Family Dog Training

      

SERVICES OFFERED

Private Lessons (in-home training): Private lessons are scheduled one-on-one with Steve, an experienced training and behavior specialist, and provide you with the knowledge to train your own dog. The 90-minute lessons are scheduled approximately once a week for 4-6 weeks at your home. You will participate in teaching your dog to calmly walk by your side, sit, stay, lie down and come when called and all behavior problems will be addressed. The training focus is on teaching you and your dog to live in harmony and on developing a happy obedient family pet.  Owners are expected to work their dogs for 5-10 minutes each day doing assigned lessons and follow the psychological /behavioral training rules during the training program to enhance the dog-master relationship.

Private Lessons-$75 per lesson/ Buy 5 for $300 and get 1 free (basic Pet obedience and behavior modification).  New puppy orientation available for $50.

Semi-Privates- Share your lessons with a friend. $50 per lesson. Buy 5 for $200 and get 1 free.

K-9 CAMP-Residency Training (boarding and training): This customized program is great for people with busy schedules without the time or inclination to work with their dogs daily. Your dog will stay at our home (not kenneled all day) and will have daily training sessions. At the end of your dog's stay, you will be taught all of the exercises and new commands that your dog learned.

    K-9 Camp-$ 225 per week. 2 week minimum stay.

    K-9 Camp for behavior modification (aggression)- $325 per week

K-9 Management Workshop (Group Lessons):

Group lessons allow you to train your dog in a more social environment that is fun for both you and your dog (Class is limited to 10 dogs, although all family members may attend).  Lessons are 90 minutes in duration. Call now to find out about available dates, time, and location. Basic Group class includes 4 lessons + 1 make-up/review =$95.00

Intermediate Group Class =$50.00 (must have completed basic class) Work towards off leash control.

Advanced Group Class (off leash, intro to agility, rally) = FREE (must have completed basic and intermediate)


 

Group classes may be repeated as often as you like at no charge.  You may continue to participate in the training classes for the life of your dog at no extra charge.  Intermediate and advanced group classes are designed to take your dog to a higher level of obedience and companionship by teaching your dog to listen and obey off leash.   The goal is to be able to take your loyal and obedient dog anywhere off leash and know that you have control.

 

Home Watch-pet sitting and home surveillance while you are away. Horse & livestock care.

AKC Canine Good Citizen Training/Testing   4 weeks=3 lessons + test for $75.00, test only $15.00

Modified Watchdog Training-teach your dog to obey and protect, (dog must be temperament tested and suitable)

4-H DOG TRAINING PROJECT for Columbia County youth, ages 9-18.  This is a free program offering year around dog training classes with the opportunity for youth to participate in dog obedience training, AKC Junior Showmanship, Agility (obstacle course), Rally obedience, pet care, grooming, AKC Canine Good Citizen training and testing, and to participate in dog shows.  Youths are expected to attend weekly meetings with their dogs and train, groom and care for their dogs daily while following 4-H principles during their involvement in the project.  Parents are welcome and encouraged to attend the training sessions with their children.  Meetings will be held in Magnolia.  This project is sponsored by the University of Arkansas, Cooperative Extension Service, 4-H Youth Development.  Tel. 235-3720