Lost Creek Training Academy & Boarding School

Private Training Sessions: One-on-one sessions where they work with the family and dog, teaching both the dog and the owner how to advance training at home, including theory and methods. Discounts are offered for packages, with a guarantee to decide on a package after the first session.

Board and Train: Dogs stay at their boarding school for the duration of their training, receiving training up to 5 times per day for 30 minutes each, 5 days a week. Weekends are reserved for additional training and play. Upon return, a demonstration of the dog’s learned skills is performed, and owners are taught how to maintain and progress the training. A discount is offered for a purchase of 4 weeks.

Medical Alert Service Dog Training: They help find the perfect dog and provide custom training plans for medical alert service dogs to assist with conditions like diabetes, COPD, asthma, allergen detection, seizures, anger management, genetic disorders, autism, anxiety, panic disorders, PTSD, living assistance, and mobility. They also train general service dogs, therapy dogs, and emotional support animals.

Pricing Summary

Lost Creek Training Academy & Boarding School offers various pricing options including private training sessions, dog hotel, doggy daycare, and training daycare. Private sessions are priced at $75 for a single 30-minute session, with discounts for packages: $70/session for 6 sessions (180 minutes total) and $65/session for 12 sessions (360 minutes total). Dog hotel boarding starts at $20 per night, doggy daycare at $13 per day, and training daycare at $34 per day. They currently offer a 60% discount on boarding and training, which is an online-only offer expiring today. All services purchased must be used within 60 days. All sales are final, but refunds, if authorized by Lost Creek, will not exceed 50% of the remaining balance after discounts.

Policies

They have a 48-hour cancellation policy for appointments, requiring notice to avoid being billed for a missed session, especially as trainers travel. All services purchased must be used by the client within 60 days of purchase. All sales are final, but Lost Creek reserves the right to authorize a refund if deemed appropriate, with the refund not exceeding 50% of the total remaining balance after any applied discounts. They operate by appointment only for the safety and privacy of staff, clients, and dogs.

Lost Creek Training Academy & Boarding School, also known as “The Creek,” is a dog training business established in 2016 in Kearney, NE. They pride themselves on using science-based, non-aversive, and non-abusive training techniques to reliably teach dogs in the shortest time possible. They offer customized training programs designed to work with families and their dogs, aiming to make training easy and enjoyable.

In addition to dog training, Lost Creek provides a range of pet care services including a dog hotel for overnight boarding, doggy daycare, and training daycare (day school). They also offer comprehensive grooming services for both dogs and cats, including full spa packages, mini spa services, and various add-ons like PAW-dicures, mud mask treatments, and flea/tick treatments.

Their facility features luxurious suites for boarding, customized training and exercise plans, and a healthy social environment. They emphasize superior care, treating every pet like family, and ensuring a comfortable and safe stay. The business also specializes in service dog training, including medical alert service dogs for various conditions.

Accomplishments

Lost Creek Training Academy & Boarding School was established in 2016. Austin, an Animal Behavior Expert, holds a bachelor’s degree in comprehensive Biology with an animal psychology and behavior focus from the University of Nebraska. His experience includes training over 4000 dogs, including service dogs. The business reports having successfully trained more than 2,000 dogs, saved more than 400 rescue dogs, and helped more than 4,000 people.

How to Get Started!

Clients can start by creating a mental list of their dog’s needs. Then, they can call or schedule a free phone consultation to create a custom training plan. They also offer online booking for hotel, daycare, and training daycare services.