Board & Train Packages
Let our team of certified trainers spend some one on one quality training time with your Pooch! The dogs get several training sessions throughout the day with breaks for play in between (for dogs that are social). They sometimes even come home with us for added experience (with owner approval)!
Does your dog need some confidence training, or maybe they have a bad habit of counter surfing? We are happy to customize our training packages to fit the specific behavioral needs of your dog. Our staff of dog trainers will lay the foundations for you to communicate in a positive and clear way with your pup. Dogs are highly attuned to body language; it's their primary form of communication! Using force-free training, we will help you and your dog form a closer bond.
To schedule a private Board & Train with Kristin Higgs at her home, please email info@pleasantpooch.com. Additional fees will apply and these are on a quote basis according to tranining needs and amount of time.
Packages can be split up in multiple visits if requested, but must be paid in full within 8 days of start date.
Before their stay at Pleasant Pooch, all dogs 16 weeks of age and older must have current Bordetella, Distemper, and Rabies vaccines. If you have a puppy between 10-15 weeks old, we require them to be current on Bordetella and their appropriate rounds of puppy vaccines. We require all dogs staying with us to receive a Bordetella vaccine every 6 months. Kennel cough (Bordetella) is most commonly spread through nose-to-nose contact. While the annual Bordetella vaccine is typically sufficient for dogs who stay home, the 6-month version of the vaccine is more appropriate for dogs who are going to be in a social setting like ours. This helps your dog be happy and healthy during their stay. If your dog needs to have their vaccines updated, it is recommended, but not required, that you update your dog at least two weeks before coming to Pleasant Pooch to allow their new vaccinations to fully take effect.
Click on the PDF icons below to access the Board & Train paperwork. Email your completed application to info@pleasantpooch.com to secure your reservation.
Day Training Packages
DAYCAMP $325
5 days (daycare)
Pick from any 3 basic behaviors that need improving and our trained staff will work with your dog during daycare hours. You do not have to use the 5 days consecutively. Many clients choose to schedule their training for once or twice per week until the days are used up. You must pre-pay and make reservations with staff for this service. Dogs must be dropped off by 10:30 AM. We offer Daycamp appointments Monday through Friday during regular business hours.
Board & Train Packages
8-DAY PACKAGE $595
Introduction to:
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Sit
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Down
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Come when called (recall)
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Stay (phase 1)
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Leave-it
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Wait
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Loose-leash walking (phase I)
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Redirecting jumping behaviors
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Discouraging other unwanted behaviors
1 free in-home private lesson ($65 value) after completion of the Board & Train
Owner will be expected to take part in learning how to communicate behaviors with their dog. You will be expected to take part in learning how to communicate positively with your dog and will receive training on how to maintain desired behaviors with dog at home. Training is a two-way street! This is an introductory program that will lay the foundation for future training. At the end of this program, your dog should be able to complete the commands listed above with limited distractions. If your dog has already completed basic obedience competencies, you can request an 8-day advanced training package for this price.
PUPPY PACKAGE $695
For puppies between 10-19 weeks*
This package includes two 8-day sessions. Puppies will be introduced to all the basic commands as well as start on potty training and deterring nipping and chewing. We will also do a behavior consultation with your family to teach everyone how to work with the new puppy. Your puppy comes to us for 8 days of training between the ages of 10-18 weeks. Once your dog is 7 months old, they will return for the second 8-day session to finish up the commands. We will do a follow-up lesson at your home with the family after each 8-day session, once you all have had time to work with your puppy after their training. This is a great way to kick start training from day one! You will be expected to take part in learning how to communicate positively with your dog and will receive training on how to maintain desired behaviors with dog at home. Training is a two-way street!
*Ages can vary depending on breed and size of dog*
15-DAY PACKAGE $1,000
Dogs enrolled in this package will learn:
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Sit on command
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Down on command
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Come when called (recall)
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Stay with distance and distraction
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Leave-it with distraction
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Wait
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Heel (phase 1)
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Loose-leash walking (phase II)
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Redirecting jumping behaviors
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Discouraging any other unwanted behaviors
You will be expected to take part in learning how to communicate positively and will receive training on how to maintain desired behaviors with dog at home. Training is a two-way street! In this package, the dogs will be introduced to more distance, duration, and distraction or each concept than in the introductory 8-day package. This package also includes 2 free follow-up private lessons ($110 value). This is an Intermediate class. After completion, your dog should be able to perform these commands with a mid to high level of distraction.
30-DAY PACKAGE $1,800
Dogs enrolled in this package will learn:
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Sit on command from a distance
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Stand on Command
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Come when called with high distraction (recall)
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Sit and Down from a distance
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Leave-it with distance and distraction
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Wait with distraction and large distance
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On your bed (go to your place and stay)
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Greeting strangers politely
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Heel off-leash (phase I)
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Loose-leash walking (phase III)
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Not jumping up with high energy distractions
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Fun Tricks (optional)
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Discouraging any unwanted behavior
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Therapy dog prep (optional)
This is an advanced class. In this package, the dogs will be challenged extensively with distance, duration of commands, and distraction during the commands. You will be expected to take part in learning how to communicate positively with your dog and will receive training on how to maintain desired behaviors with dog at home. Training is a two-way street! This package includes 4 free follow-up private lessons ($220 value).
BOARDING ADD-ON $55 (per lesson)
If your dog just needs help with one or two issues, let us work with your pooch while they are already visiting us! Add lessons onto your daycare or boarding stay and pick up a better-mannered dog!