Daily Training:
Foundation Skills
Foundation skills taught with love, empathy and kindness
Learning happens when the student feels comfortable and safe. Your pet will be encouraged mentally and emotionally by engaging in an environment that supports learning. The safety and wellbeing of your pet is of the utmost importance to us. Our trainers never use intimidation to accomplish results.
Modern Training Methods
Modern methods include the use of rewards such as food, play, and praise. we find what motivates your pet and encourages acceptable behaviors by setting your pet up for success. We use methods that have been proven through current scientific studies to provide results without the use of pain, fear or fear.
Training designed with the family in mind
At Friends for Life, positive training methods aren’t just for dogs. We understand that you are here to learn, too. We are invested in you education because you are the deciding factor in the success of our methods. You are encouraged to learn along with your pet in a positive and supportive environment. All of our methods are designed for ease of learning and for the lay person. We work with the whole family. We specialize in working with all breeds of dogs at all life stages.
Day Training foundation skills programs
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Foundation skills for puppies
This 1 week (M-F), 2 hr. per day program is for puppies ages 12 weeks to 6 mo.
Your puppy will learn these foundation skills: Down on Place with duration, come when called, walking on leash, leave it and drop it. You puppy will be the only student with our trainer for their 2 hour day. We will take your puppy on field trips to local dog friendly locations such as parks and stores for exposure and socialization.
Our modern training methods are supported by the ASPCA, AVMA and AVSAB. These are scientifically backed reward based methods that are designed to engage with your puppy to build relationship and trust.
This program also includes a properly fitted harness, 12 ft. leash and two 1 hour private lessons to be used within 1 month after the initial week of training is completed.
Cost of this program is $950
Please contact us for available dates, time slot for this program is 10 am- 12pm pick up and drop off is available when scheduled ahead of time. a Non-refundable $250 deposit is required for booking. Balance of $700 due at beginning of training.
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Foundation Skills for Adolescent to adult dogs
We will teach your dog basic foundation skills of Sit, Down, Place, Touch/Come, Drop it, Leave it, and Off as well as walking on a loose leash. We take your dog on outings and work among real world distractions.
Your dog will have the undivided attention of our trainer during their lessons, our training methods are positive reinforcement and reward based. At NO time will we use any equipment designed to cause physical or mental discomfort for your dog.
This program is great for dogs ages 6 mo. to adult, and will provide a fantastic foundation that will support your dog throughout their life with you.
This is a 2 week program ( 10 days ) with your dog coming to our training center every day at a set time Mon- Fri for 2 hours.
Over the course of two weeks you dog will get 10 two hour lessons (20 hours of training).
Equipment included
Equipment includes a harness fitted to your dog and 12 ft double leash.
Private Lessons with YOU
3 private on hour lessons - consisting of 2 lessons with the family during the 2 week program and 1 follow up lesson within 1 month after initial 2 week course.
Cost of this 2 week program is $1800
You must reserve a space in advance, Please schedule a phone consultation to discuss training goals and available dates.
There is a required $250/ Non-refundable deposit to hold date/time. We are currently booked 2 weeks out , schedule soon!