Do you need your dog trained and socialized but have no time to do it? Then this is the program for you. Canine Wellness Center has teamed up with Dogtopia of San Marcos to give you “Doggie Day Camp". This is an 8 Day "Head Start" program, which means we will get you a solid head start in training. The training days will be Monday -Thursday for 2 weeks. After the program we strongly encourage you to go through an upcoming Basic Class, with a 40% discount.
In this program your dog will spend half the day with a trainer at Canine Wellness Center and the 2nd half socializing at Dogtopia with their Daycare dogs. Your dog will learn the following on leash commands: Come, heel, sit, down, stay, and loose leash walk. It also includes 1 lesson with the trainer so you can learn what your dog has learned with us.
To be eligible to do this program your dog must be at least 12 weeks old, current on all shot records and pass the Dogtopia social evaluation. Once your dog has completed this program we recommend that you continue to attend Daycare at least once or twice a week.
COST: $700.00 ($500.00 for training and $200.00 for 10 half days @ Daycare)
Going out of town?? Dogtopia is offering discounted boarding rates for dogs in the “Doggie Day Camp” program. The following prices are added to the program fee:
· 7 nights: Weeknight-$20 per night / Weekend -$49 per night
· 12 nights: Weeknight-$19 per night / Weekend -$47 per night
· 14 nights: Weeknight-$18 per night / Weekend-$45 per night
These prices include daycare on Saturday and Sunday.
Group Classes:
Basic Obedience: Thisis a 6 week class that goes over all the basic training commands. The dog must be at least 12 weeks old with current vaccine records.
Upcoming Class Start Dates/Times:
Monday, August 9th, 2010; Time 6-7pm
Saturday, August, 23rd, 2010; Time 10-11am
Tuesday, September 14th, 2010; Time 6-7pm
Saturday, September 25th, 2010; Time 11am-12pm
We will go over the following in this class:
Behavior problem (ie: jumping, mouthing, barking, potty training, etc...)
Please do not bring your dog to the first class...
COST: $108.00 per dog
You will need a nylon collar, 6ft leash and plenty of treats to start this class.
Intermediate Obedience – 4 week class that will start to work Off Leash Control and continuing hand signals. Must have graduated our Basic Class first.
Upcoming Class Start Dates/Times:
Thursday, September 2nd, 2010; Time 6-7pm
COST: $72.00 per dog
You will need your training collar, treats and 6' leash for this class.
Advance Obedience– 8 week class to give you full off leash control and proficient hand signals. Must have graduated our Basic and Intermediate classes.
Upcoming Class Start Dates/Times:
COST: $144.00 per dog
You will need your training collar, treats and 6' leash for this class.
Agility: This is a 6 week class held at Dogtopia of San Marcos. This class will go over the basics in Agility but is intended for fun not competing. We will have agility weave poles, tunnel chute, tunnel, dog jumps, tire jump, "A" Frame and pause box. Your dog should know the following commands: Sit and Stay... Need current vaccine records.
Upcoming Class Start Dates/Times:
Saturday, August 28th; Time: 2:30-3:30pm
COST: $120.00 per dog
Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Testing
Canine Wellness Center is offering a 2 week Course to help get you ready for the CGC test. The CGC test will be given the last Saturday of every month; the time of the test will vary due to our class shcedules. Once you have taken this course you are invited to be tested at one of our test dates.
Upcoming Courses Start Dates/Time:
The fee for the 2 week course plus the test is $50.00
What is CGC?? Started in 1989, CGC is a certification program that is designed to reward dogs who have good manners at home and in the community. The Canine Good Citizen Program is a two-part program that stresses responsible pet ownership for owners and basic good manners for dogs. All dogs who pass the 10-step CGC test may receive a certificate from the American Kennel Club. Many dog owners choose Canine Good Citizen training as the first step in training their dogs. The Canine Good Citizen Program lays the foundation for other AKC activities such as obedience, agility, tracking, and performance events. As you work with your dog to teach the CGC skills, you'll discover the many benefits and joys of training your dog. Dogs who have a solid obedience education are a joy to live with-they respond well to household routines, have good manners in the presence of people and other dogs, and they fully enjoy the company of the owner who took the time to provide training, intellectual stimulation, and a high quality life.
10-step CGC Test:
Test 1: Accepting a friendly stranger This test demonstrates that the dog will allow a friendly stranger to approach it and speak to the handler in a natural, everyday situation.
Test 2: Sitting politely for petting This test demonstrates that the dog will allow a friendly stranger to touch it while it is out with its handler.
Test 3: Appearance and grooming This practical test demonstrates that the dog will welcome being groomed and examined and will permit someone, such as a veterinarian, groomer or friend of the owner, to do so. It also demonstrates the owner's care, concern and sense of responsibility.
Test 4: Out for a walk (walking on a loose lead) This test demonstrates that the handler is in control of the dog.
Test 5: Walking through a crowd This test demonstrates that the dog can move about politely in pedestrian traffic and is under control in public places.
Test 6: Sit and down on command and Staying in place This test demonstrates that the dog has training, will respond to the handler's commands to sit and down and will remain in the place commanded by the handler (sit or down position, whichever the handler prefers).
Test 7: Coming when called This test demonstrates that the dog will come when called by the handler.
Test 8: Reaction to another dog This test demonstrates that the dog can behave politely around other dogs.
Test 9: Reaction to distraction This test demonstrates that the dog is confident at all times when faced with common distracting situations.
Test 10: Supervised separation This test demonstrates that a dog can be left with a trusted person, if necessary, and will maintain training and good manners.
Private Lessons:
4 lessons: We will go over Nutrition with you as well as help you with behavior problems and teach you sit, down, stay, come and loose leash walk. COST is $280.00 1st dog, 50% off 2nd dog
6 lessons: We will go over Nutrition with you as well as help you with behavior problems and teach you, sit, down, stay, wait, look, out, leave it, loose leash walk and come. COST is $380.00 1st dog, 50% off 2nd dog
8 lessons: We will go over Nutrition with you as well as help you with behavior problems and teach you, sit, down, stay, wait, look, out, leave it, loose leash walk, heel w/automatic sit and come. We will also get you started with some off leash control and working around distractions... The 8th lesson will be a field trip to a shopping center. COST is $480.00 1st dog, 50% off 2nd dog
Behavior Modification: COST is $75.00 per dog
In-Home Lessons:
4 lessons: We will go over Nutrition with you as well as help you with behavior problems and teach you sit, down, stay, come and loose leash walk. COST is $350.00 1st dog, 50% off 2nd dog
6 lessons: We will go over Nutrition with you as well as help you with behavior problems and teach you, sit, down, stay, wait, look, out, leave it, loose leash walk and come. COST is $450.00 1st dog, 50% off 2nd dog
8 lessons: We will go over Nutrition with you as well as help you with behavior problems and teach you, sit, down, stay, wait, look, out, leave it, loose leash walk, heel w/automatic sit and come. We will also get you started with some off leash control and working around distractions... The 8th lesson will be a field trip to a shopping center. COST is $550.00 1st dog, 50% off 2nd dog
Behavior Modification: COST is $100.00 per dog
Treadmill Training: This is used to drain physical energy from the dog. This helps to maintain a balanced and well mannered dog. When a dog has too much physical energy it becomes destructive (ie: digging, barking, chewing, jumping, demanding attention, etc…). Treadmill training usually takes about 10-15min. to train the dog to walk/run on it.
COST: 1st session FREE!!
30 minutes on treadmill - $10.00
45 minutes on treadmill - $12.00
10 - 30 minute package - $80.00
10 - 45 minute package - $100.00
Enrichment Training: This will consist of coming up with things you can do at home to help to stimulate your dog mentally as well as physically. Things you can set up in the house or yard to keep the dog busy while you are away and things you can do while home to increase there mental stimulation, not to mention create a bond.
Treadmill Training: This is used to drain physical energy from the dog. This helps to maintain a balanced and well mannered dog. When a dog has too much physical energy it becomes destructive (ie: digging, barking, chewing, jumping, demanding attention, etc…). Treadmill training usually takes about 10-15min. to train the dog to walk/run on it.