Tooth & Claw Canine Training

In Home Puppy development offers a jumpstart on raising a happy, well-adjusted, and eager-to-learn dog, focusing on early socialization, handling, housetraining, crating, and playbiting for puppies under 16 weeks. Puppy Development Board and Train is a 10-day program for puppies under 16 weeks, providing vital early socialization, housetraining, crate training, handling, grooming, and playbiting correction.

In Home Obedience training provides the foundation for clear communication, establishing boundaries and expectations, covering commands from sit and lie down to off-leash recall. In Home Behavior modification assists with common issues like chewing, jumping on guests, eating trash, and house soiling, helping owners understand and correct behaviors. Day Training offers day-long professional training attention, allowing the dog to return home in the evening, and includes safe socialization with other dogs.

Board and Train Programs require dogs to be in good health and current on specific vaccinations (Rabies, Distemper, Adenovirus Type 2, Parvo, Leptospirosis, Parainfluenza, and Bordetella). Owners must provide enough food and any necessary medications with detailed instructions. Programs include: 5-day (basic on-leash skills like Heel, Sit, Stay), 10-day (expands with Down and Off commands), 15-day (adds rock-solid Come command), 20-day (advanced obedience with Sit and Down from front/varied distances, and Place command), 25-day (builds on 20-day with Sit/Down in motion, Heel from anywhere, Finish, Stand, Drop It), and 30-day Off leash (all commands from 25-day program taught on and off leash, includes Educator e-collar). All Board and Train programs include daily instructional progress videos and follow-up lessons at the owner’s home or preferred location, with the number of lessons increasing with program duration.

Pricing Summary

In Home Puppy development is $175 per 2-hour lesson. Puppy Development Board and Train is 10 days for $1900. In Home Obedience training and In Home Behavior modification are $110 per lesson, with package pricing available. Day Training is $160 per day, also with package pricing available.

Board and Train Programs are priced as follows: 5 day for $950, 10 day for $1900, 15 day for $2850, 20 day for $3800, 25 day for $4750, and 30 day Off leash for $5700.

Policies

For any training program, dogs must be in general good health and free from debilitating ailments. For boarding, dogs must be current on Rabies, Distemper, Adenovirus Type 2, Parvo, Leptospirosis, Parainfluenza, and Bordetella vaccinations, with proof from a licensed veterinarian required before starting.

Owners must provide enough food for the duration of their dog’s stay, ensuring the dog is accustomed to it. If medication is required, enough must be provided with detailed administration instructions. It is also recommended to inform your veterinarian if you plan to travel during the boarding period.

Tooth & Claw Canine Training, serving Columbus and the central Ohio area, provides individualized in-home training tailored to meet your specific needs. The trainer is a Certified Professional Trainer and a graduate of the Master Trainer course at the internationally recognized National K9 School for Dog Trainers.

They are skilled in teaching dogs and their owners how to build a peaceful, pleasant, and rewarding relationship based on mutual respect and communication. Through a balanced approach using praise, correction, and motivation, they help build a solid foundation for clear and effective communication between you and your dog.

Services range from in-home puppy development and obedience training to behavior modification, day training, and comprehensive board and train programs. These programs cover everything from walking nicely on a loose leash and politely greeting guests to addressing common issues like chewing, jumping, and house soiling, aiming to simplify and bring harmony to your shared life with your dog.

Accomplishments

The trainer is a Certified Professional Trainer and a graduate of the Master Trainer course at the internationally recognized National K9 School for Dog Trainers. They are also a member of the International Association of Canine Professionals and the National K9 Dog Trainers Association.