Is Day Training a Great Option for My Dog & I?

This is a great option for you if:

  • You have a busy schedule or limited time for training, or
  • You are struggling with 1 or 2 specific behaviors, or
  • You are looking for more enrichment for your dog while at daycare - just to name a few reasons!

This is a great option for your dog if:

  • Your dog enjoys daycare, and
  • Your dog is not stressed in the daycare environment, and
  • Your dog is toy or food motivated while at daycare.

Austin Dog Sports is happy to discuss whether Day Training is a great option for you and your dog.  Please feel free to emailThis e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call us (512-540-2321) to discuss.

Day Training isn't for Everyone...

Stressed Dogs: Some dogs find being away from a familiar environment stressful.  A handful of signs that your dog may find his/her environment highly stressful are:

  • heavy panting,
  • excessive shedding,
  • hiding behind your legs, or
  • a droopy tail.
Just like humans, dogs don't learn as well when very stressed.  Providing a more familiar environment where your dog feels safe may help your dog learn more comfortably and quickly.

Environmentally Sensitive Dogs: Some dogs are so stimulated by new environments that they won't take the very best of treats or play with even their very favorite toy.  Some signs are:

  • pacing to the end of the leash,
  • lunging excitedly at distracting stimulus, and/or
  • barking excitedly and repeatedly at moving obstacles.
When your dog is so stimulated by the environment that he/she can't learn, then seeking a more comfortable and less stimulating environmenting for training can help your dog be more successful.

A Better Option: For these dogs, it might be best to begin with in-home training, where they can learn in an environment that allows them to succeed.

Austin Dog Sports offers in-home training and can also make referrals to other local, reputable in-home training services.  Once your dog has been successful with foundation training in a comfortable environment, you can discuss with Austin Dog Sports the best methods for taking that training on the road!

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Drop off in the morning, pick up in the evening, and let us provide 2 training sessions during the day!

WHAT IS DAY TRAINING?

Day Training combines daycare with one-on-one training sessions between your dog and Austin Dog Sports' trainer, Cathy Cobb. Each training session is between 15 and 30 minutes, depending on the age and temperament of your dog. Typical Day Training packages include 2 training sessions each day.

 

DAY TRAINING PACKAGES

Choose one of the Day Training packages listed below, or work with Austin Dog Sports to customize a program to meet your dog's special needs.

All training, including privates and one-on-one sessions, take place at the trainer's home in S. Austin or at Southpaws Playschool.

Jump Start

The Jump Start package helps you and your dog get started on 3 specific behaviors. If you just need a little help moving your dog and your training in the right direction, then this is a great package for you! The Jump Start package includes:

  • 1 private lesson (45 minutes) with you and your dog before one-on-one sessions begin,
  • 8 one-on-one training sessions (typically 15-30 minutes) with your dog focusing on 3 of the following behaviors: sit/down/stand, loose leash walking, leave-it, recall, greeting a friendly stranger, or place.
  • 4 brief take-home lessons, and
  • 1 private lesson (45 minutes) for you and your dog, scheduled after one-on-one sessions end.

The Jump Start package is $300, daycare costs non-inclusive. Austin Dog Sports may recommend a specific management tool, like a front clip harness or head halter, and such costs are not included.

Puppy Jump Start

In-home daycare, one-on-one training sessions and practical house manners all in one package! This daycare and day-training option is available for mid-size to giant breed puppies 10 weeks to 4 months. For working and busy families who can't be home frequently enough to potty their new puppies, this 3 week training package gets puppy off to a great house-training and manners start! Monday-Friday daycare includes play time, crate training, and basic housemanners training (sit for pets, no mouthing, wait at the door...).

We're booked through the beginning of July. Book with us now for July and August!

Continuing Education

After your dog has completed the Jump Start program, you can choose to continue Day Training with the Continuing Education package. The Continuing Education package allows your dog to begin training on new behaviors or to work on more consistently performing already introduced behaviors. You can sign up for the Continuing Education package as many times as you like! As long as your dog is continuing to learn, we are happy to continue Day Training with your dog. The Continuing Education package includes:

  • 8 one-on-one training sessions (typically 15-30 minutes) with your dog focusing on 3 of the following behaviors: sit/down/stand, loose leash walking, leave-it, recall, greeting a friendly stranger, stay, or place;
  • 4 brief take-home lessons; and
  • 1 private lesson (45 minutes) for the family and participating dog, scheduled after one-on-one sessions end, preferably on the last day of Day Training

The Continuing Education package is $225, daycare costs non-inclusive. Austin Dog Sports may recommend a specific management tool, like a front clip harness or head halter, and such costs are not included.

Day Training: Custom Package

If you have specific needs that you would like to address in Day Training, please contact us. We may be able to customize a program to accommodate your and your dog's needs. For example, the Custom package is a great option for Rally and Obedience students who would like focus on specific behaviors taught in Austin Dog Sports' Recall & Heeling I and II classes or Rally classes.

Please note that Austin Dog Sports does not handle behavior modification for seperation anxiety, aggression, or phobias. If you are seeking to address these issues with your dog, we are happy to make a referral.

The cost of the Custom package varies depending upon the length and type of behaviors included in the package. We are happy to discuss options with you by This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or phone (512 - 540-2321).

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM DAY TRAINING

Austin Dog Sports guarantees the amount of time spent with your dog, as well as the types of training methods that will be used. There is no guarantee of an end behavior - dogs vary in their rate of learning, and owners vary in their reinforcement of good behavior. We will happily discuss the methods we use and your dog's progress through the training process.

Austin Dog Sports believes that the relationship we build with our dogs is the most important factor to consider in training. For this reason, we utilize methods that are both effective and build the dog/handler relationship.

 

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