Training Package For Every Dog

Houndstooth offers a boutique in-home experience coupled with our personalized, modern and proven approach to dog training. At the Houndstooth Facilities, each Dog is greeted with open arms and treated with love & affection for the duration of their stay. We consider our Clients and their Dogs family - vowing to provide comfort and constant communication at all times, even after training concludes!

 

2 Week Board & Train

 

Basic Package where we teach your dog the fundamentals of obedient behavior.

  • General Commands: Down/Down-Stay, Place, Leash Walk
  • Frequent interaction with dogs & humans to perfect obedient behavioral tendencies
  • Daily Exercise (e.g. Walks, Hiking, Play-Time)
  • Weekly Progress Reports with videos & pictures
  • Private Home Lesson with Trainer once Program is complete to demonstrate proper handling

4 Week Board & Train

 

Elevated version of ‘Basic Package’ where we instill in your dog the fundamentals of obedient behavior.

  • General Commands: Down/Down-Stay, Place, Leash Walk
  • Ability to specialize in correction of moderate behavioral issues (e.g. chewing, begging, jumping, barking)
  • Teaching obedience in diverse & varying high-distraction environments (e.g. Restaurants, Stores, City Blocks)
  • Emphasis on social skills and proper etiquette with humans in-and-around the house
  • Perfect proper interaction with other dogs
  • Daily Exercise (e.g. Walks, Hiking, Play-Time)
  • Weekly Progress Reports with videos & pictures
  • Private Home Lesson with Trainer once Program is complete to demonstrate proper handling

6 Week Board & Train

Next Level Package specializing in obedience training with off-leash freedom. 

  • General Commands: Sit/Sit-Stay, Down/Down-Stay, Recalls, Place, On/Off-Leash Walk, Drop.
    • All commands taught for consistent and complete obedience both on & off-leash
  • Ability to specialize in correction of moderate-severe behavioral issues (e.g. impulse control, general anxiety, separation anxiety, resource guarding, chewing, begging, jumping, barking)
  • Teaching obedience in diverse & varying high-distraction environments (e.g. Restaurants, Stores, City Blocks)
  • Emphasis on social skills and proper etiquette with humans in private/public areas
  • Perfect proper interaction with other dogs, despite previous aggressive tendencies
  • Daily Exercise (e.g. Walks, Hiking, Play-Time)
  • Weekly Progress Reports with videos & pictures
  • One/Two Private Lessons with Trainer at reasonable geographic location of choice (e.g. Hiking Trail, Waterfront, Local Park, Home, etc.)

8 Week Board & Train

Premium Package specializing in deeply instilled obedience training with off-leash freedom. 

  • General Commands: Sit/Sit-Stay, Down/Down-Stay, Recalls, Place, On/Off-Leash Walk
    • All commands taught for consistent and complete obedience both on & off-leash
  • Ability to specialize in correction of moderate-severe behavioral issues (e.g. impulse control, general anxiety, separation anxiety, resource guarding, chewing, begging, jumping, barking)
  • Teaching obedience in diverse & varying high-distraction environments (e.g. Restaurants, Stores, City Blocks)
  • Emphasis on social skills and proper etiquette with humans in private/public areas
  • Perfect proper interaction with other dogs, despite previous aggressive tendencies
  • Daily Exercise (e.g. Walks, Hiking, Play-Time)
  • Weekly Progress Reports with videos & pictures
  • One/Two Private Lessons with Trainer at reasonable geographic location of choice (e.g. Hiking Trail, Waterfront, Local Park, Home, etc.)

8+ Week Behavioral Board & Train

Extreme Behavioral Correction Package specialized and required for dogs with aggression issues. 

  • General Commands: Sit/Sit-Stay, Down/Down-Stay, Recalls, Place, On/Off-Leash Walk
    • All commands taught for consistent and complete obedience both on & off-leash
  • Specialize in correction of extreme behavioral issues (e.g. excessive barking, aggression towards humans and/or dogs, territorial/defensive characteristics, severe resource guarding)
    • Dog will learn NOT to bite – this training can take time to ensure success!
  • Teaching obedience in diverse & varying high-distraction environments (e.g. Restaurants, Stores, City Blocks)
  • Emphasis on social skills, proper etiquette and correcting aggression with humans in private/public areas
  • Perfect proper co-existence & interaction with other dogs, despite previous aggressive tendencies
  • Daily Exercise (e.g. Walks, Hiking, Play-Time)
  • Weekly Progress Reports with videos & pictures
  • Two Private Lessons with Trainer at reasonable geographic location of choice (e.g. Hiking Trail, Waterfront, Local Park, Home, etc.)

Service Dog Program

Service Dog: 8+ week program duration. $10,000 base fee – exact pricing depends on specific services your dog is requested to provide.

Multiple Specialty Packages are available including official certifications for Service Dog, and all required travel documents.

Service Dog tasks can include:

  • Blocking
  • Indication
  • Crowd control
  • Retrievals
  • Bracing
  • Pressure therapy
  • Carrying stuff
  • Turning lights on & off
  • Closing cabinets
  • ETC
  • Personal Protection Dog: 8+ Week program duration. $15,000 - $25,000 base fee – exact pricing depends on training required for your specific dog based on his/her ability to grasp the skill set necessary to adequately protect/defend as instructed.

Therapy Dog Program

Multiple Specialty Packages are available including official certifications for Therapy Dogs, Service Dogs, & Personal Protection Dogs.

  • Therapy Dog: 6+ week program duration. $8,000 base fee – exact pricing depends on the ultimate living environment as well as the general temperament requested of your dog. 
  • A therapy dog is trained to provide comfort and affection to people in hospice, disaster areas, retirement homes, hospitals, nursing homes, and more.
  • Restrictions on specific public locations. No transit, restaurants, malls, etc.

Protection Program

  • Multiple Specialty Packages are available including official certifications for Therapy Dogs, Service Dogs, & Personal Protection Dogs.
  • Personal Protection Dog: 8+ Week program duration. $15,000 - $25,000 base fee – exact pricing depends on training required for your specific dog based on his/her ability to grasp the skill set necessary to adequately protect/defend as instructed.