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February 9, 2026
Serving Castle Rock, and surrounding areas.
At Misfits Dog Training, we don’t believe in one-size-fits-all programs or quick fixes. Every dog is an individual, and effective training starts with understanding how dogs learn, communicate, and make decisions in the real world.
Our approach is balanced and fair. Good decisions are rewarded with praise, affection, and freedom. Poor decisions are addressed clearly and consistently—so dogs learn how to make better choices, not just follow commands.
Our In-Home Dog Training program includes eight private lessons focused on educating the owner while developing a well-mannered, obedient dog. This relationship-based program prioritizes clear communication, consistency, and real-life application in your dog’s everyday environment.
Typically, the first four lessons take place in the home, addressing foundational obedience, leash skills, structure, boundaries, and unwanted behaviors such as jumping, pulling, or lack of focus. The final four lessons transition into public settings to proof behaviors around distractions, build confidence, and improve reliability.
Lessons are highly customizable and tailored to your dog’s age, temperament, and specific goals. Balanced training tools, including the e-collar when appropriate, are introduced in a fair and humane manner. This program is ideal for owners who want hands-on involvement and long-term results.
Our 3-Week Board and Train is an immersive training program focused on real-world obedience, accountability, and reliability. During the first week, training centers on relationship building, engagement, and foundational obedience using balanced methods in and around our home and property.
In week two, we introduce the e-collar as a fair, low-level communication tool and begin transitioning training into public environments to generalize behaviors. Week three advances toward off-leash reliability, impulse control, and proofing commands in higher-distraction settings.
This program emphasizes obedience, leash manners, recall, and neutrality around people and dogs. Training concludes with a 2–3 hour in-home owner education session covering proper tool use, maintenance, and progression. A lifetime training warranty is included for ongoing support and long-term success.
Our Hybrid Training Program combines private in-home lessons with a modified board and train, offering the best of owner education and immersive professional training.
The program begins with four in-home lessons focused on foundational obedience, structure, and communication. This phase ensures the owner understands leash handling, expectations, and training tools before transitioning into the board and train portion.
Your dog then enters a customized three-week board and train with an increased emphasis on public training, distraction exposure, and real-world reliability. Off-leash skills, recall, and neutrality around people and dogs are a major focus. This program is ideal for owners who want faster progress without sacrificing understanding, consistency, or long-term success.
Ready to get started? Use the calendar below to schedule your consultation and discuss the best training path for you and your dog.
Meet John, the founder of Misfits Dog Training.
John isn’t your average trainer. With a background in technical problem-solving from his years working in HVAC, he brings an analytical, outside-the-box approach to every dog he works with. Whether he’s training a specialized hunting dog or helping rehabilitate a reactive family pet, John focuses on training the individual dog—not forcing them into a one-size-fits-all system.
John’s goal is simple: to help you move past the stress and build a confident, harmonious relationship with your dog. Because at the end of the day, every “misfit” deserves to be a happy, balanced member of the family.
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