"Properly trained, a man can be a dog's best friend." -- Corey Ford Training is much more than practicing a series of learning exercises with your dog. Training your dog means developing your relationship and communication together. Here at the resort, we teach dogs through behavior management and positive reinforcement. While we do not focus on punishing behaviors that we don't want, we do ensure that those behaviors are not rewarding for the dog. Proper socialization is also a very big, and often overlooked, factor in your dogs training. While each dog is evaluated and trained according to their individual personality, our primary training philosophy is behavior management and positive reinforcement. Beginner Basic Obedience- This is a 7 week class for dogs of all ages who could use improved listening skills at home or in public. It is designed to improve communication between you and your dog, helping you to understand why your dog does the things he does, and helping your dog to better understand what you want from him or her. Basic commands include sit, down, stay, leash walking, leave it, and coming when called. This class is limited to 8 dogs per class to ensure individual attention. Classes are one hour long, one night per week, for 7 weeks unless otherwise noted, total fee is $175.00 per dog.   Intermediate Obedience- This is a 4 week class focused on taking your beginner basic skills to the next level! The ultimate goal is to be able to have your dog "off leash" trained, and this class gets you moving in that direction. Some classes are held in public places to help simulate the enviroments that you have your dog in. This is a limited class to 8 dogs per class to ensure individual attention. Classes are one hour long, one night per week, for 4 weeks, total fee is $100.00 per dog. Board & Train- We also offer Board & Train which is a great way for one of our trainers to work privately with your dog while they are on vacation at the Resort. Please read more about Board & Train below! YOU MUST ATTEND THE FIRST CLASS! PLEASE FAX A COPY OF UPDATED VACCINATIONS PRIOR TO FIRST CLASS TO 860-537-2999! In home training is also available. Use the button below to make a reservation now using our secure server

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With a limited amount of dog's per class, Obedience Classes fill up very quickly so sign up today!

Next Classes Start:

Beginner Basic- Thursday March 8, 2012 at 6:00pm

Intermediate Class- Wednesday March 14, 2012 at 6:00pm

Beginner Basic- Thursday March 29, 2012 at 7:15pm
 
 

*Board & Train-

This is a great way for our trainer to work privately on your dog's training needs while they vacation at the Resort. Board & Train will enhance your dog's vacation experience by improving their behavioral skills as well as their listening skills. Brandon spends one on one time with your dog working on any issues that concern you.

Packages-

3 sessions- $190.00
5 sessions- $240.00
10 sessions- $390.00

*You receive a 30 minute complimentary training session with your package. Brandon will show you the improvements your dog has made while boarding with us. This complimentary training session should be scheduled within a week so you can successfully continue working with your dog at home on all that he or she has learned.
 
 

Here's what some of our training clients are saying about us...

Hi Tom,

I just finished watching Donovan's video and have to say you are a true dog whisperer. Not only due to how calm Donovan was with all the dogs in the video, but to have every dog there so relaxed, and with so many of them there. I also can't thank you and John enough for letting Donovan come to daycare to be evaluated and not automatically writing Donovan off as "aggressive" or "reactive". Your assessment was right on the mark when you said it was the dogs who gave unclear signals that he was targeting. It made so much sense. (Given his history of a pitbull mix attacking and trying to kill him when he was around 6-7 months old, I have to wonder whether that trauma has been playing a part in this.) But what amazed me is that you were the one to identify and recognize what was going on with him where other trainers that are nationally and internationally known did not. That is not to criticize or put them down, but just to speak to your very astute and perceptive ability to read dogs. To me this says you have a special talent and gift in this area of the subtleties of dog behavior and interaction. I mean, no one else saw or identified this, and I've gone to another aggression specialist,  so this is very big! I'm someone who needs to know why a person or animal is behaving the way they are. Therefore even if it turned out Donovan was not appropriate for daycare,  I would still be thankful to have more understanding of his behavior.

The video is awesome by the way, and such a nice thing to have. Thank you for doing that. Once again I can't thank you enough for giving Donovan a chance and for your help with this. I only wish I had found out about your place earlier. I can't speak highly enough of you, the staff, and your facility. Oh, and by the way, when I read on your website that John has no tolerance for people who don't love dogs and thinks people who don't love dogs have a character flaw, I knew this was the place for me. Barbara
 

"The training taught us a lot about our dog. The training has made him more manageable and enjoyable. All the tricks the trainers teach the owners are very helpful as well." 
Kellie Pipicelli
 
 

"I liked the small class size, 6-7 dogs and the way the trainer used her students for demonstrations. Very confident dog trainers, both in obedience class and in daycare. I feel very comfortable leaving my dog there for boarding too. Very upbeat and friendly staff! " 
Carol Majewski
 
 

"We particularly liked the atmosphere and attitude in class. Since we have completed our training, Alice, our Clumber Spaniel, is very alert to our commands and seems more "in tune" with us. Well worth the time and effort!" 
David Lewis
 
 

"Dear John, 
In the first two minutes I knew you were a special kind of person, just from Tucker's reaction. Tucker, a reserved kind of boy except with his family, immediately wagged his tail to you and came in for a hug. When he put his paws on your shoulder for a kiss, I was amazed, since he almost never kisses or gets up off the floor. But then he gave you the most amazing gift of all, something I have only just started to see him do in the last few months. Tucker put his head down and tucked it into your chest, leaning in for some quiet loving. Wow. I knew Tucker had accepted you and would be able to work with you.I can't tell you how moving it was to talk with someone like you who can really see Tucker for what he is, for saying things to me that make sense with what I see in him. Always before trainers had offered suggestions that just didn't ring true for Tucker, and I didn't trust doing what they recommended. I feel like Tucker finally has a true ally in addition to his family, and frankly, I had a good cry in the waiting room. I understand it is possible that there is no cure for Tucker's problems. I appreciate your honesty in telling me you may not be able to fix this. I am just so glad to finally have a clear understanding of the problem and the work we need to do.Thank you so much for your advice. I know you have touched the lives of many boxers. I am so grateful you found the time to help one more." 
 
 

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