Adult Dog Training
For dogs 6+ months of age
Advanced Obedience Program
This popular 3 week board and train program is designed for dogs over 6 months of age. Your dog will be on and off-leash trained, will be able to listen and focus around high levels of distraction, and we will also address any behavioral issues. All of our programs come with extensive owner training, so you will learn how to maintain your dog’s new skills and good behavior once they return home!
Behavior Modification Program
This 4-5 week board & train program is designed for dogs that are exhibiting intense behavioral problems including aggression, extreme fear/anxiety, extreme separation anxiety, extreme reactivity, or major resource guarding. Our goal for this program is to begin the rehabilitation process and to help owners create a more harmonious and respectful relationship with their dog.
Therapy Dog Program
Therapy dogs are trained dogs that provide affection, comfort, and emotional support to people, primarily in public settings such as hospitals, nursing homes, rehabilitation centers, schools, or licensed mental health centers. Our therapy dog program is designed to assess the temperament of dogs for therapy work, and provide advanced training and certification for dog owners interested in therapy work.
Frequently Asked Questions
Our unique facility provides a safe, quiet, and stress-free environment for all the dogs enrolled in our training programs. Unlike traditional kennels, our dogs are housed in individual padded crates in designated dog rooms, or they may even stay in their trainer’s offices during downtime. Although the dogs are out training, playing, or off-property on field trips for the majority of the day, it’s very important that they have a quiet place to rest during downtime.
To help limit stress on the dogs and disruption to our training schedule, owner visitation is not allowed. We have found that owners coming and going throughout the program actually causes more stress in the dogs, which can have a negative impact on their progress.
Your dog’s food (preferably a large bag), and any supplements or medications they may need during their stay. We have all the other equipment and supplies needed for their training and care.
For adult dogs, we require all the standard vaccines: Bordetella, DHPP, and Rabies. Dogs must also be healthy, free of internal and external parasites, and be up to date on monthly preventatives for flea/tick/heatworm. We do accept titer tests.
For puppies, since they may arrive for training as young as 8 weeks for training, we do not require that they be fully vaccinated, but we do require that they have a negative fecal exam prior to arriving for training. Our veterinarian will keep up with your pup’s vaccines and preventative care during their program (for the Head Start program only). For safety reasons, we keep younger puppies separate from the other dogs until they are further along with their vaccinations.
Yes! It’s vitally important for puppies to explore and socialize during the critical period of their development (neonatal-16 weeks of age). Keeping your puppy inside the home 24/7 and not letting them explore new environments is detrimental to their development. We never let puppies meet strange dogs, and we keep them off the ground until they are vaccinated, but they do need to get out and explore to help them become confident, well rounded dogs into adulthood.
We pride ourselves in our transparency. We post continuous photos and videos of each dog that is enrolled in a board and train program and we also keep owners updated via weekly email and video updates. We understand how hard it is to be apart from your dog, and we never want our clients to be concerned about their dog while in our care.
Yes! Our training is designed to be easily transferable to owners. We offer extensive owner training in all of our programs, ensuring owners feel confident when working with their dog.
Yes! We offer unlimited follow up support in all of our programs. Whether you need an additional private lesson, or want to attend a group class or pack walk, our graduates are able to schedule follow up training whenever needed.