Need some help training your dog? 

Would your dog enjoy a day romping with other dogs? 

Do you need a safe and fun place for your dog to go for a day?


We've got you covered - Try our Day School for Dogs


Day School for Dogs

Got a question about the Day School for Dogs?   We’re here to help.  Here are some common questions and answers.


  • What skills can you teach my dog?

    All dogs will learn and practice basic manners including:

    • loose leash walking
    • leave it
    • drop it
    • greeting people politely
    • waiting at doors and gates
    • sitting calmly while the food bowl is put down and or the leash is put on
    • sit
    • down
    • come
    • stay 
    • recall
    • staying calm when working around other dogs

    Your dog will work with our professional dog trainers all day.  If your dog has mastered the basics, we will add in off-site trips, more distractions, and even tricks and service dog tasks.  We can even practice basic agility skills with your dog.  Since each professional trainer only works with five dogs a day, we can customize the training to fit your needs.  


    Schedule a consultation today.  Let's get started.  

  • Can you teach my dog service dog tasks?

  • Will my dog have time to play with other dogs?

    If your dog enjoys playing with the other dogs and dogs of a similar size and play style are on campus, your dog will have playtime with other dogs.  If your dog is not a good fit for playtime, our staff will play with your dog by throwing a ball,  taking a walk around the block, running through the tunnel on the agility field, hunting for treasures in boxes, or other fun activities for dogs.  Please let us know what your dog enjoys, and we will strive to provide that activity.  

  • How involved do I need to be in the training process?

    Prior to the first day, you will be asked to answer questions about your dog's current behavior and training.  If your dog is very excited around other dogs, we will need to meet your dog in person before accepting them into our program.  Our program is not designed for dogs who are aggressive or extremely fearful around other dogs.  


    Each week, we will provide you with a list of skills your dog learned or practiced.  We encourage you to practice these skills at home.  At pick-up or drop-off time, we are more than happy to schedule a short private lesson to help you learn how to cue your dog to do the new skills we have taught.  Taking time each day to practice at home will greatly improve the learning experience for you and your dog.   However, we understand families are very busy.  If you do not have the time to practice at home, we understand.  It is not a problem. 


    The hand signals, verbal cues, and methodologies are the same for our Day School, Learning Academy group classes, and private lessons. 

  • Do you use pinch collars, e-collars or choke chains?

    We do not use aversive training methods such as prong, pinch, or e-collars.  However, if your dog has been "trained" using these methods, we are happy to help you convert to positive methods based on the human and canine bond.    All our training is positive and based on science.  We reward with food, toys, praise, and attention.  

  • What are the hours and fees?

    The drop-off in the Morning:  8:15 - 9:00 AM


    Pick-up in the Evening:  4 - 6 PM 


    After the first day, you will be provided with a phone number that you can text shortly before you arrive.  We are happy to meet you at your car when you arrive for drop-off or pick-up.  Our goal is to make training your dog as enjoyable as possible for you.  


    **  Arrangements outside these hours can be made on a case-by-case basis.  Check with us to confirm availability.


    Fees - 


    Dogs 20 Weeks and Older:  10 Days of Day School - $1800.  Our typical schedule is Tuesdays and Thursdays or Mondays and Wednesdays for 5 weeks.  We can accommodate 4 days per week if needed.
    Due to the complexity of scheduling, we can not provide a 3-day-a-week option.  Curriculum designed to meet your needs.  


    Puppies 8 to 19 Weeks:  10 Days of Day School.  - $2,350.  We can customize the schedule to meet your needs.  The typical schedule is twice a week, but four days a-week schedules are available.  Includes reinforcement of potty training skills,  all the basic manners skills, and socialization outings with our service dogs in training.

      

    1 Day of Training - $300

    Half-Day - $200


    Extras:  

    • Nail Trim - $15
    • Bath for small dog or dog with very short fur - $20
    • Bath for a large, furry dog with minimal matting - $45  (If you want a super clean dog that smells good all weekend, you may want to consider adding this to every week.)  

    Dogs that require extensive work to remove mats may require an extra fee. Extremely dirty dogs or dogs with many sticker burrs will require an extra fee.  Please ask us about the fee to bathe and brush your dog when dropping off your dog in the morning.   


    Note:  At this time, we are not offering full dog grooming services.  These baths and brush-outs are meant to provide you with a clean dog.  

  • What are the vaccination requirements for dogs?

    All dogs need to be current with age-appropriate vaccinations for distemper, parvo, and rabies.  


    Note, that young puppies that are too young for a rabies vaccination are not required to have one. 


    Dogs adopted from a shelter or high-volume breeding facility are not eligible to attend until they have been in your home and are healthy for two weeks. 


    Bordetella is highly recommended within the year for all dogs.   Bordetella should be given at least 10 days prior to drop-off to be as safe as possible.  


    Dogs with ringworm, intestinal parasites, and other highly contagious health ailments may NOT attend.  


    If fleas are found on your dog, you will have the option to pick them up immediately or to have us treat your dog for fleas at your expense.  

  • My dog is aggressive or very shy, is this program appropriate for us?

    This program is not appropriate for aggressive dogs, dogs with a bite history, or dogs in season.  Dogs that bark all day are also not appropriate.


    The dogs will be crated during nap time.   Each crate has a nice soft place for your dog to snuggle and relax.   If your dog can not be crated, please discuss this with us before enrolling.  


    Shy dogs will be handled on a case-by-case basis.  If your dog is very shy, this type of program may do more harm than good.  We suggest a private lesson before enrolling if you have concerns.  

  • What are your openings?

    We are open Monday to Thursday.  Since our goal is to provide you and your dog with professional and individualized service, availability is limited to five dogs per trainer. 


    See our Day School Calendar to view upcoming openings.  

  • How can I schedule a phone call to discuss?

    We are looking forward to discussing you and your dog's unique needs.  To schedule a call with our Day School Manager, please click here.  

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