CJ’s Golden Home (Golden Retriever puppies) & Play Nice Therapy Dog Training

Training is structured in six progressive levels: Basics (evaluation), Preschool (foundational skills), Elementary (AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy), Middle (AKC CGC), High School (advanced CGC), and College (Therapy Dog Certification). Each level is a 5-week program with one session per week, building on previous skills. Training includes home exercises, leash manners, recall, stay, bite inhibition, crate training, and public access work for therapy dogs. Virtual sessions are available via Zoom.

Pricing Summary

Each training phase (Preschool through College) costs $175 for five weekly sessions, plus a $25 travel fee if the client is more than 10 miles from the trainer’s property. Virtual training is also $175 per session. Puppy applications and deposits are separate from training fees.

CJ’s Golden Home is a Golden Retriever breeder and in-home dog trainer based in Wichita, Kansas, offering customized obedience training for all dogs in their local area. The trainer, Chris, uses positive reinforcement methods and provides training in the dog’s own home environment to ensure real-life application and comfort. They specialize in therapy dog certification and offer a structured, phased training program from puppy basics through advanced therapy dog preparation. In addition to training, they breed AKC-registered Golden Retrievers and offer stud services to registered dams. Their approach emphasizes patience, consistency, and building strong owner-dog relationships, with virtual training options available for remote clients.

They provide training packages organized like a school system: Basics, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, High School, and College (Therapy Dog University), each lasting five weeks with weekly sessions. Training includes potty training, leash walking, recall, stay, bite inhibition, crate training, and AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC) certification. They also offer temperament testing for puppies and 24/7 live video access for prospective puppy adopters.

Clients praise Chris for his patience, professionalism, and ability to work with anxious or excitable dogs, with many noting the exceptional quality of their puppy adoption experience and the transformative results of their dog’s training.

Accomplishments

Specializes in AKC Canine Good Citizen and Therapy Dog certification. Offers temperament testing for puppies and live video monitoring of litters. Has successfully trained dogs to pass CGC and therapy evaluations. Maintains AKC-registered breeding stock.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients can schedule training by contacting CJ’s Golden Home via phone or email. A consultation is recommended to evaluate the dog’s needs before starting a training package. Puppy applicants must complete an online application and deposit form to join the waitlist.