Training for Dogs
Our training mission at Creekside Pet Boarding is to help you communicate effectively with your dog to create a harmonious relationship
Entirely Positive, Realistic Obedience Training!
We will teach you to teach your dog, or we can do the training and teach you how to reinforce it. There is no one method that fits all and our goal is to find what works for you and the type of training your dog needs!
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Our Training Classes
Puppy Kindergarten
Reservation required, spots are limited
Cost
per puppy with 1 handler
This 6 week group course teaches basic puppy obedience and incorporates enrichment activities, and socialization.
We will cover topics of puppy development such as potty training, chewing, handling, grooming, greeting strangers and more.
Puppies, accompanied by their handler, will work with our trainer to learn basic cues and socialize with other puppies.
S.T.A.R. Puppy Class
Reservation required, spots are limited.
Cost
per puppy with 1 handler. S.T.A.R. Puppy Certificate Included
The S.T.A.R. Puppy program is a 6 week course which focuses on all the things every puppy and owner need to have a great start together.
STAR stands for Socialization, Training, Activity and a Responsible owner and in six weeks of STAR puppy classes, puppies and dogs learn the following behaviors and skills.
AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy prepares pups to move on to Canine Good Citizen training. For example, in STAR, puppies must walk on a leash in a straight line. In CGC, the task becomes more advanced with dogs walking in a pattern that includes right and left turns and stops.
The skills in AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy classes are practical and functional. Teaching puppies to tolerate grooming, handling, and basic exams of the ears, feet, and mouth will result in well-mannered puppies that veterinarians are happy to see.
Canine Good Citizen
Reservation required, spots are limited.
Cost
per puppy with 1 handler. CGC Test Included
The Canine Good Citizen (CGC) class builds upon the foundational skills acquired in the S.T.A.R. Puppy Class, culminating in the CGC test.
The CGC program consists of a 10-skill test designed to teach dogs good manners and promote responsible ownership for their handlers. CGC is available to all dogs, whether purebred or mixed breed, with no age restrictions for participation. After all, it’s never too late for an old dog to learn new tricks!
Engaging in CGC training will strengthen the bond between you and your dog, creating a more connected team. You’ll both learn essential training basics and master additional skills.
Earning the CGC title is often a prerequisite for various therapy dog certifications and serves as an excellent introduction to more advanced dog sports and activities.
Individual Training Options
Play and Train
Let your dog learn while they come to play
Cost
4 weeks
1 pawdicure
Board and Train
Training while your dog boards with us.
14 days of boarding at base rate (holiday and peak season price increase is not included. If doing board and train during holiday/peak season you pay the difference in price)
Cost
2 weeks
Private Consultations
By appointment
I hour
30 minute
Training Refresher
The Right Start
Discuss personalized plans & information sources for puppies, potty training, barking, biting, jumping up, or other puppy issues.
Tune Up
Review of basic obedience commands.
Behavior Modification
Addressing reactive dogs, barking, digging, jumping, counter-surfing, firework conditioning, fearfulness, and other problematic behaviors.
Puppy Playschool
Safe. Social. Structured fun for your pup’s early development.
Give your puppy a strong start with early socialization, confidence-building, and positive experiences during their most important developmental stage.
Reserve Your Spot Today
Spots are limited each week to keep sessions safe and engaging
Join Us Every Saturday at 9 AM
Starting April 25th
Weekly 30-minute sessions designed just for puppies.
$20 per session
- Sign up week-to-week (no long-term
commitment) - Reservations REQUIRED by Thursday at 12 PM prior to each session
- Minimum of 2 puppies required for class to run
Who can join:
Must be current on age-appropriate
vaccines. Minimum: 2 Distemper/Parvo
vaccines
What to expect:
setting
Now Offering!
At Creekside we offer Farm Animal Reactivity Testing and Desensitization Training for dogs! Contact us to ask our trainer about this NEW OFFERING!
AKC’s Canine Good Citizen Program
Creekside Pet Boarding proudly incorporates the AKC’s Canine Good Citizen Program goals in all our foundational classes.
CGC is a ten-skill training program that focuses on teaching the basics of good manners, obedience, and how to behave appropriately in the community. By instilling the values of responsible ownership, CGC strengthens the bond between you and your dog in the home and the community. Over one million dogs and their owners have participated in CGC training, and it lays the foundation for more advanced obedience, agility, tracking, and performance events.
The Practical Benefits:
The time it takes to train establishes a meaningful way to communicate with your dog and is the very best way to solidify a lifelong bond. Beyond the bonding, CGC helps you master cues such as the sit, down, stay, and more. The goals include good behavior with crowds, the veterinarian, a groomer, strangers, and other dogs. The CGC title is often a prerequisite for many therapy dog certifications and people are finding that it is easier to get into rental properties with a CGC title. Recently some homeowners’ and other insurance programs offer discounts for “Canine Good Citizen” dogs.
Creekside joins AKC in making “Canine Good Citizens” for life!
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you pick up or deliver pets?
Depends upon staffing availability; call for availability and pricing. Yes, we can pick up from local airports.
What vaccinations are required?
Please see information below.