THE BEST OF WHAT WE HAVE TO OFFER!
BOARD - AND - TRAIN
The K9O Bootcamp Program combines intensive board and train at our home with owner-focused private lessons and maintenance group classes for the ultimate training experience!
BOARD AND TRAIN
While staying with us, we will provide your pup with daily training sessions focused on:
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Teaching skills and exercises
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Building muscle memory
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Enhancing focus and engagement
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Control around distractions
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Generalized compliance in a variety of settings
We love getting to know the ins and outs of what motivates your dog, their quirks, strengths, and weaknesses through personalized attention and a structured routine!
PRIVATE LESSONS
During the private one on one follow up sessions we will focus on coaching YOU on what your dog has learned! We will focus on:
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Setting your dog up for success
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Consistency in communication and the household
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Improved timing and handling
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Finding issues and troubleshooting scenarios
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Weaving training into your daily routine
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And much more!
The human aspect is critical for long term success and results! We welcome you to join us on our farm, meet us at the K9O Center in Sperryville, or arrange for real-world lessons for the human part of the training!
MAINTENANCE CLASSES
Receive 4 credits as part of the program to join other K9ology students for our Maintenance Class, where we practice improving handling skills, control around distractions, and fine tuning.
IN ADDITION, YOU WILL RECEIVE:
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A custom Youtube channel showing your dog learning skills and executing exercises!
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Step-by-step training handouts and supplemental materials to refer back to once your dog is home!
PUPPY HEAD START
As part of our curriculum we will work on:
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Toilet Training
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Potty Bell Training
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Crate Training
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Socialization with dogs and humans
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Socialization to sounds, textures, novel stimuli
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Acclimation to handling/grooming/restraints
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Addressing play biting and over-stimulation
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Introducing basic commands: sit/down/stay/come
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Introducing walking on leash
This program can be customized to meet the needs of conformation, working dog, or performance prospects!
OBEDIENCE & MANNERS TRAINING
This program introduces your dog to basic obedience and manners skills including:
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Name recognition, focus, and engagement
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Touch
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Sit and Down
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Stay
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Come
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Loose Lead Walking
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Polite Visitor Greetings (jumping)
Ideal for dogs with little or no prior training, or those requiring trouble shooting on basic control.
IMPULSE CONTROL + REFINEMENT TRAINING
This program introduces distractions and fine tuning your dog to all of the skills covered in our Foundations program, plus:
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Settle
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Wait
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Place
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Leave It
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Refined Loose Lead Walking
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Recall with Distraction
Great for dogs who have the basics and benefit from additional skills and fine tuning. Excellent for impulsive dogs who forget their manners and need refinement training.
CUSTOM BOOTCAMP
We are happy to collaborate with owners on a custom bootcamp option to suit training needs. We can tailor a program for:
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Remedial Socialization and Acclimation
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Conformation and Ring Prep
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Performance Prep and Titles for: Rally, Tricks, CGC, etc
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Rescue dog assessments: temperament evaluation, rehoming suggestions, dog's potential, etc.
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Bird Dog Training
We require a minimum of 10 days for any custom programs, but are happy to speak with you more about your specific needs!
⚠️ PLEASE NOTE: OUR BOARD AND TRAIN PROGRAMS ARE NOT CONDUCIVE FOR DOGS WITH A HISTORY OF BEHAVIOR ISSUES RELATED TO: SEPARATION ANXIETY, FEAR, GENERALIZED ANXIETY, COMPULSIONS, REACTIVITY, OR AGGRESSION. ⚠️