Question 1

What can I expect?

Accepted Answer

Once your dog completed  our program, we bring him home to you and complete a handoff session.  We demonstrate their new skills and teach you to maintain them.
We truly care about our clients and are available for continued support.
If you have questions, or need support, text or email us.

Question 2

What vaccinations do you require?

Accepted Answer

We need up to date vaccinations for Bordetella, Parvo, Distemper and Rabies. We also require tick and flea protection to be in place.

Question 3

Can we visit?

Accepted Answer

With prior arrangement you are welcome to stop by. We  also keep you updated with fun short videos during their stay.

Question 4

Will my dog have the skills to pass the Canine Good Citizen Test?

Accepted Answer

CGC (Canine Good Citizen) evaluates 10 steps in responsible behavior in the community or simulated real life situations. We do train your dog to that level and more. Just ask about is during your free consultation. At this time we do not offer testing for the official title.

Question 5

What age do my dog need to be to sign up for one of your programs?

Accepted Answer

We accept dogs 16 weeks and older

Question 6

What do I need to bring with my dog?

Accepted Answer

A record of up to date vaccinations.
Any medication they need during their stay, including flea and tick treatment
Their regular food to last the entire stay, and information on how much they eat per day. ( We train mostly with their regular food with the occasional high value treat)
A water bowl 
We suggest an elevated dog bed for their return home

Question 7

Will my dog convert back to old bad behavior?

Accepted Answer

In order for training to "stick" there has to bo consistency in expecting and reinforcing good behavior. We will show you how to keep up their  newly learned skills in our take home session.

Question 8

What is your training approach?

Accepted Answer

We believe in balanced training using operant conditioning and classical conditioning.

Question 9

Do you train my dog acceptable behavior in public settings , like restaurants?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we do! We take them to restaurants, malls and pet friendly stores, condition them to elevators, sliding doors and much more

Question 10

Does my dog need to be on tick and flea prevention?

Accepted Answer

Yes

Question 11

Can we visit?

Accepted Answer

Yes, with prior arrangement, you are welcome to visit.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What can I expect?

What vaccinations do you require?

Can we visit?

Will my dog have the skills to pass the Canine Good Citizen Test?

What age do my dog need to be to sign up for one of your programs?

What do I need to bring with my dog?

Will my dog convert back to old bad behavior?

What is your training approach?

Do you train my dog acceptable behavior in public settings , like restaurants?

Does my dog need to be on tick and flea prevention?

Can we visit?

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