Our Training Approach

Behavioral dog training designed for real dogs and real life.

At Hand ‘N Paw Dog Training, every session is more than just training—it’s an investment in a happier life with your dog. Our 90-minute, one-on-one in-home training sessions throughout the Salt Lake Valley, Utah give us the space to address behavioral challenges such as anxiety, reactivity, leash frustration, and focus issues, while practicing real-life skills and strengthening your connection. Using proven, positive, relationship-based methods, we create a custom plan tailored to your lifestyle and your dog’s unique needs. You’ll leave each session with clear, easy-to-follow exercises so progress continues long after we wrap up.

Payment plans are available for all training packages, because building a great relationship with your dog shouldn’t have to wait.

Serving Salt Lake City and surrounding communities throughout the Salt Lake Valley.

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Behavioral Training:

  • Separation Anxiety

  • Possessive | Protective Behavior

  • Ignoring Commands

  • Low Motivation

  • Restlessness | Obsessive Behavior

  • Reactivity | Aggression | Barrier Frustration

  • Anxiety | Fearfulness | Nervousness

  • Excessive Barking | Whining

  • Multi-Dog Household Management

  • Destructive Behavior

  • Leash Manners

  • Urban Socialization (e.g. Scheels, Pet Stores)

  • Puppy | Potty | Crate Training

  • Car Ride Behavior

  • Grooming Reactivity

  • Demanding | Manipulative Behaviors

  • Dog Socialization and Desensitization

  • House Manners (e.g. Counter surfing)

  • Having Guests Over (e.g. Jumping)

  • General Behavior Analysis & Corrective Training

  • Dog Communication Buttons

  • Agility | Fitness

Education Courses:

  • Dog Body Language

  • Boredom Busters

  • Maintaining a Healthy Pup

  • Adding Variety To Your Dog’s Life

  • Best Practices During Interactive Play

  • Advocating For Your Dog

  • Setting Boundaries

  • Communicating With Your Dog

  • Allergy Management

  • Common Misconceptions (e.g. A tail wag doesn’t always mean they’re happy!)

  • Supplies Overview

Consultation - $150

In-Depth Behavior Evaluation & Training Roadmap

This 60-90 minute session is the essential first step to lasting change. We’ll assess your dog’s temperament, clarify your training goals, answer questions, and develop a strategy tailored to your unique situation. You’ll leave with insight, immediate tools, and a personalized path forward.

  • 📌 Required for all new clients

  • 💳 $50 deposit due at booking

Tune-Up Session - $160

Refocus, Recalibrate, Refresh

Ideal for dog parents looking to sharpen skills or troubleshoot a particular challenge. This session offers focused coaching, practical strategies, and real-time feedback to help you make progress quickly — whether you need a refresher or a new perspective.

  • 💳 $50 deposit due at booking

Fresh Start Pack (3 Sessions) - $465

Tailored Support for New Beginnings

Adopting a rescue? Moving into a new home? This package helps your dog adjust with clarity and calm. We'll focus on key behaviors, uncover what’s driving them, and give you the tools to build structure, confidence, and connection in a time of change.

  • 💳 $100 deposit due at booking

  • 📌 Save $15 vs. booking individually

  • 🐾 $25 adoption discount available with proof of recent rescue

Well-Rounded Pup Plan (5 Sessions) - $750

Build Skills, Strengthen Behavior, Grow Together

Five sessions tailored to help you build a solid behavioral foundation or fine-tune multiple areas over time. Ideal for puppies, young dogs, or anyone working on well-rounded skill-building in real-life situations.

  • 💳 $150 deposit due at booking

  • 📌 Save $50 vs. booking individually

Progress & Partnership Pack (8 Sessions) - $1,180

Deeper Growth for Lasting Change

This eight-session series is designed for pet parents ready to make meaningful progress across a wider range of behaviors. With time to build trust, reinforce good habits, and adapt strategies to your dog’s unique needs, this plan supports long-term confidence and success for you both.

  • 💳 $200 deposit due at booking

  • 📌 Save $100 vs. booking individually

Complete Companion Program (10 Sessions) - $1,425

Our Most Comprehensive Training Plan

Ten sessions for pet parents committed to creating lasting transformation and a truly balanced partnership. Whether you’re working through complex behavioral challenges or building mastery across environments, this plan gives us the space to work deeply, steadily, and effectively — with continued support every step of the way.

  • 💳 $250 deposit due at booking

  • 📌 Save $175 vs. booking individually

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  • All sessions are 90 minutes

  • Deposits are required to reserve all sessions and packages

  • Remaining balances are due at or before the first session

  • 24-hour notice is required for reschedules or cancellations to retain your deposit

  • Payment methods accepted: cash, Venmo, Cash App, and Apple Cash

  • Need a payment plan for a larger package? Just ask — we’re happy to work with you!

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Got Questions? We’ve Got Answers.

Training your dog is an important step, and it’s natural to have questions about our approach and what to expect. Below are answers to some of the most common questions. If you don’t see what you’re looking for, you can visit our full FAQ page or reach out—we’re always happy to help.

  • We employ a variety of effective methods that set clear boundaries while avoiding fear and force. This teaches your dog to think, problem-solve, and make good choices — not just follow commands. You’ll also learn how to understand your dog and adapt your approach as their needs (and your lifestyle) change, so you can guide them confidently through every stage of life.

  • Absolutely. We understand that dogs with medical conditions require extra care and consideration. We always tailor our training approach to what’s safest and most comfortable for your dog’s health, working closely with you to support their well-being every step of the way.

  • Our initial consultation usually lasts between 60 and 90 minutes. Each training session runs for a full 90 minutes, giving us plenty of time to explore your goals, practice effectively, and ensure that you and your dog walk away feeling confident and ready before we wrap up.

  • Yes! We offer in-home and on-location training anywhere in the Salt Lake Valley. Sessions can happen in your home, your neighborhood, or any environment that best supports your goals — whether that’s the park for leash work, a busy street for reactivity training, or a quiet spot for focus-building.

  • Absolutely. We believe training should be accessible, so we offer payment plans for all training packages.

  • From reactivity to anxiety to problem-solving unwanted habits, we tailor each session to your dog’s needs. We work at a pace that keeps your dog comfortable while moving toward real progress.

  • Yes — and that’s where the real magic happens! After each session, you’ll get custom exercises to reinforce what we worked on so the progress continues between visits.

  • We welcome dogs of all breeds, sizes, and ages. Training is for everyone — whether you’ve got a brand-new puppy, an energetic teenager, or a senior dog who needs a refresh.

  • Yes! While we don’t provide boarding services, we do offer pet walking and sitting in your home. We’re happy to help keep your dog happy, exercised, and cared for in the comfort of their own space when you can’t be there. Ask us for details!

  • Every dog and situation is unique, but most clients notice changes right away. The key to lasting results is consistency — the more you practice between sessions, the faster you’ll see progress.

  • Yes! We welcome families and teach children how to safely and effectively communicate with their dog. Our sessions focus on building confidence, clear communication, and positive interactions for both kids and pets.

Let’s make sit happen!

Whether you’re working through big feelings, everyday manners, reactivity, anxiety, or simply want a calmer, more connected relationship with your dog, we’re here to support you.

Share what you can below, and we’ll reach out with clarity, compassion, and next steps.

Prefer to talk with a human?

Email: morgan@handnpawdogtraining.com
Call/Text: (801) 899-5734

Wags of Approval

  • "Morgan was professional, empathetic, knowledgeable, and clearly invested in helping us succeed. She didn’t just train my dog — she helped me feel more confident as a handler, especially when navigating the challenges of a medically fragile giant breed."

    Kida’s Mom

  • "It’s not just about getting your dog to behave, it’s about building a real relationship with them. She teaches from a place of understanding, not control."

    Odin’s Dad

  • "She helped me understand where he's coming from and gave some valuable insight on how I can work on correcting this behavior while maintaining a loving relationship with my boy."

    Ruger’s Mom

  • "I left with the most helpful feedback and techniques to help my dog cope in high stress environments and Morgan was completely focused on my dog and I the entire time."

    Kora’s Mom

  • "Her focus on the psychology and emotional connection between human and dog really helped me reflect on not just my dogs’ behavior, but also how I show up in the dynamic."

    Freya’s Dad

  • "She has helped improve my boy's reactivity and he continues to improve with the tips I have been given!"

    Mort’s Mom

  • "She took the time to understand my dog’s personality, needs, and behavior challenges, and created a personalized training plan that worked wonders."

    Shiloh’s Mom

  • "She took the time to research what kind of collar or harness would be safest for a dog with Kida’s condition and tailored the training approach specifically to her needs."

    Kida’s Mom

  • "Loved Morgan's training! She is AWESOME."

    Charlie’s Mom

  • "If you want a more personal connection with your pet, whether it is in your home or outings with your pet in public, Morgan is the one to call."

    Luna’s Mom