At Dr. Boyds, we begin with a behavioral consultation with a trainer. From there, we will determine the best training classes that meet your needs and develop the bond between you and your dog.
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We offer you and your dog a behavioral-training consultation to better get to know you, your dog and your goals for training. Often owners are overwhelmed by the training choices between group lessons and one-on-one training. The consultation allows our trainer to test temperament, social skills, your bond with your dog, as well as discuss any previous training to date.
We can discuss the benefits of group lessons, daycare training, and one-on-one training to discover the best fit for you and your dog. Because every dog is unique, we too offer a personalized experience to accomplish your goals and create a strong and healthy relationship between you and your best friend.
Get all of your questions answered and find out the training possibilities with your dog in your personal consultation.
This is a comprehensive behavioral evaluation.
Dogs with aggression issues also receive a complete medical exam by our Veterinarian.
This fee applies in full towards all of our dog training programs, except group classes.
We know we are not going to be able to solve serious behavior issues in one session, but we guarantee you will get a professional, honest assessment of your pet.
Our goal is to help you understand the problems and give you solid options to begin training and working on solutions.
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Our house manners group training class is designed as a stepping stone for graduates of our Beginning Obedience class. We continue to build skills learned in basic obedience while introducing more advanced skills into your dog’s repertoire. House Manner classes typically include off-leash-in-home behavior as well as adding distance, distraction, and duration to basic skills. In House Manners you will develop your skills as a handler and learn to understand your dog on a deeper level.
Because your dog is constantly learning, our House Manners class continues educating you and your dog to create a healthy home life. We will address issues such as barking at the door, jumping on guests, as well as behavior at feeding time. We encourage an open communication setting where you can continue to ask your questions and get answers to help you build your relationship with your dog and create a stable home life that both you and your dog can enjoy.
The Canine Good Citizen (CGC) program, established in 1989, is an American Kennel Club program to promote responsible dog ownership and to encourage the training of well-mannered dogs. A dog and handler team must take a short behavioral evaluation of less than half an hour; dogs who pass the evaluation earn the Canine Good Citizen certificate, which many people represent after the dog’s name, abbreviating it as CGC; for example, “Fido, CGC”.
The evaluation consists of ten objectives. All items must be completed satisfactorily or the team fails. Test items include:
- Accepting a friendly stranger.
- Sitting politely for petting.
- Allowing basic grooming procedures.
- Walking on a loose lead.
- Walking through a crowd.
- Sitting and lying down on command and staying in place.
- Coming when called.
- Reacting appropriately to another dog.
- Reacting appropriately to distractions.
- Calmly enduring supervised separation from the owner.
Evaluators sometimes combine elements during the actual test.
If all ten objectives are met, the handler can apply for a certificate and special dog tag from the AKC stating that the dog has earned the CGC.
Dogs do not have to be registered with the AKC to earn a CGC, nor do they have to be purebred or, in fact, registered with any canine organization. The goal is to promote good citizenship for all dogs.
Since its inception, the CGC program has become the model for similar programs around the world, is the backbone of other exams, such as those given for therapy dogs, and is a good starting point for more advanced dog training.
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Puppy Preschool is critical and highly recommended to develop a happy, balanced and well socialized family pet. Puppies are welcome anytime between the ages of 10 weeks and 6 months. One round of vaccinations is required, preferably two. Puppy can start at least one week after first round of vaccinations. We offer ongoing classes so puppies may enter training at any time. Because not all puppies are fully vaccinated, make sure you carry your pup in to the Resort and head directly to Den 2. Puppy classes ensure you are instilling good habits at a young age, enabling you to create a healthy and positive relationship with your puppy from the start. Furthermore, puppy classes create a safe place for socialization during these vital weeks in your puppy’s life. Trainers focus on developing social skills, as well as cover topics like bite inhibition, crate training, grooming, getting puppy prepared for veterinary visits and more.
Puppy socialization will provide you with an opportunity to voice your questions regarding your new puppy. We will address new owner concerns such as house breaking, chewing, biting, and other puppy behavior.
We strive to create a learning environment that is safe and positive. Puppy classes are also a great opportunity to learn building blocks in training before pursuing more advanced behavior training.
Beginning obedience classes are perfect for owners with dogs that have graduated from puppy preschool starting and are/or at age 5/6 months. This is the perfect class to learn the basics of training. The group forum allows for socialization of your dog in a safe environment, while providing you with an opportunity to learn a strong skill set for teaching your dog to sit, stay, down, come and walk on a loose leash. The weekly class allows you to work on skills each week at home, as well as get your questions answered by the trainer on a weekly basis. We limit our class size to six guests for more individualized attention.
Beginning obedience will provide you with an opportunity to voice your questions regarding your dog’s behavior at home. We will address concerns such as jumping on people, barking excessively, leash aggression, and others.
Daycare Training is a great option for owners who take advantage of our daycare currently as well as busy owners looking for their dog to have a great social experience coupled with a training lesson. We can tailor the training to your specific goals for your dog, whether it be working on a particular behavior or teaching your dog a brand new trick. Daycare Training includes a one-on-one 20-30 minute session with our trainer while your dog is attending daycare. We personalize your dog’s training experience by working with your dog on pre-set goals determined by you.
Daycare Training allows you to capitalize on your dog’s time at Dr. Boyd’s Pet Resort while giving your dog an opportunity to flourish in a fun and well supervised play environment. Enjoy the peace of mind knowing your dog is playing and learning, balancing your dog and creating a well-rounded social experience.
Advantages to Daycare Training are vast and encompass benefits for both you and your dog. Training sessions while your dog is enjoying day care is perfect for busy dog owners, especially because it does not take additional time away from home. Furthermore, consistency with dogs is important, and the scheduled trainings and socialization give your dog a balanced day. Benefits of this one-on-one environment include special attention to your dog where we can create training goals that include specific, basic skills like sit, down, come, stay, “go to your place”, sit at the door, and no jumping. Additionally, we can work on more complex behavioral challenges such as shyness with people and/or new situations, or dog on dog issues such as aggression or unsocial behavior.
Daycare training is flexible and can be incorporated into a full day of daycare or within a shorter day. Our minimum daycare is three hours. We will track the progress of your dog during training and work with you to schedule a one-on-one session to keep you up-to-date with training progression. Our goal is to provide you with several training options to fit within your schedule and personalize your training experience to accomplish your goals with your dog.
Resort Training provides a unique opportunity for you and your dog. In Resort Training, your dog stays at Dr. Boyd’s Pet Resort and receives intense, daily, and targeted training. We create a personalized training program for you and your dog to fulfill the training needs that are the most important to you. Our trainer provides daily attention to your dog, ensuring that your dog’s needs are met.
Resort training is ideal for busy dog owners looking for an individualized and well-developed program. We provide extremely convenient scheduling catered around your needs. The Resort Training features 24 hour care filled with socialization and training to provide a well-rounded visit for your dog. We include multiple training sessions throughout the day to balance your dog’s day between training, rest, socialization and fun! We include lots of training distractions to ensure cementing of the skills we teach your dog. Furthermore, we offer you a one-on-one go home lesson to teach you the skills that will reinforce the new behaviors your dog learned. Additionally, we create an environment for you to have ongoing access to trainers for follow-up questions.
Resort Training is our most robust training option that provides you and your dog with a unique and individualized training experience. We love to personalize your dog’s experience to ensure satisfaction and maximum results.
Our program includes Behavioral and On-Leash Obedience Training. This program begins with a complete behavioral evaluation with one of our trainers and a complete medical exam from our veterinarian. We will take the time to understand your goals and expectations, as well as making sure you understand about “how dogs learn”. Our goal is not only to help train your dog but to make sure we communicate to you the realistic expectations and potential limitations to this type of training. We guarantee no false promises will be made and the training, care, and attention that your dog will receive is the best in the industry.
Your dog will receive 2 formal obedience-training sessions a day, as well as round the clock behavioral training. Safe socialization training will also be applied for dogs that need to learn how to behave around other dogs. We specialize in helping dogs with on-leash aggression issues.
With this investment, you deserve a well-trained dog, and we want to guarantee your satisfaction with the most humane, practical, and effective Board and Train programs in San Diego.
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Dr. Boyd’s Resort Training is a customizable training program that includes 5 days of training, 2 sessions per day, boarding, meals, any administering of medications, and plenty of playtime. The 6th day is the “Go Home” training day when you can see the progress your dog has made, and you are trained on the new techniques you will be using at home. Some dogs will make enormous progress after the first week, and some dogs will need up to 6 weeks. The flexibility in Resort Training allows you to add another week, if needed. Your trainer will keep you updated on your dog’s process along the way.
Our individual lessons teach YOU how to effectively handle and train your dog. Lessons are scheduled at our Resort at times that are convenient for you. These lessons are customized to your individual needs!
For clients that prefer training that is even more individual we also offer private in-home lessons. This is perfect for clients who are needing support in specific issues that are going on in the home, such as: jumping on furniture, barking at the door, or any other behavior you would like to have addressed.
This price includes all driving time, no matter where you are located in San Diego and North County.
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Group training classes are an excellent forum for support and guidance in training your dog in basic skills. Group classes are scheduled weekly to offer a foundation for all dog owners in various dog handling skills. Our classes are limited in size so each participant receives targeted instruction and support. All classes focus on owner handling skills such as keeping your dog’s attention, positive motivation, timing, and reinforcement.
Offering a variety of group classes allows you to select the most appropriate training segment for your dog. We offer puppy, basic obedience, house manners and Canine Good Citizen group classes.
Please check specific class description for pre-requisites and age recommendations. Classes are 6 weeks in length.
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Dogs 12 weeks of age and up are welcome to attend, with a parent. During these classes, your dog will learn the fundamentals: sit, stay, heel, and down. These classes are every Saturday, for 6 weeks.
Beginner Obedience Class- Wednesdays 7-8pm and Saturdays 9-10am, $150 for entire 6 weeks
Dogs 12 weeks of age and up are welcome to attend, with a parent. During these classes, your dog will learn the fundamentals: sit, stay, heel, and down. These classes are every Saturday, for 6 weeks.
House Manners Class- Thursdays 6-7pm and Saturdays 10-11am, $150 for entire 6 weeks
Who needs House Manners? Does your dog charge the door barking every time the doorbell rings? Or sniff the new guest inappropriately? Does your dog beg at the dinner table? Dr. Boyd’s House Manners Class puts basic obedience into practical application. Make it possible for your dog to accompany you out in public, sit at the door, and stay in a down position while eating dinner at the table. Every dog can benefit from this class!
Puppy Preschool – Saturday, 11-11:45am, $90 for entire 6 weeks
Puppies up to 12 months of age should attend. Make your puppy easier to manage as they grow, by introducing your puppy to dogs and puppies. This socialization will happen in a safe, controlled environment. Get your puppy acclimated to other dogs and dog pack behavior. This class is partially off-leash and teaches simple obedience.
Canine Good Citizen – Wednesdays 6-7pm $150 for entire 6 weeks
This course is designed for a dog and owner to show mastery of ten skills required to earn this title through the AKC. You and your dog need to maintain a good working relationship where your dog follows basic commands given by you the first time. Our beginner obedience and house manners classes are excellent to take prior to the Canine Good Citizen class.
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