Lewisville, TX & Dallas-Fort Worth
Dog Training Services
Personalized Home Board & Train, Private In-Home Dog Training, Puppy Consultations, and Graduate Boarding across Dallas-Fort Worth.
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IACP Member #2591
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Training dogs across DFW
Home & in-home training
Compare and book professional dog training services in Lewisville, TX and across the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex with Redeeming Dogs, founded by Head Trainer Tod McVicker (training dogs since 2006, IACP Member #2591, CDT/PDTI/CDTA).
Choose between our flagship 21-day Home Board & Train in Tod's home (capped at 2 client dogs maximum, starting with a phone assessment), 1-hour Private In-Home Dog Training visits with Trainer Jon Van Dyke (scheduled as needed with no subscription), and 3-hour In-Home Puppy Consultations for puppies 16 weeks and younger.
We also provide exclusive Home Boarding for Board & Train graduates with no minimum stay and structured Group Socialization sessions for active training clients.
- Home Board & Train21-day immersion in Tod McVicker's home (max 2 client dogs), phone assessment first, e-collar and go-home lesson included.
- In-Home & Puppy Sessions1-hour adult in-home visits with Jon Van Dyke (no subscription) and 3-hour first consultations for puppies 16 weeks and under.
- Graduate Boarding & SocialsAlumni-only overnight boarding in Tod's home with no minimum stay, plus supervised Group Socialization classes.
All Programs Compared
Compare Our Dallas-Fort Worth Dog Training Programs
If you like the idea of having your dog trained in Tod McVicker's home, or having us coach you in your home, compare our core services below.
Service 1 • Flagship Home Immersion
21-Day Home Board & Train
- Program: 21-Day On- and Off-Leash Home Board & Train led personally by Founder Tod McVicker.
- Format & Setting: Three weeks inside Tod's real home in Lewisville, TX with a maximum of 2 client dogs at a time and play with Tod's balanced resident pack.
- Who It Fits: Adult dogs and puppies needing reliable on- and off-leash obedience, house manners, crate training, or behavior modification for reactivity and aggression.
- What Is Included: Daily E-Touch Method™ training, a professional-grade e-collar and transmitter to keep, regular video and email updates, and personal go-home owner coaching.
- First Step / Prerequisite: Phone assessment with Tod McVicker to confirm program fit (no home visit required).
- Learn More: Explore Board & Train Details
Service 2 • Puppies 16 Weeks & Under
3-Hour In-Home Puppy Training
- Program: Private In-Home Puppy Foundation Consultation across Dallas-Fort Worth.
- Format & Setting: 3-hour initial hands-on consultation inside your home, with optional 1-hour follow-up visits at your home or a local park.
- Who It Fits: Young puppies 16 weeks and younger who need early structure during their critical socialization window.
- What Is Included: Housebreaking schedules, crate training, stopping puppy biting and jumping, early leash manners, and phone or email follow-up support.
- First Step / Prerequisite: Fill out our online contact form to schedule your 3-hour puppy consultation.
- Learn More: Explore Puppy Training Details
Service 3 • Private Coaching at Home
Training at Your Home
- Program: Private 1-Hour In-Home Dog Training Sessions with Trainer Jon Van Dyke.
- Format & Setting: Approximately 1-hour visits inside your home working with you and all dogs in your household (no subscription required).
- Who It Fits: Owners who want hands-on leadership skills to address leash pulling, barking, doorway manners, new-dog introductions, or household structure.
- What Is Included: Customized coaching using traditional tools (slip, pinch, or head collars), body-language reading, and pay-as-you-go scheduling whenever you are ready.
- First Step / Prerequisite: Submit our contact form to schedule your first 1-hour in-home session.
- Learn More: Explore In-Home Training Details
Service 4 • Alumni Boarding & Socials
Graduate Boarding & Group Socialization
- Program: Alumni Home Boarding in Tod's Home and Supervised Group Socialization Classes.
- Format & Setting: Overnight boarding in Tod's Lewisville home (no minimum stay) and structured Large Field Socialization sessions with Tod McVicker and Summer Milroy.
- Who It Fits: Graduate Boarding is open exclusively to Redeeming Dogs Board & Train graduates; Group Socialization is open to current training clients.
- What Is Included: Familiar home routines and rules during travel stays, plus safe pack socialization for reactive or defensive dogs.
- First Step / Prerequisite: Graduate from Board & Train for overnight boarding, or enroll as an active client for Group Socialization.
- Learn More: Explore Group Socialization
Personalized Dog Training
Dog Training Services in the Dallas and Fort Worth Metro Area
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Frequently Asked Questions About Our Services
Should I Choose Home Board & Train or Training at Your Home?
Choose our 21-day Home Board & Train if you want Tod McVicker to build reliable on- and off-leash obedience, house manners, and behavior transformation for you in his home (capped at 2 client dogs at a time) before transferring control back to you.
Choose Training at Your Home if you prefer 1-hour hands-on coaching sessions in your own living room and neighborhood with Trainer Jon Van Dyke, scheduled whenever you are ready.
How Does the Assessment Work for Board & Train?
For our 21-day Board & Train program, Tod McVicker conducts your assessment directly over the phone.
No home visit is required.
We talk through your dog's behavior, temperament, and goals to confirm the program is the right fit.
Do You Offer Overnight Boarding When We Travel?
Yes, for our alumni.
Overnight boarding in Tod McVicker's home is open exclusively to dogs that have graduated from our Board & Train program, with no minimum stay.