Professional Doberman Training
1 Month:
Foundations for a Successful Puppy
$2599
Duration: 4 Weeks
Puppy’s Age at Go Home: 12-13 Weeks
TASK:
- CREATE TRAINING
- POTTY TRAINING ROUTINE
- SIT
- PUPPY PUPPY RECALL
- NAME RECOGNITION
- NEUTRALITY WITH CATS, DOGS, KIDS
- SOCIALIZATION EXERCISES
- EXPOSURE TO VARIOUS ENVIRONMENTS
- POSTING AND NAIL CARE MANNERS
- ACTIVATION OF MARKER WORD (YES!)
- Includes:
- Tactical Collar with Matching leash
- Herm Springer Prong Collar
- Clicker
- Treat Bag
- Kong Toy
- Bag of Training Treats
- Go Home-Session
2 Months:
Obedience Essentials
$5199
Duration: 8 Weeks
Puppy’s Age at Go Home: 16-17 Weeks
TASK:
- EVERYTHING FROM MONTH 1
- WALKING ON A LEASH
- LAY COMMAND
- PLACE COMMAND
- CRATE COMMAND
- RECALL WITH NAME
- STRUCTURED CONFIDENCE BUILDING
- PUBLIC OUTINGS
- IMPULSE CONTROL ( GREETING MANNERS, DOORWAYS, FEEDING)
- ACTIVATION OF NEGATIVE WORD (NO!)
- Includes:
- Tactical Collar with Matching leash
- Herm Springer Prong Collar
- Clicker
- Treat Bag
- Kong Toy
- Bag of Training Treats
- Cot
- E-Collar
- Go Home-Session + 1 Follow up in person or virtual lesson
3 Months:
Advance Obedience
$10,299
Duration: 12 Weeks
Puppy’s Age at Go Home: 20-21 Weeks
TASK
- EVERYTHING FROM MONTH 1-2
- LOOSE WALKING ON LEASH
- SIT/DOWN STAYS WITH DISTANCE
- RECALL FROM DISTANCE
- LEAVE IT COMMAND
- PUBLIC OUTINGS WITH OBEDIENCE
- SITTING AT THRUSHHOLDS
- Includes:
- Tactical Collar with Matching leash
- Herm Springer Prong Collar
- Clicker
- Treat Bag
- Kong Toy
- Bag of Training Treats
- Cot
- E-Collar
- Go Home-Session + 2 Follow up in person or virtual lesson
4 Months:
Lifestyle Customization
$12,799
Duration: 16 Weeks
Puppy’s Age at Go Home: 24-25 Weeks
TASK
- EVERYTHING FROM MONTH 1-3
- LOOSE WALKING ON LEASH
- SIT/DOWN STAYS WITH DISTANCE
- SIT/DOWN STAYS WITH DISTRACTIONS
- RECALL FROM DISTANCE
- LEAVE IT COMMAND
- PUBLIC OUTINGS WITH OBEDIENCE
- SITTING AT THRUSHHOLDS
- DESENSITIZATION TO GROOMING AND VET
- LOADS AND UNLOADS FROM CAR IN CONTROLLED MANNER
- NEUTRALITY TO STRANGERS
- Includes:
- Tactical Collar with Matching leash
- Herm Springer Prong Collar
- Clicker
- Treat Bag
- Kong Toy
- Bag of Training Treats
- Cot
- E-Collar
- Harness
- Go Home-Session + 2 Follow up in person or virtual lesson
Add-ons: AKC Puppy Star $599 or CGC $899
5 Months:
Behavior + Performance
$15,299
Duration: 20 Weeks
Puppy’s Age at Go Home: 28-29 Weeks
TASK
- EVERYTHING FROM MONTH 1-4 MONTHS.
- OFF LEASH OBEDIENCE
- HEELING
- TAUGHT 2 TRICKS (HI-FIVE AND SPIN)
- BARK ON COMMAND
- INTRO TO SPORT WORK (IGP, PSA, PERSONAL PROTECTION, SCENT WORK, DOCK DIVING, BARN HUNT)
- INTRO TO THERAPY WORK (IF DESIRED)
- FOCUSED SKILL DEVELOPMENT PER OWNER GOALS
- IMPULSE CONTROL
- RELAXATION PROTOCOL (OFF SWITCH)
- EXPOSURE TO STAIRS, ELEVATORS
- SETTLING AT COFFEE SHOPS
- WALK IN CROWDS
- Includes:
- Tactical Collar with Matching leash
- Herm Springer Prong Collar
- Clicker
- Treat Bag
- Kong Toy
- Bag of Training Treats
- Cot
- E-Collar
- Crate
- Go Home-Session + 5 Follow up in person or virtual lesson
- Lifetime Trainer Support
Add-ons: AKC Canine Good Citizen- Urban ($800), AKC Trick Dog Novice ($800), DMWYD Novice Trick Dog ($500)
6 Months:
Life- Ready Puppy
$17,799
Duration: 24 Weeks
Puppy’s Age at Go Home: 32-33 Weeks
TASK
- EVERYTHING FROM MONTHS 1-5
- FULL OFF LEASH OBEDIENCE
- HOUSE MANNERS
- ADVANCE EXPOSURE THERAPY
- CONTINUE JOB SPECIFIC TRAINING (THERAPY, SPORTS, PROTECTION)
- DONE WITH POSTING
- LONG- DURATION PLACE/STAY
- CRATE COMMAND
- BUTTON PRESS FOR POTTY (IF DESIRED)
- TRAVEL MANNERS (AIRPORT, HOTEL, CAR ETIQUETTE)
- POTTY COMMAND
- FOUNDATION FOR BITEWORK (OUT COMMAND) *IF APPLICABLE
- Includes:
- Tactical Collar with Matching leash
- Herm Springer Prong Collar
- Clicker
- Treat Bag
- Kong Toy
- Bag of Training Treats
- Cot
- E-Collar
- Crate
- Go Home-Session + 6 Follow up in person or virtual lesson
- Lifetime Trainer Support
Add-ons: AKC Canine Good Citizen Advance ($800), AKC Therapy Dog Novice ($800)
Custom Titling (6-12 months):
Novice Trick Dog (NTD)
As part of our enrichment-focused training, your dog has the opportunity to earn their Novice Trick Dog (NTD) title through Do More With Your Dog!®. This nationally recognized title showcases your dog’s ability to perform at least 15 foundational tricks.
Intermediate Trick Dog (ITD):
Once your dog has mastered the basics, we offer the opportunity to earn their Intermediate Trick Dog (ITD) title through Do More With Your Dog!®. This title builds on foundational skills and requires 12 more complex tricks that show off your dog’s improved focus, coordination, and responsiveness.
Advance Trick Dog (ATD):
For dogs ready to go beyond the basics, we offer training toward the Advanced Trick Dog (ATD) title through Do More With Your Dog!®. This level showcases your dog’s ability to perform 10 advanced tricks with precision and confidence, often requiring multiple steps, distance control, and independent thinking.
Trick Dog Champion (TDCH):
The Trick Dog Champion (TDCH) title represents the highest level of achievement in the Do More With Your Dog!® program. Dogs who earn this prestigious title demonstrate exceptional skill, creativity, and teamwork by performing a choreographed routine that combines complex tricks with precision and personality.
Trick Dog Puppy (PTD):
The Puppy Trick Dog (PTD) title is a wonderful way to start your puppy’s training journey. Offered through Do More With Your Dog!®, this title celebrates early learning, confidence building, and a strong foundation of trust. Your puppy will learn at least 10 age-appropriate tricks using fun, positive methods that support healthy development and socialization.
Canine Conditioning Fitness 1 (CCF1):
The Canine Conditioning Fitness Level 1 (CCF1) title focuses on building your dog’s strength, balance, flexibility, and body awareness. Offered through Do More With Your Dog!®, this program introduces safe, foundational conditioning exercises that support long-term joint health, injury prevention, and overall fitness. Whether your dog is a sport prospect or a family companion, this title sets the stage for a strong, confident, and physically sound canine partner.
Canine Conditioning Fitness 2 (CCF2):
The Canine Conditioning Fitness Level 2 (CCF2) title builds on the strength and body awareness developed in Level 1, introducing more advanced conditioning exercises for balance, core stability, coordination, and controlled movement. This program, offered through Do More With Your Dog!®, helps improve your dog’s physical performance, endurance, and injury resilience—making it ideal for active companions, sport dogs, and working breeds ready to take their conditioning to the next level.
2K9 Fitness Title:
The 2K9 Fitness Title is designed to recognize dogs and handlers who are committed to consistent, structured physical activity. Awarded through Do More With Your Dog!®, this title is earned by completing a cumulative distance of two kilometers (1.24 miles) through walking, hiking, or structured movement exercises.
BH-VT (Companion Dog Title- IGP Foundation):
The BH-VT is the foundational title in the IGP (formerly Schutzhund) sport and serves as a prerequisite for all advanced phases in tracking, obedience, and protection. Dogs must be at least 15 months old to participate. This title evaluates both obedience and temperament, requiring the dog to demonstrate focused heeling, sit and down under distraction, recall, and overall control. It also includes a traffic and neutrality test to assess behavior around people, dogs, and environmental distractions. Successfully earning a BH-VT shows the dog has the stability, discipline, and working partnership needed to excel in sport or real-world scenarios.
AKC Therapy Dog Novice (THDN):
The Therapy Dog Novice (THDN) title is awarded by the American Kennel Club (AKC) to recognize dogs who have completed at least 10 documented therapy visits. These dogs demonstrate a calm, stable temperament and the ability to offer comfort and companionship in a variety of environments, such as hospitals, nursing homes, schools, and community events.
AKC Therapy dog (THD):
The Therapy Dog (THD) title is awarded by the American Kennel Club (AKC) to dogs who have completed 50 or more documented therapy visits. This title honors dogs who consistently provide comfort, emotional support, and companionship in settings like hospitals, schools, assisted living facilities, and crisis centers.
American Schutzhund- Basic Title (AS-BT):
The American Schutzhund Basic Title – Advanced Score (AS-BT-AS) is earned by dogs who demonstrate a solid foundation in obedience, control, and environmental soundness. This title includes exercises such as focused heeling, recall, sit and down stays, and neutrality to distractions—similar in structure to the BH but with added scoring criteria under American Schutzhund standards.
AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC):
The Canine Good Citizen (CGC) title is a nationally recognized certification awarded by the American Kennel Club (AKC) that recognizes well-mannered, reliable dogs in both the home and community. Dogs must pass a 10-part evaluation that includes polite leash walking, reliable sit and stay, calm behavior around strangers and other dogs, and confident responses to common distractions.
AKC Canine Good Citizen Urban (CGC-U):
The Canine Good Citizen Urban (CGCU) title is an advanced certification offered by the American Kennel Club (AKC) for dogs who have already earned their CGC and can demonstrate reliable obedience in busy, real-world environments. The CGCU test is conducted in public spaces such as city streets, stores, and parks, where dogs must navigate elevators, crosswalks, crowds, and distractions with calm confidence and control.
AKC Canine Good Citizen Advance (CGC-A):
The Canine Good Citizen Advanced (CGCA) title, also known as Community Canine, is awarded by the American Kennel Club (AKC) to dogs who have mastered advanced obedience and demonstrate excellent manners in community settings. Building on the CGC foundation, the CGCA test is performed in real-world environments and includes skills like extended stays, polite behavior around distractions, and walking through crowds with consistent focus and control.
AKC Trick Dog Novice (TKN):
The Trick Dog Novice (TKN) title is the first level in the American Kennel Club (AKC) Trick Dog program and celebrates a dog’s ability to perform 10 fun and foundational tricks. Using positive reinforcement, dogs learn to follow cues, build confidence, and engage with their handlers in a rewarding way.
Virtual Home Manners (VHM):
The Virtual Home Manners (VHM) title is an entry-level certification offered by the American Kennel Club (AKC)that recognizes your dog’s ability to demonstrate good manners and basic training in a home environment.
AKC S.T.A.R Puppy:
To earn this title, puppies complete a basic training course and pass a 20-part evaluation covering behaviors like sit, coming when called, leash walking, handling, and confidence around people and other dogs. It also emphasizes responsible pet ownership for the handler.
AKC FIT DOG:
The AKC FIT DOG program encourages regular physical activity to promote a healthy lifestyle for both dogs and their owners. Participants can earn recognition through structured fitness goals, including walking programs, canine conditioning exercises, and enrichment activities that support strength, endurance, and overall well-being.
AKC Virtual Obedience Test:
The AKC Virtual Obedience Test offers dog-handler teams the opportunity to earn official obedience titles from the American Kennel Club (AKC) from the comfort of their own environment. Through a video submission format, dogs demonstrate essential obedience skills—such as heeling, recalls, sit/down stays, and attention—according to AKC standards for each level.
AKC VIrtual Scent Work Test:
The AKC Virtual Scent Work Test allows dogs to demonstrate their natural scenting abilities and focused search skills from the comfort of home. Through video submission, dogs complete structured scent detection exercises using essential oils like birch, anise, or clove, following AKC guidelines.
Personal Protection:
Our Personal Protection Dog Program is designed to develop confident, stable, and highly obedient dogs that can serve as both trusted family companions and capable protectors. Dogs selected for this training are carefully evaluated for the correct temperament, nerve strength, and drive. Throughout the program, dogs are taught to respond to real-world threats with control and precision—learning skills such as alert on command, controlled barking, handler defense, pursuit and apprehension, and release on command. Just as importantly, they are also trained for complete off-leash obedience, neutrality around friendly strangers, and reliable behavior in everyday environments. A properly trained personal protection dog offers peace of mind, emotional security, and physical safety—while remaining a loyal, well-mannered member of the family. Please call for more details.
ICKC Conformation:
The International Canine Kennel Club (ICKC) Conformation Champion title is awarded to dogs who consistently meet or exceed the breed standard in the show ring. To earn this prestigious title, a dog must compete under multiple judges and demonstrate correct structure, movement, and temperament as defined by their breed's official standard.
IBACA Conformation:
The IBACA Conformation Champion title is awarded by the International All Breed Canine Association of America to dogs who have demonstrated exceptional breed type, movement, and temperament across multiple shows and judges. Dogs must earn qualifying scores under both national and international judges, proving they consistently meet or exceed their breed standard in structure and presentation.
FAQ’s
1Who is eligible for this program?
Our training and titling program is exclusively available to puppies and dogs purchased from us or through our approved placements. We specialize in Dobermans and do not accept outside dogs at this time.
2What is the payment schedule?
To reserve your puppy and a training spot, we require a $2,000 total deposit:
- $1,000 for the puppy
- $1,000 to reserve your place in the training program
At 8 weeks of age, the remaining balance is due:
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- $4,000 for the puppy
- $1,500 for the first month of training
3Can I add more training later if I didn’t commit upfront?
Yes! You’re welcome to extend training at any time. We just ask for a minimum of 10 days' notice so we can plan accordingly and ensure availability.
4What is the training experience like?
Your dog will live and train with Courtney Von Doren, a trusted professional trainer who works from her home—alongside her husband, two young children, and farm animals. This environment provides essential real-life socialization and structure. Courtney has titled numerous dogs across obedience, protection, and sport, and is continuously learning from the world’s top trainers.
5What’s included during training?
We provide complete daily care and development, including:
- High-quality food
- Veterinary care and health monitoring
- Ear posting and grooming
- Structured obedience and socialization
- Environmental exposure (public spaces, children, animals)
- Weekly photo/video updates for clients
6Will titling increase my dog’s value?
Absolutely. Titles—especially in conformation or working venues—enhance your dog’s pedigree, showcase their trainability and temperament, and build a foundation for future breeding, advanced training, or service work.
7Is it better for the breeder to title my dog instead of me doing it?
Yes. Having your dog titled through us ensures they are handled, conditioned, and shown by someone who knows the breed, bloodline, and standards inside and out. This provides a higher success rate, saves you time, and delivers a polished, confident dog ready to transition smoothly into your home.
8How do I reserve a training spot?
Simply reach out to us when reserving your puppy and let us know your goals. We’ll help guide you toward the best training timeline and package based on your dog’s age, temperament, and your future plans.
9Will my dog still bond with me after being trained by someone else?
Yes—absolutely. While your dog will build a strong working relationship with our trainer during their program, dogs are highly adaptable and form deep bonds through leadership, consistency, and trust. Once your dog goes home, we guide you through the transition process so your dog understands you’re now their handler and provider.
Because your dog is already structured, confident, and responsive to commands, the bond often forms faster and more smoothly than with an untrained puppy. You’ll spend time reinforcing what they’ve learned, and your role as a calm, consistent leader will naturally create a loyal, lasting connection.
We also offer go-home sessions, handling guidance, and follow-up support to ensure you and your dog build a seamless and successful bond.