Pondside Retrievers

Pondside Retrievers offers both group and private training sessions, with each program running for 5 weeks. They provide a basic class focusing on communication and manners for new dogs or puppies, covering behaviors like sit, down, stay, recall, and polite leash walking, as well as addressing common issues like play biting and jumping. An advanced class is also available to help prepare dogs for the AKC Canine Good Citizen Award. Classes are scheduled to start on Wednesdays and Fridays.

Pricing Summary

Group classes are $100 for a 5-week program.

Pondside Retrievers is a business that breeds high-quality, AKC registered yellow/fox red Labrador Retrievers. They also engage in dog training services and assist in rehoming rescued retrievers, providing them with socialization and initial training to help them find loving forever homes.

The training services are led by Diane DeDominicis, who has been training dogs since high school. Her extensive experience comes from her background as a groomer and breeder, and notably from working with over 150 rescue dogs of various breeds and personalities. Pondside Retrievers specializes in positive reinforcement training, aiming to help dogs develop into excellent companions.

They offer both group training classes and private training sessions, with each program lasting 5 weeks. Their curriculum includes a basic class for new dogs or puppies, covering essential behaviors like sit, down, stay, recall, and polite leash walking, while also addressing common behavioral issues such as play biting and jumping. An advanced class is available to prepare dogs for the AKC Canine Good Citizen Award.

Pondside Retrievers emphasizes the human-canine bond and the importance of advanced communication for integrating dogs into modern lifestyles. They use Avid Dog and Puppy Culture protocols for early neural stimulation, socialization, and beginning training for their puppies, which are raised in their home. The business also participates in dog sports like agility, scent work, and rally obedience with their own dogs.

Accomplishments

Diane DeDominicis has been training dogs since high school, with experience as a groomer, breeder, and through working with over 150 rescue dogs. She continuously updates her knowledge through training courses from top trainers. The business’s dogs have notable accomplishments, including titles in advanced AKC scent work, Junior Dock Diving, Farm Dog Certification, and Canine Good Citizen awards, with participation in agility and rally obedience.

How to Get Started!

To get started or for more information, individuals can contact Diane DeDominicis directly via email at pondsideretrievers@gmail.com or check their Facebook page for upcoming class schedules.