Frequently Asked Questions
Do you have age limits for the dogs you train?
No age limits! We train puppies all the way up to adult dogs.
Puppies can come for an evaluation starting at 8 weeks. Your puppy must have at least ONE round of vaccinations before they are allowed to visit our facility.
We have no age limits when it comes to adult dogs, but we do not train senior dogs due to health concerns. Training will be dependent upon the physical condition of your dog.
Do you use positive reinforcement?
Yes! Positive reinforcement is critical to successfully training a dog. We like to find what motivates YOUR dog. Whether its food, toys, physical praise, verbal praise, etc. We train the dog in front of us.
If I sign up, do I have to use training equipment on my dog?
Do you use training equipment?
Yes, we have a balanced training approach. We use training equipment that works best for the dog in front of us. Slip leads, slip chains, prong collars, and ecollars are all tools that we utilize.
How do your residencies work?
Yes. We believe in a very clear training approach where the dog gets praised for the correct behavior and has a consequence for poor behavior. If you are not comfortable using training equipment, that's okay! A balanced approach to your dog may not be the best fit. There is lots of different trainers out there who all train differently. Find a method you're comfortable with and run with it!
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Please note: We do not use training equipment on puppies. This answer is with the assumption that the dog is 6 months or older.