Dog Day Training and Socialization Services

Our Homeschooling Programs Are The Answer to Helping Your Dog Handle Real-World Distractions!

Fortunate Fido’s homeschooling programs are a popular alternative to doggy day care! These dog training lessons focus on teaching your dog to work around real-world distractions as our certified dog behavior consultant gradually works to help your dog practice their training first at home, then around the neighborhood! 

We work at a variety of training locations, when appropriate, around your home that can include your neighborhood, pet-friendly stores like Home Depot, Lowe’s, Hollywood Feet, Pet Supplies Plus, Cabela’s or other stores; the local metro park; local playgrounds; or any number of dog-friendly locations!

These lessons result in very tired dogs as they learn new behaviors in public and learn how to appropriately socialize. Our focus is on making sure the training appointment is fun and safe for your dog as they learn new life skills and interact with new surfaces, people, objects, sounds, and more!

If your dog is on a special diet, please let the trainer know and provide a lot of their favorite diet-approved treats or food!

See below for more information and to sign your dog up for a Dog Day Training and Socialization Adventure!

A small golden doodle puppy in a harness stands in front of a lush park scene on a winding walking path, looking up toward their handler in a park in Lorain County, Ohio during a Dog Day Training and Socialization Adventure
Rough Collie walking on the sidewalk toward the camera with his tongue out

What Does My Dog Practice During Their Homeschool Training Appointments?

We Work On Manners, Attention, Behavior Problems & Confidence In New Locations!

We often start with the basics and work our way up to ensure your dog has all the necessary foundations while out and about, but you can also ask the trainer to focus on specific areas of training that your dog may be having trouble with.

We tailor each of our Dog Day Training Homeschool Programs to the individual dog, meaning our certified dog behavior consultant will help your dog learn and grow a variety of new training skills. 

 

During Your Dog’s Homeschooling Appointment, We Can Work On:

Attention Games & Engagement With Your Dog

Focus and engagement is the foundation of all behaviors with your dog!

Recall Games With Your Dog

Recall can save your dog’s life, so we like to build it up to be AMAZING!

Polite Greeting Setups With Your Dog

Polite Greetings give us a pattern to help both shy and overly-confident dogs with people and new objects!

Loose Leash Walking Practice With Your Dog

Loose Leash Walking is a foundation to help your dog pay attention to you, but also to ensure they’re not overwhelmed or overstimulated in new environments. Leash tension builds frustration!

Relaxation and Mat Work With Your Dog

Relaxation and Mat Work allow us to help your dog learn to relax, which can be so hard for dog’s in new environments!

Socialization With Your Dog

Socialization and positive experiences in the presence of new things, people, sounds, sights, and more helps build confident, secure dogs that know the world isn’t a scary place!

Your dog will be tired and ready for a nap from all the learning!

Is My Dog Right For Homeschooling?

  • Does your dog need to work on their manners out and about in the real world?
  • Do they have trouble keeping their feet on the floor while greeting people?
  • Do they have a hard time walking nicely on leash when things get exciting?
  • Is it hard for them to pay attention to you in new environments?
  • Do you have a puppy you’re looking to socialize with new things?
  • Do you have a busy schedule and want an easy way to tire your dog out?
  • Do you need an alternative to dog day care?

Then our Homeschooling Programs are for you!

Reactive Or New Dog Appointments

If you haven’t taken private lessons with us or had a Meet & Greet with our trainer and your dog in the past, you will need to schedule a Meet & Greet to talk through your goals and for our trainer to get to know you & your dog!

 

A small golden spaniel mix leans down to sniff a blue roller toy in the grass during their dog day training and socialization adventure in North Ridgeville, Ohio. A red leash trails off the dog's collar toward the camera.
A small, light brown golden doodle puppy is sitting on a playground step that is black and has holes in it above a wood chip filled play area during their dog day training and socialization adventure in Medina County, Ohio. The sun is shining on their face as they intently look at their handler off screen.
A golden, spaniel mix sits next to a giant green decorative present that's at least double the dog's height. The present has a gold bow and the dog is looking up at the camera with its mouth slightly open. The leash trails off the screen toward the handler as they work during an Adventure Day Day Training appointment in Crocker Park in Westlake, Ohio.
Small golden spaniel mix sitting in front of a stack of dog bowls at the pet store and looking up at the camera during their dog day training and socialization adventure in Avon, Ohio at Hollywood Feed. The red leash trails toward the camera and off screen. The dog is leaning slightly forward while sitting.
A Bernese Mountain Dog is sitting while staring at the camera, the sidewalk of a park can be seen going past the dog into the background. Cars line the lot on the other side of the grass behind them in a town square in Medina, Ohio during their Adventure Day Day Training appointment.
A small, light brown golden doodle puppy works on socialization to new surfaces by putting his front feet on a playground step while looking up at the camera during their dog day training and socialization adventure in Medina County, Ohio

Why Should I Enroll My Dog In Homeschooling?

The Hardest Part Of Any Dog Training Is Taking The Skills From The Classroom To The Real World – We’re Here To Help!

Our Dog Day Training Homeschooling Program will help your dog build off of their foundations and give them practice making and being rewarded for making the right choices while out and about. We’ll work around distractions that often include nature (Squirrels! Deer! and more!), people, dogs, new smells, & new sights!

Your dog will learn to confidently apply their foundation training in everyday life and continue to love learning with one of our trainers!

Enroll Your Dog In Our Homeschool Programs Now!

We offer both Puppy Homeschooling ( for dogs under a year old)  and Adult Homeschooling (for dogs over one year old)!

Enroll your dog in one of our Homeschool Programs by clicking here!