Effective Dog Training Services

Here at The Dog Training Institute, we deliver high-level training designed to meet you and your dog where you are. From advanced obedience and behavior work to public access service dog training, every program is built around creating real-world results.

Our training is motivation-based and relationship-driven. We focus on building confidence, improving socialization, and creating clarity so your dog understands exactly what’s expected. The goal is a dog that is calm, focused, and confident in any environment.

Whether you're at a ball game, walking through a crowded festival, or just out for a daily walk, your dog moves with you on a loose leash, stays engaged, and ignores distractions without constant correction.

More importantly, they develop the off-leash reliability and focus to stay connected to you even with real-world distractions around them.

Service dog in outdoor training during a session at The Dog Training Institute in Payson, Utah County, with a scenic backdrop of mountains and greenery, exemplifying successful dog obedience training...
Service dog in outdoor training during a session at The Dog Training Institute in Payson, Utah County, with a scenic backdrop of mountains and greenery, exemplifying successful dog obedience training...

Advanced Off-leash Board-and-Train

Calm. Focused. Reliable. On or off leash. Anywhere you go.

Transformative Off-Leash Dog Training Retreat at The Dog Training Institute - $1,995

A well-behaved Labrador lying on the ground next to a trainer during a training session at The Dog Training Institute in Payson, Utah, showcasing the effectiveness of professional dog obedience training in a real-world environment...

What your dog will learn:

  • Off-leash heel and reliable recall, even around distractions
  • Loose leash walking and clear communication with you
  • Boundaries, down and stay command, and strong impulse control
  • The ability to stay calm, focused, and engaged in real-world environments

behavior transformation:

  • Eliminate or significantly reduce behaviors like barking, jumping, and not listening
  • Replace chaos and inconsistency with calm, structured habits
  • Build confidence through socialization and real-world exposure
A group dog training session conducted by The Dog Training Institute in Payson, Utah, featuring trainers and dogs working to practice obedience and socialization techniques...

how the program works:

  • Your dog stays in the home of one of our expert trainers, not a facility
  • We work with only 2 dogs at a time for focused, hands-on training
  • Most dogs complete the program in one week, so you're not separated for long

updates and lifetime support:

  • Daily updates with photos and videos, so you can see your dog’s progress in real time
  • Clear guidance on how to maintain and continue training at home
  • Unlimited follow-up sessions to support you after your dog goes home
  • Lifetime support for the life of your dog, so you’re never left guessing what to do next

Training that lasts:

  • We don’t just train your dog, we show you how to maintain results for life.
  • Your dog leaves with clear habits, structure, and consistency already built in.
  • You’ll know exactly how to communicate so your dog stays reliable long-term.

Help US in Supporting Veterans:

  • A percentage of all our proceeds goes toward providing veterans with free dog training.
  • Your business also allows us to donate free service dogs to veterans.

Book now and unleash the best in your furry friend!

Public Access for Service Dogs

6-Week Public Access Training Retreat for Service Dogs - $9,995

See what you can expect from our service dog training below

This program is designed to develop the advanced behavior, control, and reliability required for service dog public access. Unlike our standard board-and-train, this is a more extensive, multi-week program focused on building consistent, real-world performance across a wide range of environments. 

Your dog will learn to remain calm, focused, and neutral in busy settings while ignoring people, distractions, and even food on the ground.

Before training begins, we'll connect with you to go over expectations, goals, and what you can do to start preparing your dog so we can get the best possible results. 

Your dog stays in the home of one of our expert trainers, not a large facility. We only take 2 dogs at a time so your dog receives focused, one-on-one training and consistent exposure to real-world environments.

Well-trained black dog lying calmly on a wooden bridge during a training session at The Dog Training Institute in Utah County, illustrating obedience and focus in a serene outdoor setting in Payson, Utah...

Training includes advanced obedience, impulse control, extended duration work, and progressive exposure to real-life scenarios like restaurants, stores, airports, and crowded public spaces.

Over the course of several weeks, your dog is gradually desensitized to new environments, distractions, and high-pressure situations to build true confidence and reliability in public.

Each day includes multiple structured training sessions, play, and socialization, while we use a motivation-based approach to create clear communication and stable behavior.

You'll receive regular updates throughout the process, along with guidance to maintain results at home, plus ongoing support and follow-up sessions to ensure long-term success.

Puppy Through Advanced Board and Train

An adaptable Dog Training Retreat meant to support you and
your dog through every stage of their Develpoment- $3,995
A joyful puppy running through a grassy field during a training session, illustrating the fun and engaging puppy training offered by The Dog Training Institute in Payson, Utah County…

This program is for puppies under the age of 6 months. Your Puppy will spend one week with us working on confidence building socialization and environmental work. We will build a foundation of great training, starting with house breaking and beginning obedience using food. We will teach you how to continue the process and you will have access to our group classes each week. At 6 months old your dog will come back to finish their adult dog training, which includes the off-leash program.

Boarding

Let your dog join us while you're away on vacation or for any of your travel needs - $45 a day

Your furry friend will get their own indoor/outdoor run. We're on 8 acres surrounded by orchards and farms with a lot of room run. The entire 8 acres is enclosed with a 6 foot chain link fence, and smaller fenced in dog play areas.

A dog trainer standing on a wooden boardwalk during a training session with a well-behaved black dog in a lush, green outdoor setting, showcasing the obedience and positive interaction fostered by The Dog Training Institute in Payson, Utah County...
6-Week Public Access Training Retreat for Service Dogs - $9,995

One-on-One Coaching

A flexible Dog Training option for those who want to be 
involved in the training process from start to finish - $1,995
Includes 6 sessions, done either virtually through zoom or in person at our location. Similar to our group class option, but more personalized and focused on your dog's specific needs.  If you are not able to get the results that you desire doing the homework assignments, what you spent on the program can be put towards our board and train package.