PUBLIC MANNERS
SAN CLEMENTE
1 HR / 2 HR
$110 / $195
This is a private, one on one session with our head trainer Ryan Furlet. Public Manners sessions are held in beautiful San Clemente, where Ryan will accompany you on a high stimulus walk through the city or down the beach trail. During the walk, Ryan will address any specific issues you're having with your pup's behavior while your dog gets acclimated to the distractions that come with busy streets, cafes, and new dogs/people.
A one hour session is great for just getting your feet wet or for a tune up while a 2 hour session is recommended for deeper issues such as aggression or reactivity.
IN-HOME VISIT
CLIENT'S HOME
2 HR SESSION
$225 + TRAVEL FEE
This session gives Ryan the opportunity to really understand your routine or culture at home. We teach you the method and how you can apply it to fit your life and your particular needs. Take the stress out of daily meal time and visitors at the front door... we know how some pups tend to be more territorial at home, right? Not to worry, Ryan will give you step by step what to do when faced with these more nuanced interactions. Say yes to more peace and balance within your home and with neighbors.
If you are struggling with any of the following this might be the route for you:
INSIDE
HOUSEBREAKING/POTTY TRAINING
CRATE TRAINING
BASIC OBEDIENCE (SIT, STAY, DOWN, COME)
NO MORE JUMPING ON FURNITURE/COUNTERS
TEACHING CALM BEHAVIOR AROUND GUESTS
ADDRESSING SEPARATION ANXIETY
ESTABLISHING MEAL-TIME MANNERS
NO MORE EXCESSIVE BARKING INDOORS
DESENSITIZATION TO HOUSEHOLD NOISES (VACUUM, DOORBELL)
IMPULSE CONTROL (WAITING AT DOORWAYS, FOR FOOD, ETC.)
HANDLING AND GROOMING TOLERANCE
MUZZLE TRAINING (IF NEEDED)
RESOURCE GUARDING PREVENTION
SAFE PLAY BEHAVIOR (ESPECIALLY WITH KIDS AND OTHER PETS)
THE YARD
RELIABLE RECALL (COMING WHEN CALLED)
BOUNDARY TRAINING (NO JUMPING FENCES/LEAVING THE YARD)
POLITE LEASH-UP BEHAVIOR
SAFE OFF-LEASH PLAY (IF PERMITTED)
DISTRACTION TRAINING (BIRDS, SQUIRRELS, NEIGHBORS)
NO MORE DIGGING OR DESTROYING LANDSCAPING
MANAGING BARKING AT PASSERSBY
DROP IT/ LEAVE IT IN OUTDOOR PLAY
FETCH AND STRUCTURED GAMES
LONG-LINE TRAINING FOR CONTROL AT DISTANCE
GREETING BEHAVIOR AT BACKYARD GATES/FENCES
THE NEIGHBORHOOD
LOOSE-LEASH WALKING
HEEL OR FOCUSED WALKING
POLITE GREETINGS WITH STRANGERS AND DOGS
REACTING CALMLY TO DISTRACTIONS (CARS, BIKES, OTHER DOGS)
CROSSING STREETS WITH FOCUS AND SAFETY
TRAINING IN HIGH-STIMULUS ENVIRONMENTS
CONFIDENCE BUILDING WITH NEW SIGHTS/SOUNDS/SURFACES
PUBLIC MANNERS (IGNORING FOOD, TRASH, ETC)
DESENSITIZATION TO TRAFFIC, CROWDS, AND LOUD NOISES
SAFE BEHAVIOR AT AT OUTDOOR CAFES, STORES, OR PARKS
PRACTICING "SETTLE" IN PUBLIC SPACES
NAVIGATING ELEVATORS OR STAIRS
Of course everything listed here cannot be addressed in one visit, Ryan will focus on the most pressing issues first and give you as many tips and general rules as he can along the way. You'd be surprised how much you can accomplish in one session due to your willingness, receptivity, and dedication as the pet parent.
GROUP LESSONS
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO
x4 1 HR SESSIONS
$300
If you are looking to socialize your dog or maybe you want to be able to rely on their skills in a high stimulus environment, our group classes are a great opportunity for you. All students will practice obedience under the American Kennel Club (AKC) Canine Good Citizen guidelines. Group classes are brought to you in collaboration with the city of San Juan Capistrano starting in June. They will be held at Acu Canyon Park on Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
This link will direct you to the City of San Juan Capistrano's website, go to Catalog>All Activities>DOG OBEDIENCE> All our classes will be listed there. Create an account to enroll.
CANINE
GOOD CITIZEN
SAN CLEMENTE
1 HR CERTIFICATION
$135
Our approach to every class we offer is to equip the dog and the pet parent with the skills necessary to pass the Canine Good Citizens test. Whether you go through all three group training levels or wish to learn privately in a one-on-one scenario, all classes are geared towards passing all 10 skills:
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Accepting a friendly stranger
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Sitting politely for petting
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Appearance and grooming
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Out for a walk (walking on a loose lead)
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Walking through a crowd
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Sit & down on cue and stay in place
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Coming when called
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Reaction to another dog
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Reaction to distraction
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Supervised separation
Everyone learns in their own time, dogs and humans too. There is no rush to the process, let the main focus be building your confidence as the pet parent and that the pup is happy in his handlers leadership.