"In order to really enjoy a dog, one doesn't merely try to train him to be semi-human. The point of it is to open oneself to the possibility of becoming partly a dog."- Edward Hoagland

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.

Tom Sears specializes in the humane treatment of dogs with aggressive behavior and works with an estimated 200-300 aggressive dogs each year.

Becky Maurice conducts obedience classes and all non aggression related behavioral problems. While each dog is evaluated and trained according to their individual personality, our primary training philosophy is behavior management and positive reinforcement.

In each of our group classes, enrollment is limited to eight dogs to ensure individual attention. Classes are one hour long, one night per week, for seven weeks unless otherwise noted

YOU MUST ATTEND THE FIRST CLASS!
PLEASE DO NOT BRING YOUR DOG TO THE FIRST CLASS! HUMANS ONLY!
PLEASE HAVE A COPY OF UPDATED VACCINATIONS FOR FIRST CLASS!

In home training is also available. Drop in to view a class!
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Next Classes Start: 

Advanced Class: Invitation only, see Becky to enroll. Saturdays @ 8:45 am, ongoing 

 

Intermediate for Basic Graduates Saturday August 21 @ 10 am   

Canine Good Citizen: Thursday Sept 30 @ 7:15 pm

Beginner Basics: Tuesday September 28 @ 6:15 pm

Intermediate: for Basic Grads only September 28 @ 7:30 pm

Beginner Basics: Saturday October 9 @ 10 am

Intermediate: for Basic Grads only Saturday Oct 9 @ 11:15 am

 

 

 Oh man, I knew we should have studied for Becky's test!

 

January 2010 Graduates!

 

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

February &March 2010 Graduate testimonials!

Instructors were excellent, this class benefitted both our dogs.

 Jack Frost

Becky was so knowledgable &  agreat trainer! We learned so much we would love to come to the intermediate class!

Sarah Joyal

Doppler is a very high energy dog and learning how to manage this is key. Class was great for this.

Jim Jamieson

This class was well run. Becky was fabulous and she always gave special attention to each dog. Thank you.

Laura Lindquist

Looked forward to class each week... Becky is upbeat, positive + knowledgable- made class relaxed, informative, and fun. Thanks!

Illyse Wells

Becky was great, we learned so much, it was a wonderful experience for the whole family!

Veronica Granger

This was a great class for Callie. She came here as a timid and shy dog, and left a social, happy puppy!

Anna Paradis

 

 

 

"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."
Amy Landau


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