Training

Dog training isn’t about completing a class, it’s about living happily and peacefully with your dog. Do you have a dog who's naughty, doesn't listen, or has some other undesired behavior you can't seem to fix? I can show you how easy and fun it is for the dog to learn! You can extinguish those behaviors and replace them with desired skills and manners that will set your dog up for a lifetime of success and, of course, leave you happy. We have group lesson format where we are learning a select basic objectives alongside other dog owners.

If you are unsure if your dog will do well in a group setting, you can contact me prior to registration to discuss options.

Private Assessment

This one-hour assessment is the best option for a dog owner who doesn’t know where to start. Completed in-store or in-home, depending on your preference, this evaluation will provide you with insight and direction toward what type of program or group class would fit your needs and provide you with the best outcome. Assessment deposits are $60 for an in-store session and $100 for an in-home session; however, when you choose the training package you feel is best for you, half of that fee is put towards the total program price.

Appointment deposits are now pre-paid. If payment is not paid 48 hours prior to the appointment, it will be open to another client. If cancellation notice is not provided within 24 hours, the amount will be forfeited as a scheduled appointment. We thank you in advance for your understanding.

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Group Classes

Group classes at our store location are smaller than many, usually around four to five dogs per class, which allows for more individual attention. Small groups are more cost effective for owners than private lessons, and they provide a sense of accomplishment and camaraderie, as well as accountability for owners needing guidance.

Our group lessons rotate throughout the month; we currently offer puppy class, basic obedience, intermediate obedience, Canine Good Citizen test prep, and the occasional speciality class like loose-leash walking or jumping

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Seminars

Seminars are humans-only one-time classes that provide you a good base of knowledge on a variety of dog topics (although they're not specific and individualized, like our training plans). Seminar topics include nail trimming, potty training, reactivity, separation anxiety, fear and stress, and other common challenges dog owners face.

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Separation Anxiety

Common behaviors in SA cases:

Urinating and Defecating
Chewing, Digging and Destruction
Escaping
Barking & Howling
Pacing/Drooling
Other obsessive or extreme behaviors

Treatment

This varies on many factors including but not limited to severity of anxiety, dog owners schedule, commitment to resolution, dogs medical background and more. We generally start with an assessment to review the dogs background and look at goals and how we can best achieve them all while keeping your dog feeling safe.

Sometimes medications, products, and protocols are suggested that help improve the training process along which are often reviewed at the assessment and during training received.

Contact me today and we can help you and your dog

Fear and Stress Handling

Signs of fear and anxiety:

trembling
tail tucked
hiding or withdrawal
reduced activity
passive escape behaviors
Lip licking
Whale eye (whites of eyes showing)
Panting or pacing
hyper-vigilant eyes & ears