Next Step Dog Training

Next Step Dog Training is a dog training service in Newport, RI. Led by trainer Wesley Echols, the business provides specialized training for dogs and puppies, including basic obedience, leash training, house training, crate training, and longline or off-leash recall. Services are designed to address behavioral issues such as separation anxiety, reactivity, aggression, resource guarding, and jumping, as well as socialization for puppies. The business serves a wide area including Portsmouth, Middletown, Jamestown, Bristol, Tiverton, Little Compton, Warren, North and South Kingston, and Southeastern Massachusetts.

The training approach focuses on tailoring session plans to each dog's unique personality and environment, utilizing positive reinforcement to ensure lessons are meaningful and enjoyable. Wesley Echols offers two primary training options: an owner and trainer model where the owner learns to demonstrate commands, and a trainer-only model where the professional works one-on-one with the dog. These sessions can take place at the client's home or a designated open space. The program emphasizes the importance of consistency and repetition to achieve results in areas such as loose-leash walking and reliable recall.

Next Step Dog Training maintains well-documented business information available online, ensuring that their services and contact details are easy for the community to find.

Next Step Dog Training provides expert guidance and structured training to help improve the quality of life for dogs and their owners throughout Newport and the surrounding regions.