Specialty Dog Training

12/28/2025

Building engagement and focus—because if they aren’t paying attention, they aren’t truly listening.

For the love of dog training, and results that actually last.

12/27/2025

Practicing formal obedience mixed with real freedom—and then returning right back to control.
That balance is essential for true manners in any environment and mindset.

From the mountains to the harbor on the Pacific Ocean, our training grounds are pretty sweet 🐾🌊⛰️

Proof that reliability matters everywhere, not just on the training field.

12/27/2025

Working in the mountains—trail walks, bikes, and new challenges.

Amazing handling from these kids (8 & 11) 😮‍💨👏

Total control. Tons of fun. Always learning.

12/26/2025

Our Campers enjoyed getting in the holiday spirit, with some extra treats and TLC! Thanks to some great training with our team, they all made Santa’s Nice List 🎅 📝

Happy Holidays from the SDT FAMILY 🎄 🐾

12/26/2025

🚨 Christmas may be over… but the best opportunity to train your dog starts now.

For a very limited time, we’re opening a handful of spots in our award-winning Board & Train programs with exclusive post-holiday savings and flexible payment options.

✨ Stop the bad habits
✨ Build reliable on & off-leash obedience
✨ Create a calmer, more confident dog
✨ Start the New Year with real structure and results

⚠️ Limited availability — once these spots are filled, this offer closes.

📩 DM “TRAIN” or click the link in our bio to apply and secure your spot.

12/24/2025

Integrating a professionally trained dog into your family requires intention, leadership, and the right guidance from day one. This article highlights how SDT’s family integration process builds trust, maintains training, and creates lasting balance—from preparation before arrival to strengthening the bond that makes a protection dog truly exceptional.

Click to read how Specialty Dog Training™ ensures a smooth, confident transition that sets both families and dogs up for long-term success.

How to Build Trust, Maintain Training, and Create Lasting Balance By Specialty Dog Training™ – America’s Trusted Source for Trained Family and Protection Dogs The Training Doesn’t End — It Evolves When you bring home a professionally trained protection dog, you’re not just gaining securi...

12/20/2025

✨ Available Dog Alert ✨

Meet Vixen — a beautiful, sweet girl who will make an exceptional family companion or emotional support dog.

Vixen has a rock-solid temperament and a loving, affectionate nature. She’s great with kids and other dogs, enjoys walks, hikes, outings, and absolutely loves to play fetch. Her size makes her an excellent option for families who travel or want a versatile, go-anywhere companion.

🎓 Vixen will graduate with:
• Advanced on & off-leash obedience
• House manners & public manners
• Canine Good Citizen (CGC) certification
• Bark on command

She’s the perfect balance of an easygoing, affectionate pet while still offering a nice visual and audible deterrent for added peace of mind.

📩 Interested?
DM “Vixen” today to receive an application and learn more.

*Serious inquiries only*

12/18/2025

Family protector in training 🐾 Nova sharpening her public manners.
Sweet, smart, and showing some nice focus.

12/16/2025

🐾 Inside the Training: How Elite Protection Dogs Are Made

Ever wonder what truly goes into developing an elite protection dog? It’s far more than commands — it’s selection, bonding, emotional stability, and real-world proofing.

At Specialty Dog Training™, every dog begins with the right temperament and progresses through a structured, ethical, and highly individualized training program. From early social exposure to advanced obedience under pressure, our dogs learn to balance calm confidence with precise protection skills.

👉 Go behind the scenes and discover what separates a trained dog from a truly elite one.

A Behind-the-Scenes Look at the Specialty Dog Training™ Method By Specialty Dog Training™ – America’s Trusted Source for Trained Family and Protection Dogs Elite Training Begins with Extraordinary Dogs Not every dog is meant to become a protection partner — and that’s exactly why Special...

12/15/2025

Training around distractions 10/10 - Family Protection Dog style 😎🌟 Daisy is showing us what it’s like to own a loving SDT family protector that fits into your busy lifestyle.

08/20/2025

🛡️ Looking for security that goes beyond alarms and cameras? A trained protection dog offers unmatched safety, loyalty, and companionship for you and your family. These devoted guardians deter threats while providing the comfort and joy of a loving companion by your side.

At Specialty Dog Training, our protection dogs are carefully selected, expertly trained, and seamlessly integrated into family life giving you peace of mind, protection, and a lifelong bond. Discover why families across the country are choosing protection dogs for safety and companionship.

When it comes to protecting your loved ones and your home, most people think first of alarm systems, cameras, or even fi****ms. While these tools have their place, they lack something essential: trust, loyalty, and companionship. That’s where personal and family protection dogs—also known as est...