Services
FREE CONSULTATIONS
Consultations are free, and take about an hour.
A trainer will:
meet with you and your dog
take down your info, including any issues your dog may be having, and his/her vaccination records
discuss training methods, the equipment we use, and provide a demonstration with our own personal dog
Private Lessons
A private lesson involves a trainer guiding you, the owner, through the training process. You get to hold the leash and teach your dog the basics, as a trainer gives step-by-step instructions. Your trainer will show you proper leash handling and equipment use.
LESSON TIME:
30-60 minutes depending on your dog’s needs
*Custom packages for behavioral modifications, service dogs, or “Canine Good Citizen” are available upon request
**Additional 1-2 hr. lessons - $100
Board to Train
Boarding involves a trainer bringing your dog into their home for a period of time to fully immerse your dog in a distraction-free, but loving home environment.
During boarding, your dog will receive regular walks, bathroom breaks, and playtime.
After the training period is over, your dog is returned to you trained! Upon leaving Proper Paws, you get several complimentary private lessons so that you can learn how to maintain your dogs training.
The time spent boarding will depend on each dog.
Every dog is different. Therefore we offer a number of options to best suit your dogs individual needs. The number of follow-up lessons included vary. More details will be provided and your trainer will make a recommendation based on your dog, after your consultation!
HOW TO CHOOSE?
Private lessons are a more flexible and cheaper option. Many owners prefer to be there, and learn the techniques themselves. However, private lessons can take many more sessions than boarding options, and also require a serious effort from the owner.
Boarding is a bit more costly, but much more effective.
Our trainers can make recommendations after your consultation to which is best for you!
Group Lessons
Group lessons are offered to dogs who have graduated from our board-to-train class, or those in private lessons that have learned a solid understanding of the basic obedience commands.
The group class is great for practicing commands around distractions and behaving properly with other dogs.
CURRENT RATES: $50/session
Puppy Preschool
DON’T WAIT TO GET STARTED!
While your puppy may not be ready for obedience training, the first few months of a puppy’s life are crucial to how they will respond and interact for the rest of their life. It is important to help introduce your puppy to handling and socialization exercises early.
COST: $200/puppy
Puppy Preschool consists of three parts:
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In class, your puppy will learn to control his/her impulses around other puppies. A trainer will introduce your puppy to a variety of objects, such as a wheelchair, a noisy kids toy, or standing on an imbalanced surface. The puppy is praised and rewarded, which helps prevent him/her from developing anxiety with strange objects/noises.
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Teaching your puppy to accept touch by playing with their paws, ears, belly, and brushing their teeth. This gets the puppy comfortable with being handled for any future need, like nail trims, grooming, ear cleaning, etc. Then you will trade puppies with another client and they will perform the handling also, to teach your puppy to socialize them with other people such as friends/family.
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Educational Topics
Each puppy preschool will cover one or two of the following topics such as grooming, housebreaking, dental hygiene, first aid kits, spay/neuter info, fleas/heartworms, etc.
OTHER TRAINING/SERVICES
General confidence building, socialization exercises, and distraction exercises!
Picking out your new puppy or dog! I can perform puppy temperament tests on a litter, to help you find the dog to best fit your lifestyle!
PLEASE NOTE:
All clients are required to supply or purchase an appropriate leash and collar. Proper Paws will recommend the gear best suited for your dog. These items will be available for purchase during your first training session.
FAQs
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It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
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It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.