Out N’ About Dog Training

Out N’ About Dog Training offers several programs including Behavior Consulting and Training, Board and Train, Day Training, Puppy Training, and Specialty Classes.

Behavior Consulting and Training provides private, one-on-one sessions focusing on general training hurdles for dogs up to 8 months and serious behavior obstacles for dogs 9 months and older. These sessions teach practical cues and integrate them into daily interactions, addressing issues like barking, jumping, leash pulling, aggression, fear, anxiety, and resource guarding. Initial evaluations are conducted virtually.

The Board and Train program offers intensive training where dogs stay at Julie’s home for a minimum of three weeks, learning basic on-leash obedience cues in various environments. This program is not recommended for dogs with aggression or separation anxiety. A “New Puppy Jump Start Stay and Train Program” is available for pups under 20 weeks, running for two weeks with daily returns home and weekend breaks, focusing on socialization, foundation obedience, impulse control, and loose leash walking.

Day Training involves a trainer coming to the client’s house multiple times a week to train the dog while the owner is away, allowing the dog to stay in its familiar home environment. Owner transition sessions are conducted at the end of each package.

Puppy Training includes “Puppy Preschool” for puppies under 4 months, a hybrid class with virtual and in-person sessions focusing on social and emotional skills and basic cues. “Puppy Kindergarten” is for puppies under 7 months, building on preschool foundations with more focused behavior and impulse control around distractions. Both include off-leash play time.

Specialty Classes include “Adventure Dogs” for urban agility and engagement, “Adolescent Explorers” for customizable, on-the-go training for adolescent dogs, “Spicy Dogs” for leash reactivity practice (for existing clients), and “Zen Dogs” for cultivating calmness and mindfulness (for existing clients). These classes are designed to strengthen the bond and provide mental and physical enrichment.

Pricing Summary

Initial virtual evaluations for behavior consulting and day training are $200 for 1 hour. Private sessions are $200 for a single hour, $760 for 4 sessions, and $1260 for 7 sessions.

Board and Train is $1,500 per week with a minimum of three weeks, paid weekly. A New Puppy Jump Start Stay and Train program for pups under 20 weeks is $850 per week for a two-week program.

Group puppy classes include Puppy Preschool for $200 (5 weeks) and Puppy Kindergarten for $175 (4 weeks). Package deals for puppy training are available, ranging from $340 to $1440, offering discounts and additional services. Refunds or discounts are not offered for missed classes.

Policies

Refunds or discounts are not offered for missed classes.

Julie Schmitt, the founder of Out N’ About Dog Training, trains dogs with a philosophy similar to raising children, focusing on empowering frustrated dog owners to create lasting change and shared joy. She believes in appreciating small moments and finding joy in the training process.

Out N’ About Dog Training aims to help owners regain control and restore harmony to their daily routines with their dogs. Their training methods are scientifically-based, easy to implement, gentle, logical, effective, and designed for long-term results.

Julie has over 25 years of professional dog training experience and is the only licensed Guide Dog Mobility Instructor (GDMI) in San Diego. She is also a Certified Professional Dog Trainer – Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA), a Certified Victoria Stilwell Positively Dog Trainer (VSPDT), and a Certified Fear Free Professional.

The business offers private, one-on-one training sessions tailored to client convenience, focusing on developing well-mannered dogs ready to enjoy the world. They teach practical cues and integrate them into daily interactions to build a healthy relationship between pets and owners. They address both general training hurdles and more serious behavioral obstacles.

Accomplishments

Julie Schmitt has been a professional dog trainer for over 25 years. She is a licensed Guide Dog Mobility Instructor (GDMI), having completed a three-year intensive apprenticeship at Guide Dogs for the Blind, Inc., where she trained over 90 guide dogs and worked with over 400 dogs.

She is also a Certified Professional Dog Trainer – Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA), Certified Victoria Stilwell Positively Dog Trainer (VSPDT) (personally approved by Victoria Stilwell), and a Certified Fear Free Professional. Additionally, she is a Licensed Be a Tree Presenter for dog bite prevention for children, a member of The International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants, and a Professional Member of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers.

How to Get Started!

For Behavior Consulting and Training, and Day Training, the first step is to complete a “Behavior Questionnaire” and undergo a paid 1-hour virtual initial evaluation. For Board and Train, clients can complete an “Online Boarding Application” or a “dog questionnaire.” For Puppy Preschool, clients can sign up directly, and for Puppy Kindergarten, Puppy Preschool is a prerequisite, and updated shot records are required.