Dutch East Dog Training Center
Service Overview
Types of Dog Training
- Working Dog
- Behavior Modification
- Competition / Agility
Specialty Focus Areas
- Basic Obedience
- Puppy Training
- Leash Pulling
- Reactivity / Aggression
- Recall
- Biting / Nipping
- Separation Anxiety
Training Formats Offered
- Private Facility
Program Formats
- Ongoing Weekly
- Sessions Package
Types of Dogs
- Working
- Herding
Age of Dogs Trained
- Puppy (<1 year)
- Adolescent (1-2 years)
- Adult (2-8 years)
Dog Training Methodology
Methods:
- ✓ Positive with Some Corrections
- ✓ Balanced Training
Equipment:
- ✓ Clickers
- ✓ Food Rewards
- ✓ Harnesses
- ✓ Flat Collars
- ✓ Martingale Collars
- ✓ Pinch Collars
- ✓ E-Collars
- ✓ Obstacle Courses
Training is delivered through ongoing weekly sessions focused on owner education and daily practice. Programs include obedience, Schutzhund, agility, and scent tracking, with an emphasis on building reliable recall, heeling, and behavior control. The facility provides dedicated outdoor fields for each discipline, allowing for comprehensive, real-world training environments.
Pricing & Policies
Pricing Summary
Carla is described as fair in her training prices, but specific rates, packages, or policies are not detailed in the content.
Testimonials
“Obedience training for my ‘wild child’ (11 months malinois) is vital but the way Carla also trains me how to handle a very spirited working dog like Duke is so important for him and I to have a great relationship; and Carla makes it fun and she always has me cracking up laughing .. I look forward to being there every Tuesday.”
– Client
“I like dealing with a person who is a ‘straight shooter’ and gives me instructions clearly and to the point. That’s what you get with Carla. Leave your feelings in the truck and be ready to learn. She is the best.”
– Client
“Carla did wonders for my dog Barnabas! He is so well behaved. You have to trust in the system she has. He can go out now and be around dogs and people. He comes, heels, and does exactly what I say. He is so well behaved and Carla is fair in her training prices. I just love her! I highly highly recommend her.”
– Client
About the Trainer
Dutch East Dogs Training Center is a dog training facility led by head trainer Carla, who specializes in helping dog owners train their dogs through a hands-on, owner-focused approach. Carla emphasizes training the owner as much as the dog, ensuring long-term success through consistent daily practice.
The center offers training for all breeds, with particular expertise in working and spirited dogs like Malinois and German Shepherds. Services include obedience, Schutzhund, agility, scent tracking, and behavior modification.
The facility features multiple fields for obedience, agility, protection, and scent work, along with a clubhouse for client use. Clients praise Carla’s straightforward, no-nonsense style, humor, and accountability, noting dramatic improvements in their dogs’ behavior, including recall, heeling, and socialization.
In addition to training, Dutch East Dogs also offers dog breeding and pet sitting services.
Contact Information
Availability
- Weekdays
- Weekends
- Evening
Hours
Monday: 8am-7pm
Tuesday: 8am-7pm
Wednesday: 8am-7pm
Thursday: 8am-7pm
Friday: 8am-7pm
Saturday: 8am-7pm
Sunday: 8am-7pm
Languages
- English
Misc Features
- wheelchair accessible entrance
- wheelchair accessible parking
Other Services Offered
- Dog breeder
- Pet sitter
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