About Us

Montana has been in business for over 35 years and provides Reward-Based and Positive Dog Training Services.

All training methods are humane, reward-based, and use positive reinforcement techniques. We believe training should be fun and include games and play.

We specialize in Puppy Head Start Programs, Private in-home lessons, Group Classes, Concierge Services and Virtual Lessons.

Big Sky Dog Training is a privately owned company by Montana Hayes, a woman that has been involved with the rescue and training of dogs and horses for over 35 years. She is a skilled dog trainer and she has been attending continuing education courses and programs throughout her carrier.

Montana uses reward-based training techniques and is here to help you with your companion, sport dog, or puppy. She helps you correct inappropriate behaviors and redirect the dog to an appropriate behavior/position that the dog can be rewarded for.

She will teach you how to train your dog with foundation and obedience skills that will create a cohesive, loving relationship. She also specializes in a puppy head-start program that helps you raise a well-behaved and obedient puppy.

Private In-Home & Group Canine Training Program
PRIVATE IN-HOME LESSON
We will evaluate your dog, and listen to what your objectives are

GROUP CLASSES
Group Classes are taught on Thursday and Saturday mornings, and Saturday early afternoon and have a maximum of 7 dogs in a class.

PUPPY PLAYTIME
Puppy Playtime is for puppies 8-13 weeks old

FULL SERVICE DOG TRAINING & CONCIERGE SERVICES
Shopping list and help shopping for your canine before getting him/her.
Best places to shop and get the best prices.
Evaluating your home for your pet.
Help Purchasing a dog or puppy.
Help adopt a dog or puppy.
Puppy and dog temperament testing.
Transport to Vet, Grooming, and daycare.
Certification in AKC Star, CGC, Prep for Therapy Dog
Navigating the Service Dog and ESA Processes (Emotional Service Animal)
Evaluating Aged Dogs