Understanding How Dogs Learn
Dogs learn and follow commands based on their immediate surroundings, which means it can take 3 to 6 months for them to generalize these commands to different environments. During this period, dogs associate actions with outcomes within a brief window of 1.2 to 1.5 seconds, making timely responses crucial for effective learning.
Our Training Process During Daycare and Boarding
Successful training includes regular sessions throughout your dog's daycare or boarding stay to reinforce learning without overwhelming them. Consistency and practice are vital. We start with basic, leashed lessons in simple settings and gradually introduce more complexity. Training includes teaching new commands and incorporating the three essential elements—distance, duration, and distraction—into each command. The number of lessons needed may vary for each dog.
Motivation and Correction
Dogs are motivated by three types of rewards: treats, praise, and toys. Understanding what motivates your dog enhances training effectiveness. Tailoring the level of correction to your dog's sensitivity ensures they understand without fear or resentment. Our goal is to correct behaviors without creating negative associations.
Our Training Services During Daycare and Boarding
Obedience Training
Behavior Modification
Behavior Modification
Welcoming a new pet into your home is akin to welcoming a new family member. During daycare or boarding, we help teach essential behaviors, manners, and commands to ensure harmony in your household, including off-leash skills if desired.
Behavior Modification
Behavior Modification
Behavior Modification
We address unwanted behaviors such as leash pulling, jumping on people, separation anxiety, and counter surfing. Through thorough evaluation, we uncover the causes of these behaviors and develop a training plan to address and prevent them.
Trick Training
Behavior Modification
Aggression Management
Mental stimulation is crucial for your dog's well-being. Our trick training during daycare or boarding offers a variety of fun and interactive tricks to keep your dog active and engaged.
Aggression Management
Behavior Modification
Aggression Management
Aggression towards people or other animals is a serious issue. Our trainers assess the root causes of aggression and develop customized training programs to reduce the frequency of aggressive incidents.