Outrider Dogs

Ranked #1 in Avon and #1 in Connecticut

5 Stars,103 Reviews
308 Arch Rd, Avon, CT 06001

Service Overview

Types of Dog Training

  • Family Dog
  • Competition / Agility
  • Behavior Modification

Specialty Focus Areas

  • Potty Training
  • Jumping on People
  • Basic Obedience
  • Puppy Training
  • socialization
  • Barking Excessively

Training Formats Offered

  • In-Home
  • Group Classes
  • Board and Train
  • Day Training

Program Formats

  • Sessions Package
  • One-Time Consultation

Age of Dogs Trained

  • Puppy (<1 year)
  • Adult (2-8 years)

Dog Training Methodology

Methods: 

  • Positive Reinforcement Only

Puppy training classes are small, one-hour sessions held over a four-week period for puppies aged 10 to 24 weeks. These classes are available on Tuesdays at 5pm or Saturdays at 9:15am.

Puppy Playgroups are single-session offerings focused on socialization. Puppy Social Hour is a one-hour session on Saturdays at 8am for owners and their puppies aged 10 to 20-24 weeks. Puppy Daycare is offered on Wednesdays from 8am to 6pm for puppies aged 10 to 20-24 weeks. For all puppy socialization offerings, puppies must be up to date on age-appropriate core vaccines, healthy, and have been in the owner’s care for a minimum of 14 days.

About the Trainer

Outrider Dogs is a dog training business that offers a variety of services for puppies and adult dogs, focusing on building positive associations and effective communication. Their puppy training classes cover essential topics like potty training, mouthing, jumping, commands, mental and physical exercise, teaching calm, socialization, and problem prevention. These classes are designed to be more comprehensive than typical obedience-based puppy classes, laying a foundation for lifelong good behavior.

In addition to classes, Outrider Dogs provides puppy playgroups, which are single-session offerings monitored by trainers to ensure positive socialization experiences for young puppies. They also offer in-home sessions, adult dog classes, board and train programs, and agility training. The business also runs an “Our Rescue” initiative and provides adult dog daycare services.

Outrider Dogs emphasizes early socialization for puppies, noting its importance for proper development and acceptance of new experiences. Their playgroups are supervised by trainers to facilitate positive interactions among puppies of different personalities.

Accomplishments

The business mentions “Ben on NBC,” indicating media recognition for one of their trainers.

How to Get Started!

Clients can schedule classes and playgroups using the provided online links. For more information, clients are advised to check the FAQ page or contact the business directly.

Availability

  • Weekdays
  • Weekends
  • Morning
  • Afternoon
  • Evening
  • wheelchair accessible entrance
  • wheelchair accessible parking

Other Services Offered

  • Dog day care center
  • Pet boarding service
  • Pet trainer

Location

308 Arch Rd, Avon, CT 06001