SERVICES
PRIVATE LESSONS
These are one on one sessions where we help you with relationship building, dog handling and training techniques. This will help you to better communicate with your dog. Over the course of several sessions, we will add distractions to proof the training in real world situations. We add in basic obedience skills to private lessons.
BASIC OBEDIENCE
We teach basic obedience because it gives you and your dog the ability to understand each other. It also shows your dog that YOU are in control of any situation you experience together. Basic obedience creates believability with you and your dog. We teach this in one on one lessons and group classes. Throughout the course of the packages, we bring in distractions to help proof the dog's training by providing real life experiences.
OFF LEASH TRAINING
There's probably nothing more important than teaching your dog to come when called. After basic obedience we can begin to teach your dog how to be reliable off leash. Going hiking, camping or just walking out of your front door and knowing your dog will stay with you without a leash is a nice feeling.
BEHAVIOR MODIFICATION
Our goal is to keep your dog in its home. We tackle any and all behavior problems through relationship consistency and structure. We deal with an array of problems: jumping, biting, destructive behavior, fence fighting, bolting out of the doors, thresholds and gates, fighting between multiple dogs in the home, integration of a new dog into the home, and teaching management skills to set new dogs up for success, etc.
DAY TRAINING
This is a nice option for people that would like to get a jump start on training but may not have the time. We require an initial assessment before deciding if this is the right option for your dog. Day training could include loose leash walking with specialized gear, e-collar training or a la carte...you tell us what you think your dog would benefit from the most. Options such as enrichment, socialization, game play and confidence building are a few examples. We work with your dog during the day and then set up lessons that include you, to teach you what your dog already knows.
​
**Keep in mind that understanding what your dog is and living with it correctly are the keys to making any training successful. Day training alone will not be the "magic fix" you might be looking for. The work continues at home.**
NOVICE GROUP CLASS
Our novice group class is going to include basic obedience skills that will prep you for off leash work and e-collar. This class is going to be taught by Nate Shephard and Tabby Watkins. A group course is great for creating a tight knit community with people who shared a similar journey with you and your dog. The group is going to consist of 10 people at a time, so that everyone still gets the attention they deserve. Throughout the course there will be a Facebook page specially made for members of that class. We implore you to utilize the Facebook page because it allows you to post your growth and see the growth of others, it also gives you the opportunity to have any questions answered rather than wait until your next class.
PUPPY CLASS
The puppy class that RYD offers is a group class that teaches you how to raise a neutral dog who knows how to navigate life. Like our other group classes, there will be a Facebook page for you and the other members to interact with each other and the instructors. You can also post progress updates and have questions answered throughout the course. The instructors for this course, Kyleigh Sutker and Sydney Coleman, do their best to take care of each one of their members and make sure everyone's individual needs are met. The puppy class is a great start to a great life for your new dog and also gives you head start on our other obedience courses.