What is included?

• 5 consecutive 8-hour training days at Heather's K9 Community Training Facility

• Lifetime access to our community

• 2 zoom coaching sessions after the completion of Train the Owner 1.0 to ensure you and your dog’s success moving forward.

• Completion Certificate

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What is covered in Train the Owner 1.0?

• Topics include but are not limited to: dog history, classical conditioning, operant conditioning, training equipment fit and use, languages, sequencing, basic and advanced obedience, threshold work, dog drives, human body language, dog body language, e-collar education and application, crate training, play and its benefits for behavioral issues, dropping toys and items on command, counterconditioning for fear or aggression toward touch, muzzles, collars, leashes, nails, grooming, and more, socialization with dogs and people, treadmill and cycling concepts, hormones, appeasement behavior, displacement behavior, leash skills, public training, home structure and set up, solutions for problem behaviors such as fear, anxiety, aggression, reactivity, resource guarding, jumping, barking, whining, nipping fighting housemates, potty training, insecurity, OCD behaviors, high prey drive, territorial behaviors, and more!

• Students will work hands-on with their dogs 2+ hours per day.

 

What is the cost?

• Registration is $3,500 per family (this includes one primary handler, one secondary handler if necessary, and one dog. All handlers must be 18 years of age and older.)  Although you are not required, you are highly encouraged to bring your own dog.  Each participant may bring up to 1 dog for the duration of the program. Heather's K9 Community will not be providing working dogs for this program.  A 50% non refundable deposit required to reserve a seat, the other 50% due 7 days prior the start of the program. Ticket price does not include meals, lodging, or training equipment. Dogs must board with the owner/handler.

 

10 owners/dogs per program.

 

 

Vaccine requirements?

• ALL dogs must be up to date on Rabies, Distemper, Parvo, and Bordetella. Dogs must also have negative fecal test results. Fecal test must be done 30 days prior to program start date and include testing for Giardia (this is something you must request, as it is not included in a basic fecal test). Should your dog test positive for Giardia this will allow time to treat and have a retest done.

 

What will I need to bring for my dog?

• Dogs must attend on a well-fitting martingale collar and 6ft leash. Any changes to equipment will be recommended to you after the trainer has had time to get to know your dog. Dogs with reactivity or aggression will be handled with Heather and the owners throughout the class. Owners are also required to bring their dog’s favorite toys, a treat bag, food for their dog, and a 15ft long line.

 

Is there anything I need to do prior to the program?

• Crate training.

 

* If you are interested in signing up for this program or asking further questions, please fill out a contact form.