Say Goodbye to Barking, Biting & Pulling — Expert In-Home Dog Training in Wausau, WI
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5-Star Reviews From Wausau Dog Owners
“Drew was super great to work with! I was very impressed with his training. My dog liked him a lot too! In 5 sessions Zeke went from being reactive to competing in an obedience event.”
Mandy – Merrill, WI
“Drew has completely changed our crazy three dogs. We were at the point where we were thinking about getting rid of one of our dogs due to his behavior towards my husband. Drew came for the initial assessment and within the hour and a half he was here, he changed the husband and dog’s relationship. He has taught us how to work with our dogs and showed our dogs how to be happier pets. Will recommend Focused K9 to anyone”
Abbey – Weston, WI
“Very knowledgeable. On time, reasonably priced. He helped to rehabiliate my dog opie after he started to bite and saved his life. His techniques changed our lives in a matter of 2 weeks. Would recommend him to anyone. He has a depth of knowledge that is a rare find. Kind, easy going, communicated well and responded quickly. 5 full stars!”
Amanda – Wausau, WI
Reduce Unwanted Dog Behaviors
Barking
Eliminate frustration for both you and your dog by setting boundaries on excessive barking.
Biting
Protect your family and guests with safe, reliable behavior you can trust.
Pulling
Enjoy the outdoors again with a dog who walks politely on leash and ignores distractions.
Selective Hearing
Gain control and ensure your dog follows commands no matter the circumstances.
Jumping on Guests
Keep those paws on the floor! Make guests comfortable and greetings appropriate.
Resource Guarding
Prevent aggression around food, toys, and high-value items.
The only reactivity specialist in Wausau, WI
I began with a reactive German Shepherd named Titus. I know the emotional rollercoaster, and help others to gain control over their lives. When not training others, I now compete in sports with my own dogs.
Trusted Excellence
Why Focused K9
At Focused K9, I’ve helped countless dogs and their owners throughout Wausau, WI and the surrounding areas build better behavior, trust, and communication. My training system is simple: just 15 minutes of practice a day can lead to life-changing results.
We start with one in-home session per week for 4–5 weeks to lay a strong foundation. As your dog progresses, we reduce the frequency—moving to every other week, then occasional check-ins as needed.
By the end, you’ll have the tools, understanding, and confidence to handle your dog in any situation. You’re not just solving problems—you’re building a better relationship.
Focused Attention
In a one-on-one session, your dog receives undivided attention, leading to quicker progress and more effective learning.
Knowledgeable
Education is vital to dog training, explaining the how and why of each technique ensures future success.
Family Involvement
In-home training sessions provide an opportunity for the whole family to participate in the training process.
Convenience
I come to you! Eliminate the need to travel to facility and receive support in a comfortable environment. Traveling up to an hour outside of the Wausau area.
Affordable, Results-Driven Dog Training Programs
Clients spend less than one emergency vet bill — and get a lifetime of calm, reliable behavior.
Board and Train
Each training program is personalized to your dog and your goals, blending behavioral modification with foundational obedience.
$5000 total
Choose board and train if you want fast, reliable results with your dog through professional daily training and structure that you don’t have the time or consistency to provide at home.
In Home Lessons
Prefer to go one step at a time? Individual private lessons are available for $125 each and can be booked as needed
$150 per lesson
+Travel fee for 30 miles outside of Wausau
Choose in-home lessons if you want personalized coaching in your dog’s natural environment, where both you and your dog learn together and build lasting skills right at home.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to commonly asked questions
Training is cheaper than replacing shoes, furniture, or a lost dog.
I aim to educate and empower owner’s to problem solve any issues that may arise later. In my view, it is rarely the dog that is the issue, rather a lack of knowledge surrounding problematic behaviors. This is compounded by the confusing and contradictory advise on the internet, but that is another topic all together. My goal is that within a few months, I am able to set you up for a lifetime of success. When you look at the price for each session, it may look expensive, but when viewed over years of a great relationship it isn’t much at all.
No, and here’s why that’s a good thing…
At this time, dog training is an unregulated industry, meaning that there is no minimum requirement you must pass to call yourself a “dog trainer”. As such, many certifications for trainers mean little and can be purchased within a day. Instead, I believe the proof is in the doing. I firmly believe that trainers should be able to demonstrate the ability to train a dog to a high level versus obtain an online certification. To show my methods are effective and challenge myself to improve, I complete in dog sports with my personal dog, Bandit. I have assisted many others to achieve sport titles as well.
Personally, I enjoy the great freedom the E-Collar gives me and my dogs. My dogs are able to live comfortably off leash thanks to training performed with this tool. Freedom comes from control, if I am able to trust you to come every time you are called, I am much more willing to let you run free. The E-collar is often the best tool for this, and allows dogs to live their best life.
Many factors impact training, including genetics, environment, and knowledge. With this being said, I ask for 15 minutes a day for about 5 weeks. Everyone who has met this time commitment has enjoyed great results.
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