Turning Point Dog Training

Turning Point Dog Training offers various programs tailored to different needs and experience levels. The 5-session training package is designed for puppies or adult dogs without behavioral issues, teaching essential skills like leash handling, engagement, markers, heel, sit, stay, down, come, and place in private, one-on-one sessions. The 8-session package is a more in-depth course for minor behavioral issues, focusing on communication and leadership, covering the same core commands. Both packages include necessary training equipment.

Their Board and Train programs, available in 3, 4, or 5-week durations, are intensive courses that restructure the dog-handler relationship to address behavioral issues, including aggression and separation anxiety. These programs include all training equipment and two complimentary in-person follow-up lessons. Structured boarding provides daily exercise and training to fine-tune obedience while owners are away.

Structured daycare offers a productive environment with controlled socialization, walks, mental exercise, and obedience work, suitable for dogs needing a more attentive setting. For existing clients, they offer a 3-session off-leash package focusing on e-collar conditioning and recall, which includes an e-collar. Additionally, existing clients can opt for 4-hour day training sessions for specific training tune-ups.

Pricing Summary

Training assessments are $75. The 5-session training package costs $735, and the 8-session package is $1050. Both packages include all necessary training equipment, such as a 6-foot training leash, a 20-foot long line, and a collar.

Board and Train programs are priced at $3400 for three weeks, $4400 for four weeks, and $5400 for five weeks, with all necessary training equipment included. Structured boarding is $70 per night, with a $35 late fee if checking out after 12:30 PM.

Structured daycare is $50 per day. For existing clients, a 3-session off-leash package is available for $545, which includes a Mini Educator E-collar. Day training, also for existing clients, costs $65 for a four-hour session.

Policies

For structured boarding, a late fee of $35 applies if check-out occurs after 12:30 PM the following day. Structured daycare, the 3-session off-leash package, and day training services are exclusively available to approved clients who have completed a training package or board and train program with Turning Point Dog Training. Day training availability is dependent on the trainer’s schedule.

Turning Point Dog Training is a dog training business that believes in a unique approach for each dog, understanding their individual needs. They offer a variety of services including private training packages, comprehensive board and train programs, structured boarding, and structured daycare.

Their training focuses on transforming dog behavior, covering essential obedience commands like heel, sit, stay, down, come, and place, along with proper leash handling, handler engagement, and marker use. They address a wide range of behavioral issues from minor problems like leash reactivity, jumping, and excessive barking to significant challenges such as various forms of aggression and separation anxiety.

For convenience, training equipment, including leashes and collars, is included in their packages, with an e-collar provided for their off-leash program. Structured boarding provides daily exercise and training, while structured daycare offers controlled socialization, walks, mental exercise, and obedience work, ideal for dogs needing a more attentive environment.

Accomplishments

Anthony Jochum, the owner and lead trainer, has 14 years of professional experience with dogs, having started by working at a doggie daycare, fostering, and volunteering at a city kennel. He learned through a shadow program and continues to pursue further education.

Paige Novak has nearly 20 years of animal experience, holds a Bachelor’s in Education, and began her dog training career with Anthony. Jess Stern brings 20 years of experience from the veterinary field and as an equine and canine trainer.

Andrea Hill has 8.5 years of professional dog training experience, supplemented by an Associates Degree in Marketing & Advertising, online animal college, shadowing, shelter volunteering, and seminar attendance. Kel Henninger has 10 years of dog training experience and has studied with nationally recognized trainers including Nelson Hodges, Tyler Muto, Maryna Ozuna, Mike Suttle, and Larry Krohn. Andrea Radel, a school-based occupational therapist, started her dog training journey as a client and now works as a kennel tech, continuing her education in dog training.

How to Get Started!

To begin, clients can contact Turning Point Dog Training to schedule a training assessment, which is required for board and train programs to determine the most suitable program length. For structured boarding, facility tours can be arranged by contacting the business. Structured daycare and pack walks require clients to be approved and have completed a prior training package. General inquiries can be made via a contact form or by scheduling a call.