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“You can’t go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending.” C.S. Lewis​
Training
Programs
TRAINING FOR LIFE PROGRAM
Building a lifelong Relationship
Focusing on strengthening your relationship and your dog’s overall state of mind, our Complete Obedience Program is not just about your dog, but about giving YOU and the entire household the skills and confidence to lead and guide your dog through anything life throws your way!
Connection. Confidence. Control.
You’ll learn the fundamentals of obedience training including several commands, but this program’s focus is cultivating a strong relationship with your dog built on trust, respect, and reliable communication. Designed to help you be the leader your dog needs, you will learn how to use your body, energy, structure, and training tools to help develop solid and reliable communication and control no matter the environment or scenario.
To get such a successful result we advocate for the value of implementing a structured life with boundaries, clear rules and appropriate drive fulfillment to ensure you have a strong relationship and a calm dog who listens to you no matter what. The structure and newly improved bond results in many adventurous and fun capabilities.
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Trained dogs = Joy, Freedom & Peace of Mind!
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Awesome New Skills:
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Crate Training
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E-Collar Training
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Off-Leash Reliability (inside and outside)
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On/Off Switch
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Sit-Stay
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Down-Stay
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Leash Training
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Place Command
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Out (Leave/Drop it)
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Polite Greetings/ Manners
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Gain Respect, Trust, Controls
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Gain Sold Communication
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Gain a Better Bond
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Gain Off-Leash Possibilities
STOP Unwanted Behaviors:
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STOP barking/whining
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STOP jumping
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STOP counter surfing
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STOP pulling leash
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STOP reacting at dogs/humans
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STOP destructive behaviors
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STOP potty issues
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STOP stubbornness
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STOP nipping
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STOP over excitement
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STOP bolting out the door
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STOP THE STRESS
Program Includes:
Personalized plan to help you achieve the goal of your ideal dog
Transparent assessment about the limitations and challenges to be expected with your specific dog/ situation
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Training Tool Kit ($300+ value)
E-Collar Technologies Mini Educator e-collar (Quick Snap Bungee or Nylon Collar & Comfort Pad included)
Herm Sprenger Prong Collar
15' Long Line
Training support for ​LIFE:
Private training/ coaching in your home, starting with 4 sessions.
Training for Life Handbook
Email/ phone/ Marco Polo video messaging support with your trainer
Access to our monthly Pack Walk and Alumni Only Class where you and your dog can continue to strengthen your skills around higher distractions such as other dogs, and people in a different environment from their home.​c
* This program is reserved for dogs with minimal behavioral issues, our "knucklehead" dogs.
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Dogs with more serious behaviors require more intense work, take longer and are more dangerous for staff and staff dogs- see programs below.​
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Investment is typically
$2000 - $2800
*$700 for each additional dog
SAFE DOG PROGRAM
THIS PROGRAM HELPS YOU WITH​
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Dog-to-Dog Aggression
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Human Aggression (towards you or others in & outside of the home including at the Vet or Groomer)
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Animal Aggression (towards pets or others in & outside of the home)
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Resource Guard ((act aggressively around food, toys, bones, people, space etc.)
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Separation Anxiety (Togetherness Addiction)
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Severe Fear Issues
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Reactivity On-Leash (whether friendly or not in other contexts)
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Extreme Crate/House Soiling (Bathroom) Issues including marking
This is the only program I offer for dogs that have attacked a person or other animal, bitten humans or other animals multiple times, has intense resource guarding, or intent to do harm (any reason for aggression), along with dogs who display severe/debilitating fear, anxiety, or OCD reactions.
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Talk about stress.
Owning a dog with a history of aggressive behavior is next-level stress and a huge liability.
We feel you, we've been there.
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The truth is, some dogs are just not social with humans, or dogs, or both. We can’t (and won't) force your dog to be social, but we can make damn sure they are safe and controlled. In these cases, our focus is to help you override your dog's aggressive tendencies and build into them an insane amount of impulse control and obedience.
Impulse Control - Self Control where your dog prioritizes what you want instead of doing what they want
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Realistic Expectations
Are you staying the course with this dog?
Are you ready, able and willing to take on this journey, this work?
Your success will be determined by how consistently you use our tools and techniques over a long period of time.
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It can take a few days, or up to a week for an aggressive, anxious, or fearful dog to begin to trust in leadership, rules, and boundaries–this starts by providing them with very clear communication, guidance & direction.
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The future can be bright in a lot of cases. We'll be there for you, show you what, how and when to do it, we'll coach you through the journey, but you MUST commit to the work - long term.
There is NO way to help an aggressive dog without their owner putting in the work and time over (did we mention?) the long term!
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Investment:
$3000-$5000+
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