Doggy Boot Camp is a perfect solution for owners with busy schedules and/or who find themselves overwhelmed by their dog's current behavior. Your dog is boarded during the intensive training. We train your dog and then we train you.

Day Training is another perfect solution for owners with busy schedules. We train your dog and then we train you.

A cost effective solution to training your dog on a schedule that works for you.

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Content: Is your dog difficult to control in public? Is your dog aggressive with other dogs? Then you may need Feisty Fido class.

This 6-week session is specifically designed for dogs that are aggressive with other dogs and hard to manage in public settings or in a classroom environment. We focus on increasing attention and responsiveness in your dog.

We will help you and your dog to be more comfortable and less reactive in situations where there are other dogs present. All this is done through POSITIVE training and desensitization.

Each Feisty Fido offers:
  • One trainer per two dogs for increased attention and management;
  • Very small class size;
  • Controlled training environment;
  • Positive solutions for you and your dog.
Prerequisite: Dogs must age appropriately vaccinated; Dog & Telephone consultation prior to registration.

Schedule: Classes meet once a week for 6 consecutive weeks on the same day of the week and at the same time all 6 weeks unless otherwise noted. The length of each class is 45 minutes.

No people aggressive dogs, please. If your dog is people aggressive,please contact us for a behavior modification consultation.

Contact us for more information.
 
Classes held at the CT Humane Society in Newington
 
Cost of the Class:  $250

Doggy Boot Camp!

Why Consider Doggy Boot Camp? This is the perfect solution for owners with busy schedules and/or who find themselves overwhelmed by their dog's current behavior. Your dog stays in the trainer's home during this intense training program, is exercised daily, and trained by our professional staff using only positive reinforcement methods. Our precise timing, praise, consistency and management enable dogs to learn proper manners and obedience. The time away from the family allows us to remove the dogs from situations that may have promoted the unwanted behaviors and provides a new environment in which to gain focus.

In order for a dog to be successful in its home, it must have Training, Management, and Socialization. In order to provide an environment in which the dog can focus, it must have Exercise. Our Doggy Boot Camp provides ample doses of each of these components.

Facilities: Your dog is safely and securely boarded in the trainer's home. 

Management: Your dog is supervised, in a fenced yard, or crated at all times. This provides us with the ability to work on a number of issues which can frequently be corrected through management including inappropriate chewing, jumping, potty training, crate training and barking.

Socialization: Your dog will go on outings with our trained staff. This provides us with the ability to work on appropriate manners in the car and in public. We work on socializing your dog with a variety of people, environments, sounds, smells, and more.

Training: Your dog will be trained both with hand signals and verbal commands.

Exercise: Your dog will be exercised daily. Ample exercise and playtime provides important socialization skills along with teaching appropriate interaction with a variety of dogs.

What You Bring: Sufficient supply of food for your dog's stay; two bowls (food & water); collar (no choke, prong, or electric collars); and 6 foot leash (no retractable or chain leashes).

After Boot Camp: On the last day of Boot Camp, the trainer meets with you for a private training session. At this time, we demonstrate the commands that your dog has learned and train you in the proper execution of these commands. We will provide recommendations on exercise and continued training. Again, please be aware that continued exercise is required for most dogs! You must make the commitment to exercise your dog for success.

Guarantee: We do not provide any guarantees or warranties. As with all dog training, you must be consistent with the training that we have done. If you are not, your dog will revert to previous behaviors. To help you through this process, you do have one month of unlimited phone support and email support.

Note: All dogs accepted for Boot Camp must be current on all vaccines including the Bordetella vaccine.



Cost: $700 plus tax per week.  If you are not interested in a full week, the cost per night is $110 plus tax.
 
 
Boot Camp Tune Up
 
Purpose: If your dog has had formal training with Pet Education and Therapy, but you are experiencing issues, a Tune Up may be the right option for you.
Length: 7 day session
Cost: $600 plus tax
 

Contact us for scheduling or for more information.

Why consider Day Training? This is the perfect solution for owners with busy schedules and/or who find themselves overwhelmed by their dog's current behavior. Your dog is exercised daily during this intense training program and trained by our professional staff using only positive reinforcement methods. Our precise timing, praise, consistency and management enable dogs to learn proper manners and obedience.

In order for a dog to be successful in his home, it must have Training, Management, and Socialization. In order to provide an environment in which the dog can focus, it must have Exercise. Our Day Training program provides ample doses of each of these components.

Facilities: Your dog is safely and securely exercised and socialized with other dogs .

Management: Your dog is supervised, in his kennel, or crated at all times. This provides us with the ability to work on a number of issues which can frequently be corrected through management including inappropriate chewing, jumping, potty training, crate training and barking.

Socialization: Your dog will go on outings with our trained staff. This provides us with the ability to work on appropriate manners in the car and in public. We work on socializing your dog with a variety of people, environments, sounds, smells, and more.

Training: Your dog will be trained both with hand signals and verbal commands.

Exercise: Your dog will be exercised daily. Ample exercise and playtime provides important socialization skills along with teaching appropriate interaction with a variety of dogs.

What you bring: Collar (no choke, prong, or electric collars); and 6 foot leash (no retractable or chain leashes).

After Day Training: On the last day of Day Training, you are given a private training session. At this time, we demonstrate the commands that your dog has learned and train you in the proper execution of these commands. You are sent home with your dog and a training booklet for reference. We will provide recommendations on exercise and continued training as part of your take home package. Again, please be aware that continued exercise is required for most dogs! You must make the commitment to exercise your dog for success.

Guarantee: We do not provide any guarantees or warranties. As with all dog training, you must be consistent with the training that we have done. If you are not, the dog will revert to previous behaviors. To help you through this process, you do have one month of unlimited phone support and email support.

Note: All dogs accepted for Day Training must be current on all vaccines including the Bordetella vaccine.

Basic Day Training
 
Content: This 10 day session focuses on the following cues:  Sit, Look, Down, Stay, Loose Leash Walking, Come, Off and Give.  All commands are done on lead.

Cost: $750 plus tax.
 
Extended Day Training
 
Content: This 15 day session teaches all cues taught in Basic Day Training plus:  Take It, Stand, Wait, Heel, Front and Finish. Extensive distractions are added during Stay and Come.  Off leash training begins.

Cost: $1100 plus tax.
 
We recommended the Extended Day Training for those dogs who have had extensive opportunity to exhibit inappropriate behaviors thus causing them to become habit.
 
We can also customize a program specific to your needs.

Contact us for scheduling or for more information.

Upcoming Special Events

Saturday, 6 Apr 2024
Time: 12:00 pm - 12:45 pm
Location: CT Humane Society (Newington)

Wednesday, 17 Apr 2024
Time: 06:30 pm - 07:15 pm
Location: The Simon Foundation (Bloomfield)

Wednesday, 17 Apr 2024
Time: 07:15 pm - 08:00 pm
Location: The Simon Foundation (Bloomfield)

Wednesday, 17 Apr 2024
Time: 08:00 pm - 08:45 pm
Location: The Simon Foundation (Bloomfield)

Thursday, 23 May 2024
Time: 08:00 pm - 08:45 pm
Location: CT Humane Society (Newington)

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