The Collar Club Academy

The Collar Club Academy offers customized dog training programs including Board & Train, Private Lessons, and Online Training. The Board & Train program is a hybrid model combining facility training with real-world environments like parks and urban areas, lasting 2 to 8 weeks, and includes private lessons for owners and a 12-month online membership.

Private Lessons consist of 5 one-on-one, one-hour sessions at their Denton facility, focusing on high-priority goals. The Online Training program provides a library of training videos and access to an exclusive online community with expert trainers. In-home training is also available, starting with a comprehensive consultation and session, followed by optional one-hour follow-up sessions.

Pricing Summary

The Board & Train program starts at $2,900 and up, with a duration of 2 to 8 weeks. Private Lessons consist of 5 one-hour sessions for $650. The Online Training program costs $29 per month.

For in-home training services, a comprehensive first-time consultation and session is $497, typically lasting up to 3 hours. Additional one-hour follow-up sessions start at $180. A travel fee may apply for locations over 25 miles from their base. Payments can be made via Cash, Credit Card, Debit, Zelle, or Venmo. They offer a refund for the initial consultation if the client does not see significant improvement in their dog’s behavior and their own comprehension by the end of the meeting.

Policies

The Collar Club Academy offers a satisfaction guarantee for their initial in-home training consultation: if a client finds that their dog’s behavior and their own comprehension haven’t significantly improved by the end of the initial meeting, they will refund the cost of that consultation.

The Collar Club Academy is a dog training business serving Denton, Texas, and the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, offering customized training plans to strengthen the bond between owners and their dogs, prioritize safety, and help dogs thrive in a supportive environment. They believe every dog deserves training that matches their personality and aim to make dog training simple, effective, and fun.

With over a decade of experience and more than 7,000 dogs successfully trained, their expert team addresses a wide range of behavior issues. They incorporate an instinct-based training process and a balanced and positive reinforcement training style, tailoring their approach to each dog as an individual. They also emphasize educating family members to ensure lasting success after the training program concludes.

The Collar Club Academy offers flexible training options including Board & Train programs, Private Dog Training sessions, and Online Training courses. They provide ongoing support after training with refresher courses and online resources. Their facility is designed to cater to a dog’s training needs in a comfortable environment, and they also offer in-home training services in the Dallas MetroPlex area.

Beyond training, The Collar Club Academy is involved with Mercy Dogs, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping veterans and first responders find healing and companionship through expertly trained dogs.

Accomplishments

The Collar Club Academy has over a decade of experience, having successfully trained more than 7,000 dogs. Their founder, Nikki Musko, has been inducted into the Marquis Who’s Who Biographical Registry.

The business has been recognized as the Best of Denton, Texas 2024 Business Hall of Fame inductee and Nikki Musko has been named Best Dog Trainer of Denton, Texas for both 2023 and 2024. Nikki and her team are official American Kennel Club (AKC) Evaluators. They have also been featured in major publications such as the Dallas Morning News, Voyage Dallas Magazine, and Canvas Rebel Magazine.

How to Get Started!

To begin, clients schedule an evaluation to discuss their dog’s unique needs and determine the most suitable training program. Following the evaluation, the dog starts a customized training plan designed to address specific behaviors and build positive habits. The ultimate goal is to help owners build a lasting bond with a calm, well-behaved, and confident companion.