I see a lot of Dobermans on your site. I have a little dog. Will you train him? My dog has bitten someone. Will you still work with us? Do you train with food? I read that I should only train with someone who doesn’t. I’d like to compete in Agility/Obedience/Schutzhund/Conformation etc Can you help me?
Yes! Our Boarding School option is the best way to make sure that your dog’s training is done correctly from the start. Our follow-up instruction for you, his owner, is second to none. You will receive two (2) full years of private lessons and three (3) Drop-In classes as well as a training DVD for reference. Because we only take four resident students at a time, there is usually a waiting list. Contact us today! Your Boarding School sounds good, but I would NEVER leave my dog anywhere. With the advent of in-home petsitting services, many dog owners have been convinced that there is no need to leave their dog in a strange place when they travel. As a matter of fact, some people believe that it’s somehow cruel to do so. While there are some awful examples of irresponsible boarding facilities, they are the exception and not the rule. Leaving your dog in a safe, humane facility such as ours is actually good for the dog, especially in the case of dogs with behavior issues. Here’s why: Most dog owners are willing to admit that many of their dog’s problems have been exacerbated by the humans in the household. Removing the dog for a short period and allowing him to re-learn in a positive, easy-to-understand environment gives him his best chance at success, and his absence also allows the owners to get a little perspective about their role, past and future, in his behavior. When he returns home, everyone will be in a better position to succeed. Also, a positive experience away from home will help a dog gain confidence and independence, preparing him for any future times when he may need to spend time away from you. Shy dogs will learn to trust a bit more, dominant and aggressive dogs will learn how to deal with human leadership and “just regular” dogs will enjoy being the center of attention as they learn.
Only if you don’t do your part of the work. When you pick your dog up, we will show you everything he’s learned. Then we’ll teach you how to maintain the training at home. Because he’s had the benefit of clear, consistent training, he will be more forgiving of your learning curve! After the initial turn over lesson, you have unlimited private follow up lessons for two years. Since we view training as a language, we’ll make sure that you can speak it as fluently as possible so that you and your dog can start having much clearer communication at home. And of course, we will always be available for phone and email support to make sure that you and your best friend are staying the course once you’ve finished working with us.
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FAQ Answers |
Harley says, "Yes, they train little guys, too!" |
Bugsy says, Any more questions??? |
Julia V. McDonough
Rick Froton Co-Owner, Trainer 603-432-5959 |
Sadie, a boarding school graduate, enjoying a beautiful Fall day with her owner Harry. |
Won’t my dog resent me if I leave him with you for four weeks? One of the great things about dogs is how resilient they are. Most dogs take a day or so to get accustomed to their new surroundings and schedule, but once they catch on to it, they feel right at home. While we humans may miss our friend while he is away at boarding school, we can take comfort knowing that he is having a great time and truly isn’t pining away for us. (It’s almost a little insulting how quickly a dog adapts to life without his owner present!) Four weeks? That’s a long time. Won’t my dog forget who I am? Nope! Even though your dog won’t miss you in the same way that you’ll probably miss him, he also will be overjoyed to see you when you return. We don’t exactly know how dogs comprehend the passing of time, but they sure handle it better than we do! |
Bailey and Oliver practicing self control during a Boarding School field trip. |