Talk Dog Training and Coaching

We Talk Dog offers customized training programs starting with a free consultation to identify client goals. They provide various formats including in-home training, board and train, puppy jumpstarts, day training, and group classes.

Board and Train programs are available for three weeks ($3,500) or two weeks ($2,750), focusing on socialization, crate training, general obedience (sit, down, bed, leave it, off, loose leash walking), relaxation, and building duration, distraction, and distance into commands. The three-week program optionally includes an Ecollar. Both include access to an online course, unlimited phone/text support for a year, four revisits, and access to a training Facebook group.

The Puppy Jumpstart program ($1,500) is a 7-day board and train focusing on similar foundational skills for puppies. Group classes operate on a revolving levels system (Puppy Class, Level 1 Obedience, Level 2 Obedience) with flexible session packages (6, 8, or 12 sessions) and include socialization time. Puppy Class is for dogs 2-6 months and covers AKC Puppy S.T.A.R. Levels 1 and 2 are for dogs 6+ months and are eligible for AKC Canine Good Citizen tests.

Additional training programs include House Call ($1,000), which provides an online course, unlimited phone/text support for a year, four revisits, and Facebook group access, covering crate training, general obedience, and relaxation. The Digital – Private Lesson Program ($400) is mainly online-based with two one-hour private in-person visits at their training center, focusing on training foundations and practical obedience. The Digital – Day Training Fusion Program ($320) is also online-based and includes four training sessions through two full days of daycare, with videos of training sessions provided. Both digital programs include access to the “Training at Home” online course and the Facebook group. Additional private lessons can be purchased for $100/each, and additional day training days for $60/day.

Pricing Summary

Boarding is priced at $65 per night, with an additional dog costing $60 per night. A $10 convenience fee applies for bagging a dog’s food.

Daycare offers a single day for $40, with discounted rates for multi-day packages: 5 days for $195 ($39/day), 10 days for $380 ($38/day), 15 days for $555 ($37/day), 20 days for $720 ($36/day), and 30 days for $1,050 ($35/day). Add-ons include unlimited pool time for $20 a day and a late pick-up/early drop-off fee of $25.

Grooming services vary by dog weight and service type, with base prices ranging from $40 for a small dog short coat bath to $200 for an XXL curly coated full groom. Additional services like nail trims ($20), teeth brushing ($10), face/potty trims ($20 each), flea & tick treatment ($10), dematting ($10-$25), and coloring ($20 and up) are also available.

Training program prices are as follows: Three Week Board and Train is $3,500, Two Week Board and Train is $2,750, and Puppy Jumpstart is $1,500. Group classes are priced per session package: Puppy Class and Level 1 Obedience are $250 for 6 sessions, $330 for 8 sessions, and $495 for 12 sessions. Level 2 Obedience is $270 for 6 sessions, $360 for 8 sessions, and $540 for 12 sessions. The House Call program is $1,000. Digital programs include the Private Lesson Program for $400 (additional private lessons $100 each) and the Day Training Fusion Program for $320 (additional day training days $60 each).

Policies

For boarding and daycare, all dogs must undergo a two-hour temperament assessment by appointment. Required vaccinations include Bordetella, Distemper, and Rabies. Dogs over one year old must be spayed or neutered to participate in daycare. For boarding, checkout is by 12 PM, with an additional daycare charge for dogs remaining past this time (except Sundays). The facility does not accept bedding or toys from home for boarding. Daycare packages never expire but are non-refundable and non-transferable.

For grooming, all dogs require Bordetella, Distemper, and Rabies vaccinations. Grooming prices are base prices and subject to change based on coat condition, with brush-outs exceeding 15 minutes incurring additional charges.

We Talk Dog is a comprehensive dog care facility founded by Adam Summerford, designed with dogs and clients in mind. They offer a range of services including Training & Coaching, Grooming, Boarding, and Daycare, aiming to meet most dog needs in one location.

The facility is conveniently located in the Crestwood area and boasts over 9,000 square feet of dog play areas, featuring outdoor K-9 turf and size-appropriate indoor play spaces. They emphasize dog safety, with staff learning to “Talk Dog” through their training program and continuing education, and the facility is fully staffed 24/7/365.

We Talk Dog also uses ProVet Logic for cleaning and sanitizing. All dogs entering for boarding and daycare must undergo a two-hour “Temperament Assessment” to ensure they are a good fit for the facility.

Accomplishments

The trainers at We Talk Dog have decades of training experience, ranging from starting new puppies to handling major aggression cases. Adam Summerford, the owner and trainer, built We Talk Dog with his dogs and clients in mind.

How to Get Started!

To begin training, clients can schedule a free consultation with the training staff to discuss goals and determine the most suitable program. For daycare or boarding services, all dogs must first complete a two-hour temperament assessment, which can be scheduled by calling or emailing. New client paperwork is also available online to fill out.