Yellowstone Dog Sports

Yellowstone Dog Sports offers “Basic Training” through private and semi-private lessons for puppies and adult dogs, covering fundamental skills like obedience, focused attention, and beginning agility obstacles. These lessons prepare dogs for group agility or competitive obedience classes. Group lessons are continuous, allowing participants to attend weekly or monthly based on their goals and availability.

The business also hosts multi-day Dog Vacation Camps, which include a wide array of activities such as all levels of Agility, Obedience, Rally, Clicker Training, Dog Tricks, Fast Cat, Nosework/Scent Work, Freestyle Obedience, Tracking, Search and Rescue, North American Sport Dog (NASDA) Events, Nature Walks, Canine Nutrition, Canine Massage Techniques, Dock Diving, Swimming, Canine Good Citizen Certification, and Better Behavior. Camp activities are taught by top instructors and include on-site accommodations and meals.

Pricing Summary

Group lessons are $20 per 1.5-hour session. Dog Vacation Camp fees vary based on accommodation type, ranging from $700 for off-site campers to $1150 for a private room with a private bathroom. Additional fees apply for non-camper family/friends sharing rooms or RVs. A $50 discount is offered for full camp payment prior to March 1, 2024, and a $200 non-refundable deposit is required with registration.

Event center rental rates include $500/day for the arena, $125/day or $300/weekend for agility equipment, and $100/day or $200/weekend for timing equipment. The obedience building is $300/day or $600/weekend, with obedience/rally equipment rental at $100/weekend. Outdoor arenas are $275/day, and the dock diving pond is $100/day. On-site dog-friendly accommodations for event participants range from $15/night for tent camping to $90-$95/night for rooms with private baths.

Policies

A $200 non-refundable deposit is required with registration for dog camps.

Yellowstone Dog Sports offers opportunities for dog owners to learn and play with their dogs in a scenic setting near Red Lodge, Montana. They specialize in training for competitive dog sports, including obedience and agility.

The business provides private, semi-private, and group classes for puppies and adult dogs, focusing on basic skills like obedience, focused attention, and beginning agility obstacles. These classes are designed to help dogs progress into competitive group classes or improve the dog-owner relationship.

A key offering is their multi-day Dog Vacation Camps, which have been featured in magazines like TIME, FIDO FRIENDLY, and MODERN DOG. These camps include a wide range of activities such as all levels of Agility, Obedience, Rally, Clicker Training, Dog Tricks, Fast Cat, Nosework/Scent Work, Freestyle Obedience, Tracking, Dock Diving, Swimming, and Canine Good Citizen Certification.

The facility spans 90 acres and includes ponds for swimming, trails for hiking, a 60×80 additional training barn, and a 100×200 indoor arena. On-site, pet-friendly accommodations and all meals are included for camp participants. Yellowstone Dog Sports also operates as a canine event facility, offering rentals of their arena, equipment, and accommodations for various dog events.

Accomplishments

Instructors Kristi Hayes and Tammi Archbold are experienced trainers and competitors who have earned multiple agility championship titles. The Dog Vacation Camps offered by Yellowstone Dog Sports have been featured in TIME, FIDO FRIENDLY, and MODERN DOG magazines.

How to Get Started!

To get started with basic training or for more information, clients can email Tammi Archbold at tarch319@gmail.com to schedule a lesson. For dog camp registration, previous campers can register starting November 2nd at 9 AM MDT, and new campers can register starting November 9th at 9 AM MST. Camp registration is done via an online form at https://form.jotform.com/242567023733152; emails are not accepted for camp registration. For event center rentals, clients should contact Lisa at lisa@yellowstonedogsports.com.