There are dog training facilities where you may board your dog for two weeks and when you pick it up, it will have learned several sophisticated behaviours. Even while two weeks might not seem like much time to train a dog to perfection, they appear to manage it. Is there anyone with insight into their training methods? Are they teaching the dog for ten hours a day, every day for two weeks, or something?
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We used a trainer for two of our dogs, and her usual rates were $700 for a 2-week course and $1,100 for a 4-week course. Our Yorkie had basic training down, but we couldn’t housebreak him at all. The trainer took him for 4 weeks, and we had to do a lot of work at home, like replacing the carpet and cleaning the furniture. When he came back, he was perfect. The trainer mentioned that, in her experience, male Yorkies are the hardest to housetrain, though I’m not sure if that was a sales pitch or just her honest opinion.
Our second dog was one we bought from her when he was 16 months old, so the training, including housebreaking, was already done. He had a few minor issues, but nothing compared to a new puppy.
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I wasn’t sure if this would help, but we left our dog at a training facility for a week. I was really uneasy about it initially, especially since I needed surgery and we timed it so she wouldn’t be home during my recovery. When we got her back, it was like she was a completely different dog. Now, we’re continuing to work with the trainers to reinforce what she learned; like heel, sit-stay, down-stay, and come. They also addressed some of her aggressive behaviors. The trainers really got to know her and helped us understand her actions better. I’d recommend this to anyone, but I made sure to do a lot of research beforehand. I toured the facility, met the trainer, and did plenty of googling. I didn’t think one week would be enough, but it was. Once she listens to us without any issues, we’ll move on to advanced classes.
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At dog training camp, dogs undergo structured training sessions focusing on obedience, behavior modification, and socialization. The process includes assessments, personalized training plans, daily practice, and progress evaluations, with regular updates provided to the owners.