Calm Dogs. Confident Owners.
Our team provides you with training and services that suit every dynamic. Click on a service to learn more and book today! Or give us a bark to discuss you and your dog’s needs.
We also offer Boarding and Daycare. Previous training with doggieology101 required, and an evaluation may be required if you have not visited us in over a year.
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DOGGIEOLOGY 101 INSIGHT
*There are multiple components that go into rehabilitating a dog’s unbalanced behavior. When diving into trying to fix it, it’s important that you have an understanding of dog psychology, how they communicate through body language, and how their state of mind impacts behavior. This is where we come in! Whether it’s through One-on-One Training or our Stay-n-Train Programs, we will teach you how to create rules, boundaries, and put structure into place in a way they understand; show you how to extinguish old toxic behaviors and put new healthy patterns into place. With your mindset firmly in this leadership role, paired with the training and tools that work best with your dog, you’ll be well on your way to achieving all your training goals!
*The Slippery Slope of Inconsistency…
Dogs are yes/no, black/white…they do not do GRAY…
Dogs receive mixed or confusing signals about acceptable states of mind and behavior. (Human pets the excited/jumping dog when getting home from work, but upset if the dog is excited/jumpy when people come over to visit…) This confusion often creates anxiety, stress or attitude issues that cause problems with the dog. These unbalanced states of mind can lead to unwanted pushy, challenging, or destructive behavior, along with nervous and/or fearful behaviors. If they are left to navigate “gray” situations or figure life out on their own, the unwanted behaviors often escalate. Consistency is KEY.
ONE-ON-ONE TRAINING
TRAINED OWNERS. CALM DOGS.
In Home or at the Dog House
Did you know? Dogs function best when directed with boundaries, guidance and rules and are consistently held accountable for them.
Rate: $140/hour + *Mileage from Antioch.Visits are generally 3 hours.(Some are longer, some are shorter) If you h ave more than one dog, multiple dog issues, multiple dogs, or several people that may be practicing the skills, it may go longer. You will be invoiced for the length of time your trainer is at your home. If the visit is going long, at the 3 hour mark, your trainer will ask you if you’d like to continue. You’ll be invoiced for the amount of time your trainer spends with you and your dog.
Pet/Owner Profile: Poor Manners, Overly Excited, Nervous, Fearful, Leash Issues
Perfect for: New dogs to the home, Puppies, Any dog displaying above behaviors
How it works: You learn simple, effective techniques that create a strong, healthy relationship with your dog. The focus of this visit lies in teaching you how to effectively communicate with your dog and show you how to get your dog deferring to you instead of their impulses for decision-making. This is our signature service and the foundation/framework for your relationship and future obedience training.
*Distances longer than 1 hour from Antioch, add $25/hour
FOLLOW-UP TRAINING
In Home or at the Dog House
PREREQUISITE:The Foundation Training is required prior to Follow Up Training
Did you know? Dogs function best when directed with boundaries, guidance and rules and are consistently held accountable for them.
Rate: $140/hour. + *Mileage from Antioch. Visits are generally 1-2 hours. If you have more than one dog, multiple dog issues, multiple dogs, or several people that may be practicing the skills, it may go longer. You will be invoiced for the length of time your trainer is at your home. You’ll be invoiced for the amount of time your trainer spends with you and your dog.
Pet/Owner Profile: Poor Manners, Overly Excited, Nervous, Fearful, Leash Issues
Perfect for: Dog following up after Foundation Training, Obedience work, Tweaking Foundation Work Issues
How it works: This is a custom service! You tell us what you need! You may need to learn how to incorporate/tweak the leadership skills from the Foundation Training and further deepen the relationship. You are maybe ready to dive deep into obedience training! You can set up one follow up to flush out an annoying pattern or set up many if you want to work on continued obedience.
*Distances longer than 1 hour from Antioch, add $25/hour
STAY-N-TRAIN
DOG GONE HAPPY
Stay-N-Train
Did you know? Dogs thrive in environments where clear parameters, conditions and rules are provided. Holding your dog accountable through consistent direction and leadership puts your dog in a calm, relaxed state.
This is where the teaching can begin.
How It Works
Working, Resting or Playing. This is how dogs roll, so this… Is How We Roll.
Our unique STAY-N-TRAIN experience will provide your furry best friend with the structure and guidance that they crave and need. Staying with us 24/7 throughout the stay-n-train, providing clear rules, do’s and don’ts, standards of behavior; holding them accountable through consistent direction and leadership; we are able to effectively communicate and bring dogs to a calm, relaxed state.
Rate:
1-Week Stay-n-Train:
1 Week with Ecollar: $1,500
1 Week without Ecollar: $1,260
Pet/Owner Profile: For dogs 6+ months of age. No human or dog aggression issues. Requires more responsibility on the owner to continue the patterning of commands and behaviors at home.
In this program, your dog will learn the following skills and commands, all on the leash:
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- Heel/stopping/sitting (no pulling, barking, excited silliness)
- Sit
- Down
- Place Command (short stays)
- Recall (on lead)
- Crate Training
- Waiting for Food
- Waiting at Thresholds (doors, car, crate, etc.)
- Walk in “follow” mode; monitors your pace
2 Weeks: $2,750
Pet/Owner Profile: For dogs 6+ months of age. No human or dog aggression issues.
We use the Ecollar to communicate with your dog by teaching at low-level pressure. It is gentle remote communication and is one of the best ways to develop and relay information to a dog. In this program, your dog will learn the following skills and commands on and beginning off leash, using the Ecollar:
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- Heeling/Stopping/Sitting -Leash/Beginning Off-Leash (no pulling, barking, excited silliness)
- Sit
- Down
- Place Command
- Recall/Come
- Duration work (stays on Place with distractions)
- Crate Training
- Waiting for Food
- Waiting at Thresholds (doors, car, crate, etc.)
- Walk in “follow” mode (monitors your pace, starts/stops when you do)
3 Weeks: $3,700
Pet/Owner Profile: This option includes everything in the 2-Week stay and is for dogs that have any dog-dog aggression, resource guarding issues, and/or human biting.
Thorough patterning of the new behaviors. More time may be required to achieve desired results.
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- Heeling/Stopping/Sitting -Leash/Beginning Off-Leash (no pulling, barking, excited silliness)
- Sit
- Down
- Place Command
- Recall/Come
- Duration work (stays on Place with distractions)
- Crate Training
- Waiting for Food
- Waiting at Thresholds (doors, car, crate, etc.)
- Walk in “follow” mode (monitors your pace, starts/stops when you do)
- Out (drops and disengages with object)
4 Weeks: $4,560
Pet/Owner Profile: This option includes everything in the 2-Week stay and is for dogs that have any dog-dog aggression, resource guarding issues, and/or human biting.
Thorough patterning of the new behaviors. More time may be required to achieve desired results.
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- Heeling/Stopping/Sitting -Leash/Beginning Off-Leash (no pulling, barking, excited silliness)
- Sit
- Down
- Place Command
- Recall/Come
- Duration work (stays on Place with distractions)
- Crate Training
- Waiting for Food
- Waiting at Thresholds (doors, car, crate, etc.)
- Walk in “follow” mode (monitors your pace, starts/stops when you do)
- Out (drops and disengages with object)
PUPPY 101 TRAINING
THE FOUNDATION OF CALM
Did you know? Puppies need structure, routine, dog socialization and play.
We offer both At-Home and stay-n-train options. Our unique stay and train experience is for puppies between 16 weeks and 6 months of age.
While staying at Doggieology101 for the Stay-N-Train programs, your puppy will develop a new foundation and state of mind that will make it easy for you to continue training. You will be empowered to continue developing a new and incredible relationship with your dog as they grow. This program is designed especially for young pups, giving them an excellent foundation of the rules, boundaries and limitations for living with their human families.
OUR PUPPY PROGRAMS: THE BLUE. THE CHARLOTTE. THE TILLY.
The Blue: Pups (Under 6 Months)
Rate: $140/hour (most visits last 3 hours) + *Mileage from Antioch.
One Foundational/Framework Home Visit, Follow-Up Visits to work on continued obedience (quantity -your choice) either at your home or at D101 until you feel you’re ready to proceed on your own. Of course, you can always schedule Follow-Ups or Refresher training as needed.
*Distances longer than 1 hour from Antioch, add $25/hour
The Charlotte: (Parts 1-2)
Rate: $2,100
Part 1 – Pups (8-12 Weeks)
Setting Up- One visit to your home (address crate training, potty training, nipping, leash silliness). Additional visits can be scheduled, but only one is included in the package. Add-On In-Home Training will be charged at the hourly rate.
Part 2 – Pups (13 Weeks) Pups will stay here with us at the D101 Pack Shack for 14 days. Working sessions are spread out throughout the day because of short attention spans. The “work” and teaching time is done through low level playtime. Play is very important for dogs so is incorporated into all of our programs. *Imperative for the pup to start looking to you for guidance/following you; looking for you, etc)
Skills Taught During ‘The Charlotte’ Program:
- Walk politely with you On-Leash
- Sit
- Down
- Place Command
- Waiting at Thresholds (Doors, Car, Crate, etc.)
- Waiting for Food
- Beginning Recall (using long line, beginning off leash w/food)
The Tilly: (Parts 1-4)
Rate: $3,100
Note: The first part of this program is “The Charlotte” and the second 2 weeks incorporates Ecollar.
Part 1 – Pups (8-12 Weeks) Setting Up: One visit to your home (address crate training, potty training, nipping, leash silliness). Additional visits can be scheduled, but only one is included in the package. Add-On In-Home Training will be charged at the hourly rate.
Part 2 – Pups (13-14 Weeks) Pups will stay here with us at the D101 Pack Shack for 14 days. Work sessions are kept very short because of very short attention spans. Oftentimes, the “work” and teaching time is done through low-level playtime. Play is very important for dogs so is incorporated into all of our programs. *Imperative for the pup to start looking to you for guidance/following you, looking for you, etc.)
Part 3 – Pups (15-16 Weeks) Pup goes home for HOME/FIELD practice for 2 weeks. (You and your pup will practice skills learned during The Charlotte)
Part 4 – Pups (17-18 Weeks) Pup comes back to D101 Pack Shack for 2 weeks – Focus is Ecollar training.
Obedience Skills Reinforced with Ecollar Focus:
- Walk politely on leash
- Sit
- Down
- Place to Place
- Recall
- Waiting at Thresholds (doors, car, crate, etc.)
- Recall with friends to achieve off leash reliably
- Addressing behavior issues such as jumping, impulse control, nipping, reactivity, nervousness
- OUT if needed (for any guarding issues)
- Come With Me walking with you off leash (in your orbit)
ECOLLAR DAY-N-TRAIN
BRING OUT THE BEST
Ecollar Day Training
Click here to learn more about Ecollar ins and outs.
Did you know? Follow, Thresholds, and Wait for food are the foundational skills and framework for establishing leadership for all obedience training done at Doggieology101.
Rate:
With Daycare: $1,200
Without Daycare: $920
Includes:
- Seven consecutive days at our facility.
- Choose to pick up after their scheduled 90-minute session or have your dog stay for daycare.
- Ecollar Technologies Collars
- Slip Lead Appropriate for your dog or Herm-Sprenger Prong Collar
- Coolaroo Cot to fit your dog (70 pounds or less)
- Two 90-minute go-home sessions
- One 60-minute follow-up session
Pet/Owner Profile: Needs Command Structure. Lacking Obedience Foundation. Strong Owner Commitment. Note: There will be a required component of owner commitment to maintain and reinforce the lessons, structure and commands so your dog can retain what was learned and potentially expand his/her Ecollar communication repertoire in the future.
Perfect for: This program is for dogs that DO NOT have any serious issues including resource guarding, aggression with other dogs, other animals, or humans. If your dog is showing signs of these issues, contact us to discuss before signing up.
How it works: This 7-day program is perfect for the dog owner that is looking for an intro to Ecollar training. Skills Taught: Beginning Heel, Place (The Sit and Down command is an added benefit because it’s a requirement for Place), Beginning Recall, Beginning Come with Me, Thresholds. These are the stepping stones that allow our clients to develop a deeper connection while incorporating a command structure with their dog.
In this program, your dog will learn the following skills and commands, all on the leash:
- Heel/stopping/sitting (no pulling, barking, excited silliness)
- Sit
- Down
- Place Command (short stays)
- Beginning Recall (on lead)
- Crate Training
- Waiting for Food
- Waiting at Thresholds (doors, car, crate, etc.
- Walk in “follow” mode; monitors your pace
Refresher Training at the D101 Pack Shack
Rate: $87
Perfect for: Dogs that need a little refresher, a little tweaking here and there on the commands.
How it works: Your dog will come to D101 for the day get the all the perks of socializing with the other daycare dogs AND will receive 60 minutes of training
*Prerequisite: Your dog must have had some sort of baseline training with us: Foundation Training or one of our Training Programs
They have helped me with three dogs needing different degrees of training from basic training at home to their three week stay and train program. Excellent training for the dogs and excellent teaching for the owners.
Program: 3 Week Stay-n-Train (Tux)
Melissa gave a great training class for both my dog and myself! She explained the philosophy behind the training and gave practical exercises I can do at home to reinforce and further the training. After a 3 hour session I can already see a difference in my dog’s behavior! I’d recommend this training to anybody who wants to better understand their dog!
Program: One-on-One Session (Jesse)
Love this place!
Program: 3 Week Stay-n-Train (Teddy)
Carla was excellent. I would recommend anyone that is having issues with their pup to call Carla. She is so patient, easy to talk to and very knowledgeable of what dogs are feeling, thinking. I really didn’t think she would be able to help with our Okie, but she did, and I know it was only one session but wow we have a lot to work with now and I believe it will definitely help all of us and Okie.
Thank you so much Carla
Programs: One-on-One (Okie), The Charlotte (Beau)
Beau came back today a different dog – calm, listening & went on walk perfectly.
Program: 2 Week Stay-n-Train (Beau)
We adopted a 10 year old German Shorthair pointer with a few issues. The most severe ones were guarding us from other dogs, dog reactivity. guarding us at night, and recall. After a fight between our neighbor’s dog and our Bella it was time for some major interventions. What we were doing was not working. We talked with our neighbor and he recommend Doggieology 101 to us. We are so thrilled that they did. Melissa, Suzanne, and Carla are amazing. trainers. Bella is now a calm and happy dog who returns when we call. They gave us personal at home instructions while she was at their 2 week training program. We are still in 90 day training period but we determined to not ruin all of Doggieology’s hard work. They are still available to answer questions or to stop by and help if we are losing our way. Expensive program but so worth every penny. Oh and when Bella goes out and the neighbor dog is out they just ignore each other!
Program: 2 Week Stay-n-Train (Lady Bella)
Our 2 dogs went to 3 weeks of the stay-n-train program. They are now at home and we’ve had zero aggression issues, zero peeing/pooping inside (which was a MAOR issue for one of our dogs) and a much orderly house! Now that the dogs are back, we realize how out of control our household was before. Even just going on a walk feels less chaotic.
Melissa was great – she was VERY patient and explained things in a way that all of us (kids, included!) could understand. We appreciated her knowledge and honesty.
We know we’ll go back to Doggieology 101 for boarding and refresher training. We were apprehensive about the cost, but it has been well worth it!
Programs: 3 Week Stay-n-Train (Teddy), 3 Week Stay-n-Train (Bodie)
Carla is a MIRACLE worker and dog genius!
She took my incredibly reactive dog and turned him into a well behaved little guy!
We have work to do implementing all the training but the tools Carla and Doggieology101 provide you with are by far the best training tools and techniques we’ve ever experienced!
Programs: One-on-One (Shadow), The Tilly (Raven), 3 Week Stay-n-Train (Shadow)