The Truth About Dogs

The Truth About Dogs offers customized training programs designed to fit the needs of both the dog and owner, whether for a well-behaved canine companion or an intense competitive partner. Class sizes are limited to ensure quality instruction.

Available training options include Day Training, which can be included with Daycare or purchased separately in 1-hour, 30-minute, or 15-minute sessions. Group Classes are offered as a 6-week program. Private Instruction is available for 1-hour sessions. Additionally, they offer a Premier Training Program, which is a 4-week program available with daily drop-off or overnight boarding for the full duration.

Pricing Summary

A current price list is available via a PDF link. Daycare is $21.00 for a full day or $80.00 for a 5-day week. Day training options include 1 hour for $50.00, 30 minutes for $25.00, and 15 minutes for $12.50. Group classes are $145.00 for 6 weeks, and private instruction is $65.00 for 1 hour.

Spa day prices vary by hair length and weight: Short Hair 50# is $25.00, Long Hair 50# is $35.00. A nail trim costs $10.00. For boarding, charges begin the day of drop-off and end the day of pick-up, with no charge for the pick-up day if the dog is picked up by 9:00 a.m.

Policies

Clients are asked to bring a blanket or bed that smells like home for their dog’s kennel to help relieve stress, and their own food to avoid gastro-intestinal stress during adjustment. Dogs are fed four small meals a day due to increased activity, and clients are advised to pack extra food.

During group playtime, dogs are evaluated, and inappropriate play is interrupted. There is a potential for minor injuries like puncture wounds and exposure to upper respiratory viruses or diarrhea due to increased activity and schedule changes. Clients are encouraged to feed a high-quality diet, keep dogs up to date on monthly parasite prevention, and research vaccinations to avoid unnecessary or over-vaccinating.

The Truth About Dogs, School for Dogs, is a pet resort established in 2009 by Stephany O’Dell. They are dedicated to providing the best in reinforcement training for dogs, striving to offer a safe and positive experience for pets away from home.

The business provides a range of services including overnight boarding, doggie daycare, spa days, and obedience training programs and classes. They aim to customize training programs to suit individual needs, whether for a well-behaved canine companion or an intense competitive partner, with limited class sizes to ensure quality instruction.

For daycare, dogs can have individual playtime with a human or interact in hand-selected small groups based on size and temperament. Boarding includes outdoor potty breaks, aerobic activity, and optional group play, with a complimentary bath for stays of 7 days or more. Spa services include baths and nail trims. The facility emphasizes a positive environment and careful management of dog interactions.

Accomplishments

The Truth About Dogs was established in 2009 by Stephany O’Dell, who serves as the Owner and Head Trainer. Stephany O’Dell is a Master Third Way Trainer. She acknowledges several personal and professional mentors for their wisdom, encouragement, and advice, including Chris Bach (The Third Way), Lana Singleton (Loyal Spirit Australian Shepherds), Jennifer Boznos (Call of the Wild), Laura Martin (Martin Bremen Ford), and Douglas Hoeffler, DVM (Parrett Veterinary Clinic).

How to Get Started!

To get started, clients should call or text for reservations. Advanced registration is required for classes due to limited class sizes. For first-time boarding clients, participation in one day of Day Training is required for evaluation purposes.