Working Line & Pet Line Obedience Training
We provide both options.
Pet-line dogs are generally eager to please and often respond well to conditioning through food rewards. While treats can be an effective training tool, improper use may lead to a “bribery” pattern, where a dog only responds when food is present. Working with a professional trainer helps ensure treats are used correctly so behaviors are reliably performed with or without rewards.
Working-line dogs typically require more advanced training tools, such as prong collars, long lines, and bite sleeves. These tools should only be used under the guidance of a professional trainer. Like treats for pet-line dogs, training equipment is meant to support learning—not replace it. If obedience disappears once the collar or lead is removed, the training has not been fully conditioned.
Board & Train Programs include 10 Commands
- Dog at Heel with Turns and speed adjustments
- Sit
- Sit Stay
- Down
- Down Stay
- Come
- Flip Heel
- Place on Bed
- Leave it/Out
- Free
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2 - 4 Weeks - Board & Train 10 Commands On-Leash -
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3 - 6 Weeks - Board & Train 10 Commands On-Leash Outside -
- 4 - 8 Weeks - Board & Train (Most Popular) 10 Commands Off-Leash Outside -
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6- 12 Weeks - Board & Train Advance Obedience ( Hand Signals) & Protection -
- Expert Handler ( Private Lesson ) Training Club & Maintenance Training Available- $200
Prevent Unwanted Pulling With Advanced “Heel”
With Turns & Speed Adjustments
- Dog at heel on leash– The proper heel position is having the dog parallel to your side with the dog’s ear even to your thighs. When walking with your dog at the heel, your leash should always be loose. Place your hand on the leash in an overhead position about four to six inches from the dog’s neck. Your arm should hang naturally to your side.
- The only time the leash will change position is when the dog is either too far ahead, too far behind, or too far out to the side. The correction for this is the opposite of where the dog is. For example, if the dog is too far ahead, you correct the leash straight back while saying “heel!”. Immediately return the leash back to the proper position and your arm hanging naturally to your side as before.
- When giving a correction, you should not raise your voice. If more than one correction is needed, gradually go back to teaching stage with adjustment of collar and praise until the dog responds.
- Heel is by far the most important position within the commands. It sets the stage for how the dog will respond to other commands. The dog’s head should never be looking to the left. If the dog is doing so, respond with a quick correction to the right while repeating the heel command. Appraisal is always given when the dog responds to the first command given.
The Best Training
“Come” command on leash and Long line recall- The come leash exercise is when the owner leaves the dog in a sit-stay, walks to the end of the leash, faces his dog, and using their dog’s name gives the “come” command. At this time, the dog should come in a controlled manner and sit in front of their owner. If the dog does not respond when asked to come, repeat the command with proper motion.
using your hand to guide your dog moving towards you, slide your hand down the leash towards your dog. This will put your hand in the proper position to guide with a leash and collar if the dog does not sit down when he comes to you. If the dog moves before he is called, you should heel him back to where he was sitting and repeat. Appraisal is always given when the dog responds to the first command given. “
Operant Conditioning
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Learn how we use Operant conditioning to transition dogs from indoor to outdoor obedience. We do not believe in punishments or e-collars. All training is done with a leash & collar with manipulation of the dogs body.
In addition to being taught the 10 commands, we will also teach your dog the following
- Wait at all doors ( Handler must go through first).
- Go potty on command
- wait to eat
- to go into their crate or kennel on command
- wait before they can exit crate or kennel
- wait before loading up in the car
- to climb on training box and then must stay there
- to take treats nicely
- to release their toy upon command when playing
- no barking at other dogs or people while out and about
- to be calm
- leave it
- stop