Frequently Asked Questions
Do You Need My Dogs Records & What Should I Bring For The Camp?
Upon arrival to our training camp, we require a current list of your dogs vaccinations. This list includes the following: Rabies, Distemper, Parvo, and Bordatella. We will also need you to bring enough food for your pup, to last the entire camp duration. If your dog is on any medications or takes any supplements, those will also need to be provided. Please also provide detailed instructions or any necessary dosage information and let us know if your dog has any allergies. We provide everything else that your dog may need during their stay with us.
Board & Train Or Private Lessons?
So you are thinking about getting your dog trained… Great news! But which option is best for you and your dog? Well this depends on many factors:
Private Lessons may be for you if, you are looking to resolve issues with your dog that are considered more normal. Would you like to work on the following: (Basic obedience, Leash Pulling, Jumping, Duration for Commands, Selective Listening, House Proofing, Building a Relationship with your dog, etc) if so then consider Private Lessons. Remember that if you are considering private lessons though that you make sure your schedule allows time to practice. You will have to put in the work with this option for success, as it mainly depends on practice. Dog Training is about repetition, timing, clarity and keeping everyone on the same page!
As our most popular option, our Board & Train Camps are designed to simplify dog training for you and your pup. This option takes out the headaches of scheduling and allows us to customize a plan just for your dog! Owners that are looking for more advanced basic obedience training or any of the following may benefit from one of our Board & Train Programs: leash reactivity, working with higher distractions, separation anxiety, fear or aggression cases, etc. The reason this method is our most popular is because it has the best results. Dogs thrive when they step into an environment customized to meet their needs. Daily structure, routine and undivided attention make sure your dog hits its targeted goals. Dog Training is our passion and our world. The moment your dog comes into our home they become part of our family! For more information please feel free to look at our training programs page or contact us for a free consultation.
What Age Is Right For Our Board & Train Program?
Our Board & Train Camps are designed for dogs that are at least 6 months old. If your pup is younger, it may not be quite ready for our advanced obedience training and may benefit from our puppy training camp instead. Your dogs well being is our number one priority and we want to make sure we match the right camp for their current stage in life.
What Is The Best Age Or Time To Start Training Your Puppy?
As soon as possible! Starting training with your puppy at a young age sets the foundation for the rest of your pups life! We allow puppies to participate in our Puppy Jump Start from 10 weeks to 5 months of age. We also accept puppies that enroll in our Private Training course starting at this age as well!
Can We Visit During Their Stay?
While we understand that your dog is very important to you, we prefer during their stay with us that you do not visit. In our experience visitation can disrupt their training and in return can cause them to back track in their progress. We do post videos and pictures of your fury loved ones on Facebook and Instagram!
Does My Dog Have To Be Spayed Or Neutered To Attend Training?
Ideally, we prefer dogs to be either spayed or neutered, however it is not required for our training. We know that their is an ideal age and time to do so and also that owners have their own preferences. If your dog is due to come into heat, we will reschedule your training so that every dog in our camp can put their best paws forward!
What Forms Of Payment Do You Accept For The Training?
Cash, Check, Venmo, Zelle, Paypal and Cash App
What If We Already Own An E-Collar For Our Dog?
We believe in being up to the industry standard and use brands that are proven and trusted. We want your dog to excel in our training, so we accept E-Collar Technologies and Dogtra brands only. If you have either of these brands, let us know ahead of time and we will discount your training cost by $100.