All of our Dog Training Camps include at least one Individual Dog & Owner Training Class as a part of graduation. At this time, we will teach you the skills your dog has learned and how you can effectively reinforce them as you return home. In line with our training principle of “set them up to win”, Basic Training and “A” School include an additional class to be used as a follow-up in 2 to 4 weeks.
Our camps also include our standard boarding features:
- Full-sized indoor kennels, heated and air conditioned
- Outside time at least 6 times per day
- Play and socialization with other dogs as appropriate
- Bring any toys, bedding, etc to make your dog feel at home
Basic Training Camp
‘A-School’ Training Camp
Basic Training Camp
Basic Training Camp at Big River Kennels is a two week training camp. During this time, we will be working with your dog multiple times per day to teach the following behaviors:
- Name Recognition & Responsiveness
- ‘Look at Me’
- ‘Leave It’
- Impulse Control
- Position Changes: Sit/Down/Stand
- Proofing for Duration: Waiting in position(s)
- ‘Here’/Recall
- Loose Leash Walking & Door Manners
You dog will also have at least 6 different trips outside or potty breaks and supervised play and socialization, and stay in an indoor, climate-controlled kennel.
Since a dog that only obeys in one place or under perfect conditions can’t really be called well-trained, we work on each behavior in multiple locations; inside the kennel, in the yard, on walks, and, on nature hikes through our 5 acres of wooded trails. As your dog progresses, we gradually add in distractions like toys, people, and other dogs to deepen the behavioral conditioning.
While this camp is not designed to deal with problem behaviors, the structure of the camp may allow for some specialization. Many owners find that the confidence their dog gains from her new skills will begin to eliminate minor problem behaviors.
Cost: $ 1800
‘A-School’ Training Camp
The Advanced Training class at Big River Kennels is a 4-week training camp which covers all the skills in the Basic Training Camp and adds additional skills and proofing. During this time, we will be working with your dog multiple times per day to teach the following off-leash behaviors:
- All Basic Training Camp Skills
- ‘Place’ Command
- Proofing for ‘Here’/Recall
- Proofing for Duration, Distractions, Distance & Latency
- Introduction to ‘Heel’
This is a big step and is very rewarding for dog and owner. We always require your continued education, Dog & Owner follow-up classes, & homework to be completed in order to get the off-leash reliability desired. Once you’re there, it’s a whole new world of fun with your dog.
Cost: $3600
Praise for Big River Kennels’ Dog Training Camps
“Our Standard Poodle stayed for two weeks of Basic Training. They were wonderful and sent pics and videos every day! I’m sure he didn’t even want to come home. We are very impressed and highly recommend Big River Kennels!”
-Mallory