“Keep calm and walk the dog”
Four Simple Points...
1. Do whatever you are going to do with confidence and enthusiasm.
2. Praise is as or more important than corrections.
3. Do not get so caught up in the theory that you forget the practical.
4. Get more involved with your dog: Try to comprehend what the dog is feeling and try to understand their feelings of enjoyment.
Personal in-home training is just that, personalized for the goals of your family and dog. Your training program will incorporate skills needed for all of you to be successful. Build your own four (4) week program or get ideas by viewing the programs below.
Dog Training using science based methods.
Basic Manners
This program is designed for the family dog. Learn clear communication for you and your dog while teaching them Come, Down, Loose Leash Walking, Place, Off, Sit, Stay, Wait. Toss in some fun with games and tricks and this program will keep you focused on building the connection you share with your dog.
Puppy Manners
Teach your puppy the foundations they can use thru all their years. This is a great program for young dogs to begin social skills and good manners. This package will include crate manners, proper play, keeping four paws on the floor (jumping), the teething process and more. Puppy cues will include Drop, Leave-it, Mat, Mine/Yours, Wait.
Cooperative Care
This program will teach your dog how to tolerate handling at the vets, groomers, and everyday care. Your dog will have a choice in their care making it less stressful. They will be an active participant and be able to communicate if something is not comfortable and the practice will stop. This is great for getting dogs used to harnesses, muzzles, backpacks and any other equipment. Cooperative care makes our dogs safer to handle for owners and caregivers.
Confident Dog
This program is intended to create confidence for your dog. Dogs will learn balance and coordination and be familiarized with different starter agility obstacles such as perches, wobble board, ladder, ramps, planks, low-level jumps, tunnels, and tables.
Get M.A.D. - Manners, Attention, Discipline – The foundation work of good training starts with the basics of learning attention, manners, and discipline. Get clear communication with your dog as you gain attention and train wanted behaviors.
Reactive Dog
Dogs that are reactive are ones that over react to certain situations. They can be sensitive to other dogs, cars, people, things in motion, the environment and more. It’s important to remember that your reactive dog is having a hard time. This program will give you a better understanding of your dog’s triggers and the tools to help.
Board & Train Program: Puppy Foundations/Basic Manners
This is a two (2) week program geared toward client training needs.
A) PUPPY FOUNDATIONS
Your young pup will get skills such as place, wait for a meal, impulse control exercises, proper puppy play, crate manners/games, tricks, cooperative care.
Your puppy will have proper dog to dog interaction in a safe and positive environment.
B) BASIC MANNERS
For older dogs that are in need of basic skills and manners. Tailored to meet client specific needs. Some skills include mat, sit, stay/wait, down, tricks, games, recall, walking on loose lead, wait at the door.
Supervision of your dog 24/7. Daily videos of training sessions and written take home skills to continue training.
Walking Rover: Does your dog tug, pull and drag you down the street? These sessions will start you on your way to simple ways to help make the walk more enjoyable and pleasant for you and your dog. Exercise is an important part of your dog’s daily routine, make it something you both look forward to.
Day Train: available based on schedule 9:00 am - 12:30 pm or 1:30 - 5:00 pm
