Fox Hill Farm & K9 Dog Training

Fox Hill Farm & K9 offers a variety of training programs, including AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC) preparation, which focuses on basic skills for well-mannered family dogs and can lead to therapy dog certifications. Their core offerings include Overnight Board & Train and Day School programs.

The Overnight Board & Train and Day School options cover various needs, such as the Summer School Day Program for basic commands, an Intro to E Collar program for behavior troubleshooting, and a Puppy Program that builds confidence, focus, social skills, and leash manners through positive experiences. They also provide Obedience Overnight for improved leash/house manners, impulse control, and addressing mild reactivity, and Behavior Modification Overnight for more complex issues like off-leash recall and leash reactivity under distraction. Customized and extended stays are available for tune-ups.

Additionally, they offer Private Training/Lessons for maintaining learned skills, teaching new tricks, or preparing for dog sports and CGC. Their private lessons cater to pet obedience, puppy development, and behavior modification, specializing in rehabilitating reactive dogs. Specialty training includes Service Dog Training, AKC Farm Dog Training, Trick Dog Training, Agility Dog Training, Deaf Dog Training, Police Prospect Dog Training, Nose Work, and Tracking Training.

Pricing Summary

Training programs vary in cost based on duration and type. A 2-week Summer School Day Program is $2500, while a 3-week program with e-collar introduction is $3000. Puppy programs are $2500 for 2 weeks overnight or $2000 for day school. Obedience Overnight is $3600 for 3 weeks, and Behavior Modification Overnight is $4000 for 4 weeks. An Intro to E Collar program is $3000 for 2 weeks. Consult evaluations are available for $75.00 for a 30-minute session.

Fox Hill Farm & K9 Dog Training is a professional dog training business located on the North Shore of Massachusetts. They offer a wide range of training programs for all breeds, from puppies to adult dogs, focusing on house manners, pet obedience, puppy development, and behavior modification. Their approach is based on a balanced training philosophy, utilizing science-based, positive reinforcement techniques alongside minimally aversive methods for unwanted behaviors.

The facility is a private, full-amenity training farm with a 2400 sq ft heated/air-conditioned main training building with rubber flooring and mirrored walls, a new outdoor turf play yard, an 80ft x 100ft indoor arena, a 120 x 300 ft grass agility field, and private wooded trails. They emphasize building trust and communication between pets and owners.

Beyond training, Fox Hill Farm & K9 also operates a farmstand pet store offering premium dog food, treats, collars, leashes, and training products. The owners, Brigitte and Andy Deitz, have over 20 years of experience professionally raising and training dogs and horses, and are dedicated animal lovers.

Accomplishments

Brigitte Deitz has over 20 years of experience professionally raising and training dogs. She is an AKC CGC Certified Evaluator, an AKC Farm Dog Judge, and a training director for multiple dog sport clubs. She has competed in Schutzhund at 5 National Championships with two different dogs, earning over 33 titles on 13 different dogs, and also trains police dogs.

Andy Deitz has been training dogs professionally for pets and police departments, and is a certified decoy/helper with over 10 years of experience. He has trained, competed, and certified dogs in Schutzhund, PSA, and French Ring, and has assisted many New England K9 teams. Andy achieved third place at both the 2021 AWMA National Championship and the 2021 AWDF Championship, and earned a spot on both USA World teams for 2022, representing the USA in Greece with his dog, Christie. Sean Castro is also an AKC CGC Certified Evaluator, and Emma Deitz is noted as a “Trainer in Training.”

How to Get Started!

To begin, clients can schedule a 30-minute consult evaluation for $75.00, which allows them to visit the facility, meet the trainers, and gain insights into their dog’s genetic tendencies, motivations, and triggers. This consultation is optional for program enrollment. To enroll in a training program, clients can contact Fox Hill Farm & K9 via email, phone, or text to reserve a start date. All overnight and day school programs include an in-person demonstration and owner training session at pick-up, along with a follow-up lesson 1-2 weeks after completion. Ongoing support is provided through text, phone, or Facetime to ensure a smooth transition of new skills into the home environment.