Conifer Canine

Conifer Canine offers various dog training programs, including private lessons and popular in-kennel (board & train) options. Private lessons are half-hour sessions held at their Spencer, Indiana facility, addressing specific issues or basic to advanced obedience, and require owner commitment for at-home practice.
nnTheir in-kennel programs, which are often booked months in advance, provide a structured and comfortable environment with climate-controlled kennels, indoor and outdoor training areas, and a minimum of four training sessions and four supervised exercise periods daily. Owners receive weekly updates, photos, and videos. A 1-2 hour lesson is provided at pickup to teach owners how to maintain the training, with free follow-up private lessons available.
nnSpecific in-kennel programs include ‘The Academy’ (3-week on-leash foundational training for $1000, covering loose-leash walking, heel, sit, down, stand, stay, implied stay, place, here, return to heel, automatic sit, and addressing jumping/pulling), ‘Boot Camp’ (3-week advanced off-leash training for $1300, requiring Academy completion, focusing on advanced off-leash skills and behavioral issues like jumping/nipping), and the ‘Flex Package’ (6-week comprehensive on-leash and off-leash training for $2200, including a Dogtra remote training collar, covering all Academy behaviors with greater distraction proofing and off-leash control).
nnThey also specialize in working dog training, including Security Dog Training (Explosive Detection, Narcotics Detection, Handler Protection & Suspect Apprehension), Police Dog Training, Detection Dog Training (narcotics, explosives, firearms, ammunition, cadaver, bed bug, cell phone, contraband food), Personal Protection Dog Training (Level 1 for visual/vocal deterrent, Level 2 for pursuit/subduing attackers with bite-work, call-offs, and real-life scenarios), and Service Dog Training (for PTSD, Autism, Seizure, Medical alerts, Mobility, Traumatic Brain Injury, Hearing alert). Service dog training can take 6-24 months and includes free lifetime follow-up.

Pricing Summary

Private Dog Obedience Lessons are $50 per session. The Academy, a 3-week on-leash in-kennel training, costs $1000. The Boot Camp, a 3-week advanced off-leash in-kennel training, is $1300 and requires completion of The Academy. The Flex Package, a 6-week on-leash and off-leash in-kennel program, is $2200 and includes a Dogtra remote training collar.
nnPersonal Protection Dog Training Level 1 is $3000 (training price only, excludes dog price). Personal Protection Dog Training Level 2 is $17,500 (training price only, excludes dog price), includes a mandatory handler course, and free follow-up. K-9 Handler School for security dogs costs $2000 for 4 weeks. Additional charges apply for treating aggression issues.

Conifer Canine is a professional dog training facility and Dog Trainer College, recognized as one of the most successful in the Midwest with a nationwide reputation. They provide professional dog training for both family pets and working dogs, aiming to foster a stable relationship between dog and owner through reliable obedience and performance.
nnTheir training philosophy incorporates reward-based methods combined with wise corrections, utilizing balanced, humane, and effective techniques that dogs understand. Beyond direct dog training, Conifer Canine also operates a comprehensive Dog Trainer College, offering 12 courses both in-person and online for aspiring professional dog trainers.
nnThey also provide temperament-tested dogs, including puppies, that are suitable candidates for service dog work or are already undergoing training. Additionally, they have dogs available for sale.

Accomplishments

Conifer Canine is recognized as one of the most successful dog training facilities in the Midwest, holding a nationwide reputation for quality dog training. They are also acknowledged in the field of training dog trainers. Conifer Canine is recognized by the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy as a Training Provider for officers and support personnel. They offer some of the highest certification standards available.

How to Get Started!

To begin, clients can sign up for dog training or apply for courses. For personal protection dog training, all dogs must pass a free evaluation at their facility prior to the start of training. For in-kennel training options, clients should be aware that they are typically scheduled out months in advance.