Services
Free Consultations
Consultations are free, and take about 30-45 minutes.
A trainer will:
meet with you and your dog
take down your info, including any issues your dog may be having, and his/her vaccination records
discuss training methods, the equipment we use, and provide a demonstration with our own personal dog
Private Lessons
A private lesson involves a trainer guiding you, the owner, through the training process. You get to hold the leash and teach your dog the basics, as a trainer gives step-by-step instructions. Your trainer will show you proper leash handling and equipment use.
LESSON TIME:
60 minutes
COST: See packages below.
*Individual lessons available for dogs who have already graduated from a multi-lesson package.
*Custom packages for behavioral modifications, service dogs, or “Canine Good Citizen” are available upon request
Workday Training
DOG TRAINING FOR BUSY HUMANS
Does your pup just sit at home while you work? Are you paying someone to come let them out for 20 minutes every day?
What if your pup could get a solid 2-3 hours of training and activity at least once a week?
COST: $1000/month or $250/session
*Month rate applies to months with 4 weeks = 4 sessions
Group Lessons
Group lessons are offered to dogs who have a solid understanding of the basic obedience commands.
The group class is great for practicing commands around distractions and behaving properly with other dogs.
CURRENT RATES: $50/dog/session
*Groups need 2-3 dogs minimum to run effectively
Housesitting
In-home petsitting
Going on vacation? Sometimes it’s easier or just necessary to have someone stay in your home and keep watch of your pets rather than sending them off for boarding. Its certainly less stressful for them!
We are insured and first-aid certified!
Your dog will receive regular walks, bathroom breaks, and playtime. Schedules can be maintained with feeding, medications, walks, or any instructions provided. I also have experience with cats and some exotic animals depending on the species.
COST: $150/night — +$25/additional pet
*Discounts can be applied for extended stays
Add-on training option:
For an additional $100/night you can have your pups trained during the stay. Imagine coming home to better behaviors!
Puppy Preschool
DON’T WAIT TO GET STARTED!
While your puppy may not be ready for obedience training, the first few months of a puppy’s life are crucial to how they will respond and interact for the rest of their life. It is important to help introduce your puppy to handling and socialization exercises early.
COST: $200/puppy
Puppy Preschool consists of three parts:
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In class, your puppy will learn to control his/her impulses around other puppies. A trainer will introduce your puppy to a variety of objects, such as a wheelchair, a noisy kids toy, or standing on an imbalanced surface. The puppy is praised and rewarded, which helps prevent him/her from developing anxiety with strange objects/noises.
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Teaching your puppy to accept touch by playing with their paws, ears, belly, and brushing their teeth. This gets the puppy comfortable with being handled for any future need, like nail trims, grooming, ear cleaning, etc. Then you will trade puppies with another client and they will perform the handling also, to teach your puppy to socialize them with other people such as friends/family.
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Educational Topics
Each puppy preschool will cover one or two of the following topics such as grooming, housebreaking, dental hygiene, first aid kits, spay/neuter info, fleas/heartworms, etc.
OTHER TRAINING/SERVICES
General confidence building, socialization exercises, and distraction exercises!
Picking out your new puppy or dog! I can perform puppy temperament tests on a litter, to help you find the dog to best fit your lifestyle!
PLEASE NOTE:
All clients are required to supply or purchase an appropriate leash and collar. Proper Paws will recommend the gear best suited for your dog. These items will be available for purchase during your first training session.