Services

All training begins with an evaluation.  We will meet together, with your dog, to review your dog’s history and to identify your concerns and training goals.  This essential information will be used to determine a plan to address your needs and accomplish your objectives.

3 consecutive weekly sessions of combined owner education, puppy socialization and confidence building for puppies about 8-16 weeks old. Topics covered include house training, socialization, nutrition, grooming, healthcare, first aid, exercise, obedience and addressing the specific concerns and issues owners are having with their puppy.

Following the initial consultation and the development of a training plan, we will begin training at my facility where I will guide you in handling and working with your dog. We will establish good habits and effective communication with your dog while learning obedience skills. You will then practice the concepts we cover prior to the next scheduled lesson. The frequency and number of sessions required is dependent upon the goals and issues we are addressing. Success is greatly influenced by the owners’ commitment to practicing and working with their dogs between lessons.

This program is designed to accelerate the training process and lay a solid obedience foundation. Your dog will live and work directly with me where it will receive an immersive training experience. The length of stay depends upon your goals, the dog’s needs, history, and it’s performance. Dogs learn through repetitions and consistency. B & T experiences provide many repetitions and very consistent conditions thus accelerating the learning process while reducing the workload for the owner.

Upon completion of the Board and Train we will work together during Follow-Up lessons to ensure that you are comfortable with the skills and techniques necessary to maintain and expand upon the progress your dog has made.