FreeLance Dog Training

FreeLance Dog Training I offer convenient at-home, reality-based dog training that caters to your issues & goals Hello!

My name is Lance Kalahar and I've been lucky enough to turn my love dogs for dogs into a career! I offer convenient at-home, reality-based training that caters to you and your dog's needs and goals. Since classes are private and held at your home or a nearby park, we can focus on practical problems without sharing a trainer’s time with other students. Therefore, I can focus on training owners thor

oughly so your dog will continue to listen to you years after our training sessions because YOU have been extensively trained as well. I’ve been training dogs for 10 years and continually strive to learn more about all types of training methods so I can be a better trainer and in turn, help more dogs. I started my career as a Military Working Dog Handler in the Navy, then attended Starmark Academy for Professional Dog Trainers, and since then I have jumped between different training disciplines including pet training, explosive detection for professional sporting events, search and rescue training, rehabilitating dogs rescued from dog fighting rings, and service dog training. I believe that every dog (like humans) learns differently, so I started my own business that caters to that mentality rather than strict training protocols that other companies adhere to. I use balanced training techniques, meaning I teach new tasks in a fun manner through positive reinforcement, then, once the dog completely understands the command, I will teach appropriate consequences when your dog decides not to listen. This way, you still maintain a great relationship with your dog but he/she will listen to you the first time you ask, regardless of the scenario and without bribes likes toys and treats! Thank you for stopping by my page and please message me if you have further questions!

04/25/2026

Most owners stop the training process after a few indoor sessions with treats then don't understand why their dog won't listen around distractions. It's because they have barely completed the first phase of training! If you go through the teaching and training stages with your dog over about a 3 - 6 month period, then you can coast on the maintaining phase!

03/12/2026

I'm not a fan of on leash greetings. Dogs might be more excitable, frustrated, and even defensive when meeting other dogs while restrained by a leash. Dogs can maintain sociability without needing to meet random dogs on leash while on walks. The risks vs rewards usually weigh towards politely refusing on leash greetings. BUT! They do tend to happen even when you try to avoid them, so it does help to practice them in controlled scenarios. So here's some advice for dog owners looking for advice on keeping their dogs safe, please share with other responsible dog owners!

02/12/2026

A lot of dog owners don't really know where to start with training their dog, some spend hours researching terrible advice online and some hire "professionals" that seem like they know what they are doing. So here's some quick tips for dog owners trying to make the best decisions for their dog!

Even if your dog doesnt have behavioral problems, I would still recommend hiring a dog trainer to learn how to better understand your dog and how to better communicate with them because it will strengthen your relationship. There is a spectrum of differing philosophies in dog training, and just like any issue/ideology, stay away from the extremes on both sides (purely positive doesn't work on its own and coercion is unnecessarily harsh). Look for a balanced trainer that can modify their techniques depending on your dog's sensitivities or lack thereof. And yes, good dog training is expensive.

I have availability for new clients at the moment, please dm me for more info!

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01/29/2026

Here's a drill that can help your dog's heel position and help you prepare for Canine Good Citizen Testing! "Automatic Sits" (sitting when we come to a halt) is a useful skill to teach your dog and can be used to help with teaching a follow-state of mind AKA heel.

In this drill you'd say "SIT" then stop 2 or 3 steps later and your dog should stop and sit next to you. You can incorporate "STAY" & move away from them so your dog can learn to not impulsively follow you when asked to STAY.

This drill helps owners/handlers prepare for the 8th Test Item in the CGC Test: Reaction to Another Dog.

Comment if you have questions!

01/18/2026

These tips are gold for dog owners looking for ways to improve their training sessions. Of course the methods and general guidelines (like the ones listed in this video) you use are important, but the most important factor is that you makethe time to teach your dog their rules and youre expectations. Get into the habit of training your dog for 5 minutes a day and you'll be amazed with their progress!

Shout out to miss Wanda for stepping into the role as helper dog! My partner adopted her a little over a year ago and sh...
12/17/2025

Shout out to miss Wanda for stepping into the role as helper dog! My partner adopted her a little over a year ago and she was a tough doggie to start off. She had impulse control issues (would make bad decisions like chasing a squirrel or mouthing way too hard during play) and a stimulus control issue (she'd get over-stimulated by seeing other dogs or even making eye contact with people). She had no prior training and would drag whoever was brave enough to walk her down the street. Honestly, she was kinda annoying.

After lots of training and learning how to meet her needs, Wanda now regularly attends class as a helper dog, as in she's used as a distraction for over-stimulated, reactive, or fearful dogs. It took a lot to get there, because before she would've been a huge disruption in classes, now she's helping dogs overcome their issues! Proud of her and I'm lucky to have another loving, silly pitbull.

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New video out on YouTube!  I spent way too long making it so please visit the link in my bio and check it out especially...
12/09/2025

New video out on YouTube! I spent way too long making it so please visit the link in my bio and check it out especially if your a service dog handler or trainer!

Retrieve is the most common Service Dog task for mobility support and unless your dog naturally retrieves items, its a pretty difficult task to teach. When dogs aren't taught retrieval through this step by step process, they'll often perform sloppy retrievals (chewing the item, dropping it too soon, requiring many re-commands) throughout their career so its better to put in the time initially training this task thoroughly. Please comment if you have any questions!

This video gives comprehensive instruction on how to teach each step of Retrieval. First, I start with Get It, then Hold, then Bring, then Pick Up. Teaching ...

12/09/2025

New video out on YouTube! I spent way too long making it so please visit the link in my bio and check it out especially if your a service dog handler or trainer!

Retrieve is the most common Service Dog task for mobility support and unless your dog naturally retrieves items, its a pretty difficult task to teach. When dogs aren't taught retrieval through this step by step process, they'll often perform sloppy retrievals (chewing the item, dropping it too soon, requiring many re-commands) throughout their career so its better to put in the time initially training this task thoroughly. Please comment if you have any questions!

10/20/2025

Kenai is 4 months into his Psychiatric Service Dog Program! His veteran has been doing a wonderful job committing to classes and following through with their homework. I've been working with them through the non-profit .co.foundation who is paying for Kenai's Raise and Train program. When the veteran/handler raises and trains their service dog in a guided program like mine, a stronger bond is formed and the veteran goes through a therapeutic process - as in they may go through difficulties in the program, but they emerge stronger and more confident with a four legged partner by their side. If you're a veteran, or know one, that is interested in service dogs, please apply at https://bettercofoundation.org/

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