My dog has bitten someone - can you help?
Yes I can help - You should call me and come in for an evaluation as soon as possible.
I can make your dog less dangerous and safer to handle.
I can start your dog today if necessary - I always keep 2 openings available for aggressive
dogs.
How much does training cost?
I am offering Daily Bootcamp for select dogs for a short time.
We are by far the most cost effective Training School in the area. Other schools charge
at least double what we charge for Bootcamp.
It is hard to put an exact cost up here for Bootcamp since every
dog and situation is different and the length of stay can vary dramitically from dog to dog for the Best Results.
*Generally Speaking at Your Evaluation I will give you 2 prices - The Length
of Stay and Price for the Best Results and an Economy Price - With a shorter stay (possibly combined with Private Lessons)
- Where you help more with the training.
One can spend anywhere from $400 to $1500 on Bootcamp Obedience for example - (Depending
on how long the stay is and the disposition of the dog).
Protection Bootcamp and Housebreaking are also available.
Private Lessons start at $300 and go up from there.
*With problem dogs it is not wise to cut corners and In most cases the dog will need long term
"therapy" - Most of which can be done by you - once I show you how.
Included in Most Bootcamp programs is unlimited owner Handling
lessons (valued at $75 per lesson).
I keep costs to a minimum by doing all my own work - including my website, all marketing and all dog care
at bootcamp.
How old does my dog have to be to start training?
A dog should start training as soon as they enter your pack (as early as 9 weeks old)
- before they start to figure out how to manipulate you - this way you are establishing yourself as
leader and instilling obedience as a way of life.
What does learning obedience commands
and a routine have to do with my problems?
Obedience is the foundation for all control.
Teaching your dog obedience commands is just the beginning. Most trainers will teach
your dog basic commands and tell you that your dog is trained. THAT IS NOT TRUE.
It is what We do with those commands and your new leadership
role that creates and maintains the changes in your dog's behavior.
Using the obedience commands I teach your dog exercises that directly relate
to any problems or issues the dog might have. I then use and teach you to use those exercises to maintain
the new behavior to your satisfaction.
Why do I have to learn obedience before protection training?
During protection training your dog is learning to use aggression to get a reaction.
In order to ensure that the dog will not use it against any member of the family the dog must clearly understand that you
are in control.
By clearly defining your relationship using the obedience routine - you take
control.
Is it normal for dogs to fight?
Dogs will "rumble" periodically. Unless it gets out of control it is normal pack
behavior. Only when it becomes overly dramatic is it a problem.
Do you use punishment in your training?
No. Everything I do is based on attention. If a dog makes a mistake or isn't doing something
we want - I repeat the exercise until the dog responds correctly - then I praise.
Why is a Non-Kennel program better than kennel based bootcamps?
Here Bootcamp dogs live together, eat together, go outside together and watch each other
work. The dog learns to work WITH his pack.
The dog's behavior is also changed by socialization and densitizing him to his environment.
This technique allows me to work on normal activities that can be otherwise difficult such as greeting
people at the door in a calm manner, walking in and out to go to the bathroom in a calm controlled manner , lying down and
being good while you eat dinner, watch t.v. or the kids play without interruption.
A Kennel doesn't provide the atmosphere for these things to happen. The dog is instead isolated except for
a short period of training each day. A dog can also regress in Housebreaking because in most kennels the dog relieves himself
the same place he lives.
What makes you different than every other trainer out there?
Everything I do here is unique - from the housing to the training itself. I not only
teach your dog the commands but I teach you (and anyone 8 and older) what to do with thos commands.
Most trainers don't do this - ASK THEM!
I also love what I do and
I will do my best to help you and your dog.
I teach you how to be a strong and effective leader.
I teach you how to use the obedience exercises to get the changes in your dog as you
so desire.
I offer Unlimited Followup lessons for bootcamp.
Do you Guarantee Training?
I guarantee that your dog will do all the commands and that I will do the best I can.
If any Client ever need a refresher - I will give you a Lesson at
NO COST.
Dogs have minds of their own and any Professional Trainer will only guarantee that
they will do their best. Anyone that guarantees more than the commands is not being honest and is telling you what you
want to hear.
