A1A Dog Training
PRIVATE TRAINING & CONSULTATIONS: private training is available in the comfort of your own home, or at the St. Augustine Humane Society Dog Behavior Problem-Solving Day, evening, and weekend appointments are available, and scheduled at your convenience, usually one lesson per week at your home. The first lesson lasts approximately 1 ½ hours. During this consultation, we will evaluate the situation, interview family members, observe your dog, and discuss with you the extent and probable causes of the problem. We will start off with some preliminary "homework", then after the appointment, we will provide you with a step-by-step written description of what was discussed. Our goal is to help you safely modify your dog's behavior, in a positive and non-confrontational manner, in order to create a healthy human/canine pack environment, where everyone feels happy, safe and secure.
In-home behavior consultations: $100* first consultation; $75*/hour thereafter (additional fees may be added for high mileage or multiple dogs)
If your dog develops behavior problems, please find help immediately - most canine behavior issues can be resolved through training. Don’t wait for the problem to escalate to the point of wanting to relinquish your pet. Behavior problems are the number one reason dogs are given up to shelters - and this is such an avoidable occurrence!! We at A1A take your canine’s behavior problems very seriously, and can provide you with the knowledge, skills and training techniques needed to resolve them. A1A Dog Training helps owners solve a wide range of canine behavior issues, including but not limited to:
Consultations at St. Aug. Humane Society: $40 per hour
!!!SUMMER SPECIAL!!!
$85 First In-home Appointment good until August 31st!!
Special Summer Canine Camps:
Canine Camps will be fun and educational for both you and your dog. Through games and activities, your dog will learn basic obedience and good manners; and you will learn how to communicate effectively and how to be your dog's natural leader. Discover how much you can learn, and accomplish with your dog in just 4 days! Class Locations: St. Augustine Humane Society, SJC Community Education, North Shores Community Center, Flagler County Community Education - A1A Hammock Location, and in your Neighborhood. Good Neighbor Training Classes
A1A Dog Training Canine Camps consist of 4 one-hour sessions, from Monday thru Thursday. We'll have two camps at SAHS, and one camp at North Shores. Go to Class Schedule page for locations, dates and times.
GROUP TRAINING CLASSES
Class Schedule
Agility - from Beginning to Advanced
Dog Agility: leaping over jumps and tires, weaving through poles, burrowing through a tunnel, plus walking ‘a plank’ and a wobbly teeter…the obstacles are great fun, but the best part is the strong bond built while you and your dog work together as a team. Communication is key, and through obedience games and activities, you and your dog will create a common language consisting of basic obedience commands, socialization skills and good manners. Team training such as this builds a tremendous amount of confidence, helps release extra energy, plus provides mental and physical stimulation. It will be so enjoyable that you and your dog won’t even realize you are learning! Open to dogs 6 months old and older. (For safety of developing pups, lower obstacles are used.)
Basic Obedience Training
Education is the key to successful dog training, and the Basic Obedience and Beyond Class is fun and educational for both the dog and owner. Your dog will learn the basics: sit, stay, down, come, walking on a loose leash, etc. Plus you will learn how to shape desirable behaviors while eliminating unwanted ones, by using humane and effective positive reinforcement techniques. Beyond this, you and your dog will learn to understand each other, and work together to build a happy, long-lasting relationship, with you as the natural leader. You can teach an old dog new tricks, and this class is open to all dogs 6 months and older.
Levels I & II Basic Obedience Classes
Similiar to Basic Obedience & Beyond, but with levels training the student and dog move at their own pace through obedience commands, socialization exercises and leadership training. Levels I is a Beginner Class, Levels II is Intermediate/Advanced.
AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Program
The AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy is an exciting new program designed to get dog owners and their puppies off to a good start; and an incentive program for loving dog owners who commit to a 6 week training class. S.T.A.R. stands for: Training, Socialization, Activity and Responsibility - all covered in the 6 week class. These classes teach you how to best communicate with your puppy, and also provide an opportunity for your pup to socialize with other pups. In classes aimed at earning the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy distinction, you'll be able to get information on all of your puppy-raising questions including housetraining, chewing, and the most effective way to teach practical skills such as coming when called. Once you complete the class, your puppy is eligible to be enrolled in the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Program. Your instructor will administer the S.T.A.R. Puppy Test at the end of the course; and upon passing the test and sending in the application, your puppy receives:
What could be more convenient than a dog class held right in your neighborhood? Get at least 5 of your fellow dog-owning neighbors together, and A1A trainers will come to your home or neighborhood park, and hold a 6 week group training session. The class will cover basic obedience commands, socialization skills and good manners. This is a great way for neighbors - both human and canine - to meet and greet in a controlled, safe atmosphere.
Additional Services:
The American Kennel Club
Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Test
The Canine Good Citizen certification program is designed to reward dogs who are well-behaved companions at home and in the community. The goals of the Canine Good Citizen program are to 1) teach responsible dog ownership to owners; and 2) provide basic training and good manners to dogs. All dogs who pass the 10-step CGC Test receive a certificate from the AKC. The AKC Canine Good Citizen Test Rewards Dogs Who:
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Accept a friendly strangerSit politely for pettingAppear clean and well-groomedWalk on a loose leashWalk nicely through a crowdSit and down on command and stay in placeCome when calledReact calmly to another dogReact calmly to distractionsReact calmly when separated from owner
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Private CGC Testing - $35 plus $8 Registration Fee to AKC |
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For information on conducting a CGC test for your community or organization, call A1A at 904-377-0037. |
In-house Professional Behavior Workshops
A1A Dog Training will work hand in hand with your clinic or organization, to provide training workshops in canine behavior issues, ranging from housetraining to separation anxiety. We’ll design workshops tailor-made to specific needs – giving your facility an added valuable service to offer your clients or your staff.
In-house Behavior Workshops typically last one hour and cost $100; more indepth workshops can also be arranged.
