Services
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YES Program
Educational program at Chapman High School
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Obstacle course
Physical fitness is important
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David & Brody
Obedience exercise. David is working his dog Brody.
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OUR SERVICES
Most of the foundation and basic training work is done at the training center's location. However, we fully appreciate the critical need to take training to the next level; a key aspect of that is off-site training to help handlers and dogs work together in real-world situations once foundation behaviors are understood and reproducible.
We have clients from all over the US, even as far away as New England, who come for training, boarding, and board & train services. Our clients include pet dog owners, service dog handlers, professional K-9 handlers, Law Enforcement K-9 Units, SAR K-9 teams, and sport dog competitors.
We offer the following services:
Obedience Training
Detection Training (Nose Work, Narcotics, Accelerant)
Board & Train Services
Boarding for our clients
Certification Training & preparation for Professional Working K-9s
Training for therapy dog handlers (certification offered through an independent certifying official)
AKC Training & Evaluations (CGC, CGCA, CGC Urban, Trick Dog)
Sport & Working Dog Engagement Training
More info on:
BOARD & TRAIN PRIVATE SESSIONS BOARDING SCENTWORK SESSIONS PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
Board & Train $600 per week
Your dog will stay with us for 1-4 weeks depending on their training. Basic obedience will be taught throughout the duration of the training. At the completion of the training we will go over every aspect of the training with the owner to ensure commands, praise/reward and corrections are given correctly and appropriately reinforced at home. Before signing up for our board & train we want our our owners to understand their part in the process and commitment. To sign up for our B&T we do require at least one private sessions with the owner prior to a B&T. At the completion of the two session the owner can decided if our training method is something they think they can maintain. A $400 non-refundable deposit is required to get on our schedule.
The success of training strongly depends on three factors:
- owner’s willingness to heed the advice of the trainer (the professional)
- proper reinforcement at home
- maintaining and an open line of communication with the trainer
We require one private session ($70) PRIOR to any BNT and recommend a session during each week of BNT (included in the BNT).
In the transition phase daily maintenance and reinforcing is a must. By not following trainer’s advice, the canine most likely will revert back to its old routine.
Private Sessions $70/ Off-Site Sessions $80
Our first visit will be to evaluate the dog and its surrounding appropriately. We will discuss some of the problems you may have with your dog and how they could be solved, we will look at potential problem areas and will try to explain why and how they possibly were created.
We then design a custom training plan for you and your dog with realistic goals. Only if you are willing to invest time and energy and to stay positive throughout training, the one-on-one sessions will be successful. Clear, consistent commands will ensure your dog has a clear understanding what's expected of him or her.
Obedience training for your dog will not relinquish the owners responsibility to maintain and upkeep the training. Just like a vehicle that needs engine tuning, oil changes, new tires etc., your dog also requires consistent interaction and training. Realistic goals for you and your dog are common sense.
If you are interested in getting the training alongside your dog and you are willing and committing to daily exercises with your dog, the one-on-one sessions might be preferred over the board and train. Success will greatly depend on the owner's willingness to follow the suggestions of the trainer and his or hers ability to stay consistent and committed through out.
Our first private 60 min session is $70 and is held here at our location in Inman. We then offer a personalized training program:
- 4 session (6 weeks to complete) $260 ; sessions are usually scheduled on the same day and time over six weeks.
Each session will build upon the previous one, so doing the assigned homework/practice between each session is important to not waste time. We also offer off-site training session in real life setting such as downtown Inman, Landrum, stores, etc. for an additional fee.
House calls are available within a reasonable distance starting at $100.
Boarding $35/day
Our boarding clients are usually former board & train or our obedience clients. We treat your dog as one of our own, play ball and hang out together.
All dogs get several hour long turn outs in the field with an 8' pool, shade and plenty of toys.
We do not charge extra for any playtime nor for any medication that needs to be administered, all we ask is for the owner to provide the food in a sealed container like a Rubbermaid box.
We have 24hr video surveillance and always keep a close eye on our guests and keep the owner updated with videos and pictures.
RATES:
Our rates are $35/per day.
Sunday drop-off and pick-up is available for an additional fee of $15 per dog.
Scentwork Sessions
Scentwork sessions can prepare you and your dog for the sport of Nosework or simply teach you a new and fun activity to do with your dog. In Nosework your K9 (your dog) will learn to hunt and recognize 3 odors (birch, anise & clove).
Scent work doesn't require any agility course or even specific locations. It can be done in the comfort of your home (rain or shine) and even out and about at parks, stores and buildings the owner can have access to. Most common scents use are sweet birch, clove, anise and vetiver.
Although scent work is not difficult to learn there are some important details that need to be paid attention too.
During training we will educate you on proper handling of scent material, what and what not to use, how to store it, and of course...how to teach your dog to find it.
Contact us to join the fun of scent work.
Feeling competitive and like to be more serious in this new endeavor? Contact Allison Andrews
with Foothills Canine Academy. Classes are available in Inman, Greenville and Ashville.
Specialized Training Sessions - call for prices
- Single Purpose
Please contact us for more information. All drug detection training is limited to LE and contractors.
- Personal Protection & Full Patrol, Aggression Issues
Personal Protection is serious training and bears a great deal of responsibility. We don't take this kind of training lightly and will seriously and critically evaluate you and your dog. When it comes to Personal Protection there is only one person we train and decoy with: STEFAN NADZAMFor for information about Personal Protection contact Stefan Nadzam 704-492-8068
- Arson Detection
Roger has more than 25 years experience training canines in obedience training and has also been an Accelerant K-9 handler and trainer since 1994.
Roger Means 864-384-0039
AKC CGC, CGCA & CGCU (Public Access Test) $45
Not every client wants to participate in the CGC classes but has the skills to train their dog on their own.
We will be happy to schedule any CGC test for you. The CGC is the foundation and has to be passed prior to attempting the CGC Community Canine and/or the CGC Urban Public Access.
The tests are $45 each and does not guarantee passing of the test if not all 10 test points were checked off.
Additional AKC fees apply for certificate and/or title.
Ribbon is incl. upon passing the test, however any medals or rosettes can be requested in addition.
Passing the Urban CGC test or Canine Good Citizen test does not make a dog a service dog or emotional support dog. A key distinction of service or emotional support dogs is that the owner/handler has a disability. It is unethical to misrepresent a pet dog as a service or emotional support animal.