Dog Training Fundamentals
"Everyday Functionality When and Where You Need It"
Most dogs need dog training. Some more than others!
Is it possible to create the ultimate dog training program? Well we think so. We've worked with and listened to 1000+ owners, and turned their feedback into what we think is the ultimate dog training program.
2 weeks $2,000
Most owners typically don't take their dogs off-leash on walks, or in public, very often. They're more likely to take their dogs off-leash in their yard, and on a hike when no one's around. What is usually desperately needed is perfect leash manners including walking on a slack leash, and doing so without barking at other dogs, or people. Of course, manners when greeting admirers (people) along the way. Then for the times when "Mom" or "Dad" is comfortable, the ability to be able to let their dog off-leash and know that he or she will return instantly when called. That's every day functionality. We add to their obedience rock-solid control for when life gets hectic by teaching an absolute "down" and "stay" under distraction. For when a more flexible down is useful we also teach "bedtime" where they can be directed to relax and remain in their bed.
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Everyday Manners
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Leash manners, our off-leash recall and the absolute down are great, but what about everyday manners? We're glad you asked! In our training, everyday manners are considered non-verbal rules (no commands needed) always in effect. So the question is what everyday manners would you like your dog to learn? It's very much up to your lifestyle and expectations. Whatever they are we'll turn those expectations into everyday manners. Again, non-verbal rules your dog always follows. These can range from jumping only on command, to not entering specific rooms to just about anything imaginable.
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Behavioral Problems
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Does your dog have housebreaking issues? We've helped owners whose adult dogs have never relieved themselves outside and had them housebroken in a matter of days. We have no doubt we can help your dog as well. Is your dog aggressive (reactive) towards other dogs, or towards people? Does he or she do resource guarding? Maybe even aggressive towards you? We have a long history of aggression as one of our specialties. Almost weekly we enroll aggressive dogs, even with bite histories, and produce dramatic results.
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Additional Dog Training Programs
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For clients wanting even more options in the form of off-leash commands, and even greater control under extreme and diverse situations, dogs can move on to Life's an Adventure - Prepare for it! or our Open Classes. Dogs with aggression issues requiring additional training we have Aggressive Dog Training.
Dogs can be enrolled in either of these two programs as Board and Train or Day School.
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