Most dog owners in Anchorage already know the pattern. You get a few lessons. Things look better for a week. Then the same problems show up again at the park, in the driveway, or when company comes over. The training never quite transfers to real life, and the calendar fills up with more appointments that eat time and gas money.
We built Peak Performance so you stop running that loop.
This is the single family dog program we offer. No tiers to compare. No decision between “basic” and “premium.” One structured path that starts with clear coaching, moves into intensive work at our place in Willow, and finishes with the support you need once your dog is back home.
Our programs are designed for families who want more than basic commands.
We help dogs learn how to behave in the real world while coaching owners on how to build clarity, consistency, and trust.
Whether your goal is a calmer home, better public behavior, or a dog you can confidently take anywhere, our programs are built around practical results.
You begin with a private lesson. We assess your dog, set clear criteria, introduce the command vocabulary we use across every program, and start the homework system that makes the rest of the work stick. This is the only fully private session.
Next comes a mini-group session with other owners working through the same program. You practice the same skills with mild distractions and real feedback. If your cohort doesn’t fill, this stays private. Either way, the focus stays on reliability outside a quiet room.
Then your dog comes to Willow for two weeks of board and train. This is where the foundation gets stronger in a controlled environment with daily structure, socialization, and consistent work. At the end of the two weeks you get a send-home class so the handoff is clean. You leave knowing exactly what your dog can do and how to keep the standards the same at home.
After your dog is back, you join one more mini-group session. This is the reinforcement step—troubleshooting the real-life stuff that shows up once everyone is under the same roof again.
Throughout the program and for 90 days after you start, you have access to The Pack: group video coaching twice a week on Zoom. These sessions keep you moving between the in-person pieces and give you a place to ask questions without booking another private lesson.
Peak Performance is for family dog owners who want better behavior at home and in public and are willing to do the work between sessions. It fits dogs that need stronger foundations, clearer communication, and real-world reliability, whether the main issue is pulling, jumping, reactivity, poor recall, or just a dog that only listens when nothing else is happening.
It is not a service dog program and it is not a therapy dog certification path. Those are separate. If your goal is a well-mannered family dog you can take places and live with calmly, this is the program.
Travel between Anchorage and Willow costs time and money. Multiple private lessons spread across weeks keep the trainer on the road instead of in the environment where the real progress happens. Peak Performance concentrates the intensive work at our facility and uses short, purposeful in-person sessions plus group coaching so you get the result without the endless calendar.
You get one program, clear steps, and support that continues after the send-home.
Hands-on foundational coaching for Alaska dog owners.
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Includes the private lesson, both mini-group sessions (or private if the group doesn’t fill), the two-week board and train at Willow with send-home class, and 90 days of twice-weekly Pack Zoom coaching.
Payment options are available. We discuss fit and next steps on a strategy call before anyone enrolls.
Yes. We retired the older multi-session lesson packages so every family dog client follows the same clear sequence.
The second session and the follow-up can stay private if needed. We schedule groups to make travel efficient, but the work still happens.
Ninety days from the start of your program. After that you can continue with Pack if you want ongoing group support.
Yes. Lead Dog and DAWGS are separate pathways with their own structure and evaluation process.
We figure that out on the strategy call and in the first private lesson. Not every dog is ready for a two-week board and train. We’ll tell you straight.
With over 30+ Years of experience, Dog Works Training Company has developed a well-respected reputation for dog training in Alaska, the Pacific Northwest, and beyond. To date, we have trained over 1,200 dogs and are the trusted professionals for all your dog training needs.
Our Certified Dog Trainers specialize in Puppy Training, Obedience, Aggression, Anxiety, and Working Dogs.
Dog Works Training Company has spent years developing our programs.
Dog Works Training Company offers programs fully customized to match each individual client and dog. We will discuss your individual needs further during your consultation to develop a training plan tailored to your needs and goals.
These programs have been designed unlike any other. From the moment you enroll everything changes. We coach you to build a bond with your dog, which will last a lifetime, as well as start a new beginning of learning and understanding what will be expected of them from here forward. We begin by removing bad habits, building confidence, and educating the dog on what is expected of them. We hold the dogs accountable for their actions; this is the key to our success.
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If you have a dog that is five months or older, you are in the right place.
It has been used by dog owners across Alaska and nationwide.
It has been successful with both big dogs and small dogs. It has worked for experienced dog owners and first-time pet parents alike.
Our Programs have achieved MAJOR success in addressing a wide range of behavioral issues as well.
Problems like anxiety (whining, barking, pacing, separation), house training problems, destruction problems, jumping, not coming when called, leash pulling, and so much more.
These programs have been effective for dogs ranging from five months old to twelve years old.
The reason why we have so much success is that it sets the proper foundation.
It helps your dog think right and teaches you how to understand your dog.
Most dog training programs and dog trainers address the problem as it occurs.
While this isn’t wrong, it ignores the root of the problem.
It helps establish the right relationship with your dog, enables your dog to become a problem solver and make informed choices, and facilitates both you and your dog working together as a team.
With over 20 years of experience working with clients, I am the person you will most likely speak to from the outset. I am the Lead Trainer for Dog Works Training Company. I am also the co-host for Dog Works Radio, a podcast that has been producing content for 16+ years. With tenacity and nurturing, I will help you develop a better relationship with your K9 Buddy.
I hold a master’s degree in strategic coaching and certifications in experiential learning, and I’m pursuing a doctorate. My goal is to build a program that sets YOU up for success.
Do you remember high school sports? Our own, Dr. Robert Forto played hockey and football – there was a LOT of training involved in both.
The great thing about organized sports is that you have a coach. You have teammates. And your coach and your teammates all not only hold you accountable but push you to go beyond your comfort zone and reach your potential.
Working alone, we often lack the discipline to push ourselves.
Whether you want to train your dog more frequently, improve the quality of your relationship with your K9 Buddy, or both, our membership programs provide the accountability and push you need to achieve your potential and leverage the best of your abilities.
We have worked with over a hundred different breeds and many mixed breeds. We have seen almost every behavior
Since our start way back in 1994 we have worked with more than 10K clients from around the world
Dog Works Radio has generated more than 2 million downloads from dog owners around the world
Our primary email list has more than 7700 subscribers
I’m obsessed with peer groups of historical figures. Did you know that the founders of Apple, Google, and Oracle were all friends?
Even in our groups, dog owners have their own small groups of peers who all push one another.
Not only to achieve their best, but they even amplify the work of their friends!
Basically, dog owners without a community are playing on Hard mode.
This community works together to not only push each other to grow and improve, but we amplify each others work as well.
There’s also a mathematical advantage to working within a group. MrBeast explains it well…
Every dog owner is busy. Every single one of us.
Our programs are designed to create a routine, not a chore.
Of course, if you spend time leveraging the resources (Pack Sessions, Workshops, 1:1 Coaching, and Group Classes), you will get the most out of it. If you simply use the membership as a place to get inspiration, work through training roadblocks, or get feedback from other dog owners just like you, you’re going to get a lot out of it.
Most clients tell us within weeks of joining they have already seen measurable results with their dogs and are getting their money’s worth.
You don’t have to dedicate hours per week to your dog’s training.
…but I bet you’ll choose to spend more time than you think. It is intoxicating to see your dog learn and grow. Plus it’s fun!