Day course is my cheapest option but Dolph still learned Come, Sit, Down, Stay, Fetch, Heel, Back, Leave It, Place, and Loose-Leash Walking skills while also learning how not to jump and bother his older doggy roommates with his adolescent energy. Contact me if you're interested in hearing more about Day Training and Board & Train services!

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02/10/2025

I crossed a milestone I should acknowledge and celebrate! 500 YouTube subscribers! I started off making videos because I felt like clients of mine needed them for visual reference when they were practicing training methods I showed them without me there to coach. Then, I eventually started enjoying video editing as a creative process and saw it could be a broader platform to help dogs than just personally working with every dog. I plan to continue sharing knowledge with dog owners to spread the helpful training and dog owning tips! I'm also excited that a recent video crossed the 5k view mark and another passed 1k! Visit my YouTube to see some recent videos you may have missed and subscribe if you haven't already! Another milestone: 2k followers on IG, so THANK YOU to all of you as well!

01/07/2025

Here's an update on the services that FreeLance Dog Training offers! I primarily do private training lessons at a client's home or nearby park so we can focus on practical training with a personalized program. I'm glad to announce my Day Training/Board & Train program with Bark & Play Denver a doggy daycare in Denver. This service allows you to either drop off and pick up your dog each day or leave them overnight for boarding. I also do Service Dog and Therapy Dog training; with 4 years experience I've helped certify over 50 dog teams. Group Classes are fun, safe activities owners can do with their dog while practicing skills they've learned in my private lessons or day training. Finally, I offer pet sitting and dog walking services for those who have completed a private training program. Leave a comment if you have any questions on the services I offer!

Here's an update on the services that FreeLance Dog Training offers! I primarily do private training lessons at a client's home or nearby park so we can focu...

11/20/2024

This video will show you how to teach your dog to stop barking at the doorbell and passersby's. This is known as alert barking, as in your dog was alarmed by something and is alerting. Many dogs are genetically predisposed to this behavior but they can learn to stop barking when you ask them to by setting up the very clear and consistent system outlined in this video. Comment below if you have any questions!

11/02/2024

Hey! Now offering dog walking services for clients that have completed the Good Dog Course! Message me if you'd like to set up some walks!

10/23/2024

If your dog is easily excitable, check this video out! It explains three ways of how to teach your dog to calm down. I see many owners struggle with this because they tend to raise their voice to get their dog to stop, and this either heightens a dog's excitement, or it teaches dogs to only respond after someone yells or acts intimidating. These methods will help your dog better understand how to calm down and will help owners not get frustrated.

Teaching dogs to calm down when they're overly excited is something many dog owners struggle with because they tend to raise their voice to threaten a dog in...

10/06/2024

Leave It is a really useful and versatile command for ypur dog to know, but I'd estimate 99% of dog owners are using it incorrectly. Most people repeat the Leave It command while their dog continues to fixate on another dog or squirrel or they say it while dragging their dog away from trash on the ground. This teaches the opposite of Leave It! This video shows my step by step process of how to teach your dog to disengage from trash, squirrels, and even scenarios like staring out the window waiting for something to bark at. Check it out, I think it's one of my best!

Leave it is one of the most useful commands you can teach your dog but unfortunately, you're probably using it wrong. If you tell your dog to "leave it" six ...

07/01/2024

I'm hosting a free seminar at Earthdog on Saturday, July 20th @ 12- 1:30! This seminar is meant to educate owners on finding which type of tools will help them train their dogs. Some tools require more training to operate than others and some have safety concerns owners should know about. Many dog owners simply haven't tried different tools because they don't want to keep buying dog equipment but they may have missed out on a tool that would greatly benefit them and their dog. That's why I've decided to host a seminar like this, to give brief descriptions + do's and don'ts of a variety of training equipment.

The tools I'll be covering are slip collars, e-collars, head halters/gentle leaders, prong/pinch collars, harnesses, muzzles, pet corrector, and more.

I'll also be giving away $300 in training equipment as well as giving discounts to those who sign up for training classes! So if learning more about dog training equipment wasn't enticing enough for the average owner, hopefully those prizes will motivate you to mark the date on your calendar. Please do not bring your dog to avoid overcrowding. Hope to see you there.

06/18/2024

New video on YouTube that important for every dog owner: HOW TO KEEP YOUR DOG SAFE! In the video, I discuss dog park safety, dog crates, behavior modification training for dogs with fear and anxiety, health tips, nutrition, dog socialization, overheating, bloat, and how to break up a dog fight. Please take the time to give it a watch, your dog will thank you!

This video is important for all dog owners! As dog guardians, we take on a huge responsibility to care for the well-being and safety of another sentient bein...

01/19/2024

This is a wonderful conversation between two great trainers I referenced in my latest YouTube video about training methods and animal welfare. Aimee is the CEO of Dogs Playing for Life, a nonprofit that teaches dog shelters how to incorporate playgroups into routines. Ivan is a very accomplished sport dog trainer who has offered his expertise to DPFL on multiple occasions and and I've seen his methods literally help dogs get off a behavioral euthanasia list. This podcast covers a variety of topics like training methods, shelter overpopulation, scientific studies on learning, and troubles getting funding for their important mission because of their balanced training approach. Keep DPFL in mind if you donate to animal welfare organizations!

Training Without Conflict Podcast Episode Twenty-Four: Aimee SadlerIn this episode, Ivan interview long time friend and colleague Aimee Sadler.For those that...

01/12/2024

New video out! I worked on it for months because I wasn't sure if I wanted to criticize another dog trainer, BUT! This is an issue that dog owners deserve to be informed on rather than being bamboozled by people virtue signaling about dog training methods. Unfortunately, an ideological rift is growing between dog training philosophies and it has been impacting the welfare of dogs, so I think it's necessary to explain the issue with "force free" training and their attempts to ban training tools.

This video also details why your dog may have "selective obedience", an issue most every person that contacts me struggles with. So if you want to understand why your dog picks and chooses when they want to listen or when its more rewarding to blow off your direction, this video explains why right at the beginning.

Many dog owners struggle with "selective obedience", as in they think their dog understands obedience commands like sit, stay, and come but chooses when to l...

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The informal recall ("let's go" or "this way") is a pretty intuitive command to teach for most dog owners, but it helps to break down your criteria/expectations and teach it in structured training sessions to make it easier for your dog to understand. The best way to teach the "let's go" command is saying it during walks when you want to keep moving after they stop and sniff, but this is another great way to teach it if you're working towards off-leash obedience. Start with a long line (15-25 foot leash), then zig zag in a wide open field - every time you change direction, give your directional cue/informal recall. If they don't follow along, keep walking and use the leash to guide/steer them in your direction. As they get better, you can drop the leash and even incorporate a remote collar if that is part of your training plan. Happy training! #offleash #offleashobedience #recalltraining #informalrecall #directionalcue #denverdogtraining #denvermetro #adventuredog #boardandtrain #ecollartraining #ecollar #remotecollartraining

Here's a long clip from my latest YouTube video, the full video is linked in my bio if you want to learn more about your fuzzy roommate learns! This video has a ton of clips from my last service dog seminar - meaning I give away a ton dog training secrets people had to travel and pay to learn! In this video, I cover the these 5 concepts: #RewardHistory, #LearninginPictures, #Generalization, 80% Success Rate, and Fading Assistance. If you understand those concepts, you'll understand how dogs learn and you'll basically be an amateur dog trainer at that point! Applying these learning concepts to training sessions will streamline you to your goals in your pet or service dog training program. Please comment if you have questions! #servicedog #servicedogtraining #servicedogtrainingseminar #servicedoghandler #servicedogownertraining #howdogslearn #learningtheory #dogtraining #obediencetraining

Now offering a new service: Day Training! For this service, you'd drop off your dog at @barkandplaydenver, a doggy daycare in Denver and you'd have the option of picking them back up each day or have them stay overnight for board & train. I haven't been able to offer day training/board & train services for 6 months so I'm reeeeaaallly excited to work with dogs 1 on 1 again - people training is great but dog training is my passion! Visit my website for more details and pricing or message me for more info! #denverdogtraining #denverboardandtrain #behaviormodification #dogreactivity #offleashtraining #servicedogtraining #therapydogtraining #balancedtraining

This is a clip from an ad I'll post soon, but I lwanted to highlight my Service Dog and Therapy Dog Training programs. In 2024, I was fortunate to work with many service and therapy dog teams and plan on ramping up these programs this year - including co-hosting a service dog seminar in June! Send me a message if you'd like to learn more about these services! #therapydogtraining #servicedogtraining #servicedogsofinstagram #denverdogtraining #therapydog

Here's a quick rundown on how to teach your dog to stop barking. It's clips from my recent YouTube so follow the link in my bio to watch the whole thing! #denverdogtraining #balancedtraining #behaviormodification #denverdogs #dogreactivity #dogsbarking #nobark