Behavioral correction
Resolve leash pulling, reactivity, fear, and anxiety with a structured plan that fits your dog and your home.
Family-run · 10+ years experience
A calmer, more confident dog starts here.
Civil Canines is a hands-on dog training service rooted in patience, trust, and clear communication. We help families and their dogs live better together — at home, in public, and everywhere in between.
- 100s of dogs trained
- Behavioral specialist
- Family-friendly
What Civil Canines can do for you
We help transform your relationship with your dog by addressing key behavioral issues, improving communication, and fostering trust and respect.
Clear communication
Learn the cues, body language, and timing that turn confusion into confidence — for both of you.
Trust & mutual respect
Build the calm leadership your dog is looking for, without harsh tools or guesswork.
Meet your trainer
Hi, I'm Trent.
I've been a professional dog trainer for over a decade, working with hundreds of dogs across nearly every breed. Dog training isn't just my work — it's a family affair. My wife Ally and I run Civil Canines together, and we've been hand-in-hand in this from the start.
We believe in creating real harmony between dogs and families. Our approach is rooted in care, patience, and experience — and we love seeing families and their dogs finally click.
Read our storyPrograms designed around your dog.
From first-time puppy owners to families with dogs working on real-world manners, we'll meet you where you are.
Family socialization
Help your dog become comfortable and well-behaved around all family members, including children.
Learn moreService dog training
Specialized training for dogs assisting individuals with disabilities, held to service-animal standards.
Learn moreIn-store training
Build confident, polite behavior in shops and cafés so outings together are stress-free.
Learn moreDog socialization
Controlled introductions to other dogs to grow social skills and reduce anxiety or reactivity.
Learn moreObedience
Reliable foundations — sit, stay, recall, leash manners — that hold up in real-world distractions.
Learn moreNot sure where to start?
Tell us about your dog and we'll recommend the right path forward.
Book a consultWhat clients are saying
He really built up his confidence and turned him from a good dog into a great one. I got photo and video updates every day — it was a great experience overall.
Blizzard
German Shepherd
Nova spent a month-long boarding trip there and came back so well trained.
Nova
Board & Train
Trent taught him so many cool tricks and really solidified his fundamentals.
Fluffball
Obedience
Started with a high-energy dog with no focus and turned him into a loving dog with an outlet for his drive.
Oakley
Behavioral