Dog Training

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-Indoor and Outdoor Training Space
-24/7 Video Surveillance for Dog Safety and Security
-Carbon Monoxide and Smoke Detection With Text Alerts 24/7
-102 Acres For Training
– 1 Acre Aerated Pond With 10 Foot Dock

Considering contacting Kate for services? This page is a great introduction, but don’t miss our FAQ page: Frequently Asked Questions.

For each class below, we require every dog to have : Vaccine records (DHPP, Rabies, Bordetella) to show dog is up to date and in veterinarian care to first class only. Flea preventative must be utilized.

For all Boarding dogs, Board and Training dogs, and Private Training dogs:
Reservation and Cancellation Policy:
A 50% deposit is required to hold your reservation. If you must cancel in advance, this fee is refundable, however it cannot be refunded for any cancellation within 10 days of the reservation date. This fee can be used for a future credit.
Remaining payment in full is due by check, cash, or Credit Card through QuickBooks, on first day of reservation.

Video Call Board and Train Interviews

60 minutes Video interview. Email a video before the session if necessary or desired. This interview is required for board and training perspective clients. Step 1 to scheduling. Get to know Kate on a more personal level, vise versa for her with you and your family. Ask about training, philosophy, exit training for human and dog, tools, etc. A sample exit plan will be emailed to you during interview. This is a chance for you to talk to Kate about what behaviors you are experiencing with your dog, what your training expectations are and to also figure out which of our training programs is right for you. When scheduled, Kate will email you a video invite to confirm time and date. Payment for interview must be paid prior to call.
$50.00 this fee will be subtracted from total of board and train if accepted into program

In-Center or Video Consults

If you’re looking to get answers to some questions prior to signing up for training, or doing DIY training and need a bit of advice, we recommend a training consult. These 90 minute, in-person dog training consults will take place at the training center or via Zoom. Please note, these consults are for discussion only no hands-on training will take place, however, you are welcome to have your dog present during the consult. Payment to consults must be made prior to consult.

$200.00 for 90 minute consult

Private Basic Obedience

Interested in basic obedience training and not behavioral work? Learn sit/stay, down/stay, heel and recall in 6 weeks!

6 Weeks training (First lesson is 2 hours) All following lessons 1 hour
Private in Training Center: $425.00
To add a second dog to private class, please add $300
Add remote collar training to this class for Ecollar Technologies Mini Educator ($200.00)
What to bring to class: 20′ leash and 6′ leash.

Please note : A deposit of 50 percent is required at time of registration.

Dogs with any human aggression or dog aggression, are not eligible for this class. This is for the safety of everyone involved, and for the results we are looking for.

Private Behavioral Training

This class is geared for dogs who have minor reactivity with people, dogs, distractions, and need to work at a slower pace with less distractions at the foundation level. As the class series goes on, we teach the dog problem solving techniques to deal with stress, behavior support, and also teach the handler how to best advocate for a dog who struggles with triggers. Great work for fearful, nervous, stressed dogs. Please read our training FAQ page before signing up for dog training.
6 Weeks training (first 3 weeks sessions are two hours, last 3 weeks sessions are one hour) Contact us to register for class.
Private In Center Behavioral: $580.00 plus tax
To add a second dog to private class, please add $400
Add remote collar training to this class for free with purchase of remote collar ($200.00)
What to bring to class: 20′ leash and 6′ leash.

Run By Dogs uses a professional approach in E-Collar/Remote Collar training, and if your goal is to have freedom and dependability off-leash, inside and outside, our approach will give you fantastic results. Mini Educator Remote Collar (Ecollar) $175.00 plus tax. Boss Remote Collar (Ecollar) $255.00 plus tax

If a muzzle is required, we will only use a basket style muzzle that the dog can pant, drink, eat with on. Please refer to our videos on our website for how to properly muzzle condition. The dog must be comfortable with the muzzle on his face and walking while wearing it. Baskerville is a great quality style basket muzzle. We will not use a mesh or fabric muzzle.

Please note : A deposit of 50 percent is required at registration.

Dogs with any human aggression or dog aggression, are not eligible for the private sessions. This is for the safety of everyone involved, and for the results we are looking for.

Treadmill Training Private Class

Teach your dog to run/ walk on a treadmill. We love advocating fitness for our dogs- and most dogs love the treadmill! But there is definitely some training involved so your dog feels confident. Class is 1 hour. Most dogs will be confident after one class to use a treadmill. Contact us to register for class.
Treadmill Training: $60.00 plus tax
What to bring to class: 6′ leash.

Please note: A deposit of $30 dollars is required at least 10 days prior to the start of class.

Private Mushing Lessons

Learn to drive a dog sled or a cart!
Private lessons suitable for kids ages 10 and up as well as adults. In these lessons we will use our friendly, veteran Alaskan sled dogs who have 4 years or more experience of mushing. These lessons are for beginners who are interested in learning how to be a musher. Lessons are 1 hour and consist of grooming, harnessing/ unharnessing and mushing. Bring your own helmet. Kids under 16 are required to wear one. Dress for the weather! We have wheeled carts and scooters as well as a junior sled and adult sled.
$200.00 for 5 lessons, or $50.00 single lesson. Can do multiple lessons a week.
$50.00 deposit in advance to schedule.
Classes available through appointment only January through March.

Please note: We will only use our sled dogs for mushing lessons.

Boarding

Board your dog in our new training center. We offer boarding that emphasizes dogs’ mental and physical well-being. Let your dog’s rest and relaxation with regular boarding be supplemented- have an exercised, walked and worked dog while boarding. Boarding is only offered for dogs who have previously engaged with training with us.
Board and Work: $48 a night plus tax
What to bring for boarding: Please fill out our boarding contract form prior to drop off. Bring a soft blanket, toys, treats, medicine etc. Bring enough food to complete the dogs stay. Dogs picked up after 11am will be charged a full day for boarding. Available only to dogs who have done training with us prior to boarding.

Please note : A deposit of 50 percent is required at reservation booking.

Board and Train

Specially designed for people who don’t have the resources, confidence, time, focus, desire or personal education to train their dogs themselves. Dogs live in the training center and receive between 4 and 6 hours of training a day, six days a week. For safety reasons, all dogs receive crate training with board and training as they will be crated at night for sleeping or during “off” hours. Education and training is given to your dog for the first two weeks and then one- on – one training is re- established with the owner/ family for the following weeks. This way the owner is involved with the training process, see their dog grow and succeed, and will know exactly what to expect when the dog arrives back home. Please read the FAQs page for more details of what the board and train consists of. Attending a board and train interview via Zoom with all family members and with trainer is required before scheduling training. Muzzle conditioning is a pre- requisite for any dog with any aggressive behaviors. We will only accept a basket style muzzle that the dog can eat, drink and pant with. Dog must accept muzzle on his face and be able to walk with it on. Baskerville makes a good quality muzzle. Refer to our videos on our website to learn how to muzzle condition.

3 Week Board and Train for puppies under 5 months looking for foundation and state of mind training.

This is a two part training. Start the training as early as 10 weeks ( all vaccines completed) and once the dog is older than 6 months, owners bring the dog back in for another two week board and train to complete their training.
Part one training package- potty training, basic commands, walking on leash, getting a schedule started for success. (Think of primary schooling for children)
Part two of training package- recall, state of mind, remote collar (think High school and college for children) Vaccine history for at least 2 series of distemper, and 2 series of bordetella, health certificate not older than 1 week old prior to intake. Rabies if old enough at time of drop off for training.
$2100.00 plus tax total for 3 week board and train package
Required reading: Please follow link to order The Good Dog Way, Love Them By Leading Them By Sean O’Shea prior to starting board and train.
https://thegooddog.net/product/the-good-dog-way-book-bundle/

3 Week Basic Obedience Board and Train for dogs who are older than 6 months and also have zero behavioral issues ( fear, aggression, confidence, anxiety, etc.) $3000.00 plus tax
Required reading: Please follow link to order The Good Dog Way, Love Them By Leading Them By Sean O’Shea prior to starting board and train.
https://thegooddog.net/product/the-good-dog-way-book-bundle/

4-8 Week Board and Train options for dogs who have behavioral issues (dog/dog aggression, human aggression, food/resource guarding, separation anxiety, fear, leash reactivity) starts at $3900.00 plus tax
Most dogs with any behavior concerns need at least a 4 week program with us. Any week after 4 weeks is another $850.
Dogs with separation anxiety/ minor fear- usually 4 week training: $3900.00
Dogs with bite records, quarantined dogs, high anxiety, active biting behaviors- 5 weeks : $4900.00 and up
Required reading: Please follow link to order The Good Dog Way, Love Them By Leading Them By Sean O’Shea prior to starting board and train.
https://thegooddog.net/product/the-good-dog-way-book-bundle/

5-10 Week Board and Train for Service or Emotional Support training
Training for dogs to learn to alert for hearing, vison impairment, mobility assistance
Must come for in person interview with dog. Our trainers must be able to assess that the dog has no behavior concerns with humans or other animals. $6100.00 and up
Required reading: Please follow link to order The Good Dog Way, Love Them By Leading Them By Sean O’Shea prior to starting board and train.
https://thegooddog.net/product/the-good-dog-way-book-bundle/
Cost does not include an electronic collar. We will provide your dog with one the first day training with us and the collar will be added to an invoice.

What to bring for board and train: negative fecal float within 6 months of training date . Flea preventative must be utilized. Bring enough food/medicine to complete the dogs stay.

For biting, nipping, guarding, severe anxiety, nervous, aggressive behaviors we will require the use of a communication based electronic collar. The ONLY brands we use and trust are Ecollar Technologies and Dogtra. Prices for ecollars are from $200-$255 depending on style and brand. For dogs that show any tendency with human aggression, it is a prerequisite they have muzzle conditioning before the board and train, and show up to board and train wearing a muzzle. If no muzzle conditioning is done before training, we will add an additional week to your board and train to complete the conditioning. Mini Educator Remote Collar (Ecollar) $200.00 plus tax. Boss Remote Collar (Ecollar) $255.00 plus tax.

I love education and tools. Training tools used are unique to each dog and handler. I want my clients confident with their education and tools. I use treats, slip leashes, toys, flat buckle collars, prong collars, e-collars, vocal commands, hand commands, and social pressure communication.