Robin MacFarlane

Reliable results made easy!

Whether you just brought home a new puppy or you’re having problems with your adult dog, Robin’s 35+ years of experience can get you on the path to fun and freedom. Training programs are dedicated to achieving your goals while preserving the well being and best interest and of your dog. Now serving Des Moines and central Iowa, Robin helps pet owners through private lessons, stay and train programs, and weekend workshops.

If you are ready to get the dog training support you've been looking for, you’re in the right place!

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Online Dog Training Courses

Virtual Dog Training

Puppy Training

Virtual Training

The early weeks of a puppy’s development are critical to long-term good manners and polite social behavior. Start housebreaking, limit puppy -biting and other nuisance behavior. Teach your puppy to calmly accept being in a crate and sleep through the night. Plus so much more...

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Ecollar Training

Basic Obedience

Robin's Ecollar training video series provides off leash freedom for your dog and peace of mind for you! Robin’s step by step approach is easy to understand and easy to replicate.

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Work With Robin In Des Moines

In-Person Dog Training

Dog Training

Robin offers stay and train and one to one private lessons programs to pet owners that want less stress and more fun with their dogs. If you are an active person or outdoor enthusiast that wants a canine companion by your side in the adventure of life, reach out to Robin for program availability.

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Train the Trainer

Robin’s Train the Trainer program is the perfect balance of achieving greater success with dogs, clients, and your business. Dog trainers looking to advance their skill set in order to help more people and their pets, should sign up for the next Ecademy Train the Trainer session. Robin’s coaching has helped trainers from around the world take their businesses to the next level!

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Dog Training Workshops

Would you invest two or three days time to dramatically improve your dog's behavior? If you answered yes, then attend one of Robin's workshops! Most owners are amazed at how much can change in just a few days – are you ready to see what's possible for you and your dog?

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Testimonials

Adam Katz

Robin is one of the best dog trainers you’ll ever find. Your dog will be both happier and more reliable once you’ve used Robin’s techniques.

Author of over 10 dog training books and Editor of DogProblems.com

Maria José Rivera

Robin absolutely opened my eyes on the use of the e collar. Her simplicity to teach and ability to help you achieve your goals are one of the main characteristics I valued from her. She taught me how useful is to have the tool to correct the dog without being invasive. She is so clear on the use of the e collar that she broke every myth I could have, and clear up every question I got from the e… Read more “Maria José Rivera”

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James Maturana

I was wanting to work with Robin for some time but thought me being in Australia would have been a problem. After speaking to Robin about what I wanted to learn she set a plan in place for me. I was so happy I was going to get taught the trained retrieve by Robin. Robin set up schedule for the training and then we began talking more on Skype to go over the pre requisites and process of the trained… Read more “James Maturana”

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