tHE
Serving The Beautiful Shenandoah Valley in Virginia
540-333-2731
How It Works
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Consultation
Reach out to schedule your consultation so we can evaluate your dog and gain a clear understanding of your goals. together we will decide which program length is appropriate. We will need a 50% deposit to secure a Board and Training program and this can be taken care of at this appointment. once deposit is received we will schedule all future appointment
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We Train Your Dog
Your dog will stay with us, at our facility, and will receive multiple training sessions throughout the day by our trainers. Their days will be filled with many interactions with other dogs, animals, people, noises, and so on. You will be able to view updates of your dogs training progress through our social media pages. We update frequently but please keep in mind that we are busy through the day with your dogs and customers, updates are up as often as we are able.
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We Teach the Family
You and your family will receive multiple training sessions to go over everything your dog has learned with us. We recommend everyone who interacts with your dog participates in these sessions. Consistency when they're back home is very important. Each Private one-on-one session is approximately 2 hours long. All Board and Training Program Lengths include a Follow up lesson that can be used at any time following the program. We remain support for lifetime.
Board and Training spots fill fast!
In order to give our canine clients the best care and training possible, we limit the number of Board and Train dogs. As a result our popular 2-4 week Board and Training programs fill up quickly and we can be fully booked 2-4 months out.
It is strongly encouraged to book reservations for Board and Training at least 3 months ahead of time in order to avoid complications. A 50% deposit is required to hold your reservation
What to expect with Board and Training
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This program is held at our facility on the trainers home property, dogs are boarded in a room separated from our home by only a few feet, the large studio room is climate controlled, setup with necessary cameras and alarms as well as kept extremely clean!
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Dogs will understand concept of all commands listed on Word List. Also, they will perform all these commands on leash (for all Board and Training program lengths) and off leash (for our extended boarders).
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All programs include strategies for problem behaviors such as jumping, barking and chewing.
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2-3 visits for you and your family to learn the concepts and training that your dog has learned here during the program. To finish the program, we require one follow up visit where the owner brings the dog back in to discuss training issues.
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All dogs will work with multiple trainers while here to continue to understand the concept of generalizing and that they listen to anybody, not just their Primary Care trainer.
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Outings to either the store or park while here. Helping to generalize that not only does the training apply here on our property, but everywhere the dogs go. (only 3-4 week Board and Training students)
To enroll your dog you must
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Schedule an in-person consultation to discuss details at our location and pay deposit to hold reservation.
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Provide a copy of the dogs up to date vaccination record for our files. Required Vaccinations: Rabies (Certificate),Distemper, Parvo, and Bordatella.
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Dog must be current on a Flea and Tick Prevention Plan. If we notice Fleas on your dog during their stay, we will treat and add a fee to your invoice.
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Owner must provide food for the dogs entire stay.
All of our programs are individually tailored to your dog but to help you figure out what program length is ideal for your dog take a look at some details below.
Foundations On Leash
2 Week Board and Training: Multiple formal training sessions with our trainers as well as structured walks and play time Daily. This program also includes one initial 1 Hour consultation and 2- 2 Hour private lessons for you to learn what your dog has learned during their stay.
Cost: $1,960.00 (Payable in 2 installments)
This Program is ideal for dogs 5 months to 1 year old and will cover introductions to Sit, Down, Place, Wait, Come, Loose Leash Walking, Crate manners, House breaking, and low level remote collar training Intros. We will address minor behavioral issues such as jumping, barking, destructive behaviors, counter surfing, and playful nipping.
Off Leash Lifestyle
3 Week Board and Training: Multiple formal training sessions with our trainers as well as structured walks and play time Daily. This program also includes one initial 1 Hour consultation and 3- 2 Hour private lessons for you to learn what your dog has learned during their stay.
Cost: $2,900.00 (Payable in 2 installments)
This Program is ideal for dogs over 6 months old and your dog will learn Sit, Down, Place, Wait, off leash Come, Loose Leash Walking, Crate manners, House breaking, and Stays up to 20 feet. Public Field Trips will take place their last week to work on manners outside of the school. Low level remote collar training will be taught and used the duration of their training. We will address minor behavioral issues such as Jumping, Barking, Whining, Destructive Behaviors, Counter Surfing, Playful Nipping/ Biting, Manners with Brushing and Nail Clipping.
Behavioral Modification
4 Week Board and Training: Multiple formal training sessions with our trainers as well as structured walks and play time Daily. This program also includes one initial 45-minute consultation and 3-2 Hour Private lessons for you to learn what your dog has learned during their stay.
Cost: $3,900.00 (Payable in 2 installments)
This Program is ideal for dogs that have more serious issues with fear, anxious behaviors, and potential aggression. We will cover introductions to Sit, Down, Place, Wait, Come, Loose Leash Walking, Crate manners, House breaking, Public Field Trips to work on manners outside of the school, Low level remote collar training, and Off leash manners. We will address minor behavioral issues such as Jumping, Barking, Destructive behaviors, Counter Surfing, Playful Nipping, Manners with brushing and nail clipping. We will also work towards helping your dog get into a better state of mind to overcome major behavioral issues such as separation anxiety, fear, and hyperactivity.
Still having trouble deciding? or Wondering what you're to do next? Give us a call or email us at CBowdensValleyDogSchool@Gmail.com, we will schedule a Consult to discuss everything.
Initial Dog Training Evaluation/Consultation
Our consultation/evaluation process is essential to us helping you and your dog, although we do charge a small fee for this service (35.00, we will waive the charge if a program is arranged during your consultation. . The evaluation will last for 1 Hour as we assess your dog, and together determine what type of training would be most beneficial. The start date for the Board and Train is typically decided upon at the conclusion of the evaluation. 50% Deposit is required to make reservations.
What are our Clients saying about us?
What Commands do we teach?
1. "SIT"- To immedietly put his/her rump on the ground and remain in that position until released. lying down is not acceptable.
2. "DOWN"- Elbows to the ground, To go down and remain until released
3. "STAY"- To stay in position he is in. This is only for sit or down. You must use the "sit" or "down" command first then tell him "stay"
4. "WAIT"- To stop all foward progress. Used before you go in or out doorways or when you open the crate door so he does not come out until you are ready. The dog must not move foward until released, however, he can turn around and go back.
5. "WITH ME"- This command is for walking on leash, the dog is required to walk on the left side only and must not pull on the leash
6. "LETS GO"- This is typically used off leash. It means the dog should stop what ever he/she is doing and start walking in your direction. The dog is not required to stay on one side verses the other and is allowed to fall back or go ahead. Dog is required to stay with-in 20 ft. of you.
7. "COME"- To come directly to you. Use his/her name before command.
8. "DROP-IT"- To spit out whatever is in his/her mouth
9. "LEAVE-IT"-as in “Don’t”….universal command to tell your dog to ignore various distractions such as don’t sniff the bushes, don’t chase after the squirrel, and don’t wrestle with the other dog when we pass them by.
10. "KENNEL-UP"-Directs the dog to go to HIS/HER Crate and to remain there until released.
11. "PLACE"- On this command, the dog must go to his mat and remain there until released or given the command "Lets go", With-me", or "Free".
12. "FREE"- This is a release from any command
All dogs are bathed and nails are trimmed before leaving our Board and Training programs
Here are just a few of the problems we have helped others with:
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Aggression to dogs
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Teaching good manners
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Yard escaping
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Aggression to humans
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Improving Confidence
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Crying in a crate
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Not coming when called
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Running out of doors
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Pulling on lead
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Puppy Training
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Basic obedience
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Excessive Barking
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Stealing food
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Jumping on people
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Eating doors/ walls
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Mounting
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Nuisance chewing
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Shyness / Nervousness
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Aggression to other pets
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Nuisance digging
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Marking
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Food / toy aggression
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Separation anxiety