B the Leader offers dog behavioral training and classes. Owner, Julia Bowlin, has been training dogs since 2004. We specialize in behavior problems including jumping, biting, pulling on the leash, and running away. This is deeper training than basic commands. We teach you how to create a balanced coexistence with your dog in your daily life.
Training & services
Training goals
Behavior consultation
Leash training
SocializationProgram details
We require proof of vaccination before allowing any new pups to enter the play area. Puppies 6 months and under need to have at least three rounds of their DHPP vaccines and one Bordetella. Please call ahead before your puppy’s first time attending playgroup to let us know you’re coming! · Listed price: $10.00
Behavior support
Barking
Fear and confidence
Reactivity training
How training happens
Owner coachingCustomer-reported
Private training
Dog age
Adult dogsProgram details
For dogs older than 6 months we require them to come through our training program before attending or continuing at playgroup. Training allows us to be sure a dog has a good behavior baseline and knows to be respectful of our staff members while in playgroup, which is a very exciting environment! · Listed price: $5.00
Puppies
Support between sessions
Follow-up supportCustomer-reported
Dog sports
AgilityProgram details
1 month of classes (Four 30 minute classes in total). Agility Training is an amazing way to deepen the connection of trust and respect between you and your dog and build their confidence. Encountering new obstacles and commands will enhance your dog's confidence and exercise their brain in new ways. · Listed price: $150.00
Additional services
Daycare
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Dog trainingProgram details
We offer 1:1 individual training sessions that focus on building a bond based on trust, respect, and love between handlers and their dogs. Our training methodology teaches you how to address behavioral concerns such as barking, leash pulling, reactivity to other dogs, and more. · Listed price: From $200.00
Behavioral Concerns
Canine Behavior
Dog Playgroups
Dog Training Home
Dog Whisperer
Initial Training
Nervous Behavior
Pet Care
Rabies Vaccinations
Spay/Neuter
Training Program
Training Sessions
Training Training
Vet Services
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Questions & answers
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What people have asked about this business.
I understand you have a play group. Is that for dogs in your training only?
We hold puppy playgroups for dogs 6 months and under on Sundays from 12:30-1:30pm. We don't require training for that but we do ask you call ahead to let us know you'll be coming! For dogs over 6 months we require a training to make sure all of our pups are respectful of our staff and of each other!
Community answer · B The Leader Dog Training · 2021-09-21
5/5I can't say enough about Julia and her team at B The Leader! We rescued Minnie, a maltese/poodle mix, who had high anxiety, fear of people/noises and showed some aggression. Shortly after, we hired Julia to come to our home for her orientation and follow up package. We didn't w…Read full reviewClose full review
I can't say enough about Julia and her team at B The Leader! We rescued Minnie, a maltese/poodle mix, who had high anxiety, fear of people/noises and showed some aggression. Shortly after, we hired Julia to come to our home for her orientation and follow up package. We didn't want this to be the norm for her or us! We were walking on eggshells.
Julia was great about including the whole family in our sessions, addressing everyone's concerns and teaching us great principals about being a family pack in our daily routines. In between sessions, she addressed questions and concerns I had over the phone and I feel like I can reach out to her anytime.
Minnie is on a great path for recovery and we feel empowered to really help her because of Julia's fun and kind instruction. Thank you, Julia and team!! Highly recommend!! Her service is worth every penny!!
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Kevin Pellegrino
5/5We brought a challenging case and have received fantastic, hands-on training and lessons that made a difference in each session and that we've been able to integrate and further progress in our home environment. The sessions have been transformative in our dog's behavior, our re…Read full reviewClose full review
We brought a challenging case and have received fantastic, hands-on training and lessons that made a difference in each session and that we've been able to integrate and further progress in our home environment. The sessions have been transformative in our dog's behavior, our relationship, and training and it's reassuring as we continue making progress and getting better results. Highly recommended!
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Reily
5/5
The experience and training was amazing. Exactly what our puppy needed. After just one training session it’s like we have a whole new dog. She no longer bites, she’s going after our cats less and less every day, and her leash walking is fantastic now. I can’t recommend this place enough and I’m really looking forward to going back for our follow up training session.
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Jasmin Wheeler
5/5I would give TEN STARS if I could! If you are reading this review and looking for a dog trainer LOOK NO FURTHER! I have a Pitt/Shepard/Akita mix named Mia with leash reactivity issues. I had a bad experience with a trainer who used positive reinforcement only for my large breed d…Read full reviewClose full review
I would give TEN STARS if I could! If you are reading this review and looking for a dog trainer LOOK NO FURTHER! I have a Pitt/Shepard/Akita mix named Mia with leash reactivity issues. I had a bad experience with a trainer who used positive reinforcement only for my large breed dog; which didn't work. She regressed and we spent an exorbitant amount of money along with an obscene amount of time on training that WOULD NEVER WORK. Julia is “The Dog Whisperer”, she’s like a Jedi that can connect with your dog without using any words. It’s amazing! I’ve only ever seen anything like it on Cesar Milan’s show. After our first training session we took her hiking the next day and she had multiple encounters with dogs and she did GREAT! All because we were given the RIGHT skills from the RIGHT trainer with the RIGHT experience. I was so happy I cried, I couldn’t believe it. I had become so frustrated working with the first trainer I started thinking my dog was “untrainable”. I was told by the other trainer to just “throw more treats at her” when she wasn’t making progress. Huh?!?! Anyway, I am so glad I started doing research and came across Julia. Not only is she incredibly knowledgeable she is an absolute pleasure to be around. She is accommodating, flexible and funny! One of our greatest joys in life is taking our dogs out hiking and we can do that successfully now without any issues. Thank you Julia, we are your clients for LIFE!
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Aimee Reichert
5/5
Julia is amazing. Did an at home training package for my Yorkie mutt who struggled with reactivity, nipping, etc. learned so much in 3 hours! Highly recommend. Julia was also diligent about COVID-19 precautions during these unusual times. Dogs still need help and she’s there to offer it.
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