Ember Leash Positive Dog Training

POSITIVE REINFORCEMENT DOG TRAINING

Good training starts with understanding.

Practical, compassionate dog training on California’s Central Coast and online. Train in person, meet virtually, or learn at your own pace.

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Three ways to train with Ember Leash

Private in-person training sessions
Hands-on coaching for you and your dog at home, with practical steps for daily life. Serving the Central Coast from Santa Maria to Paso Robles.
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Virtual consultations
Meet with Skylar from home for one-on-one help with your dog’s behavior, enrichment, and everyday routines. Leave with a plan you can practice.
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Self-paced virtual courses
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Ember Leash Basics · $99
Learn how dogs learn and practice Touch, Leave It, and Stay with video lessons, demos, printable practice guides, quizzes, and exercises.
Also available: Welcome Home
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We want them to listen. Let’s listen first.

Understanding what your dog is trying to tell you gives you a place to start. I use positive reinforcement to teach clear cues and build skills that fit your daily life. You’ll learn what motivates your dog, how to set up practice, and how to keep making progress between sessions.

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MEET YOUR TRAINER

Skylar McClellan, CPDT-KA

Skylar is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer and the founder of Ember Leash. He spent five years in the Behavior & Training Department at Woods Humane Society and now helps Central Coast families understand their dogs and build skills they can use every day.

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