Business Details
36 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Dog Training & Canine Wellness in Riverside
At the End of Your Leash is a premier dog training and canine wellness center dedicated to fostering strong relationships between dogs and their owners through holistic, relationship-based training. With over 30 years of experience, our founder Jen Freilich has developed a reputation as a trusted expert in resolving complex behavioral issues and delivering transformative results. Our programs combine obedience training, socialization, nutrition, and wellness consulting to address the whole dog, ensuring long-term health and happiness. We offer personalized training solutions for dogs of all breeds and temperaments, including specialized programs for reactive, fearful, or aggressive dogs. Our commitment to lifelong support includes ongoing classes, maintenance programs, and access to our team of certified professionals.As a leader in the industry, we emphasize compassionate, force-free methods that align with natural canine behavior. Our facility in Riverside, California, serves as a hub for dog owners seeking expert guidance and a supportive community. We pride ourselves on delivering measurable improvements within weeks, backed by a lifetime of support for every client. Our team holds certifications in canine nutrition, iridology, and homeopathy, ensuring comprehensive care for every dog. By focusing on education, prevention, and holistic wellness, we empower owners to build balanced, fulfilling relationships with their canine companions.
Services
Dog Training
Canine Wellness Consulting
Socialization Classes
Behavior Rehabilitation
Nutrition Counseling
Details
- Year established: 1990
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of experience in resolving complex canine behavior issues.
- Our holistic approach combines obedience training with nutrition and wellness consulting.
- Certified trainers hold credentials in multiple canine health and behavior disciplines.
- Lifetime support includes ongoing classes, maintenance programs, and expert guidance.
- Proven success transforming reactive, fearful, and aggressive dogs through compassionate methods.
Associations and certifications
- IACP-CDT
- AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator
- Pack to Basics Socialization Certified
- Volhard Dog Nutrition Consultant
What people say
Dramatic improvement
Lifelong support
Expertise in behavior
Holistic approach
Measurable results
Services
Dog Training Programs
Our comprehensive dog training programs address obedience, socialization, and behavior modification using relationship-based, force-free methods. We offer group classes, private lessons, and board-and-train options for dogs of all ages and temperaments. Our curriculum includes leash walking, command training, and advanced obedience skills while emphasizing communication between dogs and owners.
Canine Wellness Consulting
This service combines canine nutrition, iridology, and homeopathy to address allergies, inflammation, and behavior issues through dietary and holistic interventions. Certified consultants create personalized wellness plans to improve gut health, reduce reactivity, and extend dogs' healthspan using natural healing modalities and specialized testing.
Behavior Rehabilitation
Specialized programs target fear, aggression, and reactivity through structured training combined with environmental and nutritional adjustments. Our three-phase approach includes assessment, targeted intervention, and gradual socialization using pack dynamics to rebuild confidence and establish balanced behavior patterns in challenging dogs.
Socialization Classes
Ongoing socialization programs use controlled group settings to teach appropriate canine communication and reduce anxiety around other dogs. Certified instructors implement the Pack to Basics method, focusing on gradual exposure, positive reinforcement, and structured play to develop social confidence and reduce reactivity.
Advanced Obedience Training
This service develops precision skills for competition obedience, rally, and conformation shows while enhancing everyday manners. Training incorporates off-leash reliability, complex command sequences, and environmental distractions to build mental focus and physical control through positive reinforcement techniques.
People
Jen Freilich
Owner / Training Director
With 30+ years of experience, Jen Freilich is a certified dog trainer and wellness consultant specializing in behavior rehabilitation and holistic canine health. She developed the Pack to Basics socialization method and holds multiple industry certifications.
Questions
What training methods do you use?
We use relationship-based, force-free methods that work with natural canine behavior through positive reinforcement, proper body language, and structured communication techniques.
Do you work with aggressive dogs?
Yes, our Villain Program specifically addresses reactivity, fear, and aggression through specialized behavior rehabilitation combining training, nutrition, and environmental modifications.
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve Riverside and the Inland Empire with select Southern California areas available for consultation services and special programs.
Are wellness consultations included in training?
Basic wellness guidance is included in all programs, with comprehensive nutrition and holistic health consulting available as an add-on service.
What certifications do your trainers hold?
Our team holds certifications in canine nutrition, iridology, homeopathy, and multiple training methodologies including Pack to Basics and ForceFree Off-Leash techniques.
Do you offer payment plans?
We provide flexible payment options for our training programs - contact us directly to discuss customized payment arrangements for your selected service.
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James K.
Jun 19, 2016
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They took my out of control pitbull and turned him around. If Jen's training didn't work, we would have had to euthanize a good dog out of a liability concern. Thank you for saving my dog Buster.
