Imperial Canine Obedience

Imperial Canine Obedience offers a variety of training programs. Dayschool is a drop-off program providing individualized attention, training, playtime, mental stimulation, and pack walks, with owners receiving a report card and ongoing support. Puppy Foundations is a 4-week course for puppies aged 8-16 weeks, covering basic commands, socialization, leash skills, recall, handling, crate and house training, confidence building, and impulse control.

Obedience 1 is a 5-week basic obedience group class for dogs over 16 weeks, teaching attention around distractions, loose leash walking, heeling, place command, and sit/sit-stay, with private options available. Obedience 2 is a 4-week (or 5-session) group class for advanced skills, aiming for Canine Good Citizen Certification, including polished stays, advanced heeling, in-motion commands, and “leave it,” with ongoing options.

Off-Leash is a 3-week private course for dogs over six months, focusing on reliable recall, E-collar conditioning, and developing off-leash skills. The Board and Train program offers immersive, in-home training for 2 or 3 weeks, covering on-leash basic obedience (loose leash walking, place, sit-stay, down-stay) and optionally off-leash skills (heeling, recall, e-collar conditioning), each including follow-up private lessons. Private Lessons provide personalized one-on-one instruction for specific needs, covering leash manners, impulse control, problem behaviors, neutralization to dogs and people, and basic obedience, with a 6-week course available.

Pricing Summary

Pricing varies by program. Puppy Foundations is $195 for a 4-week course. Obedience 1 is $395 for group classes (5 weeks) or $695 for private. Obedience 2 is $375 for group classes (5 sessions) or $95 for drop-in sessions. Off-Leash training is $295 for a 3-week private course. Dayschool offers a Start-Up course for $595 (12 sessions/3 weeks) and ongoing training at $45 for 2-hour sessions or $90 for 4-hour sessions. Board and Train pricing requires contacting the business for options, and a free consultation is required before signing up.

Policies

Required forms for vaccination and contracts are mentioned for various programs.

Imperial Canine Obedience is a team of professional dog trainers located in Paws and Pints in Des Moines, Iowa. They offer a comprehensive approach to dog training, utilizing balanced methods that consider each dog’s unique personality, temperament, and specific needs. Their trainers excel at communicating with dogs using various cues, commands, and body language, employing positive praise and appropriate corrections to encourage desired behaviors and redirect unwanted actions.

They create individualized training plans based on an assessment of a dog’s personality, strengths, and areas for improvement, ensuring customized attention and guidance for development. The business aims to equip owners with the knowledge and skills to build a strong, lasting relationship with their dog, providing practical tools and guidance for reinforcing learned behaviors and navigating future challenges.

Accomplishments

The team includes Tiffany Saenz as Head Trainer/General Manager, Leah Carlson as Trainer, and Amber Foley as Trainer.

How to Get Started!

A free consultation is required before signing up for the Board and Train program. Clients are encouraged to contact the business to sign up for programs and inquire about pricing options. Required forms, including vaccination and contract forms, must be completed.