Dakota Kennels & Training

Behavior Evaluation: This package includes a one to two-hour meeting to discuss concerns, followed by an analysis of client-provided videos, and a written report of findings.

6 Session of Puppy Basics: This package offers six 45-minute one-on-one private lessons for puppies aged 10 to 24 weeks, designed to start them on the right track. Training can be conducted at the client’s home or a designated training area.

Basic Obedience Lessons: This package provides eight weeks of private training for dogs over 6 months of age, covering fundamental commands such as sit, down, stay, place, loose leash walking, and recall, with an introduction to the heel command. Clients can also discuss behavioral struggles experienced at home or during walks. Training can be in-home or at a designated training area.

Intermediate Lessons: This is an 8-week private class that builds upon puppy basics or basic obedience training. It heavily focuses on developing a strong recall and refining heeling skills, ensuring all basic commands are fluent. The place command is taught to help manage the dog’s location within the home. These lessons are primarily conducted in the client’s home, and proof of prior beginner training is required if it was not completed with Dakota Kennels & Training.

All other Behavioral Needs: Clients can purchase a block of specialized lessons at a discount for behavioral problems not covered by the other programs. The content and pricing are customized on a case-by-case basis.

Board to Train: This is a three-week board and train program covering commands such as focus, sit, down, place, loose leash walking, leave it, give, wait, and come when called. Discussions on off-leash control and heeling are also available, and the program can be customized to meet specific training goals.

Pricing Summary

Training is offered in packages for specific programs like Puppy Basics, Basic Obedience, Intermediate Lessons, and Board to Train. A Behavior Evaluation is a separate package. For other behavioral needs, clients can buy a block of lessons at a discount, with pricing determined on a case-by-case basis. Veterans and military personnel receive a 10% discount on all training.

Policies

Clients are required to sign specific agreements for “In Person Training” and “Board to Train” services to ensure validity. No explicit cancellation or rescheduling policies are provided in the content.

Dakota Kennels & Training offers high-quality dog training services, aiming to help dogs get on the right track. They have been caring for and connecting with dogs of all skill levels since 2012, using positive-based training methods.

The trainer is a certified graduate of Animal Behavioral College with honors and completed a course on working with and training shelter dogs. In 2023, they completed the Master Course – Aggression in Dogs, allowing them to offer training for various behavioral problems.

They strive to rehabilitate dogs with behavioral issues and previously competed in UKC show and hunt events with both titled dogs and young pups. Dakota Kennels & Training is veteran-owned and operated, offering a 10% discount to all veterans and military personnel on training services. The trainer is also Pet CPR and First Aid Certified, emphasizing their commitment to reliable and trustworthy care, striving for perfection in meeting pets’ needs and ensuring their happiness and success.

Accomplishments

The trainer graduated from Animal Behavioral College with honors as a certified trainer. They completed a course on working with and training shelter dogs, and in 2023, they completed the Master Course – Aggression in Dogs. The trainer has competed in the UKC for show and hunt events with both titled dogs and young pups. They are also Pet CPR and First Aid Certified and are a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. The trainer is committed to continuous learning and expanding their training knowledge.

How to Get Started!

For behavioral concerns, the first step is a Behavior Evaluation, which involves a meeting and video analysis. For Intermediate Lessons, proof of prior beginner training is required if it was not completed with Dakota Kennels & Training. Clients can contact the business via a submission form on their website.