Leash & Teach — virtual dog training home

Virtual Dog Training · Taught by Real TeachersGo from Ruff to Ready

Giving you the tools to build a positive, beneficial bond with your pup that lasts a lifetime — through live, one-on-one virtual training taught by professional educators.

100% virtual · anywhere in the U.S. · every session live & 1:1

Siegfried, a black standard poodle wearing a gray backpack, holding a yellow notebook in his mouth — ready for class
Founded
by
Educators

Why It Works

Discover dog training done differently.

The revolutionary Leash & Teach model was developed by educators who combined finely tuned teaching techniques with dog training expertise. We don’t just train dogs — we teach their humans.

A Leash & Teach trainer guiding a young puppy onto a step stool during a lesson
Real lessons, real students
  • Uniquely Qualified Instructors

    All of our talented instructors have a background in education, giving us a greater ability to both teach and train.

  • Flexible Virtual Method

    We're here to help you create an even stronger connection with your companion — from the convenience and comfort of your home!

  • Real-World Results

    Customized for your family's personal training goals — we find what works best for both you and your dog, because every team is distinctly different.

Show & Tell

Why most dog training fails

— and what actually works instead. Straight from our teachers, in under a few minutes.

The Lesson Plan

How virtual training works

  1. 1

    Book a free mini session

    Meet your teacher, tell us your goals and get free foundational training tips.

  2. 2

    Get your custom plan

    We build a lesson plan around your dog, your home and your schedule.

  3. 3

    Learn together, virtually

    Live 1:1 virtual video lessons with your trainer — you do the training together.

  4. 4

    Graduate with honors

    Real skills that stick, and a spot on the Teacher's Pets honor roll.

“I can’t say enough great things about these folks… Our 110-pound puppy is now a little older but so very well-behaved and so responsive to us and my son’s commands and needs that he’s like a completely different pup.”

— Patricia & IndyA+

Our students rave

From first-time puppy parents to service dog handlers, our families do the training themselves — with a teacher guiding every step. That’s why the results stick.

Meet the Teacher’s Pets

Quick Questions

New here? Start with these.

What exactly is Leash & Teach?

We're a virtual dog training company founded by former PK–12 educators who combined classroom teaching methods with dog training expertise. Every session is a live, one-on-one video lesson — we teach you to train your dog, in the home where the training actually needs to work.

How is this different from an online dog training course?

Completely. Online courses are pre-recorded videos — nobody watches your dog, nobody catches your timing mistakes, nobody adjusts when your dog does something the video didn't predict. Every Leash & Teach session is a live teacher watching you and your dog in real time, guiding you as it happens. It's the difference between watching a cooking show and having a chef in your kitchen.

What do I get in the free mini training session?

A real session, not a sales call: you'll meet your teacher over video, talk through your dog and your goals, and pick up foundational training tips tailored to your dog. You leave with something useful either way — enrolling afterward is entirely up to you.

Do you offer in-person training too?

No — virtual is our whole model, on purpose. It keeps scheduling flexible for busy families, lets your dog learn in their real environment instead of a training facility, and gives you access to our teacher-trainers no matter where in the U.S. you live.

Where is Leash & Teach located?

Everywhere you are. Our trainers work with dogs and their families across the United States over live video — all you need is a phone, tablet or computer with a camera and an internet connection.