Build a strong benevolent relationship with your dog(s) using Lure/Reward Based Training techniques. Aversive training methods that use fear, force, and pain create anxious, fearful, and unhappy dogs. Such techniques undermine our efforts at building loving and trusting relationships with them. I can teach you how to train your dog to seek the rewards of good behavior. You’ll find that my reward-based training techniques are not only effective; they foster a positive and trusting relationship with our dog. Once you learn my basic training techniques, you’ll be able to use them to tackle other behavioral issues that arise throughout the years.
Early socialization and training is the best way to prevent bad behaviors from forming in the first place. The optimal socialization period for dogs is before 16 weeks old. Socialize your puppy early by exposing him to as many different situations and stimuli as possible. Make his world bigger than his back yard or house! Expose him to lots of sights, sounds, smells, and let him meet lots of other dogs and people. A well socialized puppy will grow into a calm, confident, and more trainable adult dog.
The adolescent period, from around 6 months to 2 years, can be a challenging time for any dog owner. The cute puppy that used to follow you around is now starting to explore and assert herself in new and undesirable ways. Don’t hesitate to get help. Since aggression breeds aggression, it’s important that our frustrations with our dogs during these trying times don’t translate to heavy-handed punitive action. It’s never too late to start training and help our dogs move gracefully through her adolescent period.
Puppy Consultation: Thinking about getting a puppy? Learn what to do before bringing that new puppy home. In addition to helping you “puppy-proof”, crate train, and potty train, I can teach you games and early training tricks that will set your pup up for success and happiness in his new home.
Puppy Obedience: Your puppy is learning every minute it’s awake, so don’t wait for him to learn bad behaviors that require trainer intervention. Instead, teach him what behaviors you DO want. Teaching your puppy “Sit”, “Stay”, “Come”, “Leave It”, and “Take It” will help him practice patience, and can prevent unwanted behaviors like chewing, biting, and digging from developing in the first place.
Basic Obedience: No matter what age your dog is, teaching basic obedience helps you build a strong bond with your dog that is based on trust. We’ll teach your dog “Sit”, “Stay”, “Come”, “Leave It”, and “Take It”, “Wait”, and “Look” commands, as well as loose leash walking, and jumping prevention.
Behavioral Issues: Running into some serious behavioral issues? Need help? I can evaluate and address specific behavioral problems such as aggression, barking, separation anxiety, and destructiveness. Don’t wait until something bad happens. Get help right away and get on the right track to solving whatever is going on with your dog.
Training: Ninety dollars per one hour session
It’s not just a walk with ATTA BOY, it’s a mental and physical workout for your dog. Your dog will be picked up from your home and taken to fun and exciting places with other dogs on a 45 minute controlled walk. No day is ever the same, and your dog will appreciate the break from his suburban routine.
I work one on one with your dog before introducing them to a walking group. Call our current clients to hear about how much their dogs benefit from their group walks. Many of my clients are shocked to see their unruly and embarrassing leash-pullers become polite, loose leash walkers as a result of regularly scheduled walks with ATTA BOY. References are available on request.
ATTA BOY service areas include Northwest Denver (LoDo, Highlands), Arvada, Westminster (West of Sheridan and south of 112th), Wheat Ridge, Superior and Louisville.
Walks are between 9 AM and 4 PM Monday through Friday. See “Pet Sitting” for weekend/holiday/additional times.
45 minute walk: $18.00 ($7.00 each additional dog)
Solo or specific time request: $35.00 for 45 minute walk
Drive time is not included in 45 minutes
***Pre pay for 20 walks in advance and receive 3 free. Walks must be used within one year of purchase.
ATTA BOY offers a half day outing that will guarantee your dog(s) is staying in shape mentally and physically. Your dog(s) will be away from home guaranteed for 4 hours with a professional dog trainer. Instead of your dog(s) sitting at home bored and possibly causing trouble, take comfort in knowing that your dog is in a safe environment where he is getting plenty of physical and mental stimulation.
Morning Outing
Pick up is between 7:30 AM and 8:30 AM
Drop off is between 11:30 AM and 12:30 PM
Afternoon Outing
Pick up is between 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM
Drop off is between 4:00 PM and 5:00 PM
OUTING RATES
4 HOUR OUTING: $30.00 ($15.00 each additional dog)
Pre pay for 20 visits and receive 3 free. Visits must be used within one year of purchase.
Pet Sitting in your home is $20.00 per 30 minute visit*. No limit or extra charge per animal. There is a 2 visit minimum per day for dog care.
Morning Visits start at 6 AM through 8 AM Monday through Friday.
Evening Visits start at 5 PM through 8 PM Monday through Friday.
Weekend and Holiday Visits start at 6 AM through 8 PM.
Overnight Stays in your home is $65.00 per night*. No limit or extra charge per animal. A 45 minute walk in the morning or evening is included. Overnight service is only available in Arvada.
Overnight hours are from 8 PM until 6 AM.
*Weekends and Holidays (New Years, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas): $5.00 extra per visit
Gift Certificates are available for dog walks, mountain hikes and pet
sitting.
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