Serafim Dog Training

Serafim Handler Academy

Build a dog you can actually trust anywhere.

Structured training, real-world reliability, and direct access to me every week. Train your dog alongside me and a community of serious handlers.

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Arthur Serafim with Korra, his black German Shepherd service dog

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Real wins from real members

Progress happening every week.

These are the moments members share inside the Academy.

“I was so proud of Lucky when he settled with another dog nearby. His threshold keeps improving and he checks in with me more. Reactivity is no easy thing, but we're moving step by step and getting better every day.”

Giona Young

Lucky, 6 years old

“A couple weeks ago Kobe wouldn't even give me eye contact. Now I can hold him in a down with the neighbor's dog barking, and walk out of his sight before releasing him. Slowly but surely, we'll get there.”

Kris & Kobe

Kobe, Goldendoodle, 3 years old

“Bruno and I working off-leash during our play session. For a dog who used to bark and lunge at every dog in sight, moments like these mean everything. Still a work in progress, but we're getting there.”

Chang Li

Bruno

“Big win today. Sapphire normally lunges at dogs and cats out of excitement. On a potty break I put her in a sit and dropped her leash. She saw a cat and started barking, but never moved from her spot. A great response and even better obedience.”

Camron Ciggs

Sapphire

“I took Bodhi out before bed and my neighbor walked right past us. I put Bodhi in a sit and he didn't make a sound. He sat, watched, and stayed quiet. I'll take that as a win.”

Alyssa Pflughaupt

Bodhi

“I took Layla for a walk at the mall and she did really well. I almost cried.”

Angel

Layla

What handlers are saying

Rated 5 stars by dog owners.

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Ethan Bognar

He is very respectful and has helped me teach my dog a lot. She has learned four new commands in just a week. I was a little worried since it was virtual but it went great, he even demonstrated using his own dog so it was easy to see what to do.

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Milo Bonebrake

I loved training with Serafim Dog Training. From our first evaluation phone call to going over everything, I felt constantly supported. He met me where I was, and he was truly great with my dog. I would recommend him to anyone.

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Rebecca Reese

Arthur has trained a couple of my dogs! He is fantastic. Super good with the dogs and patient with me. I am so impressed with how well my dogs behave now, and how happy they are. You can not go wrong working with him.

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Brayden Nelson

Arthur helped me work with my Belgian Malinois, a very reactive and aggressive rescue. My dog wasn't properly socialized and desperately needed proper training before cementing bad habits. The progress has been incredible.

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Shelly Vincent

I used a couple of trainers for my puppy and was reluctant to do it virtually, but the guidance Serafim has given me has been great. My dog is developing quickly with the behaviors we want. I will continue to use him.

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Jaz Martinez

The transformation in my dog Bullet has been incredible, but what impressed me most was that the training wasn't just for my dog, it was for me as an owner too. He taught me how to communicate effectively with my dog, understand his behavior, and build a relationship based on trust. If you want a trainer who invests in both the dog and the owner, this is the person to call.

Trusted at scale

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dog owners following how I train, across every platform

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What You Get

Everything you need to train a reliable dog.

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Foundation to Advanced Training Tracks

A full curriculum that walks you from day-one foundation work all the way through advanced obedience and real-world reliability. New material added as we go.

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Weekly Live Q&As

Show up live every week. Bring your dog, your video, your questions. You're getting answers from me directly — not a moderator, not a chatbot.

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Real-World Training Library

A growing library of actual training sessions — public access, distractions, neutrality, leash work, off-leash. Watch how it's done in the real world, not a sterile training room.

Meet your trainer

Arthur Serafim

My approach starts with the relationship. Most of what owners struggle with does not come from missing commands. It comes from a dog who is overwhelmed, disconnected, or never taught how to be neutral in the world.

I focus on the behavioral and ethological side of your dog, building real engagement and a bond you can actually rely on. I teach the handler, not just the dog, so the results hold long after the session ends.

Inside the Academy

For handlers ready to do the work.

Whether you're starting with a puppy, fixing real problems in an adult dog, or building toward service or working-level reliability, this is the room for you.

  • →You want to train your dog at your own pace — not lock into someone else's calendar.
  • →You want to learn dog training the real way — not the watered-down version social media sells.
  • →You're ready to take ownership of your dog and your handling instead of outsourcing the whole thing.

If you're looking for a quick fix, this isn't it. If you're ready to put in the work, this is where it happens.

Course Library

Here's what's waiting for you inside.

Structured tracks built to take you from foundation work all the way to advanced reliability — puppy to working dog, basics to service dog standards.

Serafim Handler Academy course library preview

Questions

Before you join.

What if I'm a complete beginner?+

That is exactly who the foundation tracks are built for. You start at day one and move at your own pace, with me available every week to answer your questions directly.

How is this different from your 1-on-1 programs?+

My 1-on-1 programs are hands-on and done with you directly. The Academy gives you the same method and structure at your own pace, plus weekly live access to me, for a fraction of the cost.

How much time does it take each week?+

As much or as little as you want. Short daily reps beat long occasional sessions. The curriculum is built so you can train in the pockets of time you already have.

Can I really cancel anytime?+

Yes. No contracts and no hoops. You can cancel in a couple of clicks whenever you want.

Will this work for my breed or my dog's problem?+

The method is built on how dogs actually learn, so it applies across breeds and across problems, from reactivity to neutrality to off-leash reliability.

Membership

$30 / month

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