Lead the Way Dog Training – Creating happy ever afters one tail at a time

Welcome to Lead The Way!

Meet Our Founder, Amy McCaa

Amy has 20 years of experience training dogs and helping people learn to communicate with dogs. She is current with the significant discoveries in behavior and incorporates them into your training in real time.

Whatever challenge you’re facing with your dog, Amy and the team have the experience and the answer to help you.

How We Work – 3 Easy Steps to Get Started

Talk to us

The first step is a conversation with us. We want to hear about your dog(s), family, challenges you’re concerned about, and any relevant history. This helps Amy prepare for the next step, your private lesson on Zoom.

Private Virtual Lesson

The next step is your initial private lesson with Amy on Zoom. From the comfort of your home, meet with Amy and get started immediately with proven exercises, games and tools. Amy will witness the dynamics of your family pack, and provide a Training Blueprint to guide the training toward the goals you outline. Fee: $250

Program Enrollment

Following your initial private lesson, you will receive your Training Blueprint and training recommendations. The cost of your private lesson is applied to the cost of training when you choose to move forward with Amy and LTW.

Let’s Get Started

Want to learn more before getting started?

Here’s a video to help you determine if we’re a good fit for your dog and family.

“You guys are worth every penny! I definitely feel the support.” – Beverly

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Old Dog Learns New Tricks

I am “over the moon” happy with the results of the Safe Dog Program! I have learned that you CAN teach an old dog new tricks and I am thrilled with the progress that I was able to make with my 10-year-old rescue dog Teddy. Your suggestions to try anxiety meds coupled with teaching him to respond to the clicker, “watch me“ and “touch” commands has definitely helped him begin his journey to being a dog who makes “good choices”. Life at home has become calmer and safer for all of us.

Beth

Lead the Way Dog Training – Bucks County, Philadelphia
2021-08-25T14:59:06-04:00

Beth

I am “over the moon” happy with the results of the Safe Dog Program! I have learned that you CAN teach an old dog new tricks and I am thrilled with the progress that I was able to make with my 10-year-old rescue dog Teddy. Your suggestions to try anxiety meds coupled with teaching him to respond to the clicker, “watch me“ and “touch” commands has definitely helped him begin his journey to being a dog who makes “good choices”. Life at home has become calmer and safer for all of us.

She is a completely different dog

With Lead the Way’s help Riley became a dog I never imagined she would become. She is a completely different dog compared to when I adopted her just over a year ago. She is my best friend!

Heather

Lead the Way Dog Training – Bucks County, Philadelphia
2020-05-13T19:05:31-04:00

Heather

With Lead the Way’s help Riley became a dog I never imagined she would become. She is a completely different dog compared to when I adopted her just over a year ago. She is my best friend!

What a wonderful happy dog we have

With your continued professional guidance I learned how to listen to what he was asking us for whether it is attention, food, a time out, a calm voice or good workout. There is not a person who comes to the house who doesn’t comment on what a wonderful happy dog we have.

Marty and Mike Lombardo

Lead the Way Dog Training – Bucks County, Philadelphia
2020-05-13T19:08:37-04:00

Marty and Mike Lombardo

With your continued professional guidance I learned how to listen to what he was asking us for whether it is attention, food, a time out, a calm voice or good workout. There is not a person who comes to the house who doesn’t comment on what a wonderful happy dog we have.

I definitely feel the support

You guys are worth every penny!! I definitely feel the support.

Beverly

Lead the Way Dog Training – Bucks County, Philadelphia
2021-02-12T15:31:16-05:00

Beverly

You guys are worth every penny!! I definitely feel the support.

No longer needs anxiety meds

Thanks to Lead The Way, Roo no longer needs anxiety meds and willingly goes into her crate, even for my kids. Roo is great with her manners & listening to commands.

Colleen Moylan Contino

Lead the Way Dog Training – Bucks County, Philadelphia
2020-05-13T19:01:26-04:00

Colleen Moylan Contino

Thanks to Lead The Way, Roo no longer needs anxiety meds and willingly goes into her crate, even for my kids. Roo is great with her manners & listening to commands.

Literally saved my foster dog’s life

Lead the Way trainers worked with my foster dog for one month in home, then took her for a 2 week board and train. She’s now a completely new dog. I couldn’t be more proud and thankful!

Caitlin DiMarzio

Lead the Way Dog Training – Bucks County, Philadelphia
2020-05-13T18:53:46-04:00

Caitlin DiMarzio

Lead the Way trainers worked with my foster dog for one month in home, then took her for a 2 week board and train. She’s now a completely new dog. I couldn’t be more proud and thankful!

Riley goes with me everywhere

Riley goes with me everywhere, and loves to participate in agility training and weekly socialization classes. I would not have the relationship with Riley without Lead the Way’s guidance. I would have paid three times what I paid.

Heather

Lead the Way Dog Training – Bucks County, Philadelphia
2020-05-13T19:13:27-04:00

Heather

Riley goes with me everywhere, and loves to participate in agility training and weekly socialization classes. I would not have the relationship with Riley without Lead the Way’s guidance. I would have paid three times what I paid.

Less hesitant and warms up faster to new people

I cannot thank Amy and The Lead The Way Team enough for all of their help in making sure our pup is able to be the best pup he can be.

When we began our journey in April of 2025, Rollo was 18 months old. He would bark at anyone who didn’t live in our home and I could not get him to stop until he could no longer see people. I was always nervous to take him on walks and could not travel and leave him with anyone.

Now, we take multiple walks a day. He can walk within 6 feet of a person and listen to commands. Rollo is not as hesitant to meet new people and is able to warm up faster and enjoy affection. I can let window shades be open as he no longer barks at people from the window. He rarely enters the red zone now, and I have learned his triggers and how to stay on top of them, which helps him when we are on walks.

My energy has become confident, which translates to the other side of the leash. I truly love our walks together and instead of being afraid, I treat them all as training opportunities for the two of us.

In addition, the online classes are tremendously helpful. I learn what to watch and listen for when out and about as well as in the home. Pack walks are an added bonus as they continue to help both of us learn how to behave when we are out among lots of people and other dogs.

The program is comprehensive and tailored for your dog type of program. I wholeheartedly recommend Lead The Way for any and all training needs.

Thank you so much for everything!

Marin

Lead the Way Dog Training – Bucks County, Philadelphia
2026-04-21T21:01:07-04:00

Marin

I cannot thank Amy and The Lead The Way Team enough for all of their help in making sure our pup is able to be the best pup he can be. When we began our journey in April of 2025, Rollo was 18 months old. He would bark at anyone who didn’t live in our home and I could not get him to stop until he could no longer see people. I was always nervous to take him on walks and could not travel and leave him with anyone. Now, we take multiple walks a day. He can walk within 6 feet of a person and listen to commands. Rollo is not as hesitant to meet new people and is able to warm up faster and enjoy affection. I can let window shades be open as he no longer barks at people from the window. He rarely enters the red zone now, and I have learned his triggers and how to stay on top of them, which helps him when we are on walks. My energy has become confident, which translates to the other side of the leash. I truly love our walks together and instead of being afraid, I treat them all as training opportunities for the two of us. In addition, the online classes are tremendously helpful. I learn what to watch and listen for when out and about as well as in the home. Pack walks are an added bonus as they continue to help both of us learn how to behave when we are out among lots of people and other dogs. The program is comprehensive and tailored for your dog type of program. I wholeheartedly recommend Lead The Way for any and all training needs. Thank you so much for everything!
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We’re Lead the Way – dog trainers in Bucks County, NE Philadelphia

We help families just like yours in our neighborhood and all over the country through virtual programs.

You may feel stuck or like things will be impossible to fix – but you’re not alone! We’ve helped thousands of families go from chaos and frustration to truly enjoying their dog. We are canine behavior specialists with a ton of rehabilitation experience and paws on experience with tough situations. Get in touch and tell us what’s going on!

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