Dog Training

Training Services

We provide canine training in three different ways - Private Training, Day School and Group Classes. Clients have the option of choosing the approach that works the best for them. However, in consultation with our trainers, most of our clients develop a customized Behavior Modification Plan (BMP) employing two, or even three, of the approaches. Obviously, each approach has its strengths and weaknesses, depending upon your objectives.

We have our own private dog training studio above our shop on Linden Street. This is where we conduct Day School and all Group Classes. It also is available for Private Sessions, if desired - for example, with inclement weather.

We are thrilled to offer the services of outstanding and certified dog trainers. Our trainers have years of experience and have worked with hundreds (if not thousands) of dogs. For those of you with new puppies, Elise Minkler runs all of our Day School and Puppy classes. Send us a note; we would be happy to connect you.

Private Training

Monday through Friday:
1:30pm - 2:30pm
3:00pm - 4:00pm
4:30pm - 5:30pm

Rate: $125 per hour

Prepaid Discount Packages:
5-Pack (5% discount) 10-Pack (10% discount): 20-Pack (15% discount): 40-Pack (20% discount):	$595 $1125 $2125 $4000

Note: Passes can be used for Private Training or Day School sessions. Feel free to mix and match based on your needs.

Other

AKC STAR (Socialization, Training, Activity, Responsibility) Test Fee:	$25
AKC CGC (Canine Good Citizen) Test Fee:	$25
Mileage Fee (when training >3.0 miles from shop):	$1.50 per mile
Travel Time (when training >15 min from shop):	$125 per hour

Day School

DAY SCHOOL is one of our most popular training services! School starts at 8:00am and runs until 12:00pm, every week day. Class is strictly limited to six (6) puppies per day, and is booked in advance as space permits. Owners do not attend. Lessons are tailored to the day's attendees, and the classes are facilitated by one of our certified trainers.

General outline of activities for the day:
- Individual Obedience Drills
- Group Obedience Drills
- Basic Agility Drills
- Leash Walking
- Proper Puppy Etiquette

We believe clarity, consistency, repetition and reward are necessary to get a well-trained puppy. Day school can be your sole source of training, or can be used to augment other training methods you may already be providing. Depending on your needs, puppies can attend everyday for a set period, attend certain days on a desired weekly schedule, or attend on an ad hoc basis. You may be wanting your puppy to develop new skills, or just fine tune or review already known skills. The beauty of the program is that it is flexible and can be tailored to your needs. With that said, if this is your primary source of training, you should attend 3-5 days per week for 6-8 weeks for best results.

How ever we design your puppy's program, we would suggest you schedule a 1-hour private training session, at least once every two (2) weeks, to discuss your puppy's progress and make sure you consistently apply the lessons learned at school.

Prerequisites: None
Fee: $125 per day
Class Size: 6 maximum, puppies/dogs must be less than 40lbs

Prepaid Discount Packages:
5-Pack (5% discount): 10-Pack (10% discount): 20-Pack (15% discount): 40-Pack (20% discount):	$595 $1125 $2125 $4000