Select each item on the list for more details. Please read through and understand each requirement or your dog’s training may be delayed.

• Gather or purchase necessary supplies.
• Make sure required vaccinations are up to date.
• Ensure dog is receiving high quality nutrition in healthy portions.
• Schedule vet check if needed.
• Begin crate training if not already started.
• Start hand feeding if you have a picky dog.
• Begin measured and scheduled meal-times.

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What exactly your dog learns depends on the goals you have for them, and of course their individual rate of learning. Our focus here is bringing dogs who have already received prior training to a high degree of reliability. We will continue to master the basics and cover additional advanced concepts such as:

• • Verbal and Hand Signals – Sit, Down, Place, Come, Leave-It, Drop-It, and Heel
  • Stays for Longer Periods
  • Stays Around Distractions
  • Stays from a Distance
  • Automatic Leave-Its with Food, Objects, People, and Animals
  • Automatic Waits at Corners and Street Crossings
  • Regular, Voluntary Check-Ins
  • Drop On Recall
  • Off-Leash Heel
  • E-Collar Conditioning

• Lessons:
  • One 60-90 minute lesson mid-way through board and train at my location.
  • One 60-90 minute lesson at end of board and train at my location.
  • One 60-90  follow-up lesson as needed afterward at location of your choice.
• Additional lessons can be purchased for a discount as needed after included lessons are used.
• Email and phone follow-up for life of dog.
• Informational handouts provided during stay, at go-home, and continually afterward.
• Individualized training and practice schedule.
• Boarding available after training.