Pet Pals Country Club

Pet Pals Country Club offers group training classes and private one-on-one training sessions for dogs and cats. Group classes include Puppy Pre-school (Level 1) and Puppy Kindergarten (Level 2) for puppies aged 7 weeks to 5 months, focusing on social skills, body handling, calming behaviors, and simple playtime. Adolescent and Adult Classes (Grade School Level 1, High School Level 2) are designed for canines older than five months, teaching everyday manners, skills like sit, loose-lead walking, and reliable recall, as well as understanding body language, Cooperative Care skills, and building positive social interactions. Specialty classes such as Agility, Nails N Tails, and Fun and Games are also offered.

They provide veterinary behavior consultations with Dr. Colleen Quinn for behavioral disorders like separation anxiety, aggression, fears, and phobias. These consultations include a complete work-up, diagnosis, and potential medication prescription. Additional services include “Know your dog” sessions to help owners understand their individual dog’s needs based on genetics and lifestyle, and Fear-Free Body Handling Behavior Modification for pets sensitive to touch. Pet planning consultations are available to help families prepare for new canine or feline members.

Pricing Summary

Full Behavioral Consultation: $325 (2-2.5 hours). Recheck/Update appointment: $145 (45-60 mins). “Know your dog” session: $85 (1 hour). Fear-Free Body Handling Behavior Modification: $30 (20 minute session).
nnPuppy Classes (five weeks): $150. Auditing option for puppy classes: $85. Adolescent and Adult Classes: $150 (bring your dog), $135 (no dog approach), $85 (auditing participation). Private Training: $95 per hour.

Pet Pals Country Club offers comprehensive dog training and behavior consulting services, aiming to inspire connections between people and pets. They provide both group training classes and private one-on-one sessions for dogs and cats. Their services include puppy classes, adult dog classes focusing on manners and skills, and specialty classes like agility.

A unique advantage is their integration with Quinn Veterinary Clinic and Behavior Center, led by Dr. Colleen Quinn, a veterinarian specializing in behavioral medicine. This allows them to diagnose, treat, and prescribe medication for behavioral disorders such as aggression, separation anxiety, fears, and phobias. They also offer pet planning consultations for new family members and educational opportunities on topics like dog safety for kids and preparing pets for vet visits.

Pet Pals Country Club is committed to using only Fear Free, Positive Reinforcement, and Non-Aversive methods, which are science-based and proven to support learning and create happier pets. They strictly adhere to LIMA (Least Intrusive, Minimally Invasive) guidelines and teach using the L.E.G.S. model (Learning, Environment, Genetics, Self) to understand animal behavior.

Accomplishments

Dr. Colleen Quinn graduated from The Purdue University Veterinary School in 1991 and has been training dogs for over 20 years. She has an extensive education from the Purdue Behavior School and the Karen Pryor Academy for Animal Training and Behavior, where she graduated from a 6-month Professional Dog Training Program to become a Certified Training Partner (KPA-CTP). Her entire veterinary staff is Fear-Free certified, and she is certified with Family Paws, specializing in helping families adjust with newly adopted pets and ensuring kid-dog safety.

Jessica Jones, a Veterinary Technician, earned her Veterinary Technology degree and license in 2019. She is pursuing Fear Free and Low Stress Handling Certifications, as well as becoming a certified Family Dog Mediator, with a future goal to earn her VTS (Veterinary Technician Specialty) in Behavior.

How to Get Started!

To begin, clients can contact Pet Pals Country Club by phone or email. For behavior consultations, basic information about the client, pet, and problem will be gathered to determine the best appointment type. Some appointments may require a detailed questionnaire. Clients are advised to bring their pet hungry with yummy treats, a mat or rug, and dogs on flat nylon or leather collars or halters with nylon or leather leashes (retractable, choke, prong, or shock collars are not permitted). Videos of behaviors and veterinary health records may also be requested. After a session, a follow-up is scheduled for 6-8 weeks, prescriptions are filled if needed, and handouts/links are provided. A summary of recommendations and a report to the veterinarian are emailed within 1-2 weeks.