Dog Training
Basic Obedience Group Classes:
We Specialize In:
~ Working with dogs of all breeds, sizes and ages
~ Behavior problem diagnosis & resolution
~ Proven and lasting reward-based methods
~ Overcoming aggression & anxiety issues
~ Expert Instruction at both ends of the leash!
Imagine the Following:
~ Your dog comes when called
~ Your dog waits at doorways and curbs
~ Your dog sits politely when guests arrive
~ Your dog is calm when other dogs approach
~ Your dog walks nicely on a loose leash
The end being a nice, calm, responsive dog that can be taken most anywhere, trusted in the house, and can be around other dogs. Many of the dogs we work with already know most of their basic commands, but only do them on a selective basis, when nothing better or more interesting is going on, which is typically the exact time we’d like them to listen to us!
We think a great deal of dog training has to do with the relationship a family has with their dog and the environment the dog lives in. We provide clients with a proven, structured program to follow that includes specific techniques, exercises, tools and vocabulary.
We often get calls from people who say their dog previously “failed” dog obedience training. The issue is typically not the dog but what the other dog obedience instructor failed to successfully teach the owner. Our method of setting dogs up for success and focusing on both ends of the leash is a major factor that sets our expert trainer apart.
Next Class Starts: TBD
$150.00
Dog will learn basic obedience such as sit, down, stay, loose leash walking, heel, come, and leave it. Small group classes will be filled by no more than 10 students. They will run 1x per week for a series of 7 weeks.
Private Dog Training:
Puppy Training
Puppy Workshop is a comprehensive 2-hour in-home training session designed to teach your puppy proper manners at home. Puppies can be mischievous little monsters who will gladly give you their whole heart as they joyously destroy your home. These behaviors can be avoided however, without taking one bit of joy and glee away from your dog’s puppy hood.
Puppy Workshop teaches manners to dogs as young as 9 weeks old up to 5 months old. The session starts with an “environmental” assessment of your home and set-up at which point we’ll make specific recommendations.
We will also address proper house breaking techniques, teach you how to redirect destructive chewing, introduce name recognition and basic recall, and discuss techniques to avoid behaviors such as separation anxiety, barking and nipping. Finally, we will cover basic handling, leash etiquette, socialization and provide an introduction to basic obedience commands such as Sit, Down, Wait, Come and Leave It. Puppy Workshop truly establishes the groundwork for a productive long-term relationship with you, your pup, and all members of your household.
Basic Obedience
Basic Obedience is our most popular and successful program. During Basic Obedience, an expert trainer will teach you how to train your dog beginning in your dog’s home environment free of distractions before progressing to a public setting where we work to make sure that your dog has the same level of focus and attention that he/she has at home. The majority of this training is done on-leash. At the end of this phase your dog will know Sit, Stay, Come, Heel, Down, Off, Leave it, and Place.
Your dog will follow all of the basic obedience commands amidst distractions. When in heel (walk next to me) your dog will happily pay attention to which directions you choose to walk and stay with you. During Basic Obedience training you will never hit or yell at your dog. All corrections are done (sparingly) and copious amounts of praise and love will be used to reinforce desired behavior. A dog must be at least four months old to start this phase of training.
Advanced Obedience
Advanced Obedience is for clients that have successfully completed our Basic Obedience course and are ready to take their dog to the next level. The result of Advanced Obedience training is off-leash reliability. Advanced lessons are conducted in distracting environments to ensure focus and control in all situations.
