Frequently Asked Questions

Puppies can begin training as early as 8 weeks old. Early training focuses on housebreaking, crate training, socialization, and bite inhibition to build a strong foundation. At Montreal Professional Dog Training Services, we use confidence-building exercises and owner coaching to support long-term success.

In-home training brings the trainer to your dog's natural environment to address real-life behavior challenges. Sessions are personalized with flexible scheduling, hands-on owner participation, and reduced distractions for faster learning. This approach helps dogs apply commands where they'll use them most.

Board-and-train programs provide intensive daily training sessions while your dog stays with us. Focus areas include obedience, manners, and behavior improvement with consistent routines and reinforcement. Owners receive mid-program updates and transition lessons at completion to maintain progress at home.

Yes, aggressive dogs can improve through behavior modification services that address anxiety, aggression, and reactivity. Customized plans use root-cause analysis and positive, humane correction methods to rebuild confidence gradually. At Montreal Professional Dog Training Services, we provide ongoing support and follow-ups for lasting results.

Basic obedience covers foundational commands and leash manners for everyday reliability. Advanced obedience includes impulse control, off-leash recall, and focus building in distracting environments. Training is tailored to your dog's personality with reinforcement techniques that create lasting behavior changes.

Training timelines vary based on the dog's age, temperament, and goals. Puppies may see progress in weeks, while behavior modification can take several months. Consistent practice, owner participation, and positive reinforcement methods accelerate learning and help maintain skills long-term.

Positive reinforcement builds trust and confidence while teaching dogs to repeat desired behaviors. This method avoids fear or stress, creating reliable obedience and stronger bonds. At Montreal Professional Dog Training Services, we use reward-based techniques including homemade treats made with natural ingredients for effective, humane training.

Puppy socialization introduces young dogs to new people, environments, and situations in a controlled setting. Sessions include bite inhibition, basic commands, and confidence-building exercises. Early socialization helps puppies become well-adjusted, friendly adults and reduces fearfulness or reactivity later in life.

Yes, mental stimulation reduces boredom, anxiety, and destructive behavior, especially in high-energy or working breeds. Enrichment activities include puzzle-based learning, games, and confidence-building exercises. These activities support emotional health and help dogs stay calm and focused in everyday situations.

Yes, boarding stays can include training reinforcement to maintain progress. Supervised care by experienced handlers ensures individualized routines, feeding schedules, and command practice in a calm, stress-reduced environment. This approach prevents regression and keeps skills sharp while you're away.

The biggest mistake is inconsistency between training sessions and daily routines. Dogs need repeated reinforcement and clear guidance from all household members. At Montreal Professional Dog Training Services, we provide owner education and at-home support plans to ensure commands are practiced and maintained beyond formal sessions.

Houston's heat and humidity require adjusted training schedules, especially in summer months. Early morning or evening sessions reduce heat stress and improve focus. At Montreal Professional Dog Training Services, we monitor weather conditions and provide hydration breaks to keep training safe, effective, and comfortable year-round.