Setting a Good Foundation for Your Pup
Puppy Class
Our group Puppy Class will get you and your puppy started on the right track with everything you need to know in order to successfuly raise and train your puppy.
You will learn the proper steps for crate training, potty training, preventing and managing problem behaviors such as jumping or biting, as well as grooming and handling techniques. We will work on simple obedience commands now that will be easy to build on as your puppy gets older. Your puppy will get the chance to meet, socialize and play with other puppies in a controlled environment. Additionally we will expose your puppy to new people, sights, sounds and surfaces so your puppy will grow up to be a well rounded and confident adult dog.
Requirements
This is a 6 week group class (6 puppies max) for puppies 8-20 weeks of age.
Puppies must have their second round of shots and a Bordetella (Kennel Cough) vaccine by the start of the first class. *Please email or bring a paper copy of vaccine records with you to the first class*
You will need a 5 or 6' leash and a properly fitted collar of your choice. No retractable leashes or harnesses will be allowed in class.
You should also bring puppy sized training treats (small and easily chewed) or a portion of your puppies kibble.
Class Registration
The cost of the 6 week class is $275. A $100 deposit is required to enroll.
Email: [email protected] with questions or to sign up.
Open Start Dates: Classes begin weekly on Saturday's at 10am.
Private Training
Evaluation
All new clients will go through an initial evaluation to determine the recommended training program for you and your dog. Evaluations will last up to an hour. During this time we will discuss current behavioral issues, training goals, gauge the dogs temperament and trainability level and then provide a recommended training plan.
Private Lessons
Private lessons are a great option for owners who are looking to work one on one with a trainer in order to teach their puppy basic obedience commands, household manners and prevent behavioral issues. Trainers will also assist owners with potty training, crate training and dealing with common puppy issues. The number of lessons required will be determined at the evaluation and be based on the dogs issues as well as owners goals. During each lesson the trainer will teach you the fundamentals and then provide you with homework to continue working on with your dog daily at home. Private lessons will be paid per lesson & will be scheduled approximately once every 2-3 weeks in the owners home.
Private Lesson Packages
The Basics
This program consists of four lessons and is designed for those who would like to work on basic on-leash obedience commands (Heel, Sit, Stay, Come & Down), common behavioral issues (Pulling, Jumping, Barking, Counter Surfing, Etc) as well as household manners. We will create a training plan for your specific needs and efficiently correct any issues. This program includes a training collar ($30 value) and unlimited phone/email support throughout your program!
Beyond The Basics
This program consists of four lessons and is designed for those who would like to reliable off leash control of their dog as well as fine tuning obedience commands to get more consistency and reliability. This program has a prerequisite of either completing The Basics training program with us, or an equivalent basic obedience training program. This program includes a remote training collar ($200 value) and unlimited phone/email support throughout your program. This program is available for dogs 6 months and older.
Platinum
This program consists of six lessons and is a combination of our Basics & Beyond the Basics Programs. This is our most popular private lesson program! This program is designed for those who would like to resolve common behavioral issues as well as achieve reliable on and off leash control of their dog at the same time! This program is also suitable for dogs with more serious behavioral problems such as reactivity, fear, anxiety or aggression. This program includes a training collar ($30 value), a remote training collar ($200 value) and unlimited phone/email support for one year upon completion!
Puppy Board & Trains
Puppy Board & Trains are designed for puppies 8-16 weeks of age. Puppies will live in the trainers home for the duration of training. We will do the hard work of introducing, imprinting & laying the foundation for crate training, house training, household manners, age appropriate socialization & beginning obedience commands. Your puppies day will consist of a balance of work, play, affection & rest. One major benefit of choosing a Puppy Board & Train is that appropriate behaviors can be taught from the beginning in a shorter period of time than one on one sessions with your puppy and the trainer. In addition, your puppy will live with other well balanced dogs that will help establish desirable behaviors.
2 Week Puppy Board & Train
In this program we will focus on starting your puppy on crate and potty training, socialization with dogs & people as well as a few obedience commands such as sit, down & come. We will also work on typical puppy behaviors such as jumping, barking, mouthing & chewing.
The goal of this program is to give puppies a head start with their foundational training. Please keep in mind puppies will NOT be potty trained at the end of this program. Potty training takes times and most puppies are not fully potty trained until 4-6 months old.. We highly recommend following up this board & train with additional private lessons or a group puppy class.
This program includes (1) go home lesson along with an age appropriate potty/crate schedule & behavior expectations.
3 Week Hybrid Puppy Board & Train
In this program we will work with you and your puppy through a combination of private lessons and a board & train program.
Starting at 8 weeks when you bring your puppy home you will receive 2 to 3 private sessions in home where we will help get you started on the right track with potty and crate training as well as general household manners.
At 12-16 weeks old your puppy will come to stay with us for a total of 3 weeks. During this time we will focus on socialization with dogs & people, basic obedience commands (sit, stay, down & come), loose leash walking, address any problem behaviors and continue with potty & crate training.
This program includes (1) go home lesson and (1) follow up lesson. This program will also include a customized training plan for your puppy along with an age appropriate schedule & behavior expectations.
What To Expect
A board & train can be highly effective for teaching new behaviors and solving many problem behaviors, and is an excellent jumpstart for good manners at home.
A board & train is not a quick, magical fix. A board & train cannot grow your puppy up for you. In puppies, nipping, potty training issues and attention seeking behaviors like stealing items are age-specific, and also very tied to the human behavior in your home
One of the biggest determinants of success in a board & train program is going to be your family's behavior upon your dog's return home.
You simply cannot send your dog away to learn an entirely new set of rules and behaviors, return them home to the exact environment and family behavior you started with, and expect a different outcome.
Behavior in dogs is fluid; a learned behavior won't stay that way without practice. What happens when you learn a new language, but then don't speak it for years? You'll simply lose the fluency you had acquired.
As trainers, we coach our clients that training is never done; you will be continuously maintaining what your dog has learned and ensuring that the rules and boundaries in your home remain consistent.
Owners will receive written instructions to follow and maintain, to ensure the puppy’s success after training. Consistency is key in training and will play an integral part in the puppy staying on track with potty and crate training. It is important that if the provided go-home instructions and demonstrated techniques are not followed, it is possible that the training will revert. This will especially hold true for potty and crate training. Your pup has worked very hard, please give them a chance to succeed by being consistent with established training methods. We are always a phone call away for guidance and questions. Our goal is to help you and your puppy have a well-balanced relationship.
Puppy Board & Train Expectations:
Please note, puppy training is not adult dog obedience training. It is impossible to make a 3 month old puppy act like a 3 year old dog. Puppy training is step one in your dog’s lifetime of training, much like primary school is not the same as college. When a puppy goes home the trainer will work with you to ensure that you have all the information and tools necessary to continue working with your puppy daily to reinforce with consistency the foundational training your puppy received. In transitioning your puppy back to your home, a great deal of time and effort is needed to learn and maintain the proper level of obedience expected from your puppy. It is the owners responsibility to maintain & reinforce the foundations laid by the trainer. It is also the owners responsibility to schedule the follow up sessions & reach out to the trainers for assistance when needed