Overdale Kennel, LLC

Overdale Kennel offers a variety of training programs, including Obedience Group Classes, Rally Group Classes, Drop-In Pet Training, and Private Lessons.

Obedience Group Classes include Puppy Manners for puppies under 6 months, covering basic commands, loose leash walking, house training, and preventing problem behaviors like jumping, with eligibility for AKC Star Puppy Certification. Beginners classes are for dogs 6 months and older, focusing on heeling, basic commands, recall, and general manners. Advanced Beginners builds on these skills with more complex heeling, stays, and finishes. Rear-End Awareness is a specialized class to develop strength, coordination, and balance, beneficial for both pet owners and competitive dogs. AKC Trick Dog classes teach tricks for the AKC title, including testing. Novice classes work towards off-leash proficiency, while Competitive Novice is a drop-in class designed to prepare dogs and handlers for competitive obedience and rally events, covering advanced handling and focus work. Most group classes run for 6 weeks, one hour per week, costing $120.00.

Rally Group Classes introduce participants to Rally obedience, a competitive sport that encourages handler communication and focuses on teamwork and precise heeling. Novice Rally introduces basic signs, while Advanced Rally covers higher-level signs. Rally Courses offer multiple runs on mixed-level courses. Novice Rally is 5 weeks for $100.00, Advanced Rally is 6 weeks for $120.00, and Rally Courses are $20.00 per session.

Drop-In Pet Training is available for teams already registered for or having completed an obedience class, offering help with specific issues for $20.00 per session. Private lessons are offered for dogs unable to attend group settings, providing customized training or problem behavior solutions at $50.00 for 30 minutes.

Pricing Summary

Boarding rates are $29.00 per day for the first dog and $20.00 per day for a second dog in the same kennel until December 31st, 2024. Effective January 1st, 2025, rates will be $32.00 per day for the first dog and $21.00 per day for a second dog in the same kennel. Charges apply for the drop-off date and each subsequent day, with no charge for morning pick-ups but a full day’s charge for afternoon pick-ups.

Most 6-week group obedience and rally classes cost $120.00, while Novice Rally is $100.00 for 5 weeks. Drop-in pet training, Competitive Novice drop-in classes, and Rally Courses each cost $20.00 per session. Private lessons are available at $50.00 for a 30-minute session. Holiday bookings require a 2-day minimum stay for specific holidays including Easter, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas/New Year.

Policies

For group classes, there are no make-up classes available. For boarding, if a dog is picked up in the morning, the owner will not be charged for that day. However, if pick-up occurs in the afternoon, the owner will be charged for that day. A 2-day minimum stay is required for holiday bookings.

Overdale Kennel, LLC provides comprehensive services for dogs, including training, boarding, and grooming. They aim to offer the best for dogs, with classes available for all levels and various types of training.

Their instructors possess decades of experience and proven knowledge, ensuring a tailored experience for each dog and owner. The staff is expertly trained to provide a positive and low-stress boarding experience.

Additionally, professional grooming services are available, performed by a staff grooming school graduate. The business also offers retail products for dogs.

Accomplishments

The instructors at Overdale Kennel have decades of experience and proven knowledge. The professional grooming services are provided by a staff member who is a grooming school graduate.

How to Get Started!

Clients are encouraged to create a client portal account, which provides access to the class schedule, allows for uploading and tracking vaccination records, and facilitates class registration and reservation management. If a desired class does not appear in the client portal due to software issues, clients are advised to call 715-495-3338. Reservations for CGC/CGC-A/Trick Dog test dates can also be made through the client portal or by phone.