Adult
Perhaps you're the proud owner of a canine companion with great temperament and wonderful disposition towards dogs and people -- too friendly, you may be tempted to say.
Maybe you've both attended many regular training classes in the past, but are still experiencing difficulty in controlling your dog in public places, or even at home, around other dogs, or when entertaining guests.
Chances are your dog may work well in the training class, but, these classes don't get to the kernel of your problem: real-world, practical, functional control of your dog when faced with typical, daily distractions.
If your dog fits this description, it should not be difficult to achieve your goal. It usually involves no more than:
- First, a thorough assessment of your dog's temperament.
- Now, we may need a change of handling technique to one that's compatible with your dog's temperament -- every dog is different, and the handling needs to be adjusted accordingly.
- Next, the selection of suitable training equipment - the most humane equipment and calmest handling almost always producing the best and fastest results.
- Finally, we apply all the above in typical, everyday scenarios and situations to achieve the results needed.
With the well socialized dog of sound temperament, the above can usually be achieved in the first session here with us at our facility. This session usually runs one to two hours, depending on the particular dog, and the issues that need to be addressed. Occasionally, a truly determined candidate may take a follow up visit. The cost of the session depending on the time involved. The current charge for private work is $150 per hour.
A Comprehensive Training Program is available for those owners who want a fully voice controlled dog. The format of this course will depend on the age, breed, and temperament of the particular dog. An initial consultation and evaluation session is recommended. This will give the owner the opportunity to meet with me, and to outline their needs and expectations. In return, it enables me to evaluate the dog and explain how to get the best result. A typical course lasts three months, with all the training done on a private one-on-one basis. The cost of this program is $2000
Should you decide to enroll in the program, the cost of the initial session can be applied to the cost of the training course.
A Behavior Modification Training Program is available for those dogs that are afflicted with the unfortunate problem of aggression. If you've been reading through this website, you will have learned that aggression can take many forms, manifest itself in different ways, and with varying degrees of intensity. Suffice it to say that an initial evaluation and consultation is a prerequisite to determine the best course of action in order to, hopefully, eradicate the undesirable behavior trait, or, at very least, to minimize and control the behavior. The problem, however serious, can usually be modified to some extent. But it is absolutely vital that all parties to the training fully understand what is reasonable and what is not reasonable to expect. I will give a very straightforward assessment of the problem, my ability to modify the behavior, and the ability of the owner to control and manage the dog.
Because this is very specialized work, I really cannot give an estimate of what it will take to modify the behavior until I've consulted with you and had an opportunity to assess your dog. Once we've had an opportuntiy to figure out exactly what we're dealing with I will give you a recommendation as to how we should proceed. I may recommend a specific course of training, or I may limit the training to a few hours work -- just enough to control and manage the dog in public or at home. My hourly rate of $150 applies, and, as mentioned above, should we decide on a specific training course, the cost of this initial visit can be applied to the cost of the course. Please bear in mind that, although almost all behavior can be modified to some extent, the extent to which we can modify the behavior is of the utmost improtance, and this will depend on the individual dog, the degree or severity of the behavior issues in question, and the ability of the owner to handle and control the dog. Behavior modification training must hold out the prospect of the owner being able to manage and control the dog in normal everyday situations, preventing the dog from being a danger to the handler, to other people, or to other dogs.
Personal Protection Dog Training Program:
This is a very advanced form of training for both the dog and handler. Only a few breeds are suitable to be considered for this training; and, only a small percentage of dogs from these breeds will have the qualities required for this very demanding work.
As well as being under impeccable voice control by the owner, the dog needs to display the following traits:
- The dog must be adequately socialized and well disposed to people.
- Have a high prey drive.
- Demonstrate the level of courage necessary to respond to challenging and threatening situations.
A personal protection dog is, first and foremost, a companion dog, and as such, must be able to accompany the owner everywhere. Only a well trained dog of excellent temperament and disposition should considered for this very important job of work. The right dog, trained appropriately, will be perfectly safe and reliable in any social setting.
Bear in mind; if the dog is not under full voice control of the owner, incorrectly trained, or not of sound temperament, then he will be more of a liability that a companion protector.
This level of training is only available to dogs that have been fully voiced trained by me.
A Residential, or in-Kennel Training Program: Occasionally, I can offer this method of training for the dog with a certain temperament and disposition. Again, an initial evaluation and consultation is the first step in determining whether this training method would be best for your dog. |
