ADOLESCENT TO ADULT DOGS

The foundation of Good Dog University’s puppy and dog training programs are grounded in rewarding favorable behavior (positive reinforcement) rather than punishing unwanted actions.

No two human families are a like; the same can also be said for your dog. Each training session or program will be specifically designed for your particular needs, taking into account your dog’s age, sex, breed, temperament and of course, personality.


AN INDIVIDUAL SESSION

The individual session is designed to address a specific behavior or issue. It can also be used as a one time brush up session after completing one of the training packages.


DOGGIE PREP Program Length: 3-Weeks Age: 5 Months & Older

Doggie Prep is a three week program that can be used in a variety of circumstances, such as:

• Post Basic Obedience fine tuning: This is for humans and their dogs that have been through a Basic Obedience program but may need to reinforce and fine tune their skills.
  
  
• For dogs with a few training problems that require a little more reinforcement such as: leash manners, jumping up, barking, sit and down stay and other basic training brush ups.
  
  
• Problem Solving: involves issues that are not typically Basic Obedience oriented. I.e.: Adding another dog into your household. Excessive leash pulling, incomplete housetraining issues, resource guarding, excessive barking, bolting etc.
  
  
• For newly adopted adolescent or adult dogs: Establishing a support program to help with the adjustment phase for both you and your new pet.
  
  
• A three week preparatory course for an adult dog with no prior training. This program is to ease an untrained dog into the learning process, and develop their attention span so that they can proceed into a Basic Obedience program successfully.

BASIC OBEDIENCE Program Length: 6-Wks Age: 5 Months & Older

A good obedience program involves more than just teaching your dog to sit or stay. It is the backbone for creating a solid foundation between you and your dog.

It is important to establish ground rules for a young pup or newly acquired adult dog immediately. This will actually help them feel more secure in their environment and will make for an easier transition period.

In order to raise a well-mannered, happy family pet it is essential to teach your dog some form of basic obedience.

Obedience training can solve most basic problems but only if you are consistent and can make the time to follow through with your dog.

Each Basic Obedience Program is always tailored to fit you and your dog’s specific needs.


BEHAVIOR MODIFICATION Puppies / Adolescent & Adult Dogs

Unfortunately millions of dogs are euthanized each year due to behavior issues. Many of these behavior concerns could have been improved or alleviated through a behavior modification program.

Behavior modification addresses problematic behaviors such as separation anxiety, incomplete housetraining, dog aggression, people aggression, excessive barking, fears and phobias, destructive behaviors and other non obedience training concerns.


PREPARE YOUR DOG FOR YOUR NEW BABY.

It’s extremely important to prepare your dog for the arrival of a new baby. Programs are developed based on your dog’s current obedience level. This training can either be a one session, three sessions or folded into the Basic Obedience program.


AGILITY FOR FUN!

At our office in Newport Beach, CA or in your own backyard! This program can be used in several ways:

• To help build the self confidence of a shy or timid dog.
• To help sharpen your dog’s focus.
• To strengthen your leadership role with your dog in a fun way.
• To see if you and your dog have an aptitude or would enjoy more advanced agility programs.

INTERMEDIATE Age: Depends on Dog’s Maturity.

• This program is for dogs and their humans that have completed Basic Obedience and have a solid aptitude with the basic obedience commands.
  
  
• The Intermediate program takes obedience training to the next level which can include long-lead and beginning off-lead training. Word association, advance doggie etiquette and accelerated training with increased distractions.
  
  
• Another function that Intermediate Obedience can include is to prepare you and your dog for a pet therapy program such as the Delta Society’s Pet Partners of Orange County.
  
  
• Other Intermediate Programs can also be customized for you and your dog’s specific needs.

ADVANCED & SPECIALITY TRAINING Age: Depends on Dog’s Maturity.

• Off leash training, fine tuning for the AKC CGC Test.

To learn more about the requirements of the AKC CANINE GOOD CITIZEN TEST click here.

Other Advanced & Specialty Programs can also be customized for you and your dog’s specific needs.