Training
We offer dog training programs and obedience classes, including a la carte sessions and training packages. 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 Thursday in the afternoon. 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 so they can adjust to the facility and undergo the one-on-one 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 Trainers
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!
Jennifer L. Keiser Perry, CDPT-KA
Jennifer is a certified professional dog trainer through the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT). The CCPDT is the leader in developing rigorous exams to demonstrate mastery of humane, science-based dog training practices. Jennifer also has a Certificate of Completion of the Dog Training Comprehensive from Karen Pryor Academy and a NAVC Pet Nutritional Coach Certification. Jennifer is a recognized AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator.
The majority of time, you can find Jennifer in the grooming shop along side of Rae Marks with a doodle on the table. When she is away from her table, Jennifer is working with her own dogs, Cricket (bloodhound), Elmer and Shortcake (basset hounds), and Eleanor Little (yorkie), or caring for her hobby farm. Learned training techniques are often practiced on the pigs, chickens, and guinea pigs.
Elmer is a Canine Good Citizen and Bright and Beautiful Therapy Dog. Elmer is a Rally/Obedience participant working on a title, and holds a Novice Standard Title for Treibball as the first basset hound in National Association of Treibball Enthuiasts (NATE) history.
