PRIVATE TRAINING
New Puppy
For puppies age 8 weeks-16 weeks. This program focuses on everything puppy. Owners are provided with all the tools and support needed to make their new additions pure joy and prepares puppy for Basic Training. $90.
Session One: (2 Hours)
· Owner Education
· Housebreaking/Crate Training
· Socialization
· Best Tools and Toys
· Handling/Grooming
· Prevention for: resource/food guarding, jumping, biting
· Car rides and Outings
· Introducing the Leash
Basic Training
For average puppies and dogs 4 months and older. This program teaches foundation behaviors for dogs that can prevent and solve some minor behavior problems. Techniques to prevent jumping and unruly door behavior included. Owners should expect fast results and good compliance from their dogs in their homes. $390.
Session One (2 hours)
- Setting Boundaries and Preventing Problems
- Come, Sit and Down with Hand Signals
Session Two (2 hours)
- Come, Sit and Down with Words
- Jumping
- Door Manners
- Begin Loose Leash Walking
Session Three (2 hours)
- Review/Finish Door Manners
- More Loose Leash Walking
- Leave-it
- Random Reinforcement
**Eliminating problem behaviors takes more time than teaching a new behavior. Problems are often specific in nature and require me to plan and create a strategy that will work for you and your dog. Minor problems can usually be addressed in an additional training session at $65 per hour. Major problems are treated separately in my Behavior Trouble Program.(See Below)
Behavior Trouble
This is a behavior modification program designed specifically for dogs that have established behavior problems that cannot be effectively addressed in the other programs. $65 per hour.
May include:
Prior to scheduling an appointment, Maggie conducts a phone interview and then clients are asked to fill out a questionnaire. No appointment will be scheduled without a completed questionnaire.
After a review of the information, an evaluation of the dog will be scheduled.
The purpose of the evaluation is to determine:
If the client agrees to the treatment plan, training will begin immediately and payment will be due at the end of each appointment, including the evaluation.
If the client is not in agreement with Maggie’s training recommendations, no payment will be due and no additional appointments will be scheduled.
All appointments are two hours long and payment is due at the conclusion of each appointment.
**Maggie reserves the right to refuse any client that she feels has a dog that is truly dangerous or is beyond her skill level.
Maggie adheres to the Code of Professional Conduct and Responsibility set forth by the Association of Pet Dog Trainers:
Members are to “refrain from giving guarantees regarding the outcome of training, because there is no sure way to guarantee the cooperation and performance of all parties involved and because the knowledge of animal behavior is incomplete. This should not be confused with a desire to guarantee client satisfaction with professional services.”
Puppy Classes (Group)
Now enrolling for classes beginning on March 3rd. Call 904-442-5923 or fill out the form on the Contact Me page for a speedy response.
Relevant Obedience for Puppies
Bring your puppy to play, socialize and learn with other puppies in a safe, friendly and supervised setting. Puppies will gain confidence through exposure to new people, including children, and through new experiences in a rewarding environment. Puppies and owners will learn how to form good manners and prevent unwanted problems from developing. $130.
Held at Poochie’s Swim & Play Park, located at 21 Fountain Dr., Orange Park.
Six, one hour classes from 10am-11am.
Next Class begins March 3 -April 14. (no class on 4/7 for Easter)
Relevant Obedience lessons will include:
- polite greeting
- to give up food and toys (off and take it)
- to wait for food and at doorways
- to listen and pay attention
- come when called
- sit and down
- loose leash walking
Handouts and advice will be given on the following topics:
- housetraining
- chewing
- nipping and bite prevention
- prevention for food and resource guarding, jumping, fear and aggression
Puppy Class Policies
How do I register?
Call Maggie at 904-442-5923 or fill out the form on the Contact Me page. Maggie will call you and get you registered.
Proof of vaccination must be submitted with payment to complete your registration.Checks should be made out to Maggie Marshall Dog Training and mailed to P.O. Box 66058, Orange Park, FL 32068. You will receive a letter to confirm the receipt of your payment and inform you of class policies.
Registration closes 5 days prior to the class start date. See above for current class dates.
You will receive a written confirmation of your registration.
What are the Vaccination Requirements:
A copy of each puppy’s vaccination record is required. See above for how to submit.
The puppy must have two sets of the DHLPP vaccination, as well as Bordatella and they must be received at least 7 days prior to the first day of puppy class. Rabies is required for dogs 16 weeks and older.
Be sure to ask your vet if your puppy has all the necessary vaccinations and receive your vet’s approval to attend class.
Who Should Attend this Class?
Puppies between the ages of 12 and 24 weeks that meet the vaccination requirements. See above.
This class is for average puppies. Any puppy that exhibits aggression, fear, or sickness should not enroll in a puppy class, but may benefit from private training.
Family and friends are welcome to attend, but each dog must have one, consistent handler present at each class.
Are Refunds Available?
If you register for a class and withdraw before registration closes (5 days prior to start date of class) you will receive a refund; no refunds will be given for a withdrawal after that date.
Do You Have an Absence and Cancellation Policy?:
If I cancel the classes, you will be notified immediately and receive a full refund. Classes with registration of fewer than 3 dogs will be rescheduled or cancelled.
You are asked to call Maggie if you plan to miss a class. You may request your homework to be emailed to you or you may come early to the next class to get caught up. No make up classes will be offered if you miss a class.
What Should I Bring to Classes?
A 4’ or 6’ leash and a buckle or martingale collar, your puppy’s kibble or treat of your choice, and a treat pouch to carry it.
Treat pouches will be available to purchase.
Maggie will not tell you what you can and cannot bring, but will make recommendations on equipment. Choke and prong collars are strongly discouraged.
Please read the following:
ASSUMPTION OF RISK, AND AGREEMENT TO HOLD HARMLESS
I understand that attendance at a dog training class is not without risk to myself, members of my family or guests who may attend, or my dog, because some of the dogs to which I (we) will be exposed may be difficult to control and may be the cause of injury even when handled with the greatest amount of care. I hereby waive and release Maggie Marshall, Dog Obedience Instructor, its officers, employees, owners, members, and agents from any injury or damage resulting from the action of the dog, and I expressly assume the risk of any such damage or injury while attending any training session or while on the training grounds or the surrounding area thereto. In consideration of and as inducement to the acceptance of my application for training I hereby agree to indemnify and hold harmless release Maggie Marshall Dog Obedience Instructor, its officers, employees, members, and agents from any and all claims, or claims by any member of my family or any other person accompanying me to any training session or while on the grounds or the surrounding area thereto as a result of any action of any dog, including my own.
