Training
Make A New Best Friend
The companionship of a well-mannered pet is one the most fulfilling aspects of the human-animal bond.
Our training program is designed to develop a highly focused relationship between you and your dog. With small class size, our sessions are set in stages so pets can master age appropriate behavior and then graduate on to new, more demanding challenges.
Choose from group lessons or intensive one-on-one sessions. Please contact us at 920-465-4444 if you are interested in these services, and we will get you enrolled in the class that is right for your pet. Need help with a behavioral issue? You can speak directly with our trainers to get solutions, and peace of mind.
Puppy
It’s never too early to start training with your new puppy, and the earlier the better! This course is designed for dogs under the age of 6-7 months and sets the groundwork for a happy, healthy, engaged, and obedient pet. You will learn how to build a bond with your dog through classical conditioning so that you have an engaged canine partner who wants to learn with you. Basic obedience commands covered in this class are the following: sit, down, stand and come. We will discuss numerous behavior issues that arise during puppyhood and adolescence, and introduce the concept of loose-leash walking.
| Maximum Class Size: | 6 |
| Length of Class: | 6 weeks |
| Recommendation: | 8 weeks – 6 months of age |
| Optional: | Private Training |
Cost: $150
Beginning Manners
Throughout this course you will learn how to build a bond with your dog so that you have an engaged canine partner. In addition to learning basic obedience commands such as sit, down, stand, wait, place and back, we will discuss impulse-control exercises to address problems such as jumping on people and rushing doors. This class also introduces the concept of loose leash walking.
| Maximum Class Size: | 6 |
| Length of Class: | 6 weeks |
| Recommendations: | 6 months + of age |
| Optional: | Private training |
Cost: $150
Rally Obedience
This is a course designed to develop teamwork and hone obedience skills in a moderately-paced environment of obstacles and commands. Teams will learn to work together to learn new skills and sharpen old skills with an emphasis on heeling. This course will take motivation, patience, and teamwork on behalf of both the dog and the owner, but the rewards are high for both team members. This course is best thought of as a class geared towards intermediate obedience.
| Commands: | Heel, Sit, Down, Circle, Side, Front |
| Maximum Class Size: | 6 |
| Length of Class: | 6 weeks |
| Recommendations: | Beginning Manners or trainer approval |
Cost: $150
Scent Work
This course is designed for owners and their dogs to have fun and discover the power of their dog’s nose. Owners learn how to trust their dog’s natural scenting abilities and dogs learn how to problem solve and self-reward. This course will build teamwork and teach dog owners how to enrich their dog’s lives by searching out rewards and target scents at various elevations and containers.
| Maximum Class Size: | 6 |
| Length of Class: | 6 weeks |
| Recommendations: | Beginning Manners or trainer approval |
Cost: $150
Intermediate Manners
This course will focus heavily on loose-leash walking with the addition of distractions to commands already acquired, especially the “place” command. Additionally concepts are introduced such as coming when called with moderate distractions and greeting a friendly stranger and their dog. Dogs entering this class should know how to sit, down, stand, and go to place reliably (covered in Beginning Manners).
| Maximum Class Size: | 6 |
| Length of Class: | 6 weeks |
| Requirements: | Beginning Manners or prior trainer approval |
Cost: $150
Advanced Training
Advanced training is a challenging class focused on off leash training and long distance commands. For the owner that seeks a highly bonded relationship with their pet.
| Exercises: | Sits and downs in motion, Halfway commands, off leash walking |
| Maximum Class Size: | 6 |
| Length of Class: | 6 weeks |
| Requirements: | Must have passed Intermediate Manners |
Cost: $150
Introductory Agility
A super fun dog sport where pet owners learn the techniques of directing their pet through an obstacle course including tunnels, teeter totters and jumps. Appropriate for any breed. Great class for building confidence and burning energy!
| Commands Needed: | Loose Leash Walking, Sit, Down, Wait |
| Exercises: | Jumps, Tunnels, Dog walk, Table, Teeter Totter |
| Maximum Class Size: | 6 |
| Length of Class: | 6 weeks |
| Requirements: | Be able to walk on leash. |
Cost: $150
Agility II
Challenge your pet to reach new heights of skill, coordination and confidence. Agility II expands upon the fundamentals learned in Introductory Agility. Course changes weekly to give you and your dog greater variety. Emphasis will be on refining skills and improving course times. Appropriate for any breed. Excellent exercise!
| Commands Needed: | Loose Leash Walking, Sit, Down, Wait, Recall |
| Exercises: | Sending Dog to Equipment, Calling Dog Over Equipment, Inside and Outside Lines |
| Maximum Class Size: | 6 |
| Length of Class: | 6 weeks |
| Recommendation: | Successful Completion of Introductory Agility or Trainer Approval. |
Cost: $150
In-Home Training
Beneficial for behavioral problems that are specific to the home setting and family dynamics. Our trainers will work with your entire family to alleviate/resolve deeply entrenched problems. An excellent option for busy families whose schedule does not allow attendance at evening or Saturday afternoon classes.
Cost: $100 per hour, $15 for each additional 15 minute segment, $75 travel fee (if round trip is greater than 30 miles)
One-On-One Training
For the pet that needs more time and attention from our training staff than the traditional group setting. One-on-one training can be conveniently scheduled when pets are receiving other services such as boarding or daycare. Particularly beneficial for the pet that may have deeply entrenched socialization issues such as aggression that may challenge their relationship with other pets and/or people.
