Puppy Socialization (Puppies < 20 weeks)
While your puppy is under 5 months old, they are in their critical socialization period. They should be introduced in a safe, fun, positive way to a variety of sites, sounds, people, textures, and experiences. Expose your new puppy to the sounds of thunderstorms, door bells, and children’s games. Teach them that people of all shapes and sizes are good friends whether they are wearing a uniform, a flowing dress, or outfitted in a beard, glasses, and/or hat! Show your puppy that all kind of floors including tile, hardwood, grates, concrete, grass, and dirt are safe. This class is recommended twice per week and will explore more environments as your puppy’s vaccinations make them safe to venture out. New clients will need to attend one 60-minute seminar on basic canine cognition and the goals of puppy socialization.
Price / session (does not include seminar): $15
Basic Training (Dogs > 5 months)
Dogs over 5 months old are ready to start learning the basics: sit, lay down, hand target, name recognition, impulse control, and the foundations of emergency recall and loose leash walking. Ever just want your dog to look at you when you say their name? This class is for you! Do you think your dog understands what you want, but is “stubborn” or just “refuses” to do it? This is the right place! This class is a 6-week program which occurs one day per week and ends with a test showing off your dog’s new skills. Students will be required to attend one 90-minute seminar on the basics of operant conditioning and how we train dogs the right way (according to science)!
Price for 6 week course (includes seminar): $120
Intermediate Training (Graduates of Basic Training)
Now that you have the basics, it’s time to step it up. We will start adding in distance and duration to sit and lay down, learn sit for greetings, go to your place/mat/bed, and build on the foundations of impulse control, emergency recall, and loose leash walking taught in Basic Training. This 6-week program occurs one day per week and culminates with a test showing off your dog’s new skills. All students will be required to attend one 60-minute seminar on canine cognition and leash handling skills.
Price for 6 week course (includes seminar): $120
Recall 1 (Graduates of Basic Training)
Do you worry about your dog wriggling free of their harness and running off? How about dashing past you through the door? Are you afraid if your dog ever gets free you’ll never see them again? We can help! This 6-week course occurs once per week and builds on the foundations of emergency recall taught in Basic Training. Each week will challenge you and your dog to strengthen their emergency recall capabilities in environments of increasing distraction.
Price for 6-week course: $120
Introduction to Nosework (Graduates of Basic Training or By Trainer Approval)
If your dog could use a little boost of confidence, you want to become more aware of dog body language, or you just want to change up your training routine with something fun, this is the class for you. You’d be surprised how many dogs don’t naturally use their nose to explore their environment! This class will teach your dog to use their nose, build confidence, and teach you to watch, trust, and read your dog as they lead the way. This also becomes a new, fun game you can play with your dog inside when the weather doesn’t allow for physical exertion. (If you can’t tire the body, tire the mind!) Especially recommended for our shy or fearful canine friends.
Price for 6-week course: $120
Private In-Home Sessions
We understand not all dogs are cut out for group classes or maybe you have a specific training concern in your home. We are happy to come to you and work one-on-one with you and your dog. You set the goals and we’ll help develop the right training plan for your family.
Prices start at $15 / 30 minute session
Note: Price may increase on a case-by-case basis if the situation requires additional time or resources to manage safety. We’re happy to discuss!
Other Classes Available Based on Interest and Availability – Including AKC Titles!
– Introduction to Tricks – learn spin, weave between legs, sit pretty, play dead, and other fun tricks!
– Advanced Training – learn to use a clicker to capture and shape behaviors
– AKC Certifications: Including Canine Good Citizen (CGC), AKC Urban Canine Good Citizen (CGCU), AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy, and AKC Trick Dog Program
– Private In-Home Training or Behavior-Specific Training – you choose the training!
Please call for prices and schedule.
Seminars Available Based on Interest – Contact Us and Let us Know!
Doorbell desensitization
Mat/Place training
Sit for Greetings
Handling / Grooming desensitization
Accepting Nail Trims
Don’t Bite the Vet!
Muzzle Training
Currently NOT Offered
Dog Walking (except as part of class)
Board and Train
Boarding
Grooming
Drop-in Care Visits
Poo Pick-up Services
Bite Training of any kind
Service Dog Training
Therapy Dog Training
Can’t commit to a 6-week course? Let us know you’re interested. We are developing a punch-card system that may work for your schedule!