Dog Obedience & Behavior Training
Available across Bengaluru
I help you train your dog at home using play and positive methods, so you both understand each other and handle real-life problems like leash walking and behavior issues.
Pricing Guide
Puppy Home Setup & Consultation
Consultation & Assessment
- Environment Check: A 90-minute in-home assessment of the living space (flooring, balcony safety, open wires) to recommend puppy-proofing measures.
- Breed Specific Advisory: Customized advice based on the puppy's breed characteristics, covering stimulation needs or calming requirements.
- The Sensible Routine: Creating a timetable for feeding, sleeping, and play to sync with the owner's work schedule.
Management Training
- Potty Training Blueprint: Strategic placement of pee pads or newspaper and timing schedules to prevent accidents on marble or tile floors.
- Crate & Den Association: Guidance on making the crate a safe space to prevent separation anxiety.
- Nipping & Biting: Techniques to redirect puppy teeth using toys rather than hands to establish early boundaries.
Nutritional Guidance
- Diet Plan: Advice on kibble brands versus home-cooked meals appropriate for the puppy's growth stage.
- Food Drive Foundation: Instruction on stopping free-feeding and starting hand-feeding to build the motivation required for future training.
Basic Obedience Training Package
Core Command Structure
- 7 Essential Commands: Teaching specific commands: Name response, Sit, Down, Stay, Place (Go to bed), Come (Recall), and No/Leave it.
- Touchpad & Target Training: Using a target board to teach the dog body awareness and position holding.
- Duration & Distance: Proofing the Stay and Place commands for longer durations while the owner moves away, practiced indoors.
Leash & Walk Manners
- Loose Leash Walking: Training the dog to walk near the handler without pulling, practiced first in low-distraction zones like balconies or corridors.
- Threshold Control: Teaching the dog to wait at the door or gate and not rush out until released.
Engagement & Bond Building
- Food Lure Mechanics: Teaching the owner how to use food to guide the dog into positions without physical force.
- Play as Reward: Incorporating tug or fetch as a reward system to keep high-energy dogs motivated during sessions.
- Handover Sessions: The final 2 to 3 sessions focus entirely on transferring command control to family members.
Advanced Behavior & Control Package
Behavioral Rehab
- Issue Resolution: Specific protocols for reactivity (barking at other dogs or people), resource guarding, or separation anxiety.
- Drive Building: Systematic work to build Food Drive or Prey Drive to make low-motivation dogs eager to learn.
- Desensitization: Controlled exposure to triggers like bikes, doorbells, or other dogs to change the dog's emotional response to neutral.
Advanced Control
- Focused Heeling: Teaching the dog to walk with head up and eye contact on the handler (IGP sport style), going beyond basic loose leash walking.
- Off-Leash Reliability: Recall training under heavy distractions such as parks or traffic sounds.
- Advanced Positions: Teaching complex movements like Middle (walking between legs), Spin, and rapid position changes in motion.
Tools & Techniques
- Tool Conditioning: Proper conditioning to training tools if necessary for communication.
- Structured Play: Using advanced play (structured tug-of-war) as an outlet for high-drive breeds to channel energy constructively.
- Video Analysis: Recording specific drills to show the owner subtle body language cues and track improvement.
About Dog Obedience & Behavior Training
I’ve always felt most myself around dogs - they’re my people, plain and simple. Training them isn’t just a job for me, it’s the thing that keeps me going. I’m all about understanding what makes each dog tick, and using that connection to help you build a bond you can trust.
How I Train
- I believe in making training fun, not stressful. Positive reinforcement dog training is my go-to - treats, toys, even a simple game of fetch can work wonders.
- Communication is everything. I’ll show you how to read your dog’s signals and respond, so you’re both on the same page.
- I offer private sessions at your home, where your dog’s most comfortable. No fancy setups needed, sometimes even a cardboard box does the trick.
What We Work On
- For new puppy parents, I help you set up your home and get those puppy socialization tips nailed down.
- Obedience training covers basics like ‘place’ and gets into advanced obedience drills for dogs who want more challenge.
- Got a picky eater or a stubborn pup? Behavioral modification for dogs is part of what I do - we’ll work on motivation through play and food.
- Leash walking solutions are a big one. Calm walks, no pulling, just you and your dog moving together, even in tricky spaces.
My Journey
I keep learning, always. From world champions to daily lessons with my own dogs, I’m dedicated to getting better for their sake. Sometimes it’s tough, sometimes progress is slow, but for me, every win with a dog feels like a win in life.
Thinsi nodona (Let’s see if it eats) - that’s the kind of everyday joy I chase.
Meet your Expert
Umesh Kumar
My Story
Hey, I’m Űmëšh. Honestly, if you ask me, dogs are my whole world. If there’s no dogs in heaven, then I’ll go wherever they went, simple as that. Found comfort in their paws when I needed it most. I keep learning every day, trained under a world champ too – not for the paper, but for the wisdom. It’s all about understanding dogs better, making that bond real.
My Work
Dog Training & Counselling - I do pre-puppy counselling, advanced obedience training, and IGP dog sports training.
Bonding Through Play - My style is play-based dog bonding and sensible methods, not just commands and drills.
Building Drives - We work on building food drive in dogs, fetch, play – sometimes just start with Thinsi nodona (let’s see if it eats).
Up-to-date Techniques - I keep sharpening my skills, bringing fresh methods learned from world champions.