Dog Training 2024 Pricing (subject to change)

We Use Positive Reinforcement Marker Training Techniques 

(Owner provides food, treats, toys and equipment)

Current Virtual Classes Open for Registration NOW!!!

**🐾 Puppy Training & Socialization Course🐾 **

 

This comprehensive course is designed to guide you through your puppy’s first 8 weeks of in-depth training and socialization, with over 📹**144 instructional videos**! Using only **Positive Reinforcement Marker Training Techniques**, we focus on building a strong, positive relationship with your puppy through fun engagement games. We believe in **No Force, No Fear, and No Correction Collars**—the key to happy, well-adjusted puppies.

 

**🎓 What You’ll Learn:**

– **Cooperative Care Techniques** for grooming, body handling, and nail care to ensure your puppy is comfortable with routine care.

– **Proper Socialization:** Learn how to safely introduce your puppy to new environments, including public places, at a young age.

– **Potty Training, Crate Training, and House Manners:** Get your puppy started on the right paw with these essential skills.

– **Basic Obedience Skills:** You’ll master Sit, Down, Stay, Wait, Recall, Hand Touch, Target Touch, and how to Walk on a Loose Leash/Heel.

– **Engagement Games:** Vital for redirecting unwanted behaviors, these games will teach your puppy to stay focused on you, even in distracting environments.

– **Greeting New People** the right way—no jumping, just polite introductions!

– **Public Access Skills:** How to navigate outdoor restaurants, parks, and busy areas while ignoring distractions like other dogs.

– **All 10 Elements of the AKC Virtual Home Manners Puppy Test (VHMP):** This includes Loose Leash Walking for 20 feet, Sit, Down, Stay, Go to Place Command (with a 15-second stay), and Recall from 10 feet indoors. Proper equipment will also be covered.

 

**🌟Class Details:**

– This class is completely **Virtual**, and you’ll need a **Facebook Account** and a **Zoom Account** to participate.

– All paperwork will be provided to file for the **AKC VHMP Title** (please note that AKC filing fees are the owner’s responsibility).

– You do **not** have to take the test for the title to participate in this course—it’s open to anyone looking to build foundational skills for their puppy!

–Cost-$99 for access to all content or $250 for the Course Plus Video Review of each lesson with Feedback from the Trainer. 

🐾 Whether you’re preparing for basic family manners or future service dog work, this course covers everything you need to set your puppy up for success! 

 

**Introductory Scent Work/Nose Work 101 Virtual Class** 

🐶 Ready to embark on a 6-week Scent-sational journey with your fur-tastic friends? Join our Introductory Level Scent Work Class at Salty Raccoon Ranch LLC Kennels & Training, where noses and tails are guaranteed to wag with joy! 🌬️🐾

 

What’s in store for you and your pup:

📹 Six weeks of engaging video lessons led by yours truly – your certified dog whisperer!

🕵️ You will learn how to handle the scent, what equipment to use, how to make your own equipment, how to set up equipment, start to train your dog to search for the imprinted scent.  

🤩 Add on–Personal Instructor reviews of your detective duo in action – because we all love some constructive feedback!

 

Why choose our Scent Work Course?

🎓 Expert guidance from a seasoned pro (that’s me again!) to hone your pup’s detective skills.

🌟 A blend of fun and learning that keeps tails wagging all the way! Enjoy learning at your own pace.

🐾 You will be ready to take the AKC Virtual Scent Work Beginner Test and earn your first Scent Work Title! Plus ready for your first Scent Work Novice Container Search! 

–$99 for 6 Week Virtual Video Lessons or $199 for the Course Plus Video Review of each lesson with Feedback from the Trainer—-This class will be completely Virtual and require you to have a FaceBook Account and Zoom Account.

Training offered for Puppies and Adult Dogs: 

• Basic to Advance Obedience Training (on leash and off leash)
• Puppy Socialization
• Behavioral Modification Training
• Competition-Specific Training for Titles
• Scent Work Training for Competition
• Tricks for AKC Trick Dog Titles
• Training for Canine Good Citizen, Canine Good Citizen Advance, Canine Good Citizen Urban
• Scent Imprinting—for competitions, tracking, medical alerting
• Service Dog Training—Public Access
• Service Dog Training—Task Training
• Service Dog Training—Medical Alert DogTraining
• Service Dog Public Access Testing

Initial Lesson will include a Consultation, Evaluation of your puppy/dog current skills/behavior problems, Personalized Training Plan of Action and First Lesson

• Private Training Lessons In Person at the Ranch: $75 per lesson, one-on-one individual instruction
• In Your Home Training: $100 per lesson (60 minutes) Plus an additional $25 and up for travel
• Virtual Training Lessons $75 per Lesson can be set up for Virtual Live Video Instruction (60 minutes) or Video Instructions sent to you plus a 20 minute Virtual Live Video Appointment (set up after you practice what you learned from the video demonstrations)
• Board and Train: $100 and Up per day, must commit to at least 30 days of training to get results. Includes videos demonstrations and Private Training Lessons with Owners.

AKC Evaluations: Testing Prices for AKC Titles NOT connected to Private Training Lessons/Group Class

(Discounts offered for multiple/group of dogs testing on same day/time)

• Virtual Titles via video review: $20  (includes a ribbon mailed to you after passing)
• AKC Trick Dog All Levels
• AKC Virtual Home Manners Puppy and Adult Titles
• Virtual Titles via in person: $35 and up
• Canine Good Citizen: $50 in person only
• Canine Good Citizen Advance: $60 will be set up at a public location
• Canine Good Citizen Urban: $60 will be set up at a public location
• Take all 3 CGC Tests in one appointment $150