The Paw Palace obedience training program is recommended for all canines that are family Dogs. This form of training is designed to help your dogs develop positive behavior, basic and communication skills. Dog experts across the country advocate obedience training which starts very early in a dog’s life. In fact, it’s definitely best to sign your adorable dog up for this type of training when he or she is a puppy. However, dogs of all ages will benefit from Paw Palace’s obedience dog training.
Our dog obedience school features classes which are categorized by age and skill level, so as to give canines the specialized, age-appropriate lessons that they need. Some classes focus on helping dogs to master the fundamentals of obedience, while others offer advanced training which leads to the mastery of more complex behaviors. Instructors will be patient, caring and devoted to helping canines learn in a kind and supportive environment.
In order for the success of these lessons to continue, it is important that the owner takes what was learned home with them and continues the obedience training.
It is best to start training your puppy between 8-10 weeks of age. From 8-16 weeks old is a very critical time in the puppy’s development, as they learn about the world around them. During this time the puppy should be exposed to as many environments as possible. The way they are introduced to “the world” at this young age will impact their personality for the rest of the dog’s life. This exposure should be done in a controlled manner to protect the puppy from illness, as young puppies do not have a developed immune system and have not yet received all of their vaccinations.
One noteworthy aspect of exposure is socialization. As with young children, puppies need to spend time learning how to communicate and interact with their peers, as well as other people. Puppies are not born knowing how to interact with other dogs or people, they must be taught. These skills are much harder to learn at a later age, and dogs that do not learn socialization at a young age often develop either fear of and/or aggression towards strangers/other animals.
When we talk about basic manners, we are learning the fundamentals of how to behave at home, including biting/nipping, chewing things, jumping, housebreaking, etc. We must remember that at this age (during teething), curious young puppies naturally use their mouths to explore new things. While this behavior is natural, it must be corrected before nipping becomes biting. At this young age, it is hard for puppies to “hold it.” This means it is very important to take them outside often to “do their business.” At Paw Palace, we love puppies! We believe that this is the most important stage in a dog’s life, as his character is being shaped. We would love to help you get your new puppy off to a great start as the newest member of your family. Cost for Puppy Training: $150.
Paw Palace’s Basic Obedience is recommended for all family dogs. This form of training designed to help your dog develop socialization and communication skills. Sessions go over basic commands such as walking properly on leash, sit, down, stay, and recall. A big part of the goal of this class is to give you the tools to better understand and communicate with your dog, and to build a better relationship for life. The class meets weekly for 5 weeks, and the cost is $180. After completing our Basic Obedience Class, we recommend moving up to our next class, Advanced Obedience. When your dog moves up, you will receive 5% off of the cost of Advanced Obedience Class.
Once you have completed our Basic Obedience class, you and your dog can bring your training to the next level with our Advanced Obedience class. This class builds on the skills you learned in Basic Obedience, to include hand signals, better control, more challenging exercises. The goals of this class are oriented towards passing the AKC Canine Good Citizen Test, which will be administered at the end of the course for all who are interested in certification. Dogs will be evaluated by the trainer, prior to enrollment in this class. Our Advanced Obedience class meets weekly, for 5 weeks and costs $220+ $10 for those interested in CGC Test.
* All training programs are non-refundable.
In Home Training is a wonderful way for dogs to work with the trainer in their natural environment. Dogs feel more relaxed and confident, as well as less distracted. This helps them be better focused on their training session. There are also certain issues that must be worked on at home, such as potty training, separation anxiety (barking, chewing furniture), and jumping. The cost is $150/per hour for one dog and $200/per hour for two dogs.
Private lessons are offered with our trainer and can cover a wide range of possibilities. Private lessons often focus on a specific behavioral problem owners are having with their dog, such as fear or aggression (towards people or towards other dogs), control problems, and socialization. The advantage of Private lessons is that you get the trainers undivided attention to work with you and your dog.The cost is $125/per one hour of training for one dog.
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