Training Overview
Obedience Lessons
These lessons are held at our Spencer, Indiana facility, are approximately half hour in length, and can deal with the particular issues your dog is offering, and/or basic to advanced obedience. This course requires a great deal of commitment by the client in order to complete the desired goals. We will coach the client with training techniques that need to be done with the dog. The client then needs to return home and train the dog until the next appointment. Weekly appointments seem to work best in the private lessons. Cost is $50 per session.
Obedience Training
These lessons are designed for the puppy that is 8-16 weeks of age. These are private lessons that are held weekly at our Spencer, Indiana facility. These lessons deal with house-training, nipping, other puppy issues, and very basic obedience training. Sessions are approximately half hour in length. There are no refunds for missed appointments. Cost is $550.
Training
This is by far our most popular dog obedience training option. In these courses, your dog stays at our facility and is trained by our certified trainers. The dogs are given individual runs in our climate-controlled kennel, several training sessions a day, as well as several exercise and play times. Healthy interaction with other social dogs is a part of their day as well. We keep you informed with your dog’s progress by weekly email updates. When the dog’s training is finished, we will show you what the dog has learned and send you home with a packet of information regarding the training. As with all training, you as the owner/parent will need to maintain what the dog has been taught (dogs are not robots). Be advised that we are most always scheduled out at least 2 months in advance (sometimes longer) for the in-kennel options.
Our Programs
The AcademyBasic on-leash Training (in-kennel)
Basic on-leash Training is a three week board-and-train for $1200. The Academy includes one-on one training with you when the dog is finished. Lessons include the Heel, loose leash walking, Sit, Down, Off, Stay, and the Recall. Keep in mind that on-leash training does not mean you can expect the dog to obey when off leash; off-leash training is a separate, advanced skill. We will also work with behavioral issues the dog shows us while it is here (such as jumping, nipping) to help produce a mannerful individual. We keep you informed with your dog’s progress by weekly email updates. Additional charges will apply for treating aggression issues (as some forms of aggression will take longer than three weeks to re-condition). Dogs will need to be at least four months old to be enrolled in the Academy. The Academy comes with the training materials you will need to maintain your dog’s training once he/she returns home. As with all training, you as the owner/parent will need to maintain what the dog has been taught (dogs are not robots). Be advised that we are most always scheduled out at least 2 months in advance (sometimes longer) for the in-kennel options.
Boot CampAdvanced off-leash Training (in-kennel)
is a three week board-and-train course for $1300. Dogs must complete the Academy before moving forward into the Boot Camp. Lessons include the Heel, loose leash walking, Sit, Down, Off, Stay, and the Recall – all of these completely off leash. We will also work with behavioral issues the dog shows us while it is here (such as jumping, nipping) to help produce a mannered individual. We keep you informed with your dog’s progress by weekly email updates. Be advised that timid dogs typically do not do well in advanced off-leash training. Additional charges will apply for treating aggression issues (as some forms of aggression will take longer than three weeks to re-condition). The Boot Camp includes one-on-one training with the client when the dog is picked up. The dog must be at least 6 months old. The Boot Camp comes with all the training materials you will need to maintain your dog’s training once he/she returns home, as well as a packet of information you can refer to as needed. As with all training, you as the owner/parent will need to maintain what the dog has been taught (dogs are not robots). Free follow up is included as well.
Flex PackageBasic and Advanced Training (in-kennel)
Basic and Advanced Obedience Training is a six week board-and-train course for $2400. It includes both the Academy and Boot Camp (both on-leash and off-leash training; see above) as well as one-on-one training with you when you pick up the dog. Weekly updates via email are given to the client during the dog’s stay with us. The dog will need to be at least 6 months old to become enrolled in the Flex package. Be advised that timid dogs typically do not do well in advanced off-leash training. Additional charges will apply for treating aggression issues (as some forms of aggression will take longer than six weeks to re-condition). The Flex includes the training materials you will need to maintain the dog’s training once he/she returns home. As with all training, you as the owner/parent will need to maintain what the dog has been taught (dogs are not robots). Some clients find it helpful to get their dog trained while they are on a vacation, which tends to save boarding fees etc. Be aware that we are most always scheduled out at least 2 months in advance (sometimes longer) for the in-kennel options.
