Day School for your dog!
Get a jump start on your dog’s training. Professional trainers work directly with your puppy or dog during this intensive 12-day program.
Reap the Benefits of Professional Training!
Great Dog Day School is designed to develop dogs who are happy, confident and well-mannered companions! With our Day School program, you drop off your puppy or adult dog to spend the day with us Mon – Thurs for 3 weeks. Our professional trainers will give you a big headstart on your training. We will work intensively with your pup to build confidence and train basic manners behaviors. Most importantly, our trainers work with you to ensure you know how to properly reinforce the behaviors and transition all of this to your home. We use positive, reward-based training methods making training both effective and fun for your dog.
Great Manners
We custom tailor your pup’s training plan based on the developmental phase he is in and your priority list. Puppies who are 16 weeks and under at the start of the program will get an emphasis on developmentally appropriate socialization, handling and confidence building. Click here for more info on the focused activities for the young puppies (16 weeks and under when they start the program).
For pups of all ages, we’ll train the behaviors that matter most to you. Basic manners behaviors (similar to our Manners 1 class) are typically trained, along with a focus on any areas that are particularly challenging for you and your pup. You’ll have a chance to tell us which behaviors are most important to your family. We’ll focus on your highest priorities. Here are typical behaviors which can be selected for inclusion in your dog’s customized training plan
- Loose Leash Walking
- Sit
- Down
- Stay
- Mat Work
- Leave It
- Polite People Greetings
- Focus & Attention
- Fun Tricks
- Remaining Calm Around Others
- Come When Called
- Drop It
- No Jumping
- Age Appropriate Socialization
- Handling Skills for Grooming / Veterinary Visits
- Young pups (16 wks and under) focus topics
Grad School!
Any pup who completes our full 3-week Day School Training Program is invited back for grad school sessions where existing skills can be polished or more advanced skills can be taught, including AKC Canine Good Citizen prep, Therapy Dog training, Tricks, cooperative care and more. Clients may also opt for single day drop-in sessions. During a single day drop-in, we will polish up the behaviors your dog has learned. Plus we’ll keep him busy and entertained all day!
You'll Also Receive:
- Two 40-Minute Private Lessons to help transfer all the skills your dog has learned to you are included. Note: lessons can optionally take place at your home (additional fee applies).
- Access to instructional videos for all the behaviors trained.
- Updates in our dedicated Facebook group for Great Dog Day School attendees.
- Weekly report cards on your dog’s progress.
Enrollment Information
- Proof of vaccination and parasite status are required.
- Puppies under 16 weeks at the start of their program must have a negative fecal test within one week prior to starting and two sets of distemper / parvo vaccinations.
- Pups and dogs over 16 weeks must be current on vaccinations (per your veterinarian’s recommendation) including a Bordetella vaccine within the last 6 months, and a negative fecal test within the previous 6 months.
- All clients and their pup/dog must attend a 30-minute Day School Consultation to determine if this program is a good fit. You’ll also learn important information about your role in making this program a big success for your pup. The fee for the consultation is $20, and will be applied to your Day School fee. During the consultation –
- Dogs/pups who will be over 16 weeks of age at the start of their program must display that they can:
Can crate quietly during the day
Be friendly to strange people
Are non-reactive to strange dogs
Puppies who will be under 16 weeks at the start of their program are not required to display any particular behaviors prior to enrollment.
- Sessions run Monday – Thursday for 3 weeks
Drop-off from 7:30am – 8:30am / Pick-up from 4:30pm – 5:30pm - The fee for this 12-day program is $1,920, and is due in full at time of enrollment. Upcoming sessions have LIMITED openings.
