THE Pack : Big D’s Best Buds

Training programs include beginner and advanced obedience (5 weekly 1-hour sessions), behavior modification (one-time or multiple $80 sessions), day care with training (20 min daily), and intensive board and train programs (14, 21, or 35 days). Board and train includes basic to intermediate skills, with pickup sessions to teach owners how to continue training. Programs focus on sit, down, stay, come, heel, place, leash manners, and managing reactivity, barking, fear, and resource guarding. Training occurs at home, facility, or “satellite” areas like parks and pet stores.

Pricing Summary

Beginner obedience: $350 for five 1-hour sessions. Advanced obedience: $350 for five sessions. Behavior issues: $80 per 1-hour session. Day care: $25/day. Day camp: $50/day (includes 20 min training). Board and train: $70/day + food (14-day beginner: $1000; 21-day plus: $1470; 35-day combined: $2450). Boarding: $40/night. 25% deposit required to book board and train dates, balance due at drop-off. Food provided by owner for first week.

Policies

25% deposit required to book board and train dates; balance due at drop-off. Food must be provided by owner for first week of board and train. No explicit cancellation or rescheduling policy stated, but communication is emphasized via email and phone.

THE Pack: Big D’s Best Buds is a dog training business led by Larry D Pletcher, a certified dog trainer (ABCDT), specializing in large and high-energy dogs. They offer personalized, common-sense training plans tailored to fit both the dog’s needs and the owner’s lifestyle, with no focus on labels or politics. Services include in-home and facility-based obedience training, behavior modification, day care, day camp, board and train programs, and pet boarding. Training emphasizes building trust and respect through structured exercise and discipline, with a focus on leadership and environmental management. Larry prefers using flat collars over harnesses for reactive dogs and avoids over-reliance on food rewards. He provides hands-on guidance during sessions and supports owners in maintaining progress after training ends.

Board and train programs range from 14 to 35 days, covering foundational to intermediate skills with reinforcement at pickup. Day care includes 20 minutes of obedience training, and boarding offers daily walks, playtime with other dogs, and a calm environment. Larry also offers one-on-one sessions for specific issues like leash pulling, barking, reactivity, fearfulness, and resource guarding. He is especially experienced with shelter dogs, rescue dogs, and service dogs in training.

Larry encourages structured play and discourages dog parks due to uncontrolled variables. He provides clear, practical advice to owners, helping them understand dog behavior and build consistent leadership. His approach is grounded in real-world application, with an emphasis on long-term relationship-building between dog and owner.

Accomplishments

Larry D Pletcher is an ABCDT (Animal Behavior College Certified Dog Trainer). He has trained numerous dogs, including shelter rescues, service dogs in training, and high-energy breeds. Clients report significant behavioral improvements and strong rapport with their dogs after training.

How to Get Started!

Owners contact Larry via phone or email to discuss their dog’s needs. He responds with personalized recommendations and schedules consultations or sessions. For board and train, a deposit secures the date. In-home visits are arranged based on location and availability.