Dog Home
School Program

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Paws Plus You’s DOG HOME SCHOOL PROGRAM is designed for clients and their dogs to get the most out of their in-home private training experience.

Whether you want to be present for the actual training sessions or not, we’ll make sure that you are included in your canine’s progress from the beginning to the end of your program.  All details can be found in the gray menu: INFORMATION & SERVICE AREA.

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We offer Home School for all ages :

PEE WEE PAWS  *Puppies 6 months and younger*

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TWEEN TO SENIOR PAWS  *Puppies and adults 6 months and older*

 

PAWS TO THE RESCUE  *Puppies & adult dogs of any age that have been recently adopted*

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FOR YOUR DOG:

Following your 90 minute consultation, your trainer will come to your home twice per week for 2 weeks in a one-on-one session with your dog (twice in 1 week for Paws to the Rescue Program). Your trainer will spend 1 hour with your pup each session, working on the skills needed to achieve the goals you’ve set in your consultation. Depending on the dog’s needs and your goals, we may schedule field trips that are

approved by you.

FOR YOU:

Each session will have a review and an enrichment activity at the end.  Report cards, handouts, and videos will be sent to owner each week.It’s important that you are a part of your dog’s progress so there will be an owner’s session of review exercises for 60 minutes.

FULLY CUSTOMIZED CURRICULUM:

Your Home School program is 100% personalized to your training goals and your dog’s unique learning needs.

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CERTIFIED COACHES:

Your dog will learn from a professional, insured, certified dog trainer by using training methods based on Positive Reinforcement methods.  These methods teach dogs what we want them to do by repeating behavior that is reinforced by giving your dog treats, toys, praise, or something else they like. NO punishment or adverse tools used.

Some Pros to being home schooled:

• Your training schedule is much more flexible, allowing you to work around your busy life.

• Tailored to fit your specific training goals rather than the group class generalized curriculum.

• Address specific unwanted behaviors.

• Dogs that are easily distracted or reactive in a group setting, training at home can be the perfect place to start before transitioning into a group class.

• As your newly adopted rescue dog adjusts into family life, we can assist in setting them up for success to become a wonderful family member.

• Jump start on your puppy’s training earlier as there are no vaccine requirements such as in a group class.

 

Some Cons to being home schooled:

• One of the biggest drawbacks is that your pup isn’t getting a chance to socialize with and be around other dogs and people.

• Another disadvantage is that your dog is not learning to listen to you outside of the home where distractions abound.

• You miss out on shared learning from a group class from other dogs and parents asking questions and seeing their interactions.

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If you are unsure if Home Schooling is best for you and your dog, give us a call and we can go over the options best for you and your dog!