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WHY IN-HOME TRAINING?

At True Loyalty, we bring private dog training right to your home. No driving to a class, no juggling your schedule—just training that fits your life. Working where your dog feels most comfortable helps us tackle real-life behaviors effectively, while giving you one-on-one guidance so you can confidently continue the training at home.

METHOD
& APPROACH

1. Teaching Learned Behaviors

Teaching learned behaviors works best through motivation. By using what your dog naturally enjoys—treats, praise, play, and affirmation—we make training fun, engaging, and highly effective. Most dogs thrive when learning this way.

2. Layering in Reinforcements

This is a crucial part many dog owners miss. We focus on creating multiple ways to motivate your dog so they want to perform the behaviors—not just when you have a treat. Without this skill, you’re always at the mercy of whatever your dog wants in the moment. The real goal is teaching your dog to respond reliably, even when they’re distracted or not naturally inclined to listen. This is the piece most people truly need.

3. Application

Once your dog understands a behavior and we’ve built strong reinforcement around it, we can begin applying it to real-life situations. Most people try to do this too early. Our approach is to first ensure your dog has a clear understanding of what’s being asked before testing them in challenging, real-world scenarios. This builds confidence, clarity, and long-term reliability.

Note:

These steps are solid fundamentals that work for most training and behavior issues. Still, every dog is unique and responds in their own way. That's where we help you get the most out of each session!

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GET TO KNOW JAKE

Training Professionally

In 2013 joined The Canine Coach as a professional trainer. Taught classes, private sessions, and managed their boot camp program. Discovered the power of in-home training where dogs feel most comfortable — and behaviors are most authentic.

Ongoing Experience

Competing and trialing with personal dogs sharpened craft and broadened understanding of different training styles. Mentored by top trainers across the country. Competing in disc dog, protection sports, and pointing dog trials.

True Loyalty

Founded a company rooted in experience, clarity, and real-world results. Mission: Tailored training that fits the owner’s lifestyle and supports what each dog truly needs.

PERSONAL DOGS

Jake's Australian Cattle Dog Iver jumping over him to catch a frisbee.

Iver

2012 - 2024

Breed: Australian Cattle Dog

Downfall: Kids and things that move. 

Best Skill: Disc Doggin

Jake's dog Theron jumping over the palisade in a Mondio Ring trial

Theron

2015 - Current

Breed: Belgian Maliniois

Downfall: New people and dogs. 

Best Skill: Protection Sports

Jake's dog Royce winning 1st place in a trial in Montana. He won the Rocky Mountain Cup!jpg

Royce

2022 - Current

Breed: Epagnuel Breton

Downfall: Personal space.

Best Skill: Finding birds.

Jake posing his dog Rari before sending him out to go find birds.

Rari

2024 - Current

Breed: Epagnuel Breton

Downfall: Always moving.

Best Skills: Entertaining.

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