What is Day Training?

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Day Training is when we come to your house and do the dog training for you! We work with your dog 3 times a week and at the end of the week we transfer the commands to you so it benefits you the most. This program is designed for convenience and speed! We can accomplish fixing the issues that you are having with your dog in a fraction of the time it would take doing it the old fashion way or through group classes.

When you love your dog but you need the behaviors to stop and don’t even know where to start, let alone have the time for it…Day Training is for you. We schedule an initial consult and we discuss your goals of what you need out of this training. It is helpful for you to have your concerns listed out for us so we can see all of the issues at once.

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Day Training with Dog Days Pet Services is much faster than the typical “We come for an hour each week and show you how to train your dog with homework” or “group class” model. You don’t even have to be there when we arrive to train your dog. We are experienced dog trainers and can often times accomplish difficult cases in 1/4 of the time it would take in a group class setting. We offer Several Packages to suit the needs of your dog.

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How It Works:

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For this example, we will use the 4 week program. Once you and the trainer agree on the dog’s goals we will begin training in real life problem areas that week. After 3 sessions have been completed we will meet with you to show off your dog’s new commands. Then we go back to training for another 3 sessions, at the end of this period we will have another transfer session where we will show you how the dog behaves in the presence of its stimulus. We train for another 3 sessions to fine tune any issues and to make adjustments as we need and have a final transfer session after the 3rd set of 3 sessions. In this last transfer session you can meet us in a real life problem area or be at your home where we can really nail down the new commands, instruction on maintenance is given, and the lure (treat/reward) has been removed. We then come back for an additional 2 sessions to make sure that the new installed behaviors are working and that your life has improved. We can make adjustments at that time if needed. In the time it takes for the Day Training program to complete, your dog will have learned the entire suite of obedience and you will be knowledgeable in how to use the commands when you need it the most.

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To get started, Call us at 540-525-5916 or email us to schedule your in-home consult! Be sure to tell us that you want one of our Day Training Programs!

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Definitions:

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• Training Session – 1 hour where the dog trainer (supervised by you or not whatever is convenient) installs new behavior to make your life better

• Transfer Session – 1 hour where you and your dog trainer meet and the new commands are given to you. You practice with your dog with guidance on how and when to use the new behavior commands.

• Follow Up Sessions – 1 hour where the dog trainer and you meet to discuss any new issues or to make tweaks to the original training plan to ensure a harmonious life with your dog.

 

The Day Training Program includes:

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• 1 – hour transfer sessions done at the end of each week. You will need to be present at least once a week for 2, 3 or 4 weeks in a row

• 1 – hour follow up sessions to cover any issues that may pop up and to continue the maintenance phase.

• 1 – hour training sessions done by an experienced and credentialed Dog Trainer per week for 2, 3 or 4 weeks.

 

Pros of doing Day Training Program:

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• Convenient, you don’t even have to be present for 3 of the training sessions per week

• It takes a 1/4 of the time to accomplish and fix issues that your dog is displaying

• We do all of the hard work and just show you the hand signals and voice commands at the transfer sessions

• We show you in the transfer sessions how to use the commands in everyday life, we even go to real life areas to demonstrate the behavior and how to use the commands

• The reliance on the treat is faded out with the experienced dog trainer instead of you having to make a schedule of frequency of reinforcers that are used on a weekly basis.

• All you have to do is be at the transfer sessions and do maintenance after we are done with the training! EASY!

 

What issues can be addressed with the Day Dog Training Program?

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• Aggression Dog to Dog

• Aggression People related

• Fear issues

• Separation Anxiety

• General Obedience

• Walking on Loose Leash

• And many more!

   

Day Dog Training is helping families because we are so incredibly busy that most of us don’t have the time to train the dog. We just need the issues fixed…like yesterday. Day Dog Training is perfect for just that. We do all of the training part, you just need to worry about taking the kids to school, going to work, and while your doing that…we will take care of the dog. When you get home and you have a minute after the 3 sessions…we will show you all the stuff your dog has been learning while you have been busy! Then when life happens and you need a “sit” because you have 2 kids, a husband/wife calling your name, the phone is ringing, and the dog is running wild…you can use his/her new commands and calm the place down. Call 540-525-5916 or email us at dogdayspetservicesva@gmail.com to schedule your consult and be sure to tell us that you want the Day Dog Training Program, we will take it from there.

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*If you live outside of our 20 mile travel distance, a small fee will be added on for travel.

 

 

1 Week - Dog Needs a little help or a Refresher
 

Does your otherwise well-behaved dog have just one problem that drives you crazy like pulling on leash or jumping on visitors? A 2-week day training program may be the perfect solution.

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3 Training Sessions/ 1 Hour Per Visit plus a 1 Hour Transfer Visit each week, to show you the skills the dog has learned and teach you the signals and commands.

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Best Suited For:

• Dogs who have done some training, but whose owners can’t solve a particular problem.

• Trained dogs whose owners want to teach a new skill.

• Trained dogs who need a refresher course.

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$350

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2 Week - Dog Has Some Training

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Does your otherwise well-behaved dog have just one problem that drives you crazy like pulling on leash or jumping on visitors? A 2-week day training program may be the perfect solution.

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3 Times a week/ 1 Hour Per Visit plus a 1 Hour Transfer Visit each week, to show you the skills the dog has learned and teach you the signals and commands.

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Best Suited For:

• Dogs who have done some training, but whose owners can’t solve a particular problem.

• Trained dogs whose owners want to teach a new skill.

• Trained dogs who need a refresher course.

$640

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3 Week Program - Basic Manners and Obedience

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We’ll get you off to a great start with basic manners and obedience.

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We Teach Your Dog

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• Polite Greetings: We’ll teach you how to handle play biting and jumping on people

• To chew only his own toys; not your shoes, remote controls, kids’ toys, etc.

• Basic Commands like sit, down, come, and drop it.

• Counter surfing prevention and the leave-it command

• Either leash manners or stay/place behaviors

   

Program Includes:

• 3-weeks of day training in your home.

• 3 60-minute working sessions each week where we train your puppy.

• 1 60-minute private in-home transfer lesson each week to teach you to maintain the training

• 2 Refresher Sessions to fine tune any problem areas

   

Best Suited For:

• People who have trained a dog before or relatively mellow dogs

 

$1120

 

4 Week Program - We’ll teach dog complete intermediate level manners and obedience.

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We Teach Your Dog

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• Polite Greetings: We’ll teach you how to handle play biting and jumping on people

• To chew only his own toys; not your shoes, remote controls, kids’ toys, etc.

• Basic Commands like sit, down, come, and drop it

• Stay and Place: Your puppy will learn to go to a mat and stay until released so that you can control him while you cook, eat, bring guests into the house, pay for a pizza or whatever.

• Leash Skills: Your dog will learn to walk calmly with you without pulling.

• Counter surfing prevention and the leave-it command

   

Program Includes:

• 4-weeks of day training in your home

• 3 60-minute working sessions each week where we train your puppy

• 1 60-minute private in-home transfer lesson each week to teach you to maintain the training

• 2 Refresher Sessions to fine tune any problem areas

   

Best Suited For:

• Busy families or professionals

• Anyone who wants a wonderfully-behaved dog.

 

$1440

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Puppy Starter Course Program (For Puppies 8-18 Weeks of Age)

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Get your new Puppy started off right, with all of the essentials you will need to give them a head start in their life as a dog!

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Our Puppy Starter Training Course covers all of the things that you and your Puppy need, to get off on the right foot...or paw, for success in adulthood and future training. 

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This package consists of (4) 30 minute sessions with you and your new Fur Baby, covering skills such as:

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• Housebreaking

• Crate Training

• Mouthing Issues

• Name Recognition

• Sit/Down/Follow Luring

• Leave It

• Drop It

• Collar and Leash Manners

• ...and More!

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$250

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Multiple Dog Programs

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Day Training is ideal for households who want more than one dog trained at a time. For 2 dog households, we generally do 90-minute sessions, with the cost of the second dog being 50% of the initial, first dog, training cost. 

 

If you have 3 or more dogs that you want us to train at once, we will also  do 90-minute sessions. Homes with more than 2 dogs who need training vary quite a bit, so all programs for these households are completely custom.

 

Programs for Reactive or Fearful Dogs

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If your dog is fearful, lunges on leash, or needs any other sort of training to help with reactive, fearful or what you might describe as dangerous or aggressive behaviors. We also offer 90-minute sessions, to allow for taking your dog into public spaces, to help get over fear of new places and/or strangers. Fees for these sessions are $50 more per session than the 60-minute sessions. 
 

60 Minute Sessions

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2 week - $960

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3 week - $1140

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4 week - $1920