K9 RESPONSE TRAINING
PACK STRUCTURE
Your family has looked and researched  the various breeds of dog, checked temperament, social skills with people, kids,  and other animals. So you think that everything is fine, nothing to worry about,  you have a ready made super dog.
I have seen more scenarios of this  nature go bad and very quickly, because of one major rule that most people forget PACK STRUCTURE.
Dogs are animals and not human beings.  They base their understanding on leadership. Remember for every pack their is  one leader. Now for large families it is important that your dog or dogs are at  the bottom of rank in that pack, not in middle or at the top. Getting a dog is a  big responsibility as well as a long term commitment.
When you first bring your dog home,  (everyone in the family should go to pick up the dog) take the dog to the  bathroom (in back yard), now if you want your dog to do its business in one  particular area, stay focused in the desired area and not move around, this is  the perfect time to teach it the boundaries. This is done by using your 4 foot  leash and the radius will be the dog's boundary. Just allow the dog 4 foot  radius only.
Once that is taken care of, put the dog  in his crate (fresh water should be kept in his crate at all times), make sure  that the crate is kept in a high traffic area, so that the dog can see the rest  of the pack members free while he is in his crate. This exercise will set  boundaries for your dog and will teach him his independence. Remember never  punish your dog and put him in his crate. We want the crate to be his home and a  place where he eats. Do not feed your dog any treats or food for the first day,  since their will be a certain amount of stress, being in a new place, your dog  needs to make necessary adjustments. Before everyone goes to sleep for the  evening, take him one more time to the bathroom on a leash. Keep in mind that it  should be in the same area as pervious.
Whenever you take your dog for walks,  and bathroom breaks also have him/her on a leash and the dog should be taken by  different members of the family.
The next morning, set a schedule up for  your dog, schedule to include: walk time, and food times. This will give  guidelines for your dog. When you feed your dog it should be alternated among  different family members. Feeding should be done in his crate with the door  shut. Give your dog 30 minutes to finish his food, if he has not finished by 30  minutes call your dog out of the crate and remove his food, and give same food  at next feeding.
If you want to give your dog table  scraps, put the scraps in his food bowl and give it at his next feeding.
It is important that the dog get  exercise, not running free, but walking on a leash at least twice a day for 45  minutes per walk, this should be done by all family members in the household  alternating times. Going for walks will eliminate excess energy which will tone  down his/hers state of mind which will keep your dog in a positive calm  assertive state. This exercise is to establish pack behavior. Never let your dog  go through the door first, or when walking on leash be in front of you, never  let your dog sleep with you or lay on the couch. All these actions promote  dominance in dogs.
It is very important that this exercise  be accomplished 100 percent for establishing a solid foundation for all your  future trainings. It is important that the dog has rules, guidelines, and  boundaries to function as a pack member. This exercise should always be  practiced. Remember your dog must always be on a leash while in the backyard, or  in public. Take your dog places for socialization. This is extremely important  to help stabilize your dogs mind and build confidence. Consistency in all  household members is a must for this dog to understand and respect the  household.
The Following Golden Rules of Dog  Ownership:
A) A dog is not a Human Being
B) Discipline
C) Boundaries
D) Consistency
E) Praise
F) Affection
Good Luck !
Training
The following services  are available to all Breed of Dogs:
Home Evaluation (for  Behavioral Problem Solving) - $ 95.00 + Travel if  Needed
Group Obedience Training  Sessions - Puppy & Adult - $ 225.00 per level (3 Levels  Required)
Private Obedience Training  Sessions - Puppy & Adult - $ 280.00 per level (3 Levels  Required)
Puppy Beginners Class - $ 275.00 (2 weeks)
Inboard Training for  Behavioral Dogs - $ 1800.00 (for 6 weeks) includes on  going support
Please be advised that all  obedience classes owners only must attend 1 session prior to obedience training.  All classes will be done everyday consecutively until program is complete.  For all dogs that have behavioral issues I require a health certificate with  proper records of blood work done.
Training Programs
Puppy program consist  of the following - I will show you how to Be Top Dog in your Pack. To have strong leadership  skills, so that your dog will see you as its leader. Socialization in all  areas of the public. Socialization with other dogs. How to read your dog's  body language. Basic Obedience Training.
Level 1 Obedience Training: Proper Heel Techniques, Sit, Stay, Down,  Recall
Level 2 Obedience Training: Recap Level 1 with Training to be done in  unfamiliar surroundings and distractions.
Level 3 Obedience Training: Recap Level 2 with Training Off Leash -  Heel, Sit, Stay Down, Recall all with distractions.
Puppy Class Program -Requirements - Min. Age - 3 months, Puppy  Vaccines Up to Date, Nylon Collar, 4 ft. leash (included in cost of program).
Puppy or Adult Dog Manual  will be furnished at time of Class.
Dog Behavior Problems
Here are a few of the most  common problems that occur: Dog - to - Dog Aggression, Dog to People Aggression,  Dominance, Food Aggression, Separation Anxiety, Excessive Barking, Not coming  When Called, Destructive Chewing, etc. The cost of this program will  depend on the severity of the problem.
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