Saragold Kennels Training

Saragold Kennels offers private lessons that are fully customizable, focusing on 2 commands or behaviors per session. Group classes are held at their Twin Falls training building and include various obedience courses like S.T.A.R. Puppy, House Manners, Beginner, Advanced, and Therapy Dog, as well as sport classes such as Trick Dog, Agility, Scentwork, and Rat Hunt. These classes typically run for 4-6 weeks.

Their Board & Train packages include the Puppy S.T.A.R.ter Pack for puppies 10 weeks to 6 months and the CGC Curriculum for dogs 7 months and older, both lasting 14 days. These programs feature daily one-on-one training, socialization, go-home lessons, and follow-up support. Advanced Board & Train options are available for graduates.

They also offer an Owner-Trained Service Dog Program, a minimum 18-24 month, 5-phase process that guides owners through candidate selection, AKC CGC, CGC-A, and Urban CGC certifications, culminating in public access work and task training. Boarding clients can add Day Training or Tune-Up sessions to reinforce previously learned behaviors.

Pricing Summary

Private lessons are fully customizable with pricing not explicitly stated per session. Group classes range from $150 to $200 for 4-6 week courses. Board & Train packages are $840 for the Puppy S.T.A.R.ter Pack (14 days) and $990 for the CGC Curriculum (14 days), with advanced packages varying in price.

Boarding rates are $25-$35/day for dogs based on weight and $20/day for cats. Training add-ons for boarding include Day Training for $70 and Tune-Up for $200, both excluding daily boarding fees. Service dog program phases range from $20-$60 for evaluations and $200-$1680 for training phases, with final phase pricing available upon inquiry.

Saragold Kennels Training offers a variety of dog training services including private lessons, group classes, and board & train packages. They also provide comprehensive boarding services for both dogs and cats.

Their private lessons are fully customizable, with each session focusing on two commands or behaviors chosen by the owner. These lessons can address a wide range of issues such as resource guarding, dog or human aggression, potty-training, public access, and task training skills.

Group classes cover various obedience levels, including S.T.A.R. Puppy, House Manners, Beginner, and Advanced Obedience, as well as specialized sport classes like Trick Dog, Agility, Scentwork, and Rat Hunt. They also offer an owner-trained service dog program, which is a multi-phase process designed to guide owners through the training of their own service animal.

For boarding, Saragold Kennels features a half-acre fenced yard and separate buildings for dogs and cats to minimize noise and stress. Employees are on-site around the clock to ensure pet safety and comfort. All staff members are Pet Tech certified, covering pet CPR, choking, bleeding intervention, and first-aid care, with certifications renewed semi-annually. Kennel staff have also attended Heather Beck’s K9 Lifeline workshop to enhance their understanding of canine behavior, body language, and safe handling practices.

Accomplishments

Saragold Kennels’ programs are structured around achieving various AKC titles, including S.T.A.R. Puppy, Canine Good Citizen (CGC), Community Canine (CGC-A), Urban Canine Good Citizen (CGC-U), and Novice Trick Dog. Their staff members are Pet Tech certified, covering pet CPR, first-aid, and emergency interventions, with certifications renewed semi-annually. Additionally, kennel staff have attended Heather Beck’s K9 Lifeline workshop to enhance their understanding of canine behavior, body language, and safe handling practices.

How to Get Started!

New clients can start by filling out an inquiry form on their website. For group classes and boarding, existing and new clients can sign up via dedicated portals. For the owner-trained service dog program, the first step is a temperament evaluation to select a suitable candidate.