Virtual dog training from world-class experts

Raise the very best dog at home with 1:1 online mentorship from certified trainers, groomers, and nutritionists.

Your Certified Homeschool Trainer

Shannen Bard, CFSE

Shannen is a passionate trainer working to better the lives of dogs and their owners. She focuses on positive, science-backed methods that revolve around patience, love, and positivity. She is certified in applied animal behavior which focuses on behavior ethology, learning theory, and the biology behind training in relation to companion animals. Her mission is to educate owners on how to understand their dog on a deeper level to create the bond they've always dreamed of.

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Bachelors, Applied Animal Behavior

University of Washington

AKC Good Citizen Evaluator

This program is rapidly becoming recognized as the standard of behavior for dogs in our communities.

Force-free Dog Trainer (7 years)

Force-free is simply the method of training dogs without using force, coercion, threats, intimidation or inflicting pain.

Homeschool Online Training

You and your pup better together, guaranteed.

For the last 5 years, we've helped thousands of people improve life at
home with their dogs through our award-winning products and online
support from our expert collective. And with Homeschool's "better pup"
guarantee, you'll rest easy knowing that there is no better place to
train than at home with the person your dog trusts the most, you.

45-min Session with Shannen

Your main training session with to work with you and your pup, live.

15-min Office Hours (2)

Additional video sessions with a trainer to help maximize practice time between sessions.

24/7 Messaging Service

Got a pup-related question? As a dog expert as easily as sending a text.

LAY LO Product Discounts

You'll receive 15% off of products at LAY LO as well as first dibs on new releases.

Personalized Training Plan

Every Homeschool premium member receives a personalized plan specific to your pup's needs.

Access to Course Library

Get lifetime access to over 20+ training course videos, from crate training to barking.

"It was such an amazing investment. As a reactive dog owner, with a virtual outlet I was able to have access to a trainer in a way that kept everyone safe.

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Anna & Bruno
Rodgers, AR

"Compared to a puppy school, meeting 1:1 virtually where there were no other dogs around was the absolute best for me and Oso."

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Bethany & Oso
Providence, RI

“I loved Homeschool. My trainer was amazing. In a perfect world, we can work with her forever. Having that dedicated time with the trainer to see how Savannah was reacting with my instructions was very helpful.“

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Sharee & Savannah
Atlanta, GA

"Working with LAY LO was a life saver for me since I’ve never raised a puppy before. Shannon was informative and super patient to help me through the first 6 weeks. Chantilley is well behaved and I have no problems getting her in the crate now."

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Carole & Chantilly
Kingsburg, CA

“Homeschool is professional in every way and the teachers are fabulous! But by far the most helpful are the weekly lessons and 15 minute check-ins. It’s really me that they’re teaching so I can then teach/train my dog. Bruno is happier and more relaxed since I signed up for Homeschool. I really liked the zoom lessons, too. It was simple and in-person truly wasn’t necessary. I highly recommend Homeschool!"

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Frances & Bruno
Berkeley, CA

"I thought it was awesome. Vivi was super helpful when she diagnosed what was going on. Now Nori has caught on to everything we worked on in the classes."

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Jacob, Lauren & Nori
Richmond, VA

Homeschool Online Training

Schedule onboarding call

Schedule an onboarding session to get started.

Science has proven that the best environment for your pup to learn is without distractions. Training outside of the home brings not only new smells but new people and other dogs to get excited about which breaks
your dog’s focus and slows down the behavior modification process. That’s why we only offer virtual training at home so you and your pup
can make progress together ASAP.
With Homeschool, YOU become the expert in training your dog throughout the program and beyond. It takes 1,000 repetitions to shape a dog’s behavior – which is why outside of our 45-min, 1:1 video sessions we check-in daily via text and are available for any questions so you can get faster results.
Virtual training is quickly becoming the most effective training method to get long-term results. Through weekly 1:1 video calls with your dedicated trainer, we demonstrate the training techniques and watch as you practice in real time with your pup. After each call, we'll provide homework and video lessons to track your progress. Still curious? Watch a sample virtual training lesson here >

We are proud to stand behind positive-reinforcement training practices, the most powerful tool recognized by PETA, the ASPCA, and the Humane Society of America to transform your pup’s behavior. All of our trainers are force-free certified experts ensuring that the techniques you learn are promoting a positive and healthy relationship between you and your pup.
We’ve worked with pet parents across the country to transform their dog’s behavior from complex reactivity issues to puppy training, the dozens of video reviews we have speak for themselves.

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Virtual dog training from world-class experts

Raise the very best dog at home with 1:1 online mentorship from certified trainers, groomers, and nutritionists.

Shannen Bard, CFSE

Shannen's Experience

Bachelors, Applied Animal Behavior

AKC Good Citizen Evaluator

Force-free Dog Trainer (7 years)

45-min Session with Shannen

15-min Office Hours (2)

24/7 Messaging Service

LAY LO Product Discounts

Personalized Training Plan

Access to Course Library

Trusted by 1,000+ pup parents

"It was such an amazing investment. As a reactive dog owner, with a virtual outlet I was able to have access to a trainer in a way that kept everyone safe.

"Compared to a puppy school, meeting 1:1 virtually where there were no other dogs around was the absolute best for me and Oso."

“I loved Homeschool. My trainer was amazing. In a perfect world, we can work with her forever. Having that dedicated time with the trainer to see how Savannah was reacting with my instructions was very helpful.“

"Working with LAY LO was a life saver for me since I’ve never raised a puppy before. Shannon was informative and super patient to help me through the first 6 weeks. Chantilley is well behaved and I have no problems getting her in the crate now."

"I thought it was awesome. Vivi was super helpful when she diagnosed what was going on. Now Nori has caught on to everything we worked on in the classes."

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