Packages

Private Lessons

Each training session is an hour long and takes place in our training facility located in Midway. If other locations such as your home or dog park can enhance the training session, lessons may be customized to you and your dog's needs (additional charges will apply). As an added bonus, free phone calls and emails are offered for the life of your dog.

Pawsitive Start (8 weeks ­- 2 years old)

$450 Midway Training Center

In this is a 6 session course we focus on the fundamentals of obedience to help your puppy succeed in their new environment. A core focus for this course will be proper socialization as well as dog psychology and theory. This will provide you and your puppy the foundation necessary to transition into a well mannered adult. We will also address common puppy issues such as; nipping, destructive chewing, housebreaking and kennel training. As an added bonus to this package, we will also discuss how to begin teaching our dogs to relax on cue as well as how to appropriately phase out of treats.

This package covers introduction to the following cues:

  • Name Recognition
  • Lure
  • Watch
  • Sit
  • Down
  • Stay
  • Come
  • Leave It
  • Drop It

Back To Basics (Dogs 1 year +)

$450 Midway Training Center

Who says an old dog can’t learn new tricks? This 6 session course will benefit adult dogs who have not had the opportunity to undergo previous training. We will help the dog develop a clear understanding of rules, boundaries, and limitations in the home through positive reinforcement. Lessons can be slightly customized to address common undesirable behaviors your dog may have developed.

This package covers introduction to the following cues:

  • Name Recognition
  • Lure
  • Watch
  • Sit
  • Down
  • Stay
  • Come
  • Leave It
  • Drop It

Intermediate Training (Canine Good Citizen)

$75/ hour lesson Midway Training Center

In accordance to the American Kennel Club's standards of a well behaved dog, this intermediate course is based on the requirements of the Canine Good Citizen test. We will focus on advancing your dogs skills and helping them generalize basic queues in a variety of settings. Each session is customized to your and your dog's training needs in order to prepare you for the test. As a certified Canine Good Citizen(CGC) evaluator I not only help train your dog, but also be the one to administer testing!

Demonstrating confidence and control, your dog must be able to complete all ten test items:

  • Accepting a friendly stranger
  • Sitting politely for petting
  • Appearance and grooming
  • Out for a walk (walking on loose lead)
  • Walking through a crowd
  • Sit and down on command / Staying in place
  • Coming when called
  • Meeting another dog
  • Reaction to distraction
  • Supervised separation

Tailored to You

$240 (Initial 2-3 Hour Lesson) Midway Training Center

This course is ideal for client's who have not gone through previous training, but wish to focus on specific problem behaviors. The initial lesson will focus on dog psychology and theory, to ensure you will become a knowledgable handler. We will then diagnose the underlying cause for your dog's behavior and put together a customized training regimen to manage or fix the behavior.

Group Lessons

Classes are limited to size In the winter months, classes may be rescheduled on short notice due to inclement weather conditions!

AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Class

$150 6 week puppy obedience course (for ages 8 weeks & 1 year old)

Start your puppy off right by enrolling them in AKC's S.T.A.R. puppy program. This fast-paced and exciting course builds a better understanding for basic obedience, socialization and problem behaviors through positive reinforcement. All classes are approximately 1 hour long once a week. Puppies who attend all 6 classes and complete the requirements will receive a S.T.A.R. certification and fun benefits through the American Kennel Club. These perks include

  • Gold AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Medal
  • Frameable Certificate
  • New Puppy Handbook
  • Monthly online newsletter that includes training tips
  • Plus, your puppy is listed in the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy records

AKC Canine Good Citizen Prep Class

$150 6 week CGC prep course with testing (ages 1 year +)

Looking to take your dog to the next level in training? Learn how to advance all basic cues as well as phase out of treats. My intermediate course is designed around the American Kennel Club's Canine Good Citizen program. Each week is filled with fun and interactive exercises to prep you and your pooch for the last week's testing/ graduation day! This is also a great course to take for those working toward Therapy or Service Dog work.