for a lifetime of learning

Welcome to Boise’s premier choice in dog training—right here at Downtown Hound! Our approach to behavior modification uses positive reinforcement, which is based on the science of learning.

Here at Downtown Hound in Boise, Idaho, we love meeting local pups and their parents too!

We require all dogs to participate in an initial evaluation where your dog will be tested for temperament and basic handling (paws, ears, mouth, and handling of body). Every dog must pass the evaluation to assure that they are dog and people friendly!

Positive reinforcement is a training technique that rewards the behaviors you, the pet parent, like and ignores the behaviors you don’t like. To reward, you can use praise, life rewards (such as games, car rides, and walks), or treats.

Our trainers use positive reinforcement techniques to foster relationships between you and your dog that are built upon trust and understanding of one another. While you work with our trainers, you’ll learn to read your pet, gain a better understanding of the how and why of their behavior, how to modify their behavior, and how to solve problem behaviors that arise in the future. You and your dog will learn to work together as a team!