Our programs are so much more than training. And for good reason - there is SO much more to your Team
1:1 IN-PERSON AT OUR FARM
We have specialized in puppy and adolescent development programs since 2003. We use reward based training and work on developing -
A WILLING LEARNER
HANDLER EDUCATION
SKILLS
TEAM TRUST
CONSISTENCY
MANAGEMENT
and the PHYSICAL, NUTRITIONAL, EMOTIONAL, and SOCIAL NEEDS of your young dog
1:1 IN-PERSON AT OUR FARM
A One-on-One personalized session. You choose the skill/s you would like to work on, and I will demonstrate the process with your dog, and then coach you. This way you can take your new skills and practice away! Whether you want to learn something new, start modifying a behavior, competition readiness, learn a new skill, and / or better management techniques, this is a great way to focus on what is important to your household. Teaching and training are a process, there is no such thing as an over night success. We are an integrative and functional training business, using reward based training for the whole dog - socially, emotionally, physically, and nutritionally.
PHONE - If your schedule isn't super flexible, you live far away, or it is just easier to chat over the phone to get the information you need - phone appointments are a great option. Phone appointments are scheduled in HOUR time slots, make sure you book the amount of time you would like, for the information you are looking to gain. These appointments are super productive if you have a list of questions already written down, and are ready to take notes.
E-MAIL - Great way to check-in, gather resources, clarify your training plan, answer questions. Each session comes with one e-mail response, and a second e-mail if something needs clarification.
PUPPY / ADOLESCENT - Offered Sunday and Wednesday year-round.
ADULT VARIETY - Offered Tuesday & Thursday (starting in October 2023)
Pre-requisites
Group classes are not appropriate for all dogs, and shouldn't be the goal. These classes are great for working with your dog around other well managed distractions, while building maturing skills, Team focus on both ends of the leash, and meeting other Teams who are working as hard as you are.
IN-PERSON AT OUR FARM -
If there is something that prohibits working/training with your puppy / dog at the time of service (health, behavior, arousal, environment) - the appointment will be cancelled in the first 15 minutes, and only a $45 service charge will apply.
Our Behavioral Consultation is designed to work with the dog and owner in a one-on-one environment. Consultations are a great way to address your dogs needs and/or your concerns.
I take a thorough history before the initial appointment. Your attention to supplying accurate details is important.
Time is spent observing your dog, your way of interacting, and your dog responding. Depending on the context of the appointment, sometimes we will work with your dog, but it isn't always necessary and/or appropriate.
The consultation is just that, to give you a better understanding on what is happening and information on the initial work that will need to be done.
These consultations are great for those that want to learn more about their dog, in a more in-depth way.
Behavioral Consultation includes a written FOLLOW UP.
DATE - TUESDAYS - June 6th - 27th FULL
LOCATION - BORDER FARM, BOZEMAN
TIME - 9-10am
COST - $150
Treibball is like a moving puzzle between you and your dog, and creates great mental and physical exercise on both ends of the leash. The skills for this sport include – distance, directional (steering at a distance), changing pace and speed, and being able to communicate with each other while far apart, and it builds incredible Team work.
Treibball is working as a Team both close together and far apart, which can be applied to most every other thing you do with your dog during your day.
Treibball is for all ages, puppy to senior, as the dog chooses their pace/speed.
Treibball equipment is super lightweight and affordable.
Treibball can be played in the yard, a park, or a larger field.
Treibball can be a daily puzzle solving game for you and your dog, or a competition sport.
Treibball never gets old, working with distance, directional, steering, pushing, and Team work, there are absolutely endless ways to play!
CCPDT CEU's
This 4-week class is for beginner to started dogs
DATE -
THURSDAY - March 2nd - 23rd - FULL
THURSDAY - July 6th - 27th - FULL
LOCATION - BORDER FARM, BOZEMAN
TIME - March 11am, July 8am
COST - $150 for 4 week series
DATE -
MONDAYS - May 1st - 22nd - FULL
MONDAYS - June 5th - 26th - FULL
MONDAYS - July - 3rd - 24th - FULL
MONDAYS - August - 7th - 28th FULL
MONDAYS - September - 4th - 25th
LOCATION - BORDER FARM, BOZEMAN
TIME - 9-10am
COST - $150 for each 4 week series
Each week there will be a different topic and skill set that we work on. We repeat this series over the summer, these are in no particular order
WEEK1 - MINI SEQUENCES - tunnel, hoop, jump, start line stays
WEEK 2 - WEAVE and Proofing Weave performance
WEEK 3 - CONTACTS - Contact performance - work/release
WEEK 4 - JUMPING - correct jump performance - pinwheels, straight-a-ways, flips, wraps, switch, send outs, lead outs
WEEK 5 - CROSSES - front, rear, blind
WEEK 6 - DISTANCE HANDLING
WEEK 7 - COURSE WORK
WEEK 8 - SEQUENCES
WEEK 9 - PROOFING
DATE - THURSDAYS - September 7-28, 2023
LOCATION - BORDER FARM, BOZEMAN
TIME - 9-10am
COST - $150 for each 4 week series
This is an amazing workshop to up your skills in moving with your dog seamlessly. Whether you decide to compete in this sport or not, this is the one discipline that is super fun to work on, you cannot get into a training rut because it is so varied, and encourages you to go from starting a behavior to the elite levels. We will work on over twenty-three different Rally Free Elements.
This workshop will be circus themed while we teach the art and skill of Complex Behavioral Chains.
Starting at the discovery phase and working towards fluency with verbal cues and some body expressions. Most of the work we do will be on the ground, for our advanced dogs we will be working on some aerials. This workshops will be a great way to bolster the skills of both handler and dog, creating team and the knowledge of building complex skills in a super duper fun way. The first hour of the class will be discussion and going over the skills we will be working on, the props we need, and the sequences and drills we will be using. Then we will bring your dogs out and start working through the skills.
DATE - THURSDAYS - OCTOBER 5-26, 2023
LOCATION - BORDER FARM, BOZEMAN
TIME - 10 - 11-12pm
COST - $150 for each 4 week series
FULL FOR SEASON - If you would like to try Stand Up Paddle-boarding and Swimming with your puppy/dog, then lets do it! CONTACT ME
We will be testing for the various tricks starting at LEVEL I and working through all of the LEVELS. No appointment necessary, this is a video event, and you work through these LEVELS at you and your dogs own pace.
SPECIAL FOR 2020 - if you want to test LIVE - please make an appointment
If you are ready, click the link below, we are excited to see you and your dog at work!
If you feel you need a little bit more work or help, you can also sign up for a PRIVATE to help prepare your Team!
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