Chessieville Bay K9 Training

Training programs include Beginner Puppy (starting at 6:30 PM Tuesdays), Impulse Control Group (Thursdays 6:00 PM and Fridays 2:00 PM), Rally Novice, and Agility. Classes are ongoing with makeup sessions allowed. Virtual AKC title training available for rally, obedience, agility, CGC, trick dogs, and Star Puppy. Private 30- or 60-minute assessments recommended before group enrollment. Homework is assigned weekly to reinforce skills.

Pricing Summary

Group classes are $180 for 6 sessions or $35 per drop-in class. Private lessons are $30 for 30 minutes or $60 for 1 hour. Boarding and daycare offered with personalized care. Virtual classes available for AKC titles.

Policies

Students may miss one class and make it up. Private lessons require scheduling in advance. No explicit cancellation policy stated, but clients are encouraged to contact directly for adjustments.

Chessieville Bay K9 Training is a New Jersey-based dog training business founded by Heike, who has been training dogs for 21 years and has owned Chesapeake Bay Retrievers since 1995. The business offers group training classes and private lessons at their multi-acre facility in Washington, NJ, where dogs enjoy secure, open fields for play and training. They specialize in puppy training, impulse control, rally, agility, and recall, with a focus on building mutual respect and bonding between dogs and their owners. Training methods emphasize using the dog’s brain to make choices, with homework assigned between sessions. The facility also offers dog daycare and boarding services, with dogs grouped by personality for safe, supervised play. They cater to all dog ages and types, with a strong emphasis on positive, fun, and practical training.

In addition to training, Chessieville Bay is a hobby breeder of Chesapeake Bay Retrievers, competing in conformation, obedience, agility, and hunt tests. Their puppies are raised using the Puppy Culture method, with early neurological stimulation and exposure to sounds like thunder and gunshots. The facility is known for its clean, idyllic setting and personalized attention due to limited dog numbers.

They also offer virtual title classes for AKC rally, obedience, agility, CGC, trick dogs, and star puppy, making their programs accessible beyond local clients. Training is tailored to individual needs, with private assessments recommended before joining group classes.

Accomplishments

Trainer is ABC Certified with 21 years of experience. Dogs from Chessieville Bay have earned multiple AKC championships (CH, GCH, GCHB), rally titles (RI), tracking titles (TKI), and CGC certifications. Otto won Best Junior at Burlington Wisconsin Kennel Club in 2023. Puppies are raised using the Puppy Culture method.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients are encouraged to book a 30- or 60-minute private assessment to discuss their dog’s needs before joining group classes. A puppy application form is available for those interested in acquiring a Chessieville Bay puppy.