Training programs
No matter your dog’s age or skill level, we have a program to help them succeed.
Training
Tailored to
your dogs needs
Whether you're starting with a young puppy, reinforcing obedience, or addressing behavioral challenges, our structured training programs are designed to meet your dog's individual needs.
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Your dog receives daily, professional training in a structured environment, allowing for quicker progress and deeper learning.
Our proven methods teach your dog to respond reliably, no matter the environment.
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Whether your dog needs basic obedience, off-leash reliability, or behavior modification, our program helps eliminate bad habits and instill lifelong positive behaviors.
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Struggling to find the time or confidence to train your dog? Let us do the hard work for you, then teach you how to maintain their new skills at home.
Let us do the hard work! We’ll train your dog and show you how to maintain their new skills at home with ease.
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We expose your dog to various environments, distractions, and situations, ensuring they can perform reliably anywhere—not just in a controlled setting.
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Whether your dog needs basic obedience, off-leash reliability, or behavior modification, we tailor training to set them up for success.
BOARD & TRAIN PROGRAMS
Puppy
head start
Designed for young puppies to develop confidence, structure, and early obedience skills using positive reinforcement.
LENGTH:
2 Weeks
RECOMMENDED FOR:
Puppies 8 weeks to 6 months old needing early socialization, basic manners, and foundational training
COST:
$1800
INCLUDES:
✔️ Confidence Building
✔️ House Training
✔️ Reliable Recall (“Come”)
✔️ Problem Prevention
✔️ Crate Training
BASIC OBEDIENCE
Perfect for dogs who need structured training and guidance to develop good manners, improve focus, and build a strong foundation for lifelong obedience.
RECOMMENDED FOR:
Dogs needing basic obedience and structure in everyday situations.
LENGTH:
2 Weeks
COST:
$2300
INCLUDES:
✔️ Sit, Down, Stay
✔️ Heel (Loose Leash)
✔️ Door Threshold Manners
✔️ Greeting Manners (No Jumping)
✔️ Household Manners & Crate Training
ADVANCED OBEDIENCE
Designed for dogs who have a foundation in basic training and are ready for off-leash reliability, impulse control, and advanced obedience in real-world situations.
RECOMMENDED FOR:
Owners who want a personalized approach to training and hands-on guidance for lasting results.
LENGTH:
4 Weeks
COST:
$4500
INCLUDES:
✔️ All Basic Obedience Skills +
✔️ Extended Stay (“Place”)
✔️ Recall (“Come”) – On & Off-Leash
✔️ Heel (Loose Leash & Off-Leash)
✔️ Training in Real-World Distractions
BEHAVIOR MODIFICATION
For dogs struggling with impulse control, anxiety, reactivity, or behavioral challenges. This program teaches them to remain calm, confident, and make better decisions & learn advanced skills.
RECOMMENDED FOR:
Dogs with anxiety, reactivity, impulse control, or behavioral challenges beyond obedience training
LENGTH:
8 Weeks
COST:
$8000
INCLUDES:
✔️ All advanced obedience skills +
✔️ Impulse control & decisions
✔️ Creating a calm state of mind
✔️ Confidence building
✔️ Overcoming reactivity
FAQs
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Your dog will stay in my home with me and my family.
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I use operant conditioning, focusing on positive reinforcement. My goal is to teach your dog the behaviors using motivating factors such as treats and turning small amounts of pressure off. This is not “Dominance or Alpha” training.
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Yes! When you leave town, if space permits. Your dog can be boarded here, and we will use that time to touch up their skills. You only pay the boarding fee!
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Yes! I offer a 10% discount for all Military, First Responders (LEO, Fire, Rescue), as well as for Nurses, and Teachers
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No, I do not offer a guarantee. Just like many other skills, these too are perishable without maintenance and practice. Before handing your dog over at the end of training, we have a lesson together to teach you how to be able to maintain these skills
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I service the Harrisonburg, Staunton, Charlottesville, Richmond, Arlington, and all surrounding areas in the state of Virginia
We look forward to meeting you and your dog
Flick.Canine@gmail.com
(540) 282-1614
