Welcome to SkyDance Dog Training
Our philosophy is our own, but it aligns closely with the principles of LIMA (Least Intrusive, Minimally Aversive). Every tool, every method and every moment is chosen with intention. We do what’s necessary for the dog in front of us, guided by respect for the individual and a commitment to long-term success for both pet and parent.
This philosophy is our HIVE ethos: Harmonious Interaction and Versatile Education. It’s our unique expression of what matters most in dog training: connection, clarity and deep understanding. More than ideas, our beliefs shape every experience we offer and every result we deliver.
Training Built On Trust
We believe training is about more than behavior. It’s about building lasting relationships rooted in trust, communication and clarity. True progress happens when there's a connection between dog, trainer and family. At SkyDance, we create an environment where cooperation thrives and training becomes a shared journey.
SkyDance Pet Lodge – Dousman
W367 S5519 State Road 67
Dousman, WI 53118
SkyDance Pet Lodge – New Berlin
16701 W Cleveland Ave
New Berlin, WI 53151
One-On-One
Personalized sessions tailored to your dog’s unique needs and learning pace. Ideal for focused training and faster results, with direct attention from a professional trainer. These sessions are great for tackling specific challenges or building advanced skills.
Play & Train
A perfect blend of fun and learning, where structured play builds confidence and good behavior. Dogs enjoy enrichment while reinforcing training skills in a positive way. It’s a great option for busy owners who want their dogs to learn while staying active and engaged.
Day Training
Drop your dog off for professional training throughout the day. They’ll practice essential skills while you go about your routine, returning home better behaved and more confident. This program helps build consistency in training without disrupting your schedule.
Group Classes
Learn alongside other dogs and owners in a supportive setting. Group sessions build socialization and strengthen obedience in real-world environments. These classes also give owners the chance to practice handling skills and connect with other dog enthusiasts.
Dog Training That Connects
Harmonious Interaction
For training to succeed, there must be trust, joy and mutual understanding.
We believe every dog is an individual, shaped by their breed, age, drive and lived experience. Those factors should never be ignored or overwritten. They should be embraced. Training should feel exciting, not stressful. It should unlock a dog’s natural enthusiasm and teach them how to learn, not just what to do.
We believe in nurturing resilience, which means creating space for mistakes and supporting dogs through failure with patience, encouragement and clarity. When a dog feels safe to fail, they also feel safe to try. In this moment, real growth begins.
Finally, we believe joy and structure are not opposites. They are partners. Dogs thrive with both. Rules and boundaries, introduced with consistency and kindness, allow dogs to live in harmony with their humans, their homes and the world around them.
Harmonious Interaction isn’t just a strategy. It’s a worldview. It’s how we approach every dog, every client and every relationship we’re trusted to build.
Versatile Education
Versatile Education means your dog gets the approach they need.
And you get the flexibility, respect and support you deserve.
Because people live differently — with different routines, capabilities, priorities and goals — we believe training must be offered in a variety of formats to truly succeed. Versatile Education means giving dogs and their people options. When education is flexible, it also becomes accessible. Dogs succeed because their training fits who they are. Pet parents succeed because they’re seen, heard and supported with methods aligned with their preferences. After all, training isn’t just about the dog. It’s about the people beside the dog, too.
We don’t force families into systems. We build systems to serve your family.
We believe excellence requires momentum. Our team is constantly evolving. We study modern science, refine our methods and expand our skill sets to deliver effective, ethical, current and deeply personal education. It’s not about doing what’s popular. It’s about doing what’s best.
