Advanced Training Options

**Any program can be altered to better meet the needs of you and your dog. Depending on your commitment and what you want to accomplish with your dog, other obedience commands can be taught:

Square off 90
Finish
Heeling on Both Sides
Stand.


**If you have specific needs or want to tailor your training for any dog sports or other canine activities, please let our trainer know.


Address / Contact Information

21882 Badger Road
Cascade, IA 52033
Phone: 563-852-3219
E-Mail: Click Here to E-Mail

Training Classes for Every Dog

Pup Start Program

“Puppy Kindergarten” is a perfect opportunity to get your puppy off on the right paw. Puppies between the ages of 12 to 16 wks are eligible. This program covers all the basics: house training, socialization, problem solving, confidence building exercises, and general grooming and medical topics. You will also receive the“Mueller’s Official Puppy Manual.”

Basic Obedience (On-leash)

This program is designed to give you basic on leash control with manners. In four lessons the following leash commands will be taught: Heel with Automatic-Sit, Sit at your side, Down at your side, and Stay. Upon completion of this program your dog will be able to walk on a leash without pulling and to sit patently.

Advanced Obedience (On-leash)

This is the Basic Obedience commands plus two additional lessons to teach Sit and Down from the front and in motion. These commands will need to be proficient before moving to the off-leash training program.

Off-Leash Obedience Training Upgrade

All the commands included in the Basic and Advanced Obedience Programs, with the addition of off-leash training and your dog will learn the command Place. Prices will depend on your dog and an estimate will be given after the completion of the Advanced Obedience sessions.

Advanced Obedience with E-collar

The full Advanced Obedience package plus the e-collar is included. This program teaches all of the Basic and Advanced Obedience commands with the use of an e-collar.

*Feel free to discuss this option and ask any questions you would like. There are many myths about e-collars, let me demonstrate the effectiveness and humane training techniques that can be applied with this excellent training tool.

Our Stone Hollow training programs are designed and tailored to meet the needs of you and your dog. In order for our training programs to provide the greatest benefit, it is important to work at home to change patterns and behaviors as instructed by Stone Hollow trainers. Your willingness to incorporate obedience commands into everyday life is crucial for success. The time and energy that you invest will determine how much you and your dog are able to accomplish.