Legend Acres Online Dog Training
Force-Free, Fear-Free Positive Reinforcement Online Dog Training
On-Demand Online Training Courses
At Legend Acres Dog and Horse Solutions we understand that your dog is a part of your family. We teach you how your dog communicates and learns so you can establish a two way form of communication to achieve the desired behavior together.
With our unique training programs you will learn effective communications skills with gentle, common sense methods that will get you quickly seeing results.
Our classes are offered in a variety of ways to meet your time frame and budget. You can do virtual, on-demand classes, private classes, group classes or a combination of the three.
Not sure where to start or concerned about your dog's behavior, schedule a call with with by clicking the button below.
Legend Acres offers scientific based, positive reinforcement, trust-centered, dog training for you and your pet. Your dog can become a well behaved, Community Canine Good Citizen. Legend Acres teaches you how to not only create a stronger bond with your dog but also teach them the life skills and behavior to encounter real life situations.
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Top On-Demand Self-Paced Online Courses
Top On-Demand Self-Paced Online Courses
Train Anytime, Anywhere
Explore our full library of force-free, expert-led dog training sessions—on-demand and at your pace. Ideal for puppies, adult dogs, and service dog candidates.
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Dog Training Guides & Resources
Legend Acres offers several DIY or Do it yourself Guides for everything from House-Training to Muzzle Training.
About Our Training Philosophy & Methods
Legend Acres offers scientific based, positive reinforcement, trust-centered, dog training for you and your pet. Your dog can become a well behaved, Community Canine Good Citizen. Legend Acres teaches you how to not only create a stronger bond with your dog but also teach them the life skills and behavior to encounter real life situations.
Training Pathways for Service Dog and Pet Therapy Teams
Legend Acres online training programs provide structured, force-free pathways designed to prepare teams for formal evaluation environments. These courses build the real-world skills, handler understanding, and reliability needed for Service Dog and Pet Therapy roles, while supporting ethical, humane training practices.
Programs are developed and instructed by credentialed professionals and reflect the standards used in accredited evaluation settings. Training focuses on preparation, skill development, and readiness rather than guarantees or shortcuts.
PET THERAPY TRAINING PATHWAY
Pet Therapy Preparation Pathway
Legend Acres Pet Therapy pathways prepare teams for Pet Partners® evaluations by focusing on calm behavior, handler advocacy, stress awareness, and appropriate social interaction in therapeutic environments. Courses address the specific skills evaluators look for, including comfort with medical equipment, respectful greetings, and emotional steadiness.
Legend Acres Founder and Executive Director Kristi May is a Pet Partners Instructor and Evaluator, and training reflects current Pet Partners standards and ethical handling expectations. Successful evaluation depends on the dog’s temperament, health, and consistent practice.
SERVICE DOG TRAINING PATHWAY
Service Dog Preparation Pathway
Legend Acres online courses provide an ADA-compliant Service Dog preparation pathway aligned with Assistance Dogs International (ADI) standards. Training guides handlers through the step-by-step skills required for Service Dog readiness, including neutrality, impulse control, focus, task foundations, scent skills, and reliable public behavior.
These programs prepare teams for evaluation environments such as the Legend Acres Public Access Test by building consistency across real-life settings, public spaces, and daily routines. Training emphasizes handler communication, dog emotional regulation, ethical task development, and safe public access behaviors consistent with ADA expectations.
Completion of training supports readiness for formal evaluation. Training does not replace an assessment, guarantee outcomes, or independently determine legal Service Dog status.
Adoption & Special
Training Benefits
As part of the Legend Acres Shelter Program, newly adopted dogs are eligible for adoption-specific training benefits designed to support confidence, smooth transitions, and long-term success. These benefits include free access to an online Puppy Socialization course and discounted enrollment in structured training pathways for adopted dogs.
Adoption training benefits, eligibility details, and enrollment instructions are available through the Legend Acres Shelter Program.
Who is Legend Acres Dog Training?
Legend Acres was founded by an experienced dog behavior specialist and Veterinary Technologist and provides flexible, evidence-based education to dogs of all ages and breeds.
The trainers at Legend Acres have all been through the Legend Acres Dog Training program with their own pet. They go through the very same courses you are taking. Through this experience, they learn first hand the effective methods they are going to teach you.
How It Works
Fundamentals Training Class
(On Demand)
This Dog Training Fundamentals class is designed to help you raise a well adjusted and well behaved puppy or newly adopted dog of any age into a happy healthy dog.
Fundamentals classes include basic obedience training, a solid understanding of how dogs learn, leash walking, housebreaking, positive reinforcement of good behaviors, trust centered training and puppy socialization as well as help a new dog acclimate into a new environment.
After completion of this course your puppy will be qualified to take the AKC STAR Puppy Test.
Intermediate Online
Dog Training Class
This class builds on the basics skills learned in the fundamentals dog training class. We revisit basic obedience training, leash walking, positive reinforcement, and socialization and take them to the next level with time, distance and distractions.
Open to dogs ages 5 months and older OR have passed the AKC Star Puppy Test. Dog must have proof of a minimum of 3 DHLPP Vaccines, Bordetella Vaccine (kennel cough), and Rabies Vaccine.
After completion of this course, your dog will be qualified to take the AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Test and become AKC certified.
Advanced Online Dog Training Class
Advanced Dog Obedience classes build off the skills learned in Fundamentals and Intermediate classes. This class includes basic obedience training, leash walking, real life situations, positive reinforcement, working with multiple dogs, and socialization.
Open to dogs 1 year old and older and have passed the AKC Good Citizen Test. Dog must have proof of a minimum of 3 DHLPP Vaccines, Bordetella Vaccine (kennel cough), and Rabies Vaccine.
After completion of this course your dog will be qualified to take the AKC Community Canine Good Citizen (CGCA) Test
Urban Dog Training Online
Advanced Urban Dog Obedience classes are designed to get dogs comfortable with every day urban life. This builds on the skills learned in the Advanced Obedience class and includes basic obedience training, leash walking in a busy environment, entering and exiting buildings, riding in an elevator, waiting at a cross walk, crossing a busy street, as well as positive reinforcement and socialization.
Open to dogs ages 1 year old and older and have passed the AKC Canine Good Citizen test. Dog must have proof of a minimum of 3 DHLPP Vaccines, Bordetella Vaccine (kennel cough), and Rabies Vaccine.
After completing this course, your dog will be qualified to take the AKC Urban Community Canine Good Citizen (CGCU) Test.
Virtual AKC Testing
Virtual AKC Testing
Virtual Service Dog Training Program
Are you looking for an affordable and effective way to train your dog as your Service Dog?
Legend Acres is proud to present, Legend's Heroes Service Dog Training Program. Legend’s Heroes program was launched in March of 2020 and consists of service dog training for service dog teams to include PTSD Service Dogs, Psychiatric Service Dogs, and Mobility Support.
Our trainers can determine if your current pet is appropriate for completing the Service Dog Certification Program or assist with dog selection to meet the criteria.
Through virtual and on-demand courses, you can complete the training on your own time in a safe space for you.
Initial Program: Free Assessment, Fundamentals, Intermediate, Advanced, Urban, Finalize Doctor Prescription, Public Access Test, and Specific Task Training.
Schedule a free phone consultation today to get started.
