Cultured Canine Dog Training

Cultured Canine Dog Training offers several programs tailored to different needs and ages. The Puppy Obedience Inboard program, for puppies under six months, focuses on house manners, potty training, basic commands (sit, down), leash walking, crate and door waiting, public manners, grooming desensitization, and socialization. This 2-3 week program includes multiple sessions during the stay and one follow-up lesson.

The Basic Obedience Inboard program, for dogs over six months, covers in-home and public manners, place command, door waiting, and sit/down stay. Off-leash recall can be added. This 4-6 week program includes all necessary lessons during the stay, a required follow-up lesson, and lifetime follow-ups (even in public). Graduates also receive free refresher training with boarding and free access to group classes for life.

The Advanced Inboard program is for dogs over six months who have completed basic training or possess equivalent skills, designed to elevate their training, particularly for Service and Therapy Dogs In Training. This customized program starts at $2500.

The Board & Train program allows owners to select 1-3 specific behaviors for their fully vaccinated dog of any age to focus on during their boarding stay, priced per night. After four nights, a complimentary private session with homework is included.

Private Sessions are available for owners who prefer to train their dogs themselves with guidance. These hour-long sessions, starting at $100, are held at their Winston-Salem facility, where trainers teach owners how to train their dogs.

Daycare and Daycare & Train options are also available. Regular daycare is structured and fun, while Daycare & Train focuses on 1-2 specific behaviors during the day. Discounts are offered for multiple days per week.

Pricing Summary

Puppy Obedience Inboard costs $2000 for 2-3 weeks. Basic Obedience Inboard is $2600, with an additional $1200 for off-leash recall, totaling $3800 for 4-6 weeks. Advanced Inboard programs start at $2500 and are customized.

Board & Train is priced at $80 per night. Private Sessions start at $100 per hour. Daycare is $30 per day, while Daycare & Train is $55 per day, with discounts available for 3 or more days per week.

Payment plans are not offered. Payments for private lessons are due after the session. Payments for boarding and board and train are due at pickup. For inboard programs, a non-refundable $200 deposit is due at sign-up, $300 is due at drop-off, and the remaining balance is due at pickup.

Policies

Cultured Canine Dog Training does not offer payment plans at this time. Payments for private lessons are due immediately after the session. For boarding and board and train services, payments are due upon pickup of the dog. For inboard programs, a non-refundable $200 deposit is required at sign-up, $300 is due at drop-off, and the remaining balance is due at pickup.

The typical timeframe for the inboard program is 3-6 weeks, with an average stay of about 4 weeks; there are no extra charges if a dog needs to stay longer. For dogs without off-leash training, they are exercised safely on long lines on the property.

For boarding, owners are asked not to bring bedding, toys, or bowls due to USDA licensing requirements for sanitation. Visits during inboard training are permitted once the dog has settled, typically 1-2 weeks into training, and family lessons are scheduled during these visits. Updates, including texts, pictures, and videos, are sent, and owners can request updates at any time.

Cultured Canine Dog Training offers passionate and experienced dog trainers dedicated to bridging the communication gap between owners and their dogs. They provide comprehensive training services, excelling in everything from behavioral modification to advanced obedience. They also specialize in training therapy dogs for hospitals and nursing homes, as well as service dogs for various disabilities.

The business emphasizes trust and respect-based, balanced training methods to establish a solid foundation and open lines of communication. Their ultimate goal is to improve a dog’s quality of life by giving them more freedom and trusting them to make good decisions, ensuring owners enjoy spending time and working with their dogs.

Cultured Canine Dog Training operates on a 37-acre facility with lush, open land for dogs to explore, sniff, and run. The indoor environment includes friendly pet pigs, Elmer and Gilbert, which are used for daily distraction training to help dogs learn focus and calmness. They also offer personalized boarding services designed for comfort, care, and fun when owners need to leave town.

Accomplishments

Cultured Canine Dog Training is a proud member of the International Association of Canine Professionals (IACP) and certified AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC) evaluators.

Annissia, a Co-Founder and Trainer, serves as the Assistant Director of a local Wilderness K9 Search & Rescue team. She is also an evaluator and instructor for two National Certifying K9 Search & Rescue organizations, specializing in Air Scent and Human Remains Detection. She has one operational SAR K9 partner, one retired SAR K9 partner, and two K9 partners in training.

Alyssa, also a Co-Founder and Trainer, holds a Bachelor’s degree in Animal Industry from NC A&T and trains for protection dog sports. David, a trainer, is a member of the NC Troopers Association K9 Search & Rescue team, where he trains his dog in Human Remains Detection.

How to Get Started!

To get started with Cultured Canine Dog Training, prospective clients are encouraged to schedule a first session. The business emphasizes that training is not “one size fits all” and aims to meet the dog and family to determine if they are the right trainers for their needs.