Lucky Dog Training Center #2

Lucky Dog Training Center offers a comprehensive range of training programs. For puppies aged 8 weeks to 5 months, Puppy Kindergarten covers foundational behaviors, potty training, crate games, and socialization. For dogs over 5 months, the Manners curriculum progresses from Basic to Intermediate and Advanced, teaching essential obedience commands, impulse control, and real-world manners.

Specialty classes address specific needs such as loose leash walking and polite greetings (Nice Greets), reliable recall (Ultimate Recall), managing multiple dogs (Multi-Dog Manners), and promoting calmness (Zen Dog). They also offer a Sports Sampler for those interested in various dog sports. Competitive training includes Agility, Nosework, Rally, Tricks, AKC Fetch, Conformation, and Puppy Sports, catering to all skill levels from beginner to advanced competition. Private lessons are available for individualized instruction, behavioral issues like frustrated greeting, separation anxiety, and resource guarding, and sport evaluations.

Pricing Summary

Orientation costs $20, which is credited back to the client’s account. Group classes vary in price: Agility Foundations is $210 for six weeks, Beginner Agility classes are $205 for six weeks, and Pre-Novice through Masters Agility classes are $180 for six weeks. Basic and Advanced Manners classes are $215 for six weeks, while Intermediate Manners is $150 for four weeks. Specialty classes like Nice Greets, Sports Sampler, Ultimate Recall, Multi-Dog Manners, and Zen Dog are $150 for four weeks. Ongoing Zen Dog is $40 per class or $140 for four classes. Puppy Kindergarten is $235 for five weeks, including a Puppy Starter Kit, and Performance Puppy is $150 for four weeks. The Puppy Package, which includes Puppy Kindergarten, Basic Manners, Advanced Manners, a 30-minute private lesson, and the Puppy Starter Kit, costs $665 (a $725 value).

Private lessons are priced at $60 for a 30-minute manners session or $230 for four 30-minute sessions. Behavioral private lessons are $85 for one 30-minute session or $310 for four sessions. In-home training is $140 for one 60-minute session or $510 for four sessions, plus a travel fee if applicable. Sport evaluations are $50 for a 30-minute session. Agility ring rentals are $27 for 30 minutes, with a $5 discount for current students. Dog treadmill rentals are $25 for 25 minutes, with a $3 discount for students. The Canine Good Citizen & Therapy Prep class is $210 for six weeks, with the CGC test costing an additional $40. CGCA Prep/Dog About Town is $210 for four weeks. Most sports classes are around $180 for six weeks, and typical trial entry fees range from $25 to $35 per class.

Policies

Group classes are non-refundable and non-transferable within 7 days of the class start date. No refunds or transfers are allowed less than one week before the start date. Any service purchase expires 3 months from the date of purchase, except for services included in the Puppy Package, which expire 6 months from purchase.

For private lessons, cancellations or reschedules must be made at least 48 hours before the scheduled appointment to avoid being charged the full price. Dogs aged 6 months and older must be up to date on Parvo, Distemper, Bordetella, and Rabies vaccinations. Puppies require a minimum of two rounds of Distemper/Parvo and Bordetella vaccinations. Vaccination records must be provided in advance. Aggressive dogs are not permitted in group classes or the facility due to liability reasons; severe cases may be referred to a behaviorist. Prong collars, choke collars, and retractable leashes are not allowed. Dogs from the same household are required to attend separate classes. Makeup lessons for missed classes are available as 30-minute private sessions for $40.

Lucky Dog Training Center is a positive reinforcement-based dog training business that began in 2013, founded by Melinda Meche, who started her dog training career in 2010. The center focuses on the human side of dog training, emphasizing communication, building a strong bond, and establishing a solid foundation for dogs and their owners. They aim to make learning fun and exciting for both people and their pets.

The facility is a 15,600-square-foot air-conditioned space, featuring two 2,800-square-foot training rooms and a 6,100-square-foot agility ring with regulation equipment. Lucky Dog Training Center also includes a retail store that provides training treats, food, and gear. They offer group classes, private lessons, and competitive training programs.

Accomplishments

Melinda Meche, the owner and lead trainer, has been training dogs and their owners since 2010. Lea Pfeiffer holds a bachelor’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis with a focus on Animal Science and Behavior Training from the University of North Texas. She was chairman of O.R.C.A. and taught animal training to underclassmen, and has trained exotic, farm, and domesticated animals, including working as a zookeeper at the Fort Worth Zoo. Lea is an AKC Canine Good Citizen and Tricks Evaluator and is working towards her CPDT-KA certification. Her dog, Scarlett, has earned AKC Novice, Intermediate, and Advanced Tricks titles and a Canine Good Citizen certification.

Beth Martin, the Lead Agility Trainer, has been competing and teaching agility since 1997. She is a 3-time USA world team member with her retired Sport Mix Keen, and has achieved semi-finals and finals multiple times at USDAA’s Cynosports and the UKI US Open. Keen was also the Purina Incredible Dog Challenge Southeast champion in the 30 Weavepole challenge event. Carrie Chaffin holds a Master of Science in Animal Science from Louisiana State University and a Bachelor of Science in Animal Science. She is certified in the Fear Free Program and has earned diverse titles in dog sports including agility, rally, tricks, and Canine Good Citizen programs. Susan Ramsbottom holds a degree in Psychology, is a member of APDT, earned her CPDT-KA, and is a licensed Vet Tech. She has worked for an Assistance Dog organization for 30 years.

How to Get Started!

For dogs over 5 months old, clients must attend a mandatory Orientation before starting a Basic Manners class. The Orientation costs $20, which is credited back to the client’s account to be used towards a class, private lesson, or retail purchase. For puppies 5 months or younger, clients should enroll directly in Puppy Kindergarten, as orientation topics are covered within the class.

If a dog has prior training from another facility or is entering a sport class, a 30-minute evaluation is required to assess their skill level and ensure proper class placement. This evaluation costs $50. Clients are required to send their dog’s most recent vaccination records ahead of time via email or text.