Brush Up Training

Brush Up Training offers a diverse range of programs including Traditional Dog Training Classes, Fun and Games Dog Training Classes, Problem Solving Classes, and Private Pet Training Sessions. Traditional classes cover basic manners, obedience, and preparation for the Canine Good Citizen award, with specific classes for puppies (7-14 weeks), basic obedience (4 months+), trick training, and advanced obedience for real-world application.

Fun and Games classes focus on engagement, confidence building, and mental stimulation through activities like Skills Games, Pooch Parkour, and Brain Games. Problem Solving classes and workshops address specific behavioral challenges such as fear, house training, leash pulling, and recall. Private sessions provide personalized attention for unique dog challenges like reactivity, aggression, resource guarding, and disabilities, and can accommodate unusual schedules or other pet species. Due to Covid, only private sessions are currently offered, with group classes planned to return.

Pricing Summary

Group classes range from $15 for 1-hour workshops to $99 for 4-6 week courses. Some 4-week classes are priced at $65. The Puppy Start Right class, a 4-week program, costs $99 and includes a book. Open enrollment classes allow clients to purchase a 4-class package for flexible use. Pricing for private sessions is not explicitly listed.

Policies

Due to Covid, Brush Up Training is currently only offering private sessions for all clients. They hope to bring back group classes when conditions improve. No other specific cancellation or rescheduling policies are detailed.

Brush Up Training, led by head trainer Heather Brush, is dedicated to helping clients achieve their dog training goals in a fun and affordable way. Heather has over 20 years of experience and is a CPDT-KA certified professional dog trainer, demonstrating extensive knowledge and practical skills in training procedures and behavioral science. She is committed to continuous learning, exceeding continuing education requirements significantly, and staying updated on the latest training science and practices.

The business emphasizes making training enjoyable for both dogs and owners, believing that fun leads to consistency and success. Heather particularly enjoys working with challenging cases, including fearful, reactive, or disabled dogs, and is adept at problem-solving and thinking outside the box. Her diverse experience includes training a wide variety of dog breeds and other species, such as horses, exotic mammals, and birds, which highlights her deep understanding of training principles applicable across different animals.

Brush Up Training aims to help clients create well-trained, playful, and happy family members they can be proud of. Due to current circumstances, they are primarily offering private sessions, with plans to reintroduce group classes in the future.

Accomplishments

Heather Brush has over 20 years of experience in dog training. She is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer — Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA), which signifies over 300 hours of experience, successful completion of a comprehensive test, and professional recommendations. She consistently exceeds continuing education requirements, earning over 130 units compared to the required 36 every three years.

Heather has attended Clicker Expo for the past 10 years and regularly participates in other seminars and webinars to enhance her skills. She is a certified American Kennel Club Canine Good Citizen evaluator and a member of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers and the Pet Professional Guild. Her expertise extends to training a wide variety of dog breeds and other species, including large cats, exotic mammals, snakes, birds, horses, and fish.

How to Get Started!

Clients can contact Brush Up Training by emailing contact@brushuptraining.com to register for classes or to discuss their pet’s specific needs. A contact form is also available on their website. For private sessions, clients are encouraged to email to register.