FORCE-FREE, ONE-ON-ONE, IN-YOUR-OWN-HOME DOG TRAINING

This class is targeted at new puppy owners. If you're asking yourself "What the heck have I gotten myself into?", then this is the class for you! We give you all the knowledge you need to enable you to raise a happy, safe, and well-socialized puppy. Your puppy will learn which behaviors are acceptable at home and which aren't- all in a positive and fun learning environment.

Class goal...
...a new knowledge of puppy behavior
...a puppy that loves to learn and thinks learning is fun
...a strengthened relationship between you and your new puppy
...a puppy with good home manners

What's included...
...four 1-hour sessions, one session per week, at your home
...nutrition
...effective house-training techniques
...crate training
...spay/neuter considerations
...the importance of early socialization
...chewing/teething/biting/rough play
...keeping pup's attention
...lie down
...stand
..."leave it"
...walking on a loose leash
...recall (coming when called)
..sit (the position for the dog to use to ask for what it wants)
...handling & restraint acceptance (gets them used to examinations by vets, groomers, children, etc.)

Pricing...
...$225.0
...10% discount to people who adopt from, or do volunteer work for, dog rescue organizations

Now that you have a puppy that has good manners at home, the next step is to teach them to be well-behaved in public. Your dog will learn to walk nicely at your side and quietly greet other people and other people who are out with their dogs. You'll learn what makes your dog "tick" so that you can be a more effective trainer. You'll learn games you can play with your dog that teach leadership and control. Your dog will learn the down-stay, the sit-stay, obedience games and a whole lot of new tricks. On graduation day, you'll be given a list of dog-friendly public places that you can enjoy with your canine companion.

Class goal...
...a strengthened relationship between you and your dog
...a civilized dog in the presence of family, friends or guests
...a dog with good manners at home
...a well-behaved dog you can feel confident taking out to the Austin-area's dog-friendly locations

What's included...
...six 1-hour sessions, one session per week, at your home, one-on-one
...attention (no more ignoring you)
...greeting behavior (no jumping up on people, furniture or counters)
...sit (and sit/stay)
...stand
...lie down (and down/stay)
...recall (coming when called, indoors/outdoors, regardless of the level of distraction present)
...wait at door (no more "door darting")
...loose leash walking in public
...handling & restraint acceptance (gets them used to examinations by vets, groomers, children, etc.)
...games you can play with your dog that teach leadership & control
...tricks

Pricing...
...$330.00
...10% discount to people who adopt from, or do volunteer work for, dog rescue organizations

The AKC's Canine Good Citizen Program is a certification program that rewards dogs who have good manners at home and in the community. The program stresses responsible pet ownership for owners and good manners in public for dogs. Dogs who pass the 10-item CGC test may receive a certificate from the American Kennel Club. For more information, visit the American Kennel Club'sCanine Good Citizen Program webpage (opens in a new web page).

Class goal...
...to prepare you and your pet to take the American Kennel Club's Canine Good Citizen test
...a well-behaved dog you can feel confident taking out to the Austin-area's dog-friendly locations

What's included...
...six 1-hour sessions, one session per week, at your home
...personal one-on-one coaching by a Certified AKC CGC Evaluator
...principals of responsible pet ownership
...teaching your dog to allow a friendly stranger to approach and speak to the handler
...teaching your dog to allow a friendly stranger to pet it without showing shyness or resentment
...teaching your dog to welcome being groomed and examined
...teaching your dog to be under control and attentive while left-side walking on leash
...teaching your dog to move about politely in pedestrian traffic and be under control in public places
...teaching your dog to sit and down/stay on command
...teaching your dog to come when called
...teaching your dog to behave politely around other dogs while on leash
...teaching your dog to confident and calm at all times when faced with distractions and loud noises
...teaching your dog to maintain training and good manners when left with a trusted person
...at the last session, our Certified AKC Evaluator will conduct the CGC test and handle all paperwork

Pricing...
...$330.00
...10% discount to people who adopt from, or do volunteer work for, dog rescue organizations

"Home-style" boarding is designed to be a home-away-from-home environment for your dog. Since your pet is not stuck in a crate in a back room all day the way they do it at a kennel or a vet, your dog's normal daily routine is not disrupted and they don't undergo stress or feel abandoned.

What's included...
...your dog lives in our home as a member of our family
...your dog eats with our dogs
...romps & plays with our dogs
...gets wet & muddy with our dogs
...then crashes on the floor and sleeps with our dogs
...they get at least the same level of attention they get at your home- and probably more!
...they get plenty of supervised exercise periods where they can run and play on our 2.5 acre property
...at night, your dog sleeps on a big fluffy bed on our bedroom floor

Pricing...
...$30.00/night
...medical/health requirements apply
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Does your dog have any training issues? While you're boarding with us, why not get those problems fixed? When you pick your pet up, we'll give you handouts for those behaviors that he/she learned and our trainer will work with you for as long as it takes to hone your technique.

What's included...
..."home-style" boarding
...three formal training sessions per day on the behaviors you select from a menu
...options include any of the behaviors listed in the Basic Obedience at Home and in Public section

Pricing...
...$40.00/night
...medical/health requirements apply
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