Dog Savvy | Positive Dog Training

Name: Dog Savvy | Positive Dog Training
Address: 763 E Scott Ave, Salt Lake City, UT 84106, Salt Lake City, Utah, 84106, US
Telephone: +1801-349-0911

Salt Lake City, Utah

4.8/5· 53 Google reviews

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About Dog Savvy | Positive Dog Training

Dog Savvy Positive Dog Training offers expert puppy training and dog training in Salt Lake City, UT, and nearby areas using compassionate, reward-based methods that deliver lasting results. Our certified Salt Lake City dog trainers specialize in puppy training, crate training, leash reactivity training, dog aggression training, barking solutions, and separation anxiety training. We design personalized, in-home dog training programs tailored to your dog’s needs and your lifestyle. Whether you are struggling with crate training a new puppy or a rescue dog with behavioral challenges, our private dog training in Salt Lake City helps your dog build confidence, good manners, and calm, reliable behavior. 📞 Call today for a free consultation!

Training & services

Training goals

Behavior consultation
Program details
Get a Behavior Consultation for dogs and puppies with behavioral problems like leash reactivity, resource guarding, aggression, barking, or separation anxiety. Includes a full behavior assessment, custom training plan, and fun starter games to help you begin improving your dog’s behavior right away. · Listed price: $90.00
Listed price: $150.00
Dog behavioral modification training using positive, science-based methods. We help address aggression, fear, anxiety, resource guarding, and other challenging behaviors. Get a personalized training plan to build confidence, calmness, and reliable behavior for a happier, well-adjusted dog. · Listed price: From $150.00
Crate training
Program details
We specialize in puppy crate training to help puppies who cry at night or scream for hours when left alone learn to feel safe and secure. Our certified puppy trainers use gentle, positive, reward-based methods to build calm, confident, and reliable crate behavior for lasting results.
Is your puppy crying in the crate all night or screaming when you leave the room? Our puppy separation anxiety training uses gentle, proven crate training methods to help puppies settle calmly and confidently—so you can finally get some sleep, focus on work, and enjoy a happier, quieter home. · Listed price: From $150.00
House training
Leash training
Obedience training
Puppy training
Program details
Private puppy training classes for biting, barking, potty training, crate training, separation anxiety, and hyperactivity. Get a personalized, reward-based plan with fun training games that build good manners, confidence, and a calm, well-behaved puppy from day one. · Listed price: $150.00
Our one-month private puppy training class package teaches basic manners and tackles common issues like puppy biting, potty accidents, crate training, and solutions for hyper or anxious puppies, including separation anxiety—helping your pup grow into a well-behaved, confident companion. · Listed price: $895.00
Puppy training in Salt Lake City for new puppy parents who want to start off right. Get expert guidance on potty training, crate training, puppy biting, socialization, sleep routines, and preventing separation anxiety. Leave with a personalized, positive training plan to raise a calm, confident pup. · Listed price: $150.00
Recall training Customer-reported
Socialization

Behavior support

Aggression training
Barking
Program details
Our dog trainers teach your dog to stop barking using positive, science-based methods. We help dogs who bark at strangers, noises, other dogs, or when left alone. Get a personalized training plan to reduce nuisance barking, build calm behavior, and create lasting results—without harsh corrections. · Listed price: $895.00
Fear and confidence
Reactivity training
Program details
Our Leash Reactivity Training teaches dogs to focus on their handler and build self-control around distractions. Using positive, science-based methods, we help your dog stay calm on walks, reduce lunging or barking, and enjoy stress-free outings while strengthening your bond. · Listed price: $150.00
Reactive dog training in Salt Lake City using positive, science-based methods. We help dogs who bark, lunge, or overreact on leash to other dogs, people, or triggers. Get a personalized training plan to reduce reactivity, build focus and confidence, and enjoy calmer, more manageable walks. · Listed price: From $150.00
Resource guarding
Program details
Does your dog growl, snap, or guard food, toys, or resting spots? This behavior, called resource guarding, can strain your bond. We specialize in positive, effective training to help dogs feel safe sharing, so you can enjoy a more relaxed, trusting relationship. · Listed price: From $150.00
Separation anxiety
Program details
Work with a Dog Separation Anxiety Specialist to help your dog feel calm and secure when alone. Using gentle, positive, science-based methods, we reduce crying, barking, and destructive behaviors, teaching self-soothing skills while strengthening your bond and building confidence in your dog. · Listed price: $150.00
Our Dog Separation Anxiety Training program uses proven, humane methods to help puppies and rescue dogs feel calm and comfortable when home alone. Our training reduces crying, barking, and destructive behaviors while teaching self-soothing skills and building confidence for lasting peace of mind. · Listed price: From $150.00

How training happens

In-home training
Program details
In-home dog training in Salt Lake City using positive reinforcement. Get personalized coaching from a certified dog trainer for leash pulling, barking, reactivity, jumping, aggression, and separation anxiety. Build calm behavior, good manners, and lasting results in your dog’s real-life environment. · Listed price: From $150.00
Online or virtual training
Private training

Dog age

Adult dogs
Puppies
Program details
Certified puppy trainers offering private, game-based puppy training classes in Salt Lake City. We help with puppy biting, potty training, crate training, and puppy crying in the crate or when left alone. Build good manners, confidence, and a strong bond with expert guidance and lasting results. · Listed price: $150.00

Support between sessions

Personalized training plans

Your dog’s background

Rescue dogs
Program details
Just adopted a rescue dog with behavioral challenges? We help dogs of any breed or age overcome issues like separation anxiety, fear, resource guarding, or hyperactivity. Using positive, science-based methods, we build trust, confidence, and good manners so your rescue can thrive in their new home. · Listed price: $150.00

Training approach

Positive reinforcement
Program details
Positive reinforcement dog training in SLC, UT, using reward-based, science-backed methods. We teach good manners, reduce problem behaviors, and build confidence in puppies and adult dogs. Enjoy a stronger bond with your dog while achieving lasting, reliable behavior—without force or punishment. · Listed price: From $150.00

Consultations

Free consultation

Other listed services

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Dog training
Program details
Positive, reward-based dog training in Salt Lake City, UT to address behavior problems, reduce separation anxiety, and build reliable manners. Our dog trainers help puppies and adult dogs grow into calm, confident companions using proven, science-backed training methods that deliver lasting results. · Listed price: From $150.00
Additional Dog
Program details
Add an additional dog to your training session for $50! · Listed price: $50.00
Dog Behavior Challenges
Dog Parents
Dog Walkers
On Leash Dog Trainer
Private Coaching
Private Consultation
Problem Behaviors
Working Dog

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Questions & answers

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Do you guys do service dog training?

No, we are pet dog trainers only.

Community answer · Dog Savvy | Positive Dog Training · 2025-09-21

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Do you guys do service dog training?

No, we do pet dog training only.

Community answer · Dog Savvy | Positive Dog Training · 2025-09-21

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Customer reviews

Google listing

4.8

out of 553 Google reviews

Mentioned in reviews

Separation anxiety 7
Building confidence 6
Positive reinforcement 6
Virtual training program 4
Leash training 3
Patient approach 3

All 10 topics

Impulse control 2
Intro session 2
Rescue training 2
Virtual session 2

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bianca adame2024-05-10

5/5

I found Alexandra when I was looking for a trainer to help me with some training tools and my dog’s incessant biting. I am so grateful to have found her! We did a virtual session which was honestly amazing. She walked me through each step of each training tool and it was great. Because of how the sessions work I know that I am doing the training task correctly since she tells me how to do it, watches me, and makes any needed corrections. I loved the virtual appointment and plan on doing more with her!

lola blanche2024-04-08

5/5

When I adopted my rescue dog called Roli I had no idea she would have separation anxiety, or indeed what that was. After a few weeks I discovered I could not leave her alone at all! It was pretty difficult to manage day to day life constantly worrying about whether she was okay. When I met Alexandra she was so calm and reassuring I was immediately relieved. Using the help of Dog Savvy and Alexandras virtual 8 week training program I am happy to report Roli is thrilled to stay home by herself and I can lead a totally normal life, leaving her at home and relaxed when need be! Initially I was a little concerned that meeting virtually would not work well but in fact it was super easy and worked just as well if not better then in person because Roli had to get used to only me being in the room doing the training. The first session was a little difficult but after that it all ironed out. I cannot stress enough how hesitant I was that the training would even work with Roli -- I was sure she was beyond help. But it really does work if you stick with it!

Jen Bowers2024-02-24

5/5

I booked a 2 hour virtual Zoom session with Alexandra for my 8 week old puppy and in just 2 hours, my puppy learned SO much. We played various games to teach my puppy how to choose certain commands/activities and we did separation anxiety training in the pen/crate. It was fantastic! I'm looking forward to working with Alexandra again.

Prit Patel2023-12-04

5/5

My dog is a two-ish year old terrier rescue, gentle but also very fearful. Training with previous owners had incorporated negative reinforcement, so he lacked confidence and the ability to be curious/playful. This is why Alexandra’s positive game-based training really spoke to me. It was exactly what he needed to relearn not only the basics of obedience, but how to be a dog. Everything the dog learns is built upon a game of choice. It’s a process that views dogs not as machines but as the thoughtful, complex, silly creatures they actually are. Alexandra’s approach is built upon love and compassion for dogs, but there is nothing woo woo about it. It’s progressive, and well-researched, which is emblematic of Alexandra as well. As a first-time dog owner, I learned so much about every aspect of dog ownership. I came to her with lots of questions, and she was always prepared with insights and resources to help guide me. I really can’t recommend Alexandra enough. At our first session, my dog wouldn’t come out of hiding to even see her, but she brought lots of patience, understanding (and treats). He’s a very different dog now than he was that first session, beyond just being able to absolutely crush a sit-stay. He’s more trusting, playful, and confident. I attribute that in large part to Dog Savvy.

Marjorie Crowley2023-06-10

5/5

We just did a two hour session at our home with our new rescue and Alexandra is amazing. Not only did our dog learn so much but we learned a ton about how to train him and maintain the good behavior moving forward! She really met us where we were at and made the training easy to understand and implement. Can’t recommend highly enough 🙌🏼🐶!

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