Indoor Listening Skills Lab: Teach Your Dog to Focus & Come When Called

If your dog listens beautifully at home but seems to “forget everything” in public, you’re not alone. Winter is the perfect time to strengthen your dog’s focus, attention, and early recall skills in a safe, warm, indoor space.

Join us for a fun, beginner-friendly workshop held inside Lowe’s in Carson City, where your dog will learn how to tune in, stay connected, and respond to you even with real-life distractions happening around them.

We’ll begin with a quick check-in outside the Garden Center entrance, then head indoors for hands-on training in a comfortable, pet-friendly environment.

No experience required — this workshop is perfect for everyday dog owners who want a calmer, more responsive dog.

During this relaxed and supportive 2.5-hour session, we’ll cover:

Teach your dog to look at you quickly and naturally, even around other dogs and shoppers.

Fun, easy exercises that help your dog WANT to stay connected with you.

The building blocks of a reliable “come when called,” including orientation games, short recall drills, and confidence-boosting patterns.

Learn how to help your dog settle, walk politely, and make good choices around distractions.

Everything is beginner-friendly, positive, and designed for real-life success.

Perfect for:
✔ Dogs 4+ months
✔ First-time dog owners
✔ Families
✔ Dogs who get distracted or overstimulated
✔ Dogs who listen at home but struggle in public
✔ Anyone looking for practical, real-world training

If your dog is reactive or shows aggressive behavior, please reach out before registering so we can guide you to the right fit.

Date: Sunday, January 4th
Time: 11:30 AM-2:00 PM
Location: Lowe’s, Carson City
Meeting Spot: Garden Center entrance (brief outdoor check-in before moving indoors)

Price: $99 per dog
Spots: Limited to 10 dogs for a comfortable indoor training environment

• High-value treats
• Standard leash and collar/harness
• Water for your dog
• A treat pouch (optional — we have extras)

Tip: Bring your dog slightly hungry for best results.

We’re Kendall & Chandler, the trainers behind Custom K-9 Service Dogs, a small, military family–owned dog training company serving Northern Nevada. We specialize in practical, approachable, real-world training that helps families feel confident with their dogs in public places.

Lowe’s is one of our favorite winter classrooms — warm, pet-friendly, and full of great training opportunities.

Tickets are nonrefundable but may be transferred to another handler.

Reserve your spot today! Indoor winter workshops fill quickly.

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