Guter Hund K9 Training

Guter Hund K9 Training offers three private lesson packages and unlimited group classes. The Crash Course is a single customized session for specific issues or refreshers. Basic Training includes three customized sessions, typically in-home, focusing on foundational commands and common behavioral issues like potty training, chewing, play-biting, and jumping.

Advanced Training provides five customized sessions, starting at home for basics and behavioral corrections, then moving to public locations for distraction work and socialization, complemented by unlimited group classes for ongoing reinforcement. Group Classes offer unlimited attendance in a controlled setting for continued training, socialization, and free follow-up support.

Pricing Summary

Guter Hund K9 Training offers several programs: a Crash Course for $125 (1 session), Basic Training for $350 (3 sessions), Advanced Training for $675 (5 sessions plus unlimited group classes), and Group Classes for $225 (unlimited attendance). There is no additional charge for multiple dogs from the same household for private lessons, and discounts are available for multiple dogs in group classes.

Policies

Group classes may be canceled due to extreme weather conditions, specifically if temperatures are predicted to be below 40°F or above 100°F, or if there is any type of precipitation. Cancellations are announced at least one hour before the scheduled class start time.

Guter Hund K9 Training, led by David Wagner, offers quality and affordable dog training services. They believe in training people to understand their dogs’ natural, instinctual behaviors, fostering a stronger bond between dogs and their families.

David Wagner has over 25 years of experience and aims to provide training that enhances the quality of life for the entire family by making dogs more enjoyable companions. He emphasizes that a well-trained dog can accompany owners to more places and is less likely to be rehomed.

The business works with all breeds and can begin training as early as 12 weeks, noting that no dog is too old to learn. They utilize a balanced approach combining operant and classical conditioning techniques, incorporating both rewards and deterrents to achieve the best results.

Accomplishments

David Wagner, the trainer, possesses over 25 years of experience working with dogs. He is recognized for his ability to teach owners how to communicate effectively with their dogs and for his patient, confident, and knowledgeable approach. Testimonials describe him as a “natural dog whisperer” and highlight his success in transforming challenging dog behaviors.

How to Get Started!

To begin, clients can sign up for specific group classes through an online form. For private training sessions, clients are encouraged to call David Wagner directly.