Training that leaves the living room.

Current and past clients, after an assessment visit. Phillip needs to know the dogs before he puts them in a group in public. Adopters who did the free assessment count. Ask him on a session or by text and he'll add you to the list.

Yes. You pay for your own coffee or beer. There's no fee, no membership and no minimum number of lessons to qualify.

Not the way these are run. Reactive dogs come with a distance plan, arrive staggered, and work from the edge of the group. Nobody's dog is made to meet another dog. If Phillip thinks yours isn't ready, he'll say so and suggest what to practice first.

Around Mooresville, Statesville, Davidson, Cornelius and Huntersville: state and county parks, greenways and dog-friendly patios. Locations are announced to the client list a week or two ahead. Leash rules vary by town, so each outing comes with a note on what's required.

Seasonal, which in practice means a few times in spring and fall and whenever the weather is good enough to sit outside. The list is short by design so Phillip can watch every dog.