Colonial Dog School

Colonial Dog School offers pet training and behavior modification using positive methods for dogs and cats. They provide group classes, in-home private lessons, and specialized programs.

Group classes accommodate a maximum of 8 to 10 dogs, last for 8 weeks, and cover approximately 15 basic obedience commands, including controlled walk, sit, stay, off, heel with an auto sit, down, down stay, sit from down, elimination on command, come with an auto sit, move to a heel, leave it, give/drop, place, wait, and quiet. An advanced course is available for dogs that have mastered basic commands and are non-aggressive.

Private lessons are conducted at the client’s home, are scheduled around the client’s availability, and cover about 15 basic commands in four sessions, each lasting sixty to ninety minutes.

New programs include a Two Week Boot Camp, which features an initial consultation and two weeks (usually Monday-Friday) of 1-hour training sessions at the client’s home. House Training Help is a 90-minute session focused on proper housetraining for new puppies or dogs with ongoing issues. Leash Walking 101 trains dogs to walk properly on the leash, including loose leash walking and heeling with an automatic sit. A New Puppy Consultation helps prepare homes for a new puppy or assists once the puppy arrives, addressing house training, nipping, and basic manners. Clients can also “Create Your Own Program” for specific issues like bad manners at the door or pulling on the leash, typically involving one or two sessions.

Behavior modification programs for dogs and cats begin with a 90-minute in-home meeting to discuss and observe the problem, followed by a tailored behavior modification plan. Follow-up sessions can be scheduled to monitor progress or adjust the program. These programs address aggressions, fears, phobias, inappropriate elimination problems, and obsessive compulsive disorders.

Colonial Dog School provides pet training and behavior modification services for both dogs and cats, focusing on positive training methods. Their mission is to help owners have well-mannered dogs by improving communication and understanding between pets and their families.

They offer a variety of convenient options, including group classes, in-home private lessons, and specialized behavior modification programs. Training is available during evening, daytime, and weekend hours to accommodate different schedules.

The school has experience treating a range of behavioral issues such as aggressions, fears, phobias, inappropriate elimination problems, and obsessive compulsive disorders in both dogs and cats. They emphasize making the training experience enjoyable for all involved.

Accomplishments

Colonial Dog School is certified by The Animal Behavior Center of New York and The Association of Companion Animal Behavior Counselors. They are a Professional Member of The Association of Pet Dog Trainers. Additionally, they are a Certified Instructor and Evaluator for AKC Canine Good Citizen, Canine Good Citizen Advanced, Canine Good Citizen Urban, and AKC STAR Puppy.

How to Get Started!

For behavior modification, the first step is a 90-minute in-home meeting to discuss and observe the problem, with follow-up sessions available. For private lessons, clients can call for more information. For group classes, clients can join a class. The Two Week Boot Camp includes an initial consultation.