Training
We offer dog training programs, including a la carte sessions and training packages. At the moment, we’re not hosting any group training classes. Our licensed trainers provide a science based, force free environment to learn and grow with your dog. We are always learning new techniques, sports, and activites to incorporate to our training practices.
Dog training covers a variety of skills, including teaching basic and advanced cues (focus/attention work, sit, down, settle, stay, leave it, loose-leash walking, recall, games, and enrichment lessons), helping to socialize your dog with day training sessions, guiding owners in addressing behavioral issues, and helping to build a cooperative relationship between the owners and the dog.
To start training, you must submit a Training Evaluation Form for each dog. Then, our trainer will reach out to set up an evaluation appointment. We hold evaluations Monday through Friday starting at 2:00pm - 5:30pm. After the appointment is scheduled, one of our staff members will contact you for a non-refundable deposit to reserve your slot. Your dog will need to stay at least four hours if your pet is doing day training so they can adjust to the facility and meet our kennel staff and undergo the one-on-one evaluation. If your pet is doing one on one sessions the trainer will take about 30 minutes to an hour to complete your evaluation. After the evaluation, the trainer will create a customized training plan for you and your dog.
The vaccination/examination requirements for dog training include an up-to-date Rabies vaccine, Distemper vaccine, 6-month Bordetella vaccine, both Canine Influenza vaccines, and a negative Fecal Exam. Although not required, we also recommend a Heartworm Test. Without a Heartworm Test or Heartworm prevention, a Fecal Exam will only be valid for six months. All vaccinations/examinations must be given by a licensed veterinarian and must be up to date with our requirements no later than seven days before your dog's training evaluation. Owners are responsible for providing us with a copy of your most current vaccination records. We will not schedule your training evaluation until you have provided records showing your dog is up-to-date with our vaccination/examination requirements.
Meet The Trainer
Megan Hall Laughlin, ABCDT
Meet our newest dog trainer, Megan! Megan received her training credentials through The Animal Behavior College. While receiving her dog training license, Megan completed other certifications including: Pet CPR, Training Shelter Dogs, Pet Nutrition and Diet, and Pet Massage. Megan is a recognized AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator.
When Megan is not helping others acheive their training goals, she and her husband, Brandyn, are training and competing with their two fur babies, Magnolia (GSP) and Rosie (Aussie). Magnolia and Rosie hold titles in Canine Good Citizens, Trick Dog, Home Manners, Fast Cat, and Coursing. Talk about TEAMWORK!
Magnolia is the #1 Ranked GSP in the AKC 2023 Fastcat Season!
