Obedience Training
Unlike most trainers, that offer only 1 method/style of obedience training, I offer a
variety of training methodologies. No two dogs are the same. There are seven
different groups of breeds, Working, Sporting, Hound, Terrier, Non-Sporting,
Herding, and Toy (the toy group used too be known as Companion) plus a
miscellaneous group, that has a mixture of breeds that do not fit into any particular
group. The groupings are based on the historical function/purpose of the breed,
characteristics, and size. These characteristics help you figure out a dog’s natural
instincts, energy levels, care requirements, and can give general guidelines as to
the best training methods.
However, even within any given group, individual dogs have a wide variety of
personality types, differences in character, hardness or softness, socialization
levels, variations in perceived social status, fear levels, food drives, play/prey
drives and more. These differences are even more critical in selecting the right
methodology than looking only at the class of the dog!
You would not try to train an Akita like a Labrador, An Aussie Shepard like a
Bloodhound, or a Golden Retriever like a French Bulldog! Obviously this idea
applies to ALL dogs.
Every dog is evaluated during the start session, and the initial training
methodology is selected at this time. However, it is possible that once we start
working with the dog we decide that another approach might work better. That
could apply to the rest of the training program, or to just a specific exercise or two.
Additionally, most training facilities offer only one version of basic obedience.
Generally that includes Sit, Down, Stay,(generally 5-15 minutes) Come, Heel, plus
possibly Leave it
or a kennel command. I offer three different versions of Basic Obedience, and all
three give you much more than that.
Basic Obedience
You must be willing and able to commit to working with your dog a minimum of 45 minutes/day, every day to be successful in all aspects of this program. That 45 minutes will need to be broken up into several much shorter segments, especially in the beginning. If you are unwilling or unable to do this, the program is not for you!
This program will consist of a four hour start(which is really for the pet parents and not the dog!) This is where I do the evaluation, and take a deep dive into Obedience Training Theory and application,
based on the training methodology selected. We also dive into the very common mistakes that almost all pet owners make that cause
problems.
Following this are nine weekly one hour lessons
Expected Results
Basic Obedience Plus
This is for the people that want more out of their dog, or are planning on doing more with their dog. If the dog is going be more than a stay at home dog, (taking the dog with you to many places, hiking with the dog, or you just are looking for a deeper, more meaningful relationship with the dog) this is the recommended, but not demanded program. If you are looking at training a competition dog, therapy dog, emotional support dog, psychiatric service dog,
service dog, or any other type of advanced dog, it is mandatory that this is your starting program. The only difference between this
program and Basic Obedience is that there is one additional lesson
that is three hours in length. Again, this is more for the owner than
the dog. In this session we dive deep into what I call WHOLE LIFE
TRAINING PRINCIPLES THEORY AND APPLICATION. Here we take a
dive into understanding your dog AS A DOG, and how to look at your dog’s behavior from his /her point of view rather than the human viewpoint. (This is what causes most issues and problems). We discuss canine communication in depth, and teach you the beginning of how to read your dog’s communication to you as well
as better ways to communicate with your pet. This program
requires the same 45 minutes/day as Basic Obedience.
Basic Obedience with
Impulse Control
This is for the people whose dog is more on the High Energy/ Out of
Control side. You will know who you are! The dog that goes absolute
bonkers when someone shows up. The dog that feels compelled to
bark/ lunge at every squirrel or rabbit that they see. Or the dog that
is just lacking the agility to control his impulses in any other way.
This program will help calm your dog down, and runs the same 10
sessions as Basic Obedience, or 11 sessions if you do it with Basic
Plus. However, after the first start session, the ongoing sessions
will an 75-80 minutes each, instead of an hour. You will also need to
add an additional 15-20 minutes per day each day, to the 45
minutes/day required for the obedience.
Basic- $600 | Basic+ - $725 | Basic with Impulse training - $710
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