Creekside Canine Training

Service area: Frederick, MD

Creekside Canine Training offers a range of programs tailored to different needs. Canine University is a unique day training program where dogs spend the day with trainers and go home in the evening, offering intensive learning without overnight boarding. This includes General Obedience Intensive for fundamental skills and a Behavior Modification Program for specific issues, with daily updates, videos, and private lessons for owners.

Private Training packages provide one-on-one sessions customized to individual dog and owner goals, focusing on real-world application, with owners responsible for practice between sessions. Group Classes are small, weekly sessions covering basic obedience (Obedience 101) and advanced concepts (Obedience 102), suitable for dogs five months and older.

Puppy Programs, like Puppy Kindergarten, are day training programs specifically designed for puppies aged 16-26 weeks, focusing on social skills, basic obedience, household manners, and confidence building, with comprehensive support for owners including consultations, progress reports, and training videos. Free training consults are required for new clients interested in Canine University, private, and board and train programs to determine the best training plan.

Pricing Summary

Canine University (Day Training) offers a 12-day General Obedience Intensive program for $2450 and an 18-day program for $3350. An 18-day program bundled with an Advanced Group Class is $3515, which includes a 50% discount on the group class. Customized Programs are available, with Seven Full Days priced at $1680, Seven Half Days at $840, Five Full Days at $1200, Five Half Days at $600, and Two Private Sessions at $200.

Private Training packages include Three Hours for $350, Five Hours for $550, Six Hours for $650, and Eight Hours for $850. These programs are broken into 30-60 minute sessions and include a Collar Kit. Group Classes, such as Obedience 101 and 102, are each $330 and also include a collar. The Puppy Kindergarten program is $1000. Clients can receive a 10% discount on their Obedience Intensive Program when bundled with Puppy Kindergarten.

Policies

Dogs must meet specific vaccination requirements, including Parvo/Distemper, Rabies, Bordetella, and Canine Influenza. Puppies must be up to date for their age, and proof of vaccinations is required.

For communication, phone calls are answered at specific times, and leaving a message is advised. For a faster response, clients are encouraged to send an email or contact via the website. If a phone call is preferred, clients should state this in their message and provide their number for a callback.

Creekside Canine Training is a dog training business located in Frederick, MD, founded by Sarah Shulman, a certified Canine Trainer and Behavior Specialist. They aim to strengthen the relationship between owners and their dogs by improving communication. They offer a variety of training services including Day Training (Canine University), Private Training, Group Classes, and specialized Puppy Programs.

Their philosophy embraces all methodologies, utilizing a balanced approach that combines food-based positive reinforcement and praise with corrections to provide structure and accountability. They believe in teaching dogs what is appropriate and inappropriate to help them make the right choices, fostering a healthy and well-balanced relationship between dog and owner. Creekside trainers are educated in various tools and recommend the best fit for each dog, but do not require clients to use specific tools.

Accomplishments

Sarah Shulman, the owner and head trainer, is a certified Canine Trainer and Behavior Specialist. She graduated from the internationally acclaimed Starmark Academy for Professional Dog Trainers (formerly Tripple Crown Academy) in Central Texas, where she also completed an internship training rescue dogs and assisting in teaching. Sarah has also received one-on-one coaching from internationally renowned dog behavior expert Tyler Muto.

Paul Vella, a trainer, began his journey with an internship at Creekside Canine Training and furthered his dog training education before joining the team. Scott Kennedy, another trainer, previously owned and operated K9 Camp, a dog daycare and boarding facility, for six years and partnered with Creekside on multiple programs before becoming an official team member.

How to Get Started!

To begin, clients should schedule a free training consult. This one-on-one meeting with a Creekside trainer will help determine the best course of action for the dog and owner, and a specific training plan and estimate will be provided. Consults are required for all new clients interested in Canine University, private, and board and train programs.

For Puppy Kindergarten, a Puppy Kindergarten Meet & Greet is required, which can be scheduled in person or over the phone. After the Meet and Greet, a down payment is collected, and a link is provided to complete registration. A spot is not reserved until registration is complete and the down payment is made.