Professional Dog Training
Our pets are a very important part of our lives. We love our pets but even the most lovable pets need our help to behave and listen to us. For your convenience and to better serve your training needs we are offering boarding and training along with training at "your home" to better accommodate you and your doggie.
Call American Pet Spa & Resort at (940) 464-3300 to reserve a spot for you and your dog.
Home Training: Training sessions last between 1 to 1.5 hours long. - $89 per session.
Customized Board and Train: Designed for Initial Training Cues and Behaviors. Sit, Stay, Down, Socialization, Attention, Name Recognition, Leash Work, Come When Called, Jumping, Chewing, Nipping, and Potty Training. (Trainer must meet with owner upon pickup of their dog) - $25 a day/1 hour On-Site/ 7 days plus boarding
The S.T.A.R. program (Socialization, Training, Activity, Responsibility) is designed for puppies up to 1 year of age. It is designed to help educate the owner about being a responsible owner while forming a bond between the dog and the master through appropriate actions and behaviors. The program will give puppies a good start in training and is a natural lead in to the AKC¨ Canine Good Citizen¨ Program.
Are you ready for the AKC Canine Good Citizen Certification? If not, let's get your dog ready! Extended Sit & Down, Extended Stay in Place, Sit Politely for Petting, Reacting to Another Dog, Walk through a Crowd, Absolutely Come When Called, Accepting a Friendly Stranger, Good Grooming & Appearance, Walking nicely using Left Turn, Right Turn, and Turn Around, Reaction to Distractions, Supervised Separation - 6 weeks/$150/1 hour/Once a Week
Our trainer, Judy Estes began training in 2002 as an in home trainer, receiving her certification for Canine Obedience Instruction from the Animal Behavior College (ABC) in 2005. Her ultimate goal is to save dogs from going to a shelter or adopted pets from returning to a shelter.
Training dogs is very enjoyable as well as educational to Judy. Her love of animals from the time she was a child has opened doors for her career as a dog obedience trainer. She follows the positive reinforcement methods via clicker, object, food or treat motivation training.
We believe every dog DOES have potential in becoming more obedient for his/her owner. Not only does this help with adult ownership but with children as well. Safety, responsibility, and persistence is very important in keeping your dog calm and attentive.
HOW TO CORRECT A DOG WHILE WALKING ON A LEAD: A dog that is pulling, sniffing, going the other way, barking at people, is aggressive etc. needs to be corrected. Here are three Ways to correct:
1. Praise your dog! Just as important is Praise. When your dog is doing what you want. Say Good Heel! Good Sit!. This gives your dog a word picture he can relate to desired behavior.
2. Pet your Dog! Hug Him. Give him a treat when he is doing what you want. If he knows you like it he'll continue the behavior. You must be consistent!
3. Ask for Judy at (940) 464-3300!
For more training information, check out our Training Q&A Page.
