Our training services take place at our Glenwood location.
Care First Animal Hospital goes beyond the health of your pets. Our dog training experts can help train your furry friend to improve companion dog life skills, focus, general behavior, anxiety, cooperative care (grooming and medical visit) skills, and minor reactivity. At Care First, we offer in-person training sessions. Take a look through our FAQs to find more information on our training offerings.
For puppies and beginner adult dogs
Imagine your dog behaving politely in public, peacefully relaxing as you enjoy a meal at an outdoor cafe, enjoying walks, and calmly greeting guests. Build a solid foundation and learn how to work with your dog even as life throws distractions your way! Learn how to teach your dog to sit, down, stay, leave it, loose leash walk, be polite for greetings, go and stay at a station (bed), drop it, come when called, take treats gently, have self control and accept general handling.
Beginner puppies to advanced dogs. Some students take this class before taking Family Pet.
This class has three valuable yet fun focuses:
Dogs should have taken a basic manners class or done foundational training before taking this class.
Level up your dog's basic manners by improving their foundation skills and strengthening focus amidst real-life distractions. Refine recalls, greeting strangers without jumping, loose leash walking, and stays so that you have an amazing companion dog in and out of the home. Distractions will be used in this class to increase these skills.
If your dog barks and lunges in public near other dogs and/or humans, please email the instructors before signing up for a class to ensure group class is the right fit for you and your dog.
Jasey Day : [email protected]
Liz Burke: [email protected]
Professional training will teach your dog basic skills and tricks, while also providing an opportunity for them to learn obedience, strengthen their confidence, reduce non-desirable behaviors and reinforce the bond you share.
With training and consistent practice outside of the classroom, you should notice a change in your dog’s behavior anywhere from 3-8 weeks. Dog training may vastly change depending on the dog, its environment and training history. Taking a systematic approach is the best way for you and your dog to adjust to training routines and demands. After the first session, many students continue training in group classes or find a sport/hobby for their dogs - the students realize how fun training is and the positive impact on their dog!
Training can start as early as 8 weeks of age, but it’s never too late to start! Contact our Glenwood office to learn more information about our training programs and how you can enroll today.
We charge $199 for our six-week class. Call or email our Glenwood location at 919-783-7387 or [email protected] to enroll
