Private Lessons

I always suggest that new dog owners, whether they are getting a puppy or adopting an older dog should take at least one lesson prior to or shortly after receiving their dog to learn what to expect from their new dog and to decide what rules they want to establish.  It is always good to know before your new dog arrives, whether or not they will be allowed on the couch, where they will sleep, and where they will relieve themselves among other things.  You want to be the LEADER OF THE PACK as soon as your dog comes home.

Private lessons are also a good idea for pups that are too young for a group class but need to start on their education.  Waiting until your pup is 7 to 8 months old means that they have probably developed several bad habits.  It is always easier to stop a behavior from starting then it is to change the behavior.  Housebreaking your puppy starts on day one, as does teaching your pup what he can and cannot play with, and to not jump on people.  You can also teach your dog about boundaries (places he cannot go), and to go to his place (a bed or crate).  Remember, you are the LEADER OF THE PACK and set the rules.

Behavioral issues are also best addressed in your private lesson setting before attending group lessons.

Group Lessons

Beginning class:

The beginning class is designed for the dog that is 8 months or older and does not know the basic skills or is not responding to the owner’s commands.  This is an 8 week class.  Weeks 1 through 5 you and your dog learn the basic commands: heal, sit, down, and come.  Week 6 is a review of the final and we see where there are weaknesses.  Week 7, we work on the weaknesses and talk about the intermediate class, week 8 is the final.

Intermediate Class:

The intermediate class is a 6 week class.   This class is taught on and off leash. We work on the commands learned in the beginning class on leash with distractions and off leash.  You must attend the beginning class before enrollment in the intermediate class.

Board and Train

Trained by the Trainer

If you do not have the time or patience to work with your dog, let me do it for you.  Sometimes it is overwhelming for a new handler to work with a young or new dog.  I will get your dog started so you will be able to communicate quicker and better with your dog.  It typically takes about six week to get your dog to understand all of the basic commands and obey them both on and off leash with some distraction.  It will take approximately two weeks to build a relationship with your dog and a desire for them to work. The next two weeks are used to teach your dog the basic commands.  The remaining two weeks teach your dog to reliably respond to these commands off leash and with distractions.  Each week includes a one hour session with you and your dog to help you become the LEADER OF THE PACK.