DOG TRAINING CLASSES

1. If you plan on attending a class, YOU MUST book it at least twenty-four hours in advance of the class. No less than twenty-four hours in advance, if a class is not booked or there are an insufficient number of students,  class will be automatically canceled. You will receive an e-mail notifying you of the cancellation. 
2. If you cancel a class less than 24 hours in advance of class, there will be a mandatory charge equal to 1/2 the class fee.
3. Dogs must have had at least two series of shots and all dogs over 5 months old must also have had their rabies shot. If requested, proof of immunization must be provided.
4. Please wear comfortable clothes that you can work in, preferably with pockets. All students must wear closed toed shoes. No flip flops or sandals! Students without closed-toed shows WILL NOT be able to participate in class and will be charged the full class fee.
5. Students should bring lots of high-value training treats in either their pockets or in bait bags. Chicken, hot dogs, and string cheese for example, in small amounts, will help you get your dog’s focus.
6. The preferred collar for all  training classes other than Handling, is a well-fitted martingale collar. If you want to use a different form of training equipment, please notify your instructor before class.
7. Class payments may be made through Zelle. PayPal or cash. Payment is due at time of service.
8. Dogs who demonstrate aggression towards other dogs or people cannot participate in group classes until under control of the handler. Aggressively reactive dogs not in control of the handler MUST be removed from class and no refund will be given.

A mandatory evaluation session with a new client and dog is required before joining the program. It will take place either at our facility or at the client’s home. The session will include a behavioral assessment of the dog and their interaction with the family, a discussion of the training methods we’ll be using and a short training session with the dog and the family covering several basic commands. Following this, an individualized training plan will be developed for the dog. All members of the household over 7 years old who interact regularly with the dog must attend the first session.

After the first session, depending on the dog’s behavior and temperament, more private sessions either at the client’s home or my facility may be recommended. However, the goal is always to get the dog into a group class where they can learn to ignore the distraction of numerous dogs. If the dog has mastered basic skills and is under the control of the handler, with the instructor’s permission, they may enter group classes, Puppy Camp or Pup-ercise.

The cost for the Evaluation session at our facility is $100 and in the client’s home is $140. After that, private sessions at the client’s home are $120 an hour. Private sessions at our facility are $80 an hour. For private training sessions that run more than 10 minutes over the normal class time, an additional fee of $15 will accrue every 15 minutes. Group training classes and Puppy Camps are $50 a session. Pup-ercise is $35 a session. Handling class are $20 a session for adults and $10 per session for Juniors. Junior Scholarships for Handling and Training classes are available. Please inquire for details.