Let’s Speak Dog Ltd

Let’s Speak Dog Ltd offers a variety of training programs designed for different needs and ages. The Manners Program provides four levels of skills training for family dogs, focusing on building strong skills and a deep bond through games and interactive formats. This program can help dogs earn AKC Canine Good Citizen and Advanced Canine Good Citizen titles, or prepare for Therapy Dog testing. An online M1 Companion Course is included with Manners 1 registration.

Puppy training options include Puppy K Group Classes for pups aged 9 to 20 weeks, covering obedience, socialization, and problem prevention. An online companion course is also available for free with in-person enrollment. For a more intensive approach, Puppy Prep School offers day training where professional coaches work with pups up to 5 months on foundation manners, socialization, and life skills. Puppy Boarding Camp provides an in-home board and train option for pups 9 weeks to 5 months, focusing on crate acclimation, impulse control, confidence building, and life skills, with daily outings and reports.

For older dogs, the Lodge & Learn program offers intensive board and train options. The Starter 1 Week program covers foundational skills like sit/down stay, recalls, loose leash walking, and polite greetings. The Core Skills 2 Week program builds on this with proofing and understanding of skills with distractions, impulse control, and heeling. Both Lodge & Learn programs include video updates, daily report cards, and a comprehensive take-home plan. Refresh Training Sessions are also available for dogs that have previously completed a Lodge & Learn program.

Private Coaching is available for individual attention, and Behavior Modification services address aggression problems and other behavioral issues. Online classes are also offered for flexibility. All training uses positive reinforcement and a marker system, with small class sizes for individual attention. Instructors are certified and experienced.

Pricing Summary

Boarding rates vary by suite size: Large Suite (6’x9′) is $70 per night for one dog, with discounts for additional dogs. Small Suite (6’x6′) is $60 per night for one dog, with discounts for additional dogs. Standard Suites (4’x6′) are $55 per night for one dog, with discounts for additional dogs. A pre-screening visit for boarding is $20.

Daycare pricing is $40 for a full day for one dog, with discounts for additional dogs. Half-day options are available for $35. Weekend daycare is a flat rate of $40. Training add-ons are $30, and Puppy Prep School is $60. Daycare packages are available, ranging from a 5-day pass for $165 to a 20-day pass for $605. Monthly memberships offer discounted rates and additional service percentages, starting at $252 for Bronze (2 half days/week) up to $532 for Platinum (4 full days/week).

Lodge & Learn programs are priced at $550 plus boarding fees for a 1-week Starter program and $1100 plus boarding fees for a 2-week Core Skills program. A Refresh Training Session is $350 with a 7-day boarding stay or longer.

Manners Classes and Puppy K Group Classes are $250 for a 6-week session. A Manners Starter Package, including 4 half-hour private sessions and Manners 1 group class, is $460. A one-hour consult for Puppy Boarding Camp is $125.

Spa services include Nail Trims for $20, and Bath/Blow out services ranging from $40 for small dogs to $100 for giant/coated breeds. Grooming services start at $60 for small dogs and go up to $115 for XLarge dogs. Additional spa services like de-shedding, de-matting, hand stripping, and spa upgrades are also available.

Extra services for boarding guests, priced per diem, include Field Walks ($8), Cuddle Time ($8), Concierge Service ($10), and Daily Enrichment Activity ($8). Packages combining these services are also offered, ranging from $15 for the Bronze Package to $45 for the Platinum Package.

Policies

For boarding, a 50% deposit is required upon booking, but confirmation is needed before the deposit is due. Cancellations made 5 days or less before the booking date will result in the forfeiture of deposit fees. A 24-hour minimum is required for all boarding requests.

For daycare, there are no refunds on Daycare Fees, Packages, or Memberships.

For classes, no refunds are given after the first day of class.

Let’s Speak Dog Ltd is a dog training and care specialist founded in 2008 by Renée Hall. The business operates from a 10,000 sq ft building on 20 acres in Plainfield Twp, PA, offering a comprehensive range of services for dogs and their owners. They emphasize positive reinforcement and science-based training methods.

Services include various training programs, daycare, boarding, behavior modification, dog sports, and fitness programs. Unique offerings include hotel-style boarding with private suites, an indoor play area, outdoor fenced play space, and amenities like choice of bedding and supervised play options. They also have a dog pool and a fun field for rent.

Let’s Speak Dog provides specialized programs like Puppy Boarding Camp (in-home board and train for young pups) and Lodge & Learn (board and train for older dogs). They also offer spa services such as grooming, nail trims, and baths. The facility is equipped with state-of-the-art air filtration and cleaning systems.

The team is described as dedicated, expert, and passionate, with certified and experienced instructors. They aim to build strong behaviors and a deep bond between dogs and their humans.

Accomplishments

Renée Hall, the founder of Let’s Speak Dog Ltd, holds multiple certifications including IAABC CDBC, ADT, and CPDT-KA. She is an AKC CGC Evaluator and FDI lev 1. Renée has a degree in Psychology from Rutgers University and Business Management from VIT, with Masters work in Education. She has extensive continuing education in canine cognition, genetics, and learning science.

Renée started Let’s Speak Dog in 2008, celebrating its 10-year anniversary in 2018. She was on the Board of Directors for the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC) and is a Mentor for their Principals & Practices of Behavior Consulting. She is also a mentor trainer for CATCH Academy & ABC College, a past President for the National Association of Treibball Enthusiasts, a WCRL Rally Judge, NATE Judge, and CDSP Obedience Judge. Renée is an active dog sports competitor, with her dogs qualifying and ranking in Rally & Obedience every year since 2008.

How to Get Started!

For boarding, new clients must create an account in Gingr, upload or email their dog’s vaccine records (Rabies, DHLP, Bordetella), and schedule a 20-minute on-site pre-screening appointment, which costs $20. Following a successful pre-screening, a trial overnight stay is required, for which normal boarding fees apply. Puppies aged 3-6 months are exempt from the pre-screening visit but must attend a half-day daycare prior to boarding and be crate trained. Dogs that regularly attend daycare are also exempt from the pre-screening visit.

For Puppy Boarding Camp, a one-hour consult is required prior to attendance, costing $125, to set goals and develop a training plan.

To enroll in Puppy Prep School, clients need to register online, set up an account, call to arrange an acclimation day, and then book their desired school days.

For general classes, registration is available online.