DOG TRAINING | PAWS ON LEARNING

Core Programs

Paws On Learning core training programs build on the lessons learned at the previous level.

Our 3–5 day programs focus on your dog's individual challenges while teaching them the skills they need to be the dog that everyone wants!

We suggest you begin your 10 to 16-week-old puppy with Pre-K, but it's never too late to start your dog in Kindergarten, no matter its age.

And, please note—pricing for each 5-day class from Elementary through College includes a $50 discount over the previous level as a thank you for being a loyal client.

Pre-K

For puppies 10–16 weeks old

Puppies between the ages of 8 and 16 weeks go through what is called a "fear period.” During this time, puppies have little fear and benefit greatly from positive exposure to new and different experiences (noises, sights, movements, smells, objects, other dogs, people, etc.).

During our 3-day Puppy Pre-K program, we work on positive exposure to these new experiences, which develops confidence and the calmness that is beneficial to proper development and future training.

In addition, we teach puppies how to self-soothe, relax, and focus on their handler for direction, using techniques borrowed from Mark McCabe's Training Between the Ears methods.

We also work on basic obedience including deterring play biting, house breaking, sit, down, and recall.

Puppies that have had their second series of vaccinations (typically around 10 weeks) can participate in training at our facility.

Duration: 3 days of daytime board and train with either 3 one-hour semi-private lessons at our facility or 3 one-hour private lessons at your home and/or a public location

Cost:

$525 Pre-K with semi-private lessons

$825 Pre-K with private lessons

Anchor 1

Kindergarten

For puppies and dogs 16 weeks and older

Stress reduction and relationship building are of utmost importance in motivating a dog to learn. We utilize a variety of research-based relaxation techniques, body awareness tasks, and focusing activities to set a dog and its owner up for success.

The 8-day Kindergarten program includes balanced obedience training. Through motivation, praise, and correction, dogs learn general leash manners, waiting patiently in a sit at entrances and exits, controlling impulses such as jumping on people, and how to behave near other dogs.

Obedience commands include:

Heel
Automatic sit
Down at your side
Built-in stay
Recall

Puppies and dogs over 16 weeks of age participate in the entire 8-day program.

Puppies 10–15 weeks of age that have graduated from Pre-K may be invited to participate in the first 3 days, then take a break until they are 16 weeks to complete the remaining 5 days.

Includes: Training collar and leather leash.

Duration: 8 days of daytime board and train with either 4 one-hour semi-private lessons at our facility or 4 one-hour private lessons at your home and/or a public location

Cost:

$1400 Kindergarten with semi-private lessons

$1800 Kindergarten with private lessons

Anchor 2

Elementary School

For Kindergarten graduates

The 5-day Elementary School program lays the groundwork for training by guiding the dog through the steps of obedience. Commands are taught at a slight distance from the dog as a first step toward off-leash training.

Obedience commands include:

Refresher of commands learned in Kindergarten
Sit in motion
Down from front
Sit from Down
Stay

Prerequisite: Graduation from Kindergarten

Duration: 5 days of daytime board and train with either semi-private or private lessons

Cost:

$825 Elementary School with semi-private lessons

$1025 Elementary School with private lessons

Anchor 3

Junior High

Intermediate level commands

The 5-day Junior High program builds on the skills taught in Kindergarten and Elementary School.

The trainer begins to move further from the dog while working on more advanced skills.

Obedience commands include:

Refresher of commands learned in Kindergarten and Elementary School
Down in motion
Sit from Down from front
Stand for examination
Introduction to Place
Introduction to Come

Use of an e-collar is at the discretion of the owner and trainer.

Prerequisites: Graduation from Kindergarten and Elementary School

Duration: 5 days of daytime board and train with either semi-private or private lessons

Cost (includes $50 discount over previous level):

$775 Junior High with semi-private lessons

$975 Junior High with private lessons

Anchor 4

High School

Advanced level commands (introduction to off-leash training)

The 5-day High School program begins off-leash training and reinforces skills from Kindergarten, Elementary School, and Junior High.

Using a long line as a safety measure, the trainer teaches the dog from a distance how to respond to obedience tasks in distracting situations.

Obedience commands include:

Refresher of commands learned in Kindergarten, Elementary School, and Junior High
Practice and refinement of Place
Practice and refinement of Come

Use of an e-collar is at the discretion of the owner and trainer.

Prerequisites: Graduation from Kindergarten, Elementary School, and Junior High

Duration: 5 days of daytime board and train with either semi-private or private lessons

Cost (includes $50 discount over previous level):

$725 High School with semi-private lessons

$925 High School with private lessons

Anchor 5

College

Off-leash obedience training

The 5-day College program puts the finishing touches on an off-leash dog's skills.

All skills from previous programs are reinforced through more intense distractions. The long line is incrementally shortened until only a tab is used to redirect dogs to appropriate behavior.

Use of an e-collar is at the discretion of the owner and trainer.

Prerequisites: Graduation from Kindergarten, Elementary School, Junior High, and High School

Duration: 5 days of daytime board and train with either semi-private or private lessons

Cost (includes $50 discount over previous level):

$675 College with semi-private lessons

$875 College with private lessons

Anchor 6

Beyond the Core:
Focus and Relaxation

For dogs suffering from anxiety or stress

If your dog's emotional state is primarily anxious or stressed, we have the solution! Using a program called Training Between the Ears, we will improve your pup's focus and social/emotional well being. A calm dog is a joy to be around and easier to work obedience with.

In addition to training, you will receive tons of helpful literature and 24/7 access to Ashley for troubleshooting and problem-solving.

Available Monday–Thursday, 8:30 am–5:30 pm.

Duration: 4 days of daytime board and train with 3 one-hour private lessons at your home and/or a public location

Cost:

$925 Focus and Relaxation with private lessons

Core Programs

Pre-K

Kindergarten

Elementary School

Junior High

High School

College

Beyond the Core: Focus and Relaxation

Beyond the Core:
Focus and Relaxation