Dog Training Services
Each dog is unique and learns at his own pace and you must not ever rush it! There are no guarantees and the end result is up to you. Effort + Time = Success
First step: Fill out our online training questionnaire.
Second step: A telephone consultation, to discuss your training needs and to be sure we are compatible as a team for your dog. Please review our balanced training methods section if you have not already done so.
Important:
All dogs need to be up to date on vaccinations and healthy, prior to training. No female dogs in heat.
Private Sessions
Private training location is to be determined.
First time session is the basic 60 minutes and includes an evaluation of you and your dog(s) as a team. Private sessions can address a variety of issues including but not limited to: jumping, barking, digging, mouthing, chewing, humping, counter surfing, crate training, potty training, leash pulling, leash reactivity, obedience, and mild aggression issues. I will leave you with a verbal training plan, recommended tools and home work. Without doing the home work there will be few results.
1 on 1 only, 60 minute session $175 (most clients need 1 additional visit)
1 on 1 , 60 min. follow-up session $125
Package 1 includes initial 1 on 1, 60 mins. and 2 separate – 60 min. sessions ($425 value) $400
Package 2 (for dogs with aggression) includes initial 1 on 1, and 3 separate – 60 min. sessions ($550 value) $525
We recommend an initial telephone consultation to discuss your training needs.
Group Classes
Classes are generally held outdoors from April-October. Weather permitting.
We are currently offering our “Life Skills for Dogs” and “Life Skills for Puppies” classes at Orchard Point Kennel, 27178 Clear Lake Rd., Eugene, OR.
We offer “Life Skills for Dogs, Leadership for Owners” beginning group classes. Class details listed below. All potential clients must go through a preliminary telephone consultation prior to joining any class. (Included in class fee)
“Life Skills for Dogs” class is for dogs 6 months and older and will learn their basics, such as sit, down, come, heel, place, and break. We then “proof” the commands by gradually adding distractions. I teach you how to effectively stop unwanted behaviors such as jumping, bolting and mouthing with corrections, then using reward based training to teach acceptable behaviors. You will learn leadership skills as a pet parent to help your dog become the best version of themselves. Classes will be primarily outdoors, please dress for weather. Our next 5 week class starts September 3, 2025, Cost $210. Contact us for details.
*Dogs with bite records of any kind or serious leash aggression are not eligible for classes and should schedule a private session or enroll in one of our multiple session programs.
“Life Skills for Puppies” group classes for puppies 8 – 20 weeks of age. Puppies learn basics such as sit, down, come, heel, place, no and break, through a reward/permission based system and owners learn how to stop unwanted behaviors such as biting, jumping and stealing items. We will put a large emphasis on confidence building exercises during each class. Contact us for details.
“Connections Class” is for previous clients with anxious or slightly reactive dogs that need help acclimating to public places but are not quite ready to join our Adventurers class, which is our Intermediate/Advanced class. In this class we will work on your play style with your dog, which builds a bond and makes you more fun to be around. We’ll work on confidence building with your dog and creating more of a team mindset so your dog can easily focus on you in a public setting around distractions. All potential clients must go through a preliminary telephone consultation prior to joining any class. (Included in class fee) Classes are held on Tuesdays, 6:00-7:30pm, at Emerald Park, 1400 Lake Drive, Eugene. Our next 4 week class starts September 9, 2025, Cost $140.
“Adventurers Class” is our Intermediate/Advanced class for previous clients with dogs that have their basics under way and are not reactive/vocal on leash. This class helps you and your dog fine tune your skills as a team and continue building confidence in a public setting. We will alternate between places such as Home Depot, Springfield Wilco, Oakway Center and Gateway Mall. We work around many distractions and homework will be given at each class. All potential clients must go through a preliminary telephone consultation prior to joining any class. (Included in class fee) Classes are held on Thursdays, 6:30-7:30 pm, $25/class, Drop in basis. Contact us to sign up and for details.
All dogs will be required to have their Distemper, Bordetella and Rabies vaccines up to date.
Pack Walks
Does your dog need help walking on leash in a calm manner?
Do you need to gain better leadership skills?
Join like minded dog owners for a migrating walk with their dogs, many of the attending dogs were once reactive on leash. Our walk is similar to an outdoor class setting. We do activities as a group and we share training tips at our halfway point. We practice social distancing and there is no nose to nose contact between dogs. *If your dog is human aggressive or is showing severe on leash aggression, you may benefit from a private session, then taking time to work on homework, prior to joining a pack walk.
*All walks will be photographed/videoed to be shared on social media.
Saturday pack walks, Once monthly, Dorris Ranch, 10am. This walk is led by Darla, Connecting with K9s and Kerstin, Pack with Purpose K9. Join us for great training opportunities.
$10 donation/dog team
Please check https://www.facebook.com/connectingwithk9s for updates.
Sunday pack walks, Orchard Point Park, 27171 Clear Lake Rd, Eugene, 11 am. This walk is led by Ryan & Emma, owners & trainers from Orchard Point Kennel. Join them for great training opportunities.
$10 donation/dog team
Please go to http://www.orchardpointkennel.com to sign up for Sunday pack walks.
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