Dog Training Programs
At Chasing The Wild, we help dogs build confidence, improve reliability, and learn how to navigate the world through structured adventure, clear communication, and biological fulfillment.
Whether you’re raising a puppy, struggling with reactivity, or simply looking for a more meaningful outlet for your dog, we’ll create a path forward together.
Pack Foundations
4 Weeks
The perfect starting point for dogs that need structure, guidance, and a solid foundation before joining our adventure programs.
This hybrid program combines private coaching, day training, and structured pack hikes to establish clear communication and practical skills in the real world.
Includes:
- Private coaching sessions
- Day training
- Structured pack hikes
- Lifetime access to The Pack Portal
- Report cards and progress updates
Ideal For:
Owners looking for guidance and coaching
New clients
Adolescent dogs
Dogs lacking foundational skills
Return To The Pack
8 Weeks
Our signature transformation program.
Return to the Pack combines private coaching, day training, and structured adventure hikes to help dogs develop confidence, social skills, reliability, and emotional regulation.
This program is designed to bridge the gap between traditional training and real-life application.
Includes:
- Private coaching sessions
- Weekly day training
- Weekly adventure hikes
- Lifetime access to The Pack Portal
- Monthly community events
- Detailed progress reports
Ideal For:
Owners seeking long-term change
Reactive dogs
Dogs struggling with social skills
Dogs lacking confidence
The Reset
Board & Train
For dogs requiring intensive rehabilitation, behavior modification, or a complete reset.
Dogs live and train within our structured environment while developing new habits, learning emotional regulation, and building practical skills that transfer back into everyday life.
Every program is customized to the individual dog and family.
Includes:
- Immersive training environment
- Daily structured adventures
- Behavior modification plan
- Owner transfer sessions
- Lifetime access to The Pack Portal
- Ongoing support following graduation
Ideal For:
Dogs needing intensive intervention
Severe reactivity
Resource guarding
Anxiety and confidence issues
Hike x Train
$125 per hike
Adventure-based training in the real world.
Dogs join our structured hiking program where we focus on recall, neutrality, confidence, social skills, and fulfillment while exploring our private trails in Waukee Iowa.
Available through ongoing membership options.
Ideal For:
Owners wanting continued support
Graduates of our programs
Active dogs
Dogs needing ongoing enrichment
Day Train
$222 per day
A structured day of training, adventure, and real-world exposure.
Dogs spend the day working on foundational skills, socialization, confidence building, and practical behaviors while returning home each evening.
Ideal For:
Continued education between private sessions
Busy owners
Skill maintenance
Real-world training exposure
Private Coaching
$222 per session
One-on-one coaching tailored to your goals.
Whether you’re working through behavior challenges, preparing for a new puppy, or refining existing skills, private coaching provides personalized support and guidance.
Structured Boarding
$222 per 24 Hours
More than pet sitting.
Structured boarding provides dogs with adventure, enrichment, routine, and clear expectations while you’re away.
Hikes, decompression, and fulfillment are built into every stay. Available to existing clients only.
Workshops + Retreats
Seasonal group experiences for deeper learning
Immersive, hands-on events designed to connect owners and dogs through instinctual training, ritual, and community. From one-day workshops to multi-day retreats, these gatherings blend dog psychology with nature, energy work, and pack flow.
Not Sure Where to Start?
Most clients begin with a consultation call so we can determine the best path forward for both you and your dog.
Ready to get started?
Book your call today and let’s build a plan that works for your dog, your goals, and your lifestyle.