Sunnyside School for Dogs
Our Services
Our programs are designed to create calm, reliable dogs through a structured, in-home training experience. By working with only a small number of dogs at a time, we’re able to provide focused attention, consistent guidance, and a level of care that supports lasting results—not quick fixes.
Each program is designed to address specific training needs and is selected based on your dog’s age, behavior, and goals.
Kindergarten
Puppy Foundations
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Our Focus
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Foundational obedience (name recognition, focus, sit/stay, down/stay, place, recall)
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Crate training
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Potty training support and routine development
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Loose leash walking
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Confidence building through controlled exposure
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Structured socialization with people and other animals
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Reducing common unwanted puppy behaviors (jumping, nipping, overstimulation)
Best For
Puppies in early development (10 weeks – 6 months)
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Outcome
A more confident, engaged puppy with clear structure and a strong behavioral foundation.
Includes
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4-week board and train
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Regular video progress updates
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3 hr Owner training lesson at pickup
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Follow up private video session
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Training collar and leash
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Kuranda Dog Bed®
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Lifetime Phone/Email Support
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Elementary School
Core On-Leash Skills
Our Focus
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Loose Leash walking
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Reliable on-leash obedience (sit/stay, down/stay, place, recall)
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Crate training
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Improved impulse control and responsiveness
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​Structured socialization with people and other animals
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Eliminate jumping
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Clear expectations and consistent structure in the home
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Calm, controlled behavior in everyday situations
Best For
Dogs older than 6 months needing improved obedience, manners, or impulse control.
Outcome
A responsive, manageable dog with reliable on leash behavior at home and in public.
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Includes
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2-week board and train
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​Regular video progress updates
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3 hr Owner training lesson at pick up
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Follow up private video session
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Training collar and leash
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Kuranda Dog Bed®
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Lifetime Phone/Email Support
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Middle School Behavior Modification & On-Leash Core Skills
Our Focus
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Behavior modification
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Reduce unwanted behaviors and poor habits
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Crate training
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Loose Leash Walking
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Reliable on leash obedience (sit/stay, down/stay, place command, recall)
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Structured socialization with people and other animals
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Improved impulse control and responsiveness
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​Clear expectations and consistent structure in the home
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Calm, controlled behavior in everyday situations
Best For
Dogs older than 6 months needing behavior modification for aggression and or leash reactivity.
Outcome
A responsive, manageable dog with improved impulse control with reliable on leash behavior at home and in public.
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Includes
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4 to 6 week board and train
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​Regular video progress updates
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3 hr Owner training lesson at pick up
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Follow up private video session
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​Training collar and leash
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Kuranda Dog Bed®
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Lifetime Phone/Email Support​
High School
Off-Leash Advanced Skills
Our Focus
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Off-leash recall with reliability under distraction
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Advanced obedience (sit, down, place with duration and distance)
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Structured heel (on and off leash)
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Improved impulse control in real-world environments
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Consistent performance in a variety of environments
Best For
Dogs older than 6 months needing higher levels of reliability, off-leash control, or refinement of obedience
Outcome
A calm, responsive, and reliable dog—on and off leash, even in real-world environments.
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Includes
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6-week board and train
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Regular video progress updates
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3 hr Owner training lesson at pick up
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Follow up private video session
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Educator® ET-300 Mini E-Collar
- Kuranda Dog Bed®
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Lifetime Phone/Email Support
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