Puppy, Adolescent and Adult dog Training
Obedience (basic and advanced) Programs
with
Handler Course
Behavior Management
Protection
Training Options
In-Kennel
Only
Basic Obedience Training Program
Most dogs, no matter their eventual advanced
training or intended purpose, live with people and therefore must
behave in a way that makes them pleasant to have around and for
their own safety and that of other people and pets. Dogs do not
figure out obedience on their own; it must be trained. Obedience
training helps build the dogs confidence.
Basic (on leash) Obedience training establishes a communication
between you and your dog, teaches the dog to understand and follow
commands, and establishes the family members as dominant figures
(leaders) in the social hierarchy of the pack. Dog must be
up-to-date on all shots and be at least
5 months old to enroll in this program.
There are four phases in dog training. The learning, correction,
proofing and maintenance phases. The teaching phase teaches the dog
to associate a command with physical action he can understand. The
correction phase is where we teach the dog he must comply the first
time we give a command. This phase helps the dog understand the
principles to know how to respond to corrections. The proofing phase
is where we expose the dog to different environments, and
distractions and repeat them over and over until the dog understands
the command is more important than distractions. The trainer must
have problem solving skills and plenty-of-time to devote to this
critical need with patience and consistency.
In addition, obedience training will give the dog something to
do, reducing urges to be unruly and destructive. Obedience will calm
the dog in general and increase his attentiveness to his owners.
The Basic (on-leash) Obedience Program Includes:
In-Kennel training (dog stays at our kennel during his
training program) 3-5 weeks
Commands taught: Sit, Come, Down, Stay, Off, OK, Let's Go and
Attention
Handler's course (for the handler-owner)
Socialization (with humans and animals)
Establishing the pack hierarchy (dog(s) and
human(s))
Behavior modification
All written training program instructions
Free follow-up lessons as long as you own the dog
Training collar and leash included
Certificate upon program completion
Lifetime guarantee
Advanced Obedience
Training Program
Our Advanced (off leash) program teaches the handler to control
their dog from a distance. If your dog travels, goes to the park,
beach, or just hanging around outside you might consider this type of
training.
The Advanced (off-leash) Obedience Program includes:
In-Kennel training (6-8 weeks)
Commands taught: Sit, Come, Down,
Stay, Off, OK, Let's Go and and Attention
Handler's course (for the owner-handler)
Socialization (with dogs and humans)
Establishment of the pack hierarchy (dog(s)
and human(s))
All written training and program instructions
Training collar and leash included
Free follow-up lessons as long as you own the dog
Lifetime guarantee
Certificate upon program completion
Lifetime guarantee
Advanced Custom Includes: All of the
above plus:
1 hour down-stay
Go Place Command
Behavior Management
It is important to remember that almost all behavior problems are
natural dog behaviors that the human owners simply find problematic
within their household. My role as a professional trainer is to
understand the genesis of these behaviors and attempt either to
change the behavior of the dog, or change the behavior of the
owners. Most times we must attempt to address the behavior of the
dog and the owner together.
Lack of proper communication between dog and owner is one of the primary
causes of behavior problems. Proper training gives both dog and
owner a way to communicate with one another. Obedience provides a
way for the owner to manage the dog's day-to-day behavior. It is
critical that every dog and human pack member know where they fit in
the hierarchy. A dog is both a
social creature as well as an individual. A dog must know what his
job is.
Let's look at canine behavior problems: Aggression toward other
animals, aggression toward people, barking, biting, mouthing,
growling, lunging, dominance, fighting, rebelliousness, territorial
aggression, play biting, lack of socialization, rough housing,
possessiveness, fear biting, tug of war, spoiled dog, dog-on-dog
aggression in the same household, car chasing, chewing, destruction,
digging, fears and phobias, feeding problems, fence jumping, hyper
behaviors, jumping on people, housetraining, pica, resource or food
guarding, running away, separation anxiety, sexual behaviors
(mounting), sniffing people and more.
If you are dealing with a dog with
aggressive behaviors:
Consult with your Veterinarian
to determine if your dog may have an underlying
internal or medical cause that is creating or exacerbating the
aggression.
Contact a professional
experienced with aggression to work with you
and your dog. Only use professionals who use positive methods and
are familiar with the science of behavior modification.
Manage your dog's interactions
with household members, especially children,
and with strangers while working with a professional to ensure that
your dog is not put in a position where he feels he must resort to
aggression.
Modifying a behavior problem takes time
and effort Many popular television
shows create the illusion that aggression can be cured quickly
through techniques based on mental and physical intimidation of the
dog. These methods will not alleviate the problem and will likely
increase the probability of more bites. Owners with an aggressive
dog must realize that solving the problem takes time, hard work and
patience, an understanding of your dog's behavior and needs, and the
use of humane training methods.
Many dogs are given to animal shelters each year because of
behavior problems that could be easily treated.
With 4 out of 10 households in the United States owning at least
one dog (68 million dogs), it is clear that the field of behavior
analysis has much to offer dogs and their humans.
We offer many behavior programs that will meet you and your dog's
needs.
