The Defiant Dog Training and Rehabilitation

The 1 Month Board & Train program includes approximately 30 days of training, daily daycare, and 2 private lessons, with the dog living full-time with the trainer. This program covers potty training, house manners, people manners, proper dog play, sit/stay, down/stay, coming when called, climb command, and loose leash walking. It incorporates real-life distractions, field trips to pet-friendly locations, and socialization with various dogs.

The Behavior Modification program is 4-6 weeks long (minimum 30 days) and is tailored case-by-case to address fear, anxiety, or aggression issues by creating new associations and troubleshooting problems. The business also offers boarding in a home-like apartment environment, providing comfort, quiet, daily walks, cuddles, and optional playtime with other dogs or one-on-one interaction.

Pricing Summary

The 1 Month Board & Train program costs $2,300. Behavior Modification ranges from $2,800 to $3,000. Boarding is available at $30 per day.

The Defiant Dog Training and Rehabilitation, led by Sabrina Bergman, offers comprehensive dog training and rehabilitation services in Statesboro, Georgia. Sabrina, who grew up passionate about animals and has experience training in equestrian sports, enrolled in a professional dog training school in January 2015, completing both Professional and Master programs. She gained extensive knowledge in reading dogs, understanding their thought processes, and enacting behavioral change in challenging cases.

The business provides various programs, including a 1-Month Board & Train program where dogs live with the trainer, daily daycare, and receive two private lessons. They also specialize in Behavior Modification for issues like fear, anxiety, and aggression, offering case-by-case programs typically lasting 4-6 weeks. Additionally, The Defiant Dog offers pet boarding in a home-like apartment environment, complete with daily walks, cuddles, and optional playtime.

The training methods are balanced, focusing on “Three Principles of Dog Training”: Timing, Motivation, and Consistency, to provide clear guidelines and help dogs understand how to succeed. They emphasize individualized programs rather than “cookie-cutter” approaches, challenging dogs and rewarding their triumphs to build confidence. The goal is for owners to achieve a true understanding of their dogs and communicate effectively. Services include training for AKC competition, scent detection, IPO levels, tracking, Search and Rescue, and helping owners with deaf dogs.

Accomplishments

Sabrina Bergman, the trainer, grew up passionate about animals and has experience training and competing in equestrian sports. In January 2015, she enrolled in a professional dog training school, completing both Professional and Master programs. Through her education, she gained extensive knowledge in dog behavior, including how dogs think and process information, enabling her to enact behavioral changes in challenging cases.

Sabrina has trained dogs for all levels of AKC competition, scent detection, IPO levels I, II, and III, tracking, and Search and Rescue. She also specializes in working with dogs suffering from aggression and anxiety. She has successfully helped countless dogs and their owners improve communication, including creating reliable understanding of commands and acceptable behavior for deaf dogs.

How to Get Started!

Clients can begin by calling for a free evaluation. Appointments are available Monday through Friday from 10 am to 6 pm, and on Saturdays by appointment. For behavior modification, clients are encouraged to call and share their story.