We train
together.
Your dog won’t be the only one learning. While your dog builds calm, reliable skills, you learn how to make clear decisions—so life together feels more predictable, manageable, and free.
Tell me about your dog and the best number to reach you.
Begin here
together.
Meet Your
Freedom Valve™.
Stop guessing.
Know what comes next.
Your Freedom Valve™ is a simple, moment-by-moment blueprint for deciding how much guidance or freedom your dog is ready for.
You’ll learn to read the situation, make a responsible choice, and adjust when needed. You leave with a plan—not a dog you’re afraid to handle incorrectly.
Dog training + owner education
Use after your compatibility call and enrollment confirmation.
Structured Movement
Begin with clear guidance and purposeful movement. You create structure your dog can understand—and stop wondering what to do first.
Reliability Testing
Learn when and how to test your dog’s skills. Decisions are based on what your dog shows you—not hope, pressure, or guesswork.
Supervised Freedom
Freedom grows as reliability is demonstrated. You stay involved, make the call, and give your dog more life without giving up responsibility.
21 days. Three essentials. One clear plan.
Your dog learns to be still when nothing is needed, walk calmly with you, and come when called. We build resilience, stability, and reliable basics through structure, repetition, real-world practice, and fun off-leash adventures.
A familiar place
to stay.
Overnight boarding is available to every post-program dog. Compatible dogs may also board when they are crate trained and house trained.
- All post-program dogs are eligible
- Other dogs must be compatible, crate trained, and house trained
- A pre-boarding meet-and-greet is required
Boarding is reserved separately and is subject to availability.
Tell me about your dogEnter the total confirmed with Jeannie. Payment does not reserve dates.
Tell me about your dog.
A few basics will help me determine whether this boarding environment could be a good fit.
Questions & answers
What is the compatibility call?
A free phone conversation about your dog, your family’s needs, and my approach. Its purpose is to decide whether moving forward makes sense—not to begin training over the phone. If we’re a match, your pre-program meet-and-greet is included in the program.
48-hour suitability review
The first 48 hours of the board-and-train allow me to observe how your dog responds to structure and limits on their choices. Occasionally, aggression that wasn’t previously seen or disclosed becomes apparent.
If I determine during this review that the program is not a suitable fit, I’ll refer your dog to a better-fit program. Your program payments will be refunded, less $300.
This is rare. The priority is finding the right support for your dog and meaningful results for your family—not continuing in a program that isn’t a match.
Hi, I’m Jeannie.
I coach families,
not just dogs.
I’m Jeannie Oakley—a dog trainer, teacher, and advocate. I don’t expect you to watch from the sidelines and somehow figure everything out when your dog comes home.
I teach you alongside your dog through hands-on practice, phone and online support, and post-program group classes. You’ll understand the plan, practice it, and have continued opportunities to ask questions.
Based in Rotterdam Junction, New York · Board-and-train families may travel from any area
Ready to train together?
Tell me a little about your dog and request a free compatibility call. We’ll decide together whether Freedom Through Responsibility is the right fit for your family.