Every dog should be a good sport
Building good sports ready to tackle life's adventures.
Developing confident, resilient dogs ready for life, sport, and everything in between.
Martinsburg, WV
How good sports ARe made
A good sport isn't just a dog who knows commands… it's a dog who can think, adapt, and handle whatever life brings.
We help you unlock your dog's confidence and resilience for life's adventures.
EVERYDAY LIFE
Build the communication, confidence, and skills that make living with your dog easier.
DOG SPORTs
Develop the foundations for agility, nosework, rally, obedience, and protection sports.
ADVENTURE
Prepare your dog to confidently tackle new environments, trails, travel, distractions, and experiences.
How we do things
We use relationship-based training and thoughtful skill-building to develop confident, resilient dogs who can thrive at home, in the world, and in various sport venues.
Our dog training programs deepen your relationship with your dog, and our photography captures that full authentic relationship.
Our services
Private Training
For pet parents who want to understand the why behind their dog’s behavior, learn how to train effectively, and be actively involved in every step of their dog’s development.
Private lessons are the most involved training option. You'll work directly with your dog and your trainer to learn skills, techniques, and training principles you can use every day. This is option best-suited for dogs with special needs, including behavioral issues such as reactivity, fear, and aggression, that benefit from a distraction-free 1:1 immersive learning experience.
Because consistency and repetition are key to making training stick, packages are recommended for the best results.
Pricing
1 lesson — $125 à la carte
3 lessons — $345 ($115/lesson)
5 lessons — $500 ($100/lesson)
Fill out our contact form here to inquire about booking this service.
Day training
Our dog trainers do the training work. Your dog comes home to you.
Day Training is designed for owners who want professional training without sending their dog away overnight.
Your dog spends the day with Good Sport working on an individualized training plan, with structured training, rest, enrichment, and real-world practice. At the end of the day, your dog goes home with you—and you get to see and reinforce the progress in your own home.
Available Monday–Friday
Pricing:
1 day — $75
5-day package — $350 ($70/day)
The Foundational day training program includes:
Individualized training based on your dog's goals
Structured rest and enrichment
Real-world training as appropriate
Daily photo and video updates so you can follow your dog's progress
Monday–Thursday: 15-minute end-of-day debrief
Friday: 30-minute end-of-week debrief
Your dog doesn't just disappear for the day. You'll know what we worked on, what your dog is learning, and what you can reinforce at home.
Day Training is designed to be something you can use throughout your dog's life, not just when there's a problem. Graduates from Foundational day training can progress to Adventure Dog day training
The Adventure Dog day training program includes activities and outings such as:
Hiking
Swimming
Paddle boarding
Visiting dog-friendly patios
Exploring parks and trails
Practicing around people, dogs, and other distractions
Learning to settle and behave appropriately in new environments
Fill out our contact form here to inquire about booking this service.
Board & Train
An immersive training experience for dogs who need more intensive support.
Board & Train combines the individualized training of Day Training with the consistency of an overnight stay.
Your dog stays with Good Sport while receiving structured training throughout the day. This gives us the opportunity to establish strong routines, build behaviors through repetition, and work through increasingly challenging environments without asking you to rearrange your entire schedule.
Board & Train programs are a minimum of two weeks.
Pricing: 2 weeks — $2,500
Every Board & Train includes:
Individualized training plan
Structured training throughout the day
Rest and enrichment
Real-world training as appropriate
Daily photo and video updates
Owner instruction and transition support
Includes 2 private lessons ($250 value)
Fill out our contact form here to inquire about booking this service.
BOARDING
Going on vacation, traveling for work, or just need somewhere you trust to care for your dog? Good Sport offers small-scale, home-based boarding for dogs who are comfortable staying in a home environment.
Your dog will receive individualized care, structured routines, exercise and enrichment, and plenty of attention while you're away.
$59/night
Every boarding stay includes:
Overnight care in a home environment
Individualized care and attention
Exercise and enrichment
Feeding according to your dog's normal routine
Routine medication administration when needed
Daily photo + video updates
Workshops & Classes
Short, focused programs designed around specific skills: from foundational training to skills to level up your vet visits, adventure dog activities, and dog sports (scent work, agility, and mondioring). Coming soon—stay tuned!
Good Sport Hikes
Come adventure with us! Community hikes designed to help dogs and their people explore, build community, and practice skills in the real world. Complimentary professional photos are included! Find out more here.
GOOD Sport SNiff Spot
Ready to take training into your own hands? Rent our field and agility/protection sport equipment via Sniff Spot! Click here for rentals.
Photography
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