“Will my dog listen to everyone once he or she is trained?”
Compliance is handler dependent
One of our go-to expressions is, “Your dog is not a computer.” Therefore, don’t expect or demand results from commands being given by an unfamiliar handler. It takes time and commitment to develop a relationship of obedience with a dog.
“Will my dog act differently after returning from a home-and-away or board-and-train?”
It takes a couple of days for your dog to reacclimate to being back home.
Remember, the time they were away was all about them, packed with learning and exercise - something the average person’s schedule generally can not accommodate. Also, he or she was integrated into a group of dogs and became used to the familiarity of that company. Take that away and they miss the routine and the company. Don’t worry, they’ll be back to normal in no time.
“Should I do the training by myself or incorporate the whole family?”
Training can be done singularly or in a group.
In a perfect world every member of the family would take an active part in the training, however, we know it’s not for everyone. One or more family members not taking part will not compromise the training done by other members of the family. Remember: compliance is handler dependent.
“Should my young son or daughter take part?”
training success is a function of a comprehensive understanding of concepts and subsequent execution of mechanics.
If your child is capable they are welcome to join in, but typically it is challenging for children 10 years of age and under.
“How long will it take for my dog to be trained?”
The length of training depends on which option you choose
Please see the Training Descriptions to compare individual program details.
“How much does training cost?”
The cost of training depends on which option you choose
Please see the Training Descriptions to compare individual program details.
“Can I send an unaltered adult dog for a board-and-train?”
unaltered adult dogs are not accepted for board and train
“Will my dog be in a kennel during their time in board-and-train?”
Your dog will not be kenneled during their stay with us.
Living at home with us allows for a comfortable transition into their new environment. Dogs in our training program become a member of the family and live as our own pets do for the duration of their stay.