Individual Good Dog Manners Lessons
Phone 09 435 6525, Mobile 0276 122 144 or email bluash@xtra.co.nz
Follow a class plan to learn how to train your dog basic domestic obedience and have my full attention to yourself. I use clicker training principles in all my coaching sessions, although I do not always use a clicker. You will learn about reward value and placement, timing, and how dogs learn in different contexts.
RATES
| Venue: | Blue Ash Dog Training premises at Ngararatunua or nearby park in Kamo or Tikipunga | |
| Time & Day: | Mondays or Fridays to suit | |
| ¾hr – 1hr |
$60 |
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| Packages: | 3 sessions* – includes Treat Bag & bag of treats – treats may vary |
$170 |
| 2nd booking of 3 sessions |
$150 |
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| *Sessions must be used within 3 months of the first lesson | ||
| Cancellations: Sessions used are charged at $60, plus $20 cancellation fee | ||
| Venue: | Your Place or a park near you** | |
| Time & Day: | Mondays or Fridays to suit | |
| ¾hr – 1hr |
$80 |
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| Packages: | 3 sessions* – includes Treat Bag & bag of treats – treats may vary |
$220 |
| 2nd booking of 3 sessions |
$200 |
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| *Sessions must be used within 3 months of the first lesson | ||
| **A travel fee may apply | ||
| Cancellations: Sessions used are charged at $80, plus travel if applicable, plus $20 cancellation fee | ||
Note: The above is not training to modify aggressive behaviour that is a result of emotional upheaval in the dog. You may need an In-Home consultation for problem behaviour. Please refer to Behaviour Modification & Aggression below
In-Home Consultations:
Phone 09 435 6525, Mobile 0276 122 144
You may need to book an in-home consultation to address problem behaviour (Behaviour Modification) or to have tailored training lessons in your own home.
An in-home consultation for problem behaviour may be advised for certain behaviours that are unlikely to be replicated in the non-distracting environment of our premises. For any problem behaviour except barking.
The initial consult will take about 60 to 90 minutes and includes an emailed summary of observations and a recap of advice given on the day. You can book follow-up consults (which typically take about ¾-1 hour) so that I can check on your progress and make adjustments to your training and management technique. Or you may wish to request a training plan to work through.
A travel charge may apply to all in-home consultations after the first 15km.
Venue: Your place – or where the problem behaviour occurs
Time: to suit
Day: Mondays & Fridays and some weekends
RATES
Initial Consult: $135
(includes questionnaire and initial training plan)
Follow-up Consults: $80
(Please see extract below regarding Training vs Behaviour Modification)
Contact me: 09 435 6525 or 0276 122 144 or email bluash@xtra.co.nz
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Behaviour Modification
There is a difference between dog training and behaviour modification
(Note: in the case in this picture, I would be modifying the behaviour of the child!)
Behaviour Modification & Aggression:
Problem behaviour doesn’t happen overnight, and is usually an entrenched habit that has been practised over quite a long period of time. As a result it will not be fixed overnight.
Because there are a number of factors which affect your dog’s behaviour – routine, background, family dynamics, other pets in the household, time available, etc and which influence the character of your dog – breeding, environment, age, and so on, it makes sense to have a personalised training programme that suits your lifestyle and your dog.
Most problems are a result of emotional upheaval in the dog. Serious behavioural issues will take many sessions to overcome. Owners need to be guided through the process of rehabilitation with an experienced trainer, taking small steps to ensure there is no regression.
I will not take on a Behaviour Modification case unless there is a commitment to follow through with multiple sessions to see some progress. Much of the training I do myself, with additional hand over sessions so that you can continue with the work I do. It is important that hand-over sessions are booked in conjunction with the modification appointments so that there is minimal regression between sessions.
You may be advised to purchase some training tools and toys for your dog to help with behaviour management while your dog is being trained. I carry a small stock of most of these items – or just ask and I may be able to get them for you.
Please note: Some training problems are not able to be taught by me as they are something that must be carried out by the owner and the entire family – a couple of examples would be toilet training, or jumping up. I can, however, give you guidance and make suggestions on getting these behaviours under control.
Some behavioural and training issues you may wish to tackle:
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- on-lead aggression (barking and lunging at other dogs)
- fearful or shy behaviours
- resource guarding (guarding of food or toys or a particular person)
- aggression towards people or other pets
- poor recall
- pulling on the lead
- retrieve
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