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T.O.B. Dog Training personalizes each  training experience with an in-home approach. We want your dog to learn obedience skills in the environment where they spend most of their time.

Todd O’Brien, Owner of T.O.B. Dog Training, has been a dog lover and owner since he was very young. He has trained many dogs and will train any dog-any size, any age-and focus on teaching the dog owners the training method that works best for their dog. He, and his wife Susan, have 5 children between them, and own two dogs, Layla (Labrador Retriever) and Luna (Golden Retriever).

At T.O.B. Dog Training, we focus on the following:
  • Obedience Training
    • Commands, such as: "Sit", "Wait", "Come", "Place", "Off", "Heel"
    • Behaviors, such as: pulling on leash, mouthing, nipping, chewing, digging, potty training, barking, begging, jumping up, aggression, hyperactivity, waiting, and coming  
  • Socialization with other Dogs and with People
  • Walking/Running on Leash
What makes our training methods different?

Our training methodology is based in positive reinforcement with an in-home approach. Our main goal is to help dog owners understand how to follow our dog training methods to achieve sustainable dog obedience. We want your dog to obey you for the long-term, not just during T.O.B. Dog Training sessions.

Punishments and shock collars are a thing of the past. Pairing positive dog training methods with an electronic collar is how we achieve maximum results. An electronic collar is not a shock collar; it is simply used to get the dog's attention, much like tugging on a leash. The electronic collar is never used as a punishment.

At T.O.B. Dog Training, we work on conditioning dogs to obey without even thinking about it, so when you say, "Sit," it is automatic for them to do so. How do we do this?

  • Free phone consultation prior to the first training session
  • Customized dog training for your dog, as each dog is different
  • Continued support during and after dog training sessions
  • Building owner confidence so that your dog knows to obey you at all times
  • Follow up and continued dog/owner training when needed
  • Personalized approach to fit your schedule and your needs
By coming to your home to train, your entire family can be involved in the process, learn the commands, and understand the process of obedience training. Transparency, education, and support are all extremely important to us. Your first dog training session will be focused on learning about you, your dog, understanding the home environment, and what behaviors your dog has that you would like addressed.

Our area of dog training service is a 30 mile radius outside of Sioux City, Iowa. Anything beyond that is $1.00 per mile for time and mileage. 
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Dog Training Sessions

Dog Training Sessions

We come to your home to train in the environment where you and your dog reside. During training sessions in Level One, we work with your dog to ensure they have learned all of the commands and can walk on leash.

Required Forms
Dog Owner Education

Dog Owner Education

We will work with you, the dog owner, to ensure that you continue with any training opportunities as part of your daily routine. We will give you all the tools to ensure that your dog continues on the journey of success.

Required Forms
$450

LEVEL ONE OBEDIENCE TRAINING

  • 3 One-Hour Sessions: $450*
  • The first session will be up to two hours, as the first portion will be getting to know you, your dog, his/her behaviors, and the environment.
  • *There is also an additional $100 charge for required collar and retractable leash, unless the dog owner has an approved collar and leash prior to the initial session.
  • More training as needed: $150 per session.
  • Payment must be received before training begins.
$700

LEVEL TWO OBEDIENCE TRAINING

  • 5 One-Hour Sessions: $700*
  • The first session will be up to two hours, as the first portion will be getting to know you, your dog, his/her behaviors, and the environment.
  • *There is also an additional $100 charge for required collar and retractable leash, unless the dog owner has an approved collar and leash prior to the initial session.
  • More training as needed: $125 per session.
  • Payment must be received before training begins.
$200

DOG OWNER TRAINING

  • This is a single two-hour session that includes the initial consultation: $200*
  • The first portion will be getting to know you, your dog, his/her behaviors, and the environment.
  • *There is also an additional $100 charge for required collar and retractable leash, unless the dog owner has an approved collar and leash prior to the initial session.
  • More training as needed: $175 per one-hour session.
  • Payment must be received before training begins.
Required Forms for Training

Required Forms for Training

Click below to access the forms needed prior to training sessions.

Required Forms
  • Sioux City, Iowa, United States

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LEVEL ONE OBEDIENCE TRAINING

$450
  • 3 One-Hour Sessions

LEVEL TWO OBEDIENCE TRAINING

$700
  • 5 One-Hour Sessions

DOG OWNER TRAINING

$200
  • Single Two-Hour Session

DOG COLLAR AND LEASH

$100

EXTRA SESSION AFTER THREE SESSIONS

$150

EXTRA SESSION AFTER FIVE SESSIONS

$125

EXTRA DOG OWNER TRAINING SESSION

$175