Day Training Services

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Price: $1,500*

Includes:

• A total of 8 sessions between the trainer and puppy. There will be two sessions per week. Each session will be one-hour long.
• A total of 4 transfer sessions between the trainer, the owner, and the puppy. There will be one transfer session per week, with each session being one hour long, and it will take place at the end of the puppy's  training week. During these sessions the trainer will go over with the owner what the dog has learned that week and teach the owner how to maintain it
• Travel by car and on foot to nearby locations where socialization can take place.

For Who:

• This package is designed for any puppy owner who values quality puppy socialization to help the puppy develop into an adaptable and well socialized dog that is well prepared to to handle life as they grow. The sessions are most valuable if begun when the puppy is between eight and sixteen weeks of age; although, puppies of all ages will benefit.

The following will be addressed:

• Handling: Helping the puppy enjoy human touch, such as mouth opening, paw handling, gentle restraining, and petting
• Meeting Strangers: Introducing the puppy to over a hundred individuals of all ages and demographics to avoid suspicion or timidity with people
• Making loud and strange objects, such as vacuum cleaners and hair dryers fun and normal to help avoid future timidity and reactivity
• Nature: Exposing the puppy to different outdoor locations to build ease and confidence around obstacles, animals, and new smells. These encounters will help prevent over reactivity or fear as an adult
• Shopping Centers: Exposing the puppy to different places where they can encounter crowds, cars, shopping carts, isles, people, animals, and other new experiences to build confidence and ease for a variety of situations
• Traveling: Helping the puppy form positive associations with car riding and decrease anxiety associated with car sickness, as well as encouraging proper travel habits such as settling down while the car is moving.
• Different Surfaces: Introducing the puppy to different surfaces, such as linoleum, wood, concrete, mulch, grass, and other surfaces in order to prevent a fear of strange surfaces
• Basic commands such as sit, down, stay, and come.

Price: $1,125 plus the cost of any tools needed*

Includes:

• A total of 6 lessons between the Trainer and the Dog. There will be 2 lessons per week, with each lesson being one-hour long.
• They will take place during the daytime at your home or at a nearby public location as a part of the training environment. During these lessons the trainer will work alone with the dog to teach it the intended commands and behaviors
• A total of 3 transfer sessions between the trainer, the owner, and the dog. There will be one transfer session per week, with each session being one hour long, and it will take place at the end of the dog’s training week. During these sessions the trainer will go over with the owner what the dog has learned that week and teach the owner how to maintain it
• 1 follow up session. There will be one follow up session, taking place approximately two months after training has commenced. The purpose of this session will be to assess training retention, address any simple issues, answer questions, and refresh any areas needed

For Who:

• This package is only for those wanting to address a simple obedience need or specific behavior problem

Price: $2,250*

Includes:

• A total of 18 lessons between the trainer and the dog. There will be 3 lessons per week, with each lesson being one-hour. They will take place during the daytime at your home and/or public location.  During these lessons the trainer will work alone with the dog to teach it the intended commands and behaviors.
• A total of 6 transfer sessions between the trainer, the owner, and the dog. There will be one transfer session per week, each session will be one hour long, and will take place at the end of the dog’s training week. During these sessions the trainer will go over with the owner what the dog has learned that week and teach the owner how to maintain it
• 1 follow up session. There will be one follow up session, taking place approximately two months after training has commenced. The purpose of this session will be to assess training retention, address any simple issues, answer questions, and refresh the dog’s training
• One treat pouch

For Who:

• This package is recommended for those wanting a full basic obedience course

Commands Covered:

• Loose leash walking
• Come
• Sit
• Down
• Stand
• Stay
• Heel on leash
• Leave it
• Waiting at exit doors
• Attention

Call 203-209-3712 or email dawn1smartdog@gmail.com to schedule today.