Baymont Dog Training

HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE?

• The first lesson takes about 90 minutes. Subsequent lessons are one hour.

• The duration of the entire training process varies. Most dogs are signed up for a series of six lessons, roughly two weeks apart. That may stretch out if you go on vacation, the dog gets sick, a specific homework assignment takes longer, etc.

• Dogs who have bitten a human are signed up for a series of ten lessons, again roughly two weeks apart.

WHEN DO WE MEET?

• Baymont Dog Training takes appointments during the day on both Saturday and Sunday; during the day and evening on Monday and Tuesday.

• Since the training is private, you aren’t stuck with the same day and time for each visit. This flexibility makes it much easier to fit training sessions into your busy schedule.

• We like to give you at least two full weeks between training sessions. Each lesson builds on prior lessons, so it’s a better use of your money to give you adequate time to get your current homework done thoroughly.

WHERE DO WE HOLD YOUR TRAINING SESSIONS?

• The first few lessons take place in your home. This is the easiest place for your dog to concentrate on the training process.

• We can’t do all the lessons at home, or your dog would get geographic and assume home is the only place where obedience is required. Once your dog knows the basics, we head for a park, shopping center, etc. We are deliberately looking for situations which will provide maximum distraction for your dog.

HOW MUCH TIME MUST YOU SPEND WORKING WITH YOUR DOG?

• Not nearly as much as it used to take! When Baymont Dog Training first went into business, most trainers insisted the dog be worked for 20-30 minutes every day. At some point, it occurred to me that I didn’t do this with my own dogs. It was just too darn boring! A few minutes here and another few minutes there actually gets the job done more thoroughly as well as more easily and enjoyably.

• The first few training sessions are literally only three or four minutes. As we add commands, the lessons will last a bit longer, but very seldom will you work for more than ten minutes at a stretch with your dog.

• When we get into the distraction phase of the training, travel time to parks, etc. will add to your time, but the dog will still be worked only briefly.

• Toward the end of the training, occasional longer training sessions will take place to build up your dog's willingness to work for longer periods.

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?

• The initial six lesson obedience/behavior package costs $495, payable in full at the end of the first visit. These first six lessons include pack leadership, basic obedience, good manners, and behavioral issues as described under the “What Do We Teach” heading. If time permits, we will also do some advanced training and games.

• Extra lessons (after completion of the first six) for advanced training, games, tricks (or whatever else you may wish to teach your dog) can be paid per visit at a cost of $80 each.

• The initial ten lesson behavior/obedience package for a dog who has bitten costs $945, payable in full at the beginning of the first visit. If the trainer decides that your dog is safe after fewer than ten visits, Baymont Dog Training will happily refund whatever money hasn’t been used yet. Or, if the trainer decides your dog’s aggression is irreversible, any unused money will be returned.

• Pet selection counseling is a one-shot, 90 minute session and costs $120.

• Behavioral consultation is also usually a one-shot, 90 minute session and costs $120.