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The Capital Canine team will call you shortly to introduce ourselves! We are eager to learn about your life with your dog!
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Topics that we’ll cover on during the consultation…
What’s on your mind regarding your dog?
What are your main challenges and concerns?
What does having a well-trained dog mean to you?
What is your dog most distracted by?
What have you tried so far?
How does your dog behave when…
…you are out on a walk?
…company comes over?
…they are alone?
…they are around other dogs?
Our Training Methods and Equipment
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FAQs
What sets you apart?
We are truly balanced trainers. This means we use a ton of food throughout the training process. We also understand that dogs aren’t always going to listen just because they know what they should do. With that in mind our training programs are designed to have enforcement of our commands and manners that we have clearly taught. We also understand that dogs don’t live in a vacuum, so once your dog is ready, we make a big point of training in the real world.
What training equipment do you use?
We use a ton of food and treats throughout your dog’s training program. Once your dog clearly understand what is being asked of them, we begin using additional training equipment to build reliability within our training. These training tools can include slip leads, prong collars and e-collars. We take an individualistic approach with each dog regarding training equipment.
Where are dogs boarded when not training, playing, socializing or relaxing with a trainer?
The dogs are boarded inside of Kevin’s home and we use crates for downtime and overnight. If you have multiple dogs with us at once, we make sure that dogs from the same home are next to each other!
What dogs do you work with?
We work with pet dogs and their owners. We don’t discriminate based on breed, age, size or behavioral issues you might be seeing!
How do I pick the right program?
Depending on the starting point of your dog, and the goals you have for training, different programs may be a better suit for you. If your dog is experiencing severe behavioral problems, a longer program length may be necessary. If your dog just needs the foundations of training built, we can meet your goals with a shorter program .
During the consultation call, we can talk more about your expectations and what your dog’s current behavior is like. Through this conversation, we will help determine the best program for both you and your dog.
How many dogs do you take at a time?
We only train 4 dogs at a time in order to make sure each dog has the individual one on one attention they deserve. Each dog gets 3-4 training sessions a day (both inside and outside), and they also get play time with humans and social time with other dogs. We even put aside time each day to have down time where we relax with each dog individually.
What do you not do?
We don’t do any service dog training, and while we can’t certify your dog to be a therapy dog, we can train them to a point where they will pass their Canine Good Citizen (CGC) test. We also do not do protection dog training, search and rescue, tracking, show dog training.
What is expected out of clients?
We’re looking for individuals who are open-minded and want to learn new things to help strengthen the bond with their dog. We love working with dog owners who can be open and honest about their life with their dog so we can do everything possible to help you! We see training as a life-long endeavor instead of just a month long process. So we are looking for individuals who are committed to giving their dog consistency throughout their life.
I just adopted my dog recently. Is it too soon to start training?
We have worked with a handful of “recent” rescue dogs. Our training will help provide stability and structure that helps them feel more comfortable and secure. We find that dogs truly do want leadership and guidance throughout life so the sooner that we can get started the better. This way we can help you build a more meaningful relationship with their dog and set them up for a healthy lifetime of happiness in their new home.