What you get...

• In-home consultation prior to pick up (Take home options available)
• Daily professional training sessions.
• 1-2 hour Training session with the owners half-way through the stay (for stays more than a week).
• Real-life practice in a home and outdoor setting
• Positive, science-based methods that build trust and cooperation.
• Personalized Behavior Plan
• Regular Progress Reports
• Follow Up in-Home visit 3-4 days after pick up to answer any questions and solve any issues that may arise.

Who It's For:

This program is for dogs who:

• Jump, Pull, ignore commands,
• Struggle with focus or self control,
• Need a solid obedience foundation,
• Are too over-aroused to benefit from group classes

For owners who:

• Cannot physically handle their dogs and need a head-start,
• Feel frustrated, overwhelmed, or burnt out trying to train on their own,
• Have a busy schedule and want expert help they can trust,
• Need a reset because nothing else seems to be working,
• Want a calm, well-mannered dog they can enjoy at home and in public,
• Are looking to build a relationship with their dog based on trust.

It's not for owners who:

• Have a dog with aggression towards people or other animals. If you have a dog with these issues, please contact a Veterinarian Behaviorist. 

I'm Amy Dunlap,

a certified dog trainer with over 10 years of experience helping families build better relationships with their dogs. My approach uses positive, reward-based techniques that are customized to every dog. I'll help give you a foundation of obedience and trust with your dog. Your dog will in in-house with Amy and her family will 24/7 care and multiple training sessions per day. I only allow 2 dogs in my home max, so your dog will have ample attention and training time. It is my goal to offer quality training with realistic, easily maintained methods to take home. 

FAQs

• What will my dog be learning?

Our training is personalized to your dog's needs and your goals. Many basic obedience cues will also be taught as they are the replacement behaviors for problem behaviors. This will be discussed in your consultation and agreed upon ahead of time.

• Do you use e-collars or prong collars?

I do not use aversive tools in my training regimen. I do, however use tools like, harnesses, long leashes, and rewards of many kinds to encourage wanted behavior. This CAN prolong training, but will create longer-lasting results that will not affect your dog psychologically.

• Can I visit my dog during their stay?

For programs a week long, no, as they interfere with focus and cause emotional ups and downs. We will give a lot of updates, pictures, and videos for your enjoyment.

For stays 2 weeks or longer, we offer a training session half-way through the program and at pick up, where we discuss what we've been working on. We have you practice some of the techniques we've been learning so you feel confident in maintaining them.

• What happens when my dog comes home?

You'll be taught the training techniques and be given a written plan to uphold and maintain the training done. I will come out 3-4 days after the dog returns home to address any questions or issues that may arise.

• What if my dog is reactive or anxious?

Many reactive and anxious dogs thrive in my board and train because of the structured environment and one-on-one attention. If your dog has a history of bites or aggression, please reach out first so we can determine the best plan. 

•  Do you offer payment plans?

Yes, we offer buy-now-pay-later plans with Stripe and Klarna on our check out page.

• Are vaccines required to attend class?

Yes- For everyone's safety, all dogs must be up to date on core vaccines. Puppies should have at least their first two rounds of DHPP (Distemper/parvo) and be current on Bordetella. Adult dogs must be current on DHPP and Rabies. Proof of vaccinations is due at the first class.