Laying the basic obedience foundation, our 10 Day Training program combines focused one-on-one instruction with practical real-world practice. In each 1-hour lesson (once per week) we introduce the key commands through individualized instruction, and the pet parent is responsible for weekly homework, practicing with their dog at home until the next lesson.

During private lessons you’ll work individually with a trainer to build strong foundations and tailor techniques to your dog’s temperament and learning style. After the groundwork has been laid, and you and your dog are ready for the challenge, this program provides structured opportunities to socialize with other fuzzy students, allowing you to proof behaviors around various peers and environments. We also use boarding alumni as controlled distractions, trained dogs who provide predictable graduated challenges, so your dog learns to perform commands consistently even with exciting stimuli present. The result is a compact, intensive course that accelerates progress while teaching you how to maintain and generalize skills for everyday success.

The 10-Day Training Program is ideal for first-time dog owners and for returning clients who want to refresh handling skills after a 14-Day Stay & Train.

Program highlights:

• Focused, practical lessons covering basic obedience: sit, down, stay, come, place, wait, leash walking, and polite greeting manners.

• Emphasis on handler skills: timing, marker use, reward delivery, and consistent cueing.

• Training sessions tailored to your dog’s age, temperament, and progress.

• Real-world proofing: training practiced in a controlled environment, and public scenarios to build reliable behavior.

• Take-home plan: step-by-step maintenance exercises and a short video recap to reinforce what you and your dog learned.

• One-on-one sessions to ensure individualized attention (We won’t bring the dogs out until you and your dog are ready).

Who benefits most:

• New dog owners who want a confident start.

• Graduates of the 14-Day Stay & Train who need a concise refresher on handling and maintenance.

• Owners seeking a hands-on program to build consistent communication with their dog.

Expected outcomes after 10 days:

• Clearer communication between handler and dog.

• Improved reliability of foundational cues at home and in common public settings.

• Increased owner confidence to continue training independently.

• A customized maintenance routine to help you incorporate training into your daily lives.

Logistics:

• Program duration: 10 - One Hour Lesson scheduled 1x per week.

• Session format: in-person sessions with guided practice and home assignments.

• Final evaluation: review of skills, Q&A, and personalized next steps.