Level 1
Good Dog Manners
Good Dog Manners 101 Overview
Good Dog Manners is more than dog training; it’s relationship building. We teach you how to start a great working relationship “with” your dog. This class is open to all ages because regardless of age the fundamentals of Good Dog Manners apply. We have been told that our beginner program is very detailed and goes far beyond other beginner training programs.
- Week 1 – Establishing leadership and understand how dogs learn and think
- Week 2 – Building attention and focus using the “Name Game”
- Week 3 – Leash Manners and moving attention and focus
- Week 4 – Get your dog to come to you in even the toughest situations
- Week 5 – Sit and how to train your dog so they understand to sit the first time you say it and hold it until released
- Week 6 – Down and how to train your dog so they understand the difference between lay down and the floor and stop jumping on you
- Week 7 – Putting it all together and review of the first 6 weeks of learning
- Week 8 – Individual critique and progress report along with recommended level 2 classes
From the first week to the final week you’ll see a marked difference in your dog and the others in class. It’s so fun to see the transition as everyone in class applies the class lessons to real life and have a better dog for it!
Our Good Dog Manners class is limited to 10 dogs in a large training room with 2 instructors. Everyone is comfortable and gets plenty of help with training exercises.
Our Good Dog Manners class is limited to 10 dogs in a large training room with 2 instructors. Everyone is comfortable and gets plenty of help with training exercises.
Class Schedule
Monday - 6:15pmWednesday - 7:15pm
Thursday - 7:30pm
Cost
$189.00Ask about our Ultimate Dogue program for $avings!
Fill out enrollment form here.
Three Great Things about us!
- There are multiple instructors for each class! Rest assured you’ll get plenty of attention and 1-1 time to help you during class!
- Weekly homework exercises! This gives you the chance to work what you’ve learned at class into real life and ultimately have a better dog!
- Weekly calls from an instructor! We really want you to succeed and by following you all through class we’ll help you to the best of our ability to help you and your dog succeed!
AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy
AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Overview
This 8 week course will take you through puppy basics and more. Upon completion you’ll receive some pretty cool things from the AKC including:
- AKC Puppy Handbook
- A certificate designating your puppy is in the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy records at AKC
- Discount to enroll in the AKC Companion Animal Recovery Corporation
- Ongoing monthly email newsletter
To see the AKC S.T.A.R. puppy responsible dog owner’s pledge visit the AKC website http://www.akc.org/starpuppy/test_items_pledge.cfm
Class Schedule
Thursday - 6:00pmCost
$189.00Ask about our Ultimate Dogue program for $avings!
Fill out enrollment form here.
Three Great Things about us!
- There are multiple instructors for each class! Rest assured you’ll get plenty of attention and 1-1 time to help you during class!
- Weekly homework exercises! This gives you the chance to work what you’ve learned at class into real life and ultimately have a better dog!
- Weekly calls from an instructor! We really want you to succeed and by following you all through class we’ll help you to the best of our ability to help you and your dog succeed!
Private Training
Private Training Consultations
Is your dog aggressive to other dogs or people? Are you unable to confidently walk your dog? Do you have a sporadic work schedule and cannot commit to weekly training but are committed to your dog? Have you tried it all and still have a problem with your dog? Do group classes seem a little overwhelming for you and your dog?
Private training may be the ticket if you answered yes to one or more of these questions. Dogue Spot has clients from all over come to them for private training. Many are driving well over 2 hours to seek our help because we have proven success with some of the most difficult or hard to handle dogs.
Private training is most often done on-site at Dogue Spot outside of group class time. There are some situations that require a home visit. Your first private training session will last approximately 2 hours. At least 50% of this session is discussion and the remaining time will be hands on learning with your dog. We’ll often use a demo dog to show you what a well mannered dog should act like. Over the years we’ve found that lecture combined with visual learning and hands on learning are most impressionable and long lasting.
Prior to your private you will be asked to complete a questionnaire that will really help us understand your current training challenges with your dogs and how to best prepare. However, once meeting you and your dog in person our plan may change entirely. We truly customize our private training to each dog and handler that comes to us for help.
To set up a private consultation please download and complete the form below in its entirety and email it back to us at train@doguespot.com. Once we review your form we’ll contact you to set up an appointment. At the time of the appointment setting you will be required to pay the consult fee which is non-refundable. In the event you cancel with less than a 48 hour notice or do not show your appointment will not be re-booked or moved to another time. Once a Dogue Spot trainer holds time for you and your dog that time is not available to any other dog or client on that day and time.
Private training may be the ticket if you answered yes to one or more of these questions. Dogue Spot has clients from all over come to them for private training. Many are driving well over 2 hours to seek our help because we have proven success with some of the most difficult or hard to handle dogs.
Private training is most often done on-site at Dogue Spot outside of group class time. There are some situations that require a home visit. Your first private training session will last approximately 2 hours. At least 50% of this session is discussion and the remaining time will be hands on learning with your dog. We’ll often use a demo dog to show you what a well mannered dog should act like. Over the years we’ve found that lecture combined with visual learning and hands on learning are most impressionable and long lasting.
Prior to your private you will be asked to complete a questionnaire that will really help us understand your current training challenges with your dogs and how to best prepare. However, once meeting you and your dog in person our plan may change entirely. We truly customize our private training to each dog and handler that comes to us for help.
To set up a private consultation please download and complete the form below in its entirety and email it back to us at train@doguespot.com. Once we review your form we’ll contact you to set up an appointment. At the time of the appointment setting you will be required to pay the consult fee which is non-refundable. In the event you cancel with less than a 48 hour notice or do not show your appointment will not be re-booked or moved to another time. Once a Dogue Spot trainer holds time for you and your dog that time is not available to any other dog or client on that day and time.
Private Questionnaire (click on me to download the questionnaire)
Board and Train
Board and Train Overview
Dogue Spot Inc. is a balanced training facility. This is why we focus on three main components for all training exercises during the board and train. They are as follows:
1. Praise the good! Dogs must know when they are right.
2. Correct the naughty; dogs must know when they are wrong.
3. End the training on a good note for each session. Balance!
To have a balanced dog they need lots of stimulation. This is why we focus on three main stimulations for dogs during the board and train. They are as follows:
1. Physical stimulation – focused walks and hard core play with other dogs and people; 1:1 with people.
2. Mental stimulation – training and rules to follow. This applies during pack play, training or play sessions with trainers.
3. Emotional stimulation – play time with trainer. Play and train; they go hand in hand. Your dog will learn that training equals FUN!
In the board and train program your dog will be dropped off every Monday morning by 8am and picked up every Thursday night by 7pm. After their 4 day stay you and your dog will meet Rachel, our Board and Train manager for a short private training session to review the goal behavior(s) for that week and show off the things your dog has learned. You will be expected to continue on this path of success while your dog is back with you.
1. Praise the good! Dogs must know when they are right.
2. Correct the naughty; dogs must know when they are wrong.
3. End the training on a good note for each session. Balance!
To have a balanced dog they need lots of stimulation. This is why we focus on three main stimulations for dogs during the board and train. They are as follows:
1. Physical stimulation – focused walks and hard core play with other dogs and people; 1:1 with people.
2. Mental stimulation – training and rules to follow. This applies during pack play, training or play sessions with trainers.
3. Emotional stimulation – play time with trainer. Play and train; they go hand in hand. Your dog will learn that training equals FUN!
In the board and train program your dog will be dropped off every Monday morning by 8am and picked up every Thursday night by 7pm. After their 4 day stay you and your dog will meet Rachel, our Board and Train manager for a short private training session to review the goal behavior(s) for that week and show off the things your dog has learned. You will be expected to continue on this path of success while your dog is back with you.
What your dog learns to during the board and train:
Manners: Meet and greet people of all ages without jumping, lunging, barking, or whining for attention. Wait at thresholds until given a release command to follow. Control resources – anything a dog wants or needs are a resource.
Obedience: Will include multiple one-on-one training sessions each day to learn (or brush up on) the goal behaviors. The goal behaviors are: Attention & Focus, Loose Leash Walking, Sit with Release, and Go to Your Bed.
Behavior Modification: We do not allow rude behaviors here. During training we will modify your dog’s unwanted behavior(s) such as: barking, jumping, leash aggression, whining, etc.
Physical Conditioning/Socialization: Lack of exercise contributes to several dog behavior/training problems. Dogs are pack animals and NEED social interaction to keep them balanced and happy. Your dog will know how to act properly around other dogs and people. Each dog is different and we are equipped with a treadmill to ensure release to even the highest energy dogs.
Manners: Meet and greet people of all ages without jumping, lunging, barking, or whining for attention. Wait at thresholds until given a release command to follow. Control resources – anything a dog wants or needs are a resource.
Obedience: Will include multiple one-on-one training sessions each day to learn (or brush up on) the goal behaviors. The goal behaviors are: Attention & Focus, Loose Leash Walking, Sit with Release, and Go to Your Bed.
Behavior Modification: We do not allow rude behaviors here. During training we will modify your dog’s unwanted behavior(s) such as: barking, jumping, leash aggression, whining, etc.
Physical Conditioning/Socialization: Lack of exercise contributes to several dog behavior/training problems. Dogs are pack animals and NEED social interaction to keep them balanced and happy. Your dog will know how to act properly around other dogs and people. Each dog is different and we are equipped with a treadmill to ensure release to even the highest energy dogs.