In-board training requires that your dog be left with us at Neuman K-9 Academy for the duration of the training. Our programs enable your dog to learn commands quickly and effectively, having your dog on site is a key component to the success of our training. With consistent and countless repetition of commands we accomplish much more than a weekly program.
- >> Why consider in-board training?
It is the most efficient and effective method of dog training. In a four-week program, your dog will participate in 60 training sessions. It would take 15 months of weekly sessions and $2400 to complete the same amount of training in a private training class. In an eight-week program, your dog will participate in 120 sessions. It would take 30 months and $4800 to complete the same amount of training in a private training class.
Puppy Camp - 12 weeks or older
Boot Camp - 6 months or older
Obedience Training - 6 months or older
Advanced Obedience - 12 months or older
Personal Protection - 12 months or older **pending evaluation**
Your dog will stay in our home with its own private crate or kennel, and between training sessions, have supervised opportunities to socialize and play. Unlike some boarding facilities with potential health risks and the stress of barking dogs, the Neuman K-9 Academy is a fenced and gated property in a country setting. We want our guests to feel at home while living in an environment conducive to dog obedience training.
Dogs are given the opportunity to have an outdoor recess every three hours for a bathroom break and to play with other dogs. Recess times begin at 7:00 AM and lights out is at 9PM. Aside from the outdoor activities the dogs at our facility are engaged in daily obedience training. This means that aside from recess, they are out of their crates daily training one-on-one with a trainer. Boot campers receive additional exercise running on the treadmill and they travel off-site for field trips.
Yes. Just as police dogs and service dogs are trained and turned over to their handlers, we complete the training and turn your dog over to you. Upon completion of the program, you will receive a DVD demonstration of your dog performing the commands, printed material outlining the training (commands, hand signals, and protocol), hands on instruction and demonstration with your dog, plus you will receive to two follow up handler training sessions.
Dogs will be dogs. No form of
dog training can guarantee that your dog will never misbehave again. However our method of training is effective, yet simple and easy for you to follow. We guarantee follow up assistance for the life of your dog - we stand behind our training!
We use email as our primary method of communicating with owners. We send weekly updates that include photos and a short narrative describing how your dog is responding to training.
We use a style of training referred to as operant conditioning and transition the dog through three phases: acquisition, proofing, and generalization. Through hands-on training and experience, we have developed a variety of ways to teach commands to dogs and their diverse personalities and temperaments.
We start by finding out what motivates the dog. Then we create conditions for the dog to be encouraged to follow commands that occur naturally (sit, down, heel). We focus on timing positive reinforcement with the dog intuitively offering a response to a command.
Clicker training is a method of marking behavior with a clicker which is followed by secondary reinforcement (treat). Clicking a clicker or offering a food treat simply will not stop your dog from chasing down a squirrel.
We do not use clickers for training. In the early stages of training we mark proper behavior with a release word and reward, however as we transition into phase two the dog learns to perform on command. Our training program is effective regardless of clickers or squirrels.
Yes, however, we believe in first teaching the dog what is expected through positive motivation before any corrective collars are introduced. We use a corrective collar to emphasize control, not inflict pain. There are three phases of dog training: acquiring information (learning), proofing or ensuring the dog understands the command, and generalizing (proficiency through consistent execution). In phase three is when the dog will begin wearing a corrective collar, however throughout all phases - we train first and foremost with positive motivation.
We need vet records confirming your dog has received the distemper combination, rabies, and bordetella (kennel cough) shots. We also require a clear fecal sample dated within 30 days of the dog arriving for training. This information or testing can easily be provided by contacting your vet.
If your dog is not ready to graduate, we will continue training your dog at no additional cost to you. This does NOT include behavior modification for fear or aggression - this guarantee is for obedience commands and etiquette.
It is not recommended. Once your dog is dropped off at our site, it is normal for your dog to go through an adjustment period. Visiting your pet may interupt the training process or cause seperation anxiety. In order for the program to succeed, we do not schedule visits for you and your dog until graduation or final pick up.
Yes. We can train your dog to respond to commands in
Czech,
Dutch,
French, or
German for no extra charge.
Dogs are welcome to arrive before or after training camp however a boarding fee per/day will apply.
Deposits are non-refundable. Once you place a deposit we will reserve a spot for your dog in the month specified. If an emergency or unforeseenevent occurs and your dog will not be able to attend the reserved date, we can transfer the deposit to the next available month however we do require 30 days notice.
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Our
boot camp and
obedience program is unlike any other, our satisfied client base is nationwide. Each custom-tailored program, whether it is
dog obedience,
boot camp, positive behavior modification,
puppy training, or
personal protection training, is centered in repetition, consistency, and reward for dogs of all ages and personalities. We are certain you will see a positive impact in your dog returning home, don't take our word for it -
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