About The Doggo USA
At The Doggo USA, our mission is to help dogs and owners live the best possible lives together.
We do that by providing the proper training, tools, and knowledge you can use at home. Because training shouldn’t disappear the second your dog comes home. It should become part of everyday life.
Since opening The Doggo in 2021, we have helped dogs build better habits while giving owners the guidance they need to understand, support, and keep improving their dog’s behavior. The result? A stronger bond, a calmer hope, and more confidence on both ends of the leash.
Our Story
“We’re a lifelong family of animal lovers who are excited to serve you and your Doggo.”
Juan & Francesca – Founders
The Doggo USA was built on the belief that every dog and their owner deserve dog training programs tailored to both their needs.
Dogs have different personalities.
Owners have different goals.
The Doggo USA takes time to understand the behaviors that need attention as we build a custom plan for you and your doggo.
Who we are
We believe there are no bad dogs. There are confused dogs. There are also nervous, stubborn, overexcited dogs who’ve learned bad habits without the dogs or the owners meaning for it to happen.
Our job is to help fix that communication gap.
The Doggo USA approaches every client (both human and dog) with patience, compassion, and structure.
We focus on:
- Building confidence
- Improving obedience
- Giving owners the tools to keep progress going long after training ends
Dogs learn best when they feel safe. Owners do better when they understand the process. That’s always at the heart of what we do.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Is there a size/age limit? What is the best age to start training my dog?
There are no size or breed restrictions. The minimum age requirement is 4 months, with all vaccines up to date before training can begin.
Q. What training methods do you use?
We customize our training techniques to each dog and owner’s needs and goals. Applying our balanced training approach and practicing multiple times each day for a minimum of 3 weeks helps dogs build better habits and makes it easier for owners to implement them at home.
Our system consists of training the dog first, and then the owner. This way, dogs understand what is being asked of them by the “Go Home Session.” Plus, it’s easier for owners to administer and learn the appropriate tone, hand signal, and form a command requires. This dynamic creates an easy transition from the board-and-train program to the home.
Our goal is to make training a fun, positive, and encouraging experience for you and your dog, strengthening your bond in the process! You’ll feel more confident around your dog while enjoying the benefits of an obedient dog.
Q. Does your training work for aggressive, sensitive, and fearful dogs?
Yes. For dogs with these challenges, the first step is building trust. From there, we use obedience exercises such as place, recall, stay, and leash walking to help establish clearer expectations and more confident behavior. We then rehabilitate the dog to create new default behavior.
Q. Will my dog get sick by being around so many other dogs?
We try to stay on top of any potential illnesses and take all necessary precautions for the dogs in our care. However, just like with kids at school or daycare, viruses may be passed between dogs. If your dog comes down with anything contagious, they must stay home until your vet says it’s okay to return.
Q. What happens if my dog gets hurt?
If it’s an emergency, we will transport them to the nearest vet immediately and then call you and/or your emergency contact. If it is a non-emergency, we will try to reach you or your emergency contact first to see how you would like us to handle this situation.
Q. What are your health and safety practices?
Health and safety are of utmost importance to us. We do everything in our power to maintain a clean, safe, and healthy environment for our dogs, including:
- Ensuring that dogs are up to date on all vaccinations. Owners must provide proof of vaccinations throughout the enrollment period. This includes the following: rabies, bordetella, & DHLP/DA2PP.
- Mandating that dogs must also be free of any parasites and be on a flea and tick protection treatment.
- Requiring that every dog must pass a health check before admittance. Any dog exhibiting a potential health concern will not be allowed to attend boarding until the problem is resolved. This is in the best interests of the sick dog and every other dog in the facility to maintain the healthiest environment possible.
- Keeping dogs training and playing in a fenced-in area with secured exit ways to ensure no dog can slip out.
- Cleaning and sanitizing continuously throughout the day with safe, pet-friendly disinfectants to ensure the top level of cleanliness.
- Making sure that each dog drinks and eats from their own individual food and water bowls.