Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Professional Dog Training Services in Utah County
Pets For Protection was founded in 1971 with a mission to address the growing issue of dogs losing their homes due to behavioral problems. With over 50 years of experience, we specialize in behavior, obedience, and protection training programs tailored to dogs of all breeds and ages. Our approach focuses on educating both pets and owners, ensuring long-term success through proven, common-sense methods. We serve Utah County, Salt Lake County, and surrounding areas, offering personalized in-home training sessions. Our founder, Rick Comstock, has worked with thousands of dogs across diverse applications, from family pets to specialized service animals.We emphasize a holistic training philosophy that empowers owners to maintain discipline and trust beyond formal sessions. Our programs address foundational behavior issues, advanced obedience commands, and threat recognition techniques. Client testimonials highlight transformative results and lifelong bonds formed through our training. We pride ourselves on accessibility, offering ongoing support and consultations to ensure lasting success. With decades of expertise, we remain committed to improving the relationship between dogs and their owners through professional, compassionate training.
Services
Behavior Training
Obedience Training
Protection Training
Details
- Year established: 1971
Highlights and features
- We offer 50+ years of experience in professional dog training across diverse applications.
- Our personalized in-home training approach addresses specific behavioral challenges.
- Proven methods developed through decades of working with thousands of dogs.
- Founder Rick Comstock pioneered behavior solutions that prevent dogs from losing homes.
- Comprehensive programs covering behavior, obedience, and protection training needs.
What people say
Best investments we ever made
Transformed into manageable obedient dog
Highly recommend
Perfect temperament
Tremendous effect
Services
Behavior Training
Our Behavior Training Program establishes foundational good conduct by addressing leash work, housebreaking, jumping, mouthing, and destructive behaviors. Rick works directly with owners to implement effective solutions tailored to specific challenges. This program creates the groundwork for all subsequent training while preserving the dog's natural temperament.
Obedience Training
The Obedience Training Program teaches essential commands like sit, down, stay, and recall while building clear communication between dogs and owners. Through four structured sessions, we develop reliable responsiveness to commands in various environments. This program emphasizes practical skills for daily life while maintaining the dog's natural personality.
Protection Training
Our Protection Training Program teaches threat recognition and controlled defensive responses. The three-level system progresses from basic threat awareness to advanced off-leash defense tactics. Each level emphasizes control, tolerance, and command responsiveness while maintaining appropriate social behavior in non-threatening situations.
People
Rick Comstock
Owner & Professional Dog Trainer
Founder of Pets For Protection in 1971, Rick has over 50 years of experience training dogs for protection, obedience, and behavior modification. He has worked with thousands of dogs across all breeds and applications, developing proven methods that emphasize owner education and positive reinforcement.
Questions
What types of dog training programs do you offer?
We offer three core programs: Behavior Training for foundational good conduct, Obedience Training for command responsiveness, and Protection Training for threat recognition and defense.
How long has your company been in business?
Pets For Protection has been serving clients since 1971, making us the longest-operating professional dog training service in Utah with over 50 years of experience.
Do you provide in-home training sessions?
Yes, we offer personalized in-home training sessions throughout Utah County, Salt Lake County, and surrounding areas for greater convenience and effectiveness.
What breeds of dogs do you work with?
We work with all dog breeds, from common family pets to specialized working dogs, tailoring our training approach to each dog's natural temperament and capabilities.
Can you help with older dogs' behavior issues?
Yes, our programs successfully address behavior issues in dogs of all ages, with proven methods that demonstrate it's never too late to improve your dog's behavior.
