Dotson Canine Training

$40/day

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At Dotson Canine training we aim to empower the relationship between an owner and their canine companion. We help solve behavioral issues to create a happy life for both the owner and the dog through calm, consistent, leadership. I completed my WA canine training and behaviorist certification in January of 2023 where I completed training to help dogs in all stages of life and will all types of problems. I shadowed my instructor with countless dog training cases before training dogs myself. It is my goal to keep dogs out of shelters and off the euthanasia table. I strive to help dog owners to lead their dogs and be able to solve the issues their dogs may present. I am trained to provide: Puppy training Structured walks Board and trains Adult dog training Bite behavior modification Anxiety behavior modification And many other issues that may be presented.

Overview

Hired 31 times

Serves Charles Town, WV

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1 employee

2 years in business

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Type of pets

Dog

Length of time

1 - 3 days

4 - 7 days

8 - 14 days

15 - 30 days

Additional services

Feeding

Baths

Grooming

Medication

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Reviews

Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and responsiveness.

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Lauren A.

Dec 2, 2024

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With it being a last minute boarding request (two days before Thanksgiving), I was grateful for Gabriel and his staff’s availability to board my dog over the holiday weekend. However, upon pick up, my dog was returned smelling like he had been in a barn or been around barn animals for 4 days and a bowl as well as a toy were missing from the overnight bag that I had packed for my dog’s stay. This would have been 3 out of 5 star review if it wasn’t for the great communication throughout my dog’s stay. A bit more transparency about where they housed the dogs during their boarding stay would have been appreciated beforehand.

Details: 1 pet • Dog • 4 - 7 days • Feeding

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Karen k.

Mar 7, 2024

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Details: 2 - 10 years old • Small (16 - 25 lbs) • I'm flexible • Aggressive behavior modification • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

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Arsenia E.

Jan 22, 2024

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Gabriel worked with dogs in a board and train program. They just returned home and they are so relaxed. He worked with aggression issues and over dog manners. I am very pleased with the results. Now it's up to me to work with them to maintain all the work he has done with them.

Details: 2 - 10 years old • Small (16 - 25 lbs) • Large (41 - 70 lbs) • Board and train at a facility • General obedience training • Destructive behavior • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

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Tonya D.

Sep 17, 2024

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Details: 2 - 10 years old • Small (16 - 25 lbs) • I'm flexible • Aggressive behavior modification • Biting • Barking • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

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Debbie L.

Mar 7, 2025

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He understood what we needed trained in our puppy and educated us on how to consistently keep it up. Very good.

Details: 0 - 6 months old • Extra Small (1 - 15 lbs) • Private lessons • Puppy training • House training • Biting • Chewing • Destructive behavior • My home, venue, etc.

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Gabriel Dotson

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What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I trained under the WA Training program taught by Will Atherton, a highly successful and informative dog trainer from England. I shadowed Will Atherton for many dog training. I am certified under him to do the training I do and I continue his mission to keep dogs out of shelters and off the euthanasia table.
How did you get started doing this type of work?
When I adopted my dog Pippin he was extremely reactive, pulled terribly, and nibbles on people constantly. I worked hard to train him and through all of my studying I grew a love for training dogs. I then studied more and entered into a certification program where my love grew even more.
What types of customers have you worked with?
Bite cases, puppy selection, leash pulling, jumping, potty training, anxiety, reactivity, and more.