Together, we strengthen the friendship between you and your dog through communication, confidence, teamwork and fun
Welcome to The Duncan School, we're happy you are here! We're dog lovers, just like you, and know how adventurous life can be with one by your side. We also know that the better the dog is trained, the more fun it is!
We offer several options from puppy basics to advanced service dog task training. Our private lessons are designed to guide you and your dog to be a successful team. You'll learn new skills through baby steps to ensure clear communication is established, confidence is built and maintained, and the trust between you two is mutual all while having fun! The skills are reinforced by positivity and homework assignments. Classes are completed in person with a American Kennel Club Approved Evaluator, Temperament Test Judge, and Farm Dog Certified Judge.
5 Star Review
Alisha was a joy to work with while training my pup, Luna. She was patient, thorough and knowledgeable while working to help build mine and Lunas confidence. We can’t wait to work with her again!
-Lisa B.
Luna - Canine Good Citizen & Level 2 Graduate
Training Services Offered:
Family Dog Training:
-New puppy basic obedience
-Older puppy/young adult Intermediate obedience skills
-Adult Dog Advanced obedience skills
-Problem Solutions (Impulse control, Crate Training, Reactivity, etc)
Service Dog Task Training:
For dogs and handlers ready to task train to help mitigate a disability.
-Scent Training - Food Allergies, Glucose Levels, Finding specific People, other Medical Alerts
-Assistance Tasks - Timely Reminders, Object Retrieval, Dressing/Undressing, Object organization/placement (laundry, etc)
-Behavior interruptions, room sweeps, and more.
Working Dogs Training:
-Scent Work - Animal Tracking, basics for Scent Work Trials, and more
-Therapy Dog - community obedience and help with certifying through an approved organization
5 Star Review
I highly recommend the Duncan School! They have helped me and my dog Sully out so much! He use to not be able to go out in public areas because he was too loud! Now we are able to enjoy downtown evenings with our pup!
- Sarah O.
Sully - Canine Good Citizen, Level 2 Graduate
3 Easy Steps to a Stronger You+Dog Friendship
1. Set Goals. Register for Training.
2. Learn and work towards goals with fun, positivity and structure.
3. Crush Goals. Repeat!
5 Star Review
My dog is a little hard to train but The Duncan School has been working with him for several weeks now and the changes in him are amazing! I highly recommend their services!
-Stefanie J.
Rusty - Level 1 Graduate
AKC Dog Certifications
Sniff and Search Class - 101
5 Star Review
Alisha was great with our rescue golden lab mix, Vivi! She had her listening, sitting, staying, coming and more in only 4 lessons. Not only did she help train our dog, but she helped train us how to continue to work with her. Would highly recommend!
-Leah A.
Vivi - S.T.A.R. Puppy and Level 1 Graduate
Bonnie - S.T.A.R. Puppy and Level 1 Graduate
I'm Alisha Cline, Certified, AKC Evaluator, and Farm Dog Certified Judge. I have over 2 decades of experience in teaching puppy basics and 5 years of professional expertise in teaching advanced service dogs tasks.
I've had pet dogs my entire life including a variety of rescued mutts, large Great Pyrenees, athletic herding shepherds and goofy Labradors. I've owner-trained two of my own Service Dogs with tasks including gluten detection, glucose drop detection, mobility assistance, and other smaller tasks.
Outside of The Duncan School, I'm an artist. I'm a PPA Master Photographer, Photographic Craftsman, and Certified Professional Photographer and owner of Yellow Dog Portrait Co. I specialize in studio portrait photography of pets and children. I am an avid tennis player and enjoy going to the lake with my family and dogs. I grew up around the barn; training and riding show horses in Eventing.