Training

Dog School

  • Dogs come to our facility to learn 2 days a week- Monday & Wednesday. 
  • Just like kids at school, they spend the day with us and go home at the end of the day.
  • Dogs will receive one on one training with multiple trainers.
  • This is a 12 week program (a school semester).
  • Billing automatically occurs each week, making it an easy and affordable option. The total cost of the program is $1987, which is $165 per week.
  • You will have access to our private FaceBook Group to view the videos demonstrating what your dog is working on so you can replicate them at home.

Skills dogs will learn at school (not inclusive, if there are other areas you’d like us to address, please let us know):

  • Their name
  • Sit
  • Down
  • Stay
  • Place
  • Come
  • No jumping
  • Ah Ah (No)
  • Marker word

Enrichment:

  • Nature walks
  • Socialization with other dogs/appropriate play
  • Agility
  • As we grow there may be other opportunities for: 
    • fly ball
    • Treadmill
    • scent training

Daily Schedule:

  • Dogs arrive 6:30-8:30
  • Breakfast is a great opportunity for enrichment and/or engagement exercises.
  • Focused Training Session #1 
  • Nap Time
  • Focused Training Session #2
  • Snack time is another opportunity for toy enrichment (please let us know if you dog has allergies to pumpkin, yogurt, peanut butter or certain types of treats)
  • Focused Training Session #3
  • Group play time or outing (local parks, in town, etc)
  • Pick up time is between 3:30-6:00

Advantages to Dog School:

  • More one on one time- dogs will work individually with trainers throughout the day.
  • Less stressful environment to be in- some dogs get overwhelmed with all the dogs in daycare, there are fewer dogs in dog school, creating a better learning environment.
  • Trainers will introduce more games and enrichment activities for the dogs.
  • Dogs will go home mentally and physically fatigued, creating a calmer, more balanced dog at home.

Group Classes


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Class schedules and descriptions below.

Our current class offerings include:

Puppy Basics:

This group class is the perfect opportunity to give your puppy a head start to training, socialization, and building a strong connection with your puppy. The class provides information on basic puppy skills including house training, crate training, grooming, feeding, managing mouthing and teething, safe puppy play, and so much more.

 

Eligibility: All puppies under 4 months old

Level: Puppy/Beginner

Class Length: Meet once per week for 6 weeks, 50 minute classes

Class Rate: $150.00

Class Size: Limited to 6 Puppies

 

Puppies will experience: Handling by different people. Appropriate play with other puppies. New and different surfaces and objects in their environment

 

Puppies will learn: How to sit politely. How to relax on a mat. How to begin to control their impulses. That grooming/handling can be fun and enjoyable. How to start walking nicely on leash. How to lay down. That coming when called is fun and beneficial

 

Humans will learn:Operant Conditioning and the four quadrants of learning theory. That puppies can solve problems/ The importance of vaccinations, identification, and appropriate training tools. The benefits of early training, setting boundaries, and early problem detection.

 

Puppies should not come to the first class. We will discuss class rules, curriculum, logistics, and we will address basic puppy problems that many puppy parents experience. It is much easier to do these things without puppies to distract us, and it sets everyone up to succeed. The first class is extremely important, so please plan to attend.

 

Levels Classes (ongoing Membership $120/month)

 

Everyone begins in a Level 1 class. As you master the skills in Level 1, you’re invited to Level 2. When you become proficient in the skills in Level 2, you’re asked to join Level 3.  Upon mastery of Level 3 you are invited to come to any of the classes, Levels 1-3.  Why? Because a Level 3 team should be ready to encounter more distractions, such as a rambunctious dog in Level 1. 

 

The benefits of a levels system are as follows:

  • The chance to go to as many classes in a week as you want
  • Flexibility to go to a class that fits your schedule
  • You get to work with different trainers that have different training tips
  • The possibility for huge savings per class
  • Dogs/teams work at their own pace, no rushing onto the next class or level
  • Upon completion of level three you get opportunities that don’t exist with typical class structures; the learning never ends with new scenarios/opportunities

 

The following is a list of skills in each level (may not be comprehensive of everything we teach in class but rather a baseline)

 

Level 1 concepts:

  • Name recognition or look
  • Marker word or clicker
  • Release command
  • Grooming skills
  • Sit
  • Down
  • Stay
  • Come
  • Leave it
  • Place
  • “Off”, no jumping

 

Level 2 concepts

  • Name recognition or look with increased distraction
  • Sit with a verbal and/or hand command
  • Down with a verbal and /or hand command
  • Stay with more distance and distractions
  • Come/leave it- past distractions
  • Heel walking
  • Place command adding distance
  • “Off” a friendly stranger coming to greet them
  • Introduction of games
  • Exposure to distractions (bike, skateboard, jogger, etc)

 

Level 3 concepts

  • Advanced sit and down
  • Stay with handler out of sight
  • Come/leave it- past other dogs, bigger distractions
  • Heeling- greeting a friendly dog, heeling on the other side
  • Center
  • More and more games/challenges
  • Minor exposure to Rally and/or agility
  • Out and about field trip/training days

*after mastering these skills in Level 3 then teams can go to whatever class they want to for new distractions.

 

Canine Good Citizen: 

Eligibility: Any aged dog with a basic sit, down, and stay command started

Level: Advanced

Class Length: Meet once per week for 6 weeks, 45 minute classes 

Class Rate: $180.00

Class Size: Limited to 6 Dogs

 

This class will help prepare you to take the AKC Canine Good Citizen Test. Please note that the evaluator can not test their own students (but will try to get an evaluator to assist with the testing at the end of class).  The following skills are tested for CGC:

 

  1. Accepting a friendly stranger
  2. Sitting politely for petting  
  3. Appearance and grooming 
  4. Out for a walk 
  5. Walking through a crowd 
  6. Sit and down on cue/Staying in place
  7. Coming when called 
  8. Reaction to another dog 
  9. Reaction to distractions 
  10. Supervised separation 

 

What to bring to Classes:

- Flat collar, slip leash, or body harness

- Standard 6 ft nylon or leather leash

- Treat pouch or plastic baggie

- LOTS of small, soft, and stinky treats (treats should be small because we use a lot of them, and they should be soft so your dog doesn't have to spend a lot of time chewing) * please note that food lures can not be used in testing, we will go over this in class

- One or two toys (optional if this is how you reward your dog) - either a favorite toy or a brand new toy, preferably something your dog can tug with

- Water bowl

- Poop bags should be brought to every class

 

What not to bring:

- Flexi/retractable leashes

- Shaker cans, spray bottles, or other means of stopping your dog from doing something

 

Dogs should not come to the first class. We will discuss class rules, curriculum, logistics, and we will address any questions or concerns attendees have before class starts. It is much easier to do these things without dogs to distract us, and it sets everyone up to succeed. The first class is extremely important, so please plan to attend.

 

To register, create an account and click "Book Now." Text or email us with questions!

 

Private Training

 

Private training sessions are an opportunity for dog owners to work one-on-one with a trainer on a specific behavioral challenge or goal. Private sessions are a great choice for a variety of reasons, and we offer a number of different private training options depending on your needs. All private training options require an initial consult to ensure we are making the best choice for you and your dog. During your initial in-home consultation, we will discuss your concerns and/or training goals, we will talk about the steps we need to take to help you reach your goal, and we will discuss the best private training options for you. Please email us to start the process.

 

Training Could Address:

Choosing the right dog for your family

Welcoming a new baby into the family

Welcoming a new rescued dog

Potty Training (puppy or adult)

New puppy or adult dog training

Leash reactivity toward other dogs or humans

Polite Leash Walking

Barking

Marking

General impulse control

Greeting strangers

Growling, snapping or snarling

Jumping

Counter surfing

Recall work at home

And much more...

 

The Benefits of Private Lessons

Flexible scheduling

Personalized and customized training plan

Ability to work on specific concerns or issues

Regular follow-up

Get answers to your questions

Lower the stress for your dog

Private Training Rates and Packages

Initial Consult (required for all private training services): $130 - consults last approximately 1 hour

$90/hour after the initial consult

 

Private Training Packages

 

3 Private Sessions: $265 (save $5)

6 Private Sessions: $520 (save $20)

 

Day Train

 

$125- activities include leash walking, basic obedience, structured play, socialization with other dogs when appropriate, enrichment activities

 

Board and Train- 2 Weeks, $2500. This option is well-suited for families that would like their dogs to learn a lot in a shorter period of time.  Maybe during a vacation or planned work trip? During the course of two weeks we will craft and execute a very intentional plan to cover the following foundational elements:

 

Sit

Down

Stay

Come/Recall

Place

Heel

Leash Manners

General Manners

Proper socialization with other dogs (when possible)

Other behavior modifications as agreed upon by trainer and client