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TRAINING

At Fetchers we provide a complete package of services to grow and peak the relationship between dog and owner by providing dogs with great obedience. This results in more freedom on and off leash while educating owners on how to build trust in this freedom to benefit the dogs quality of life. We have been training dogs since 2010 and love to hear from our dog owners the differences they see in their dogs behavior after a training session or stay. Testimonials are on our reviews page! Our Fetchers family tag teams the training efforts to maximize the amount of sessions per day and to offer both a male and female perspective. At Fetchers, we train everything canine whether young and old dogs alike on general obedience, aggression, anxiety, jumping up, running off, potty training problems, hunting skills, and more! We use a balanced approach of both positive and negative reinforcement with repetition and well placed patience to achieve this patterned successful behavior. This ensures a smooth transition to your home. We look forward to serving you and your dog!

2021 TRAINING STAY DATES

April 24th drop off options available Booked
May 15th drop off options available Booked
June 12th drop off options available Booked
July 3rd drop off options available Booked
July 24th drop off options available 2 spots left
August 14th drop off options available 4 spots left
September 11th drop off options available 4 spots left
October 23rd drop off options available 4 spots left
November 13th drop off options available 4 spots left

TRAINING
PROGRAMS

MEET AND GREET

Pricing: $30

Recommended for all situations.
30 minute session to help you decide which training option is best for you and your dog.

Daycare Enrichment

Pricing: $45 per day

Daycare Enrichment is a structured daycare that engages the senses and challenges a dog mentally while using purposeful play to encourage obedience and self-control.

Participation in a canine enrichment program is a smart choice for your dog! Enrichment toys and activities are designed to challenge dogs to think, problem-solve and stay active through brain games, challenging sensory work, and structured play. Enrichment stimulates the emotional, mental and physical wellness of your dog. Dogs that receive high levels of physical and mental stimulation are less likely to engage in destructive or bad behaviors due to boredom. The dog's energy is directed towards positive, healthy, and challenging experiences which leads to overall contentment in public and at home.

Physical:

Treadmill time- walking or running on a treadmill until slightly tired
Fetch- playing fetch with your dog
Playing or socializing with other dogs- some dogs like smaller groups of dogs
Flirt pole activity- dragging a toy that is attached to a pole, which is drug around to increase prey drive
Playing with toys- dogs get to hangout with their friends and play with toys
Going for a walk- getting out and discovering all the new smells in the world

Mental:

Kong or lick mat- with peanut butter
Snuffle mat- dogs have to use their nose to find their food
Supervised chewing- chewing on a Yak chew ($7), Bully Stick ($3) or a Benebone ($13)
Destruction box- you dog gets to completely rip apart a box in order to get the food that is hidden
Food puzzle game or food dispensing toy- dogs learn if they hit or move the puzzle, more food will come out
Bubble time- dogs have fun playing with the bubbles

Emotional:

Agility or obstacle course- dogs get to run through the agility course
Confidence building- face some fears and show them life isn’t so bad
Climbing- playing king of the mountain
Stretch and muscle relaxation- soothing the muscles
Bond Building- 1 on 1 relationship building with staff
Scavenger hunt- food is placed all around the room and your dog has to use their nose to find it

Packages:

10 day daycare enrichment pass: $430
20 day daycare enrichment pass: $410

Cannot be applied to overnight boarding

1 HR TRAINING SESSION IN PERSON OR VIA ZOOM

$120/HR

A 1 hr training session can help get you and your dog back on track. It’s a jam packed informational session for the owner's benefit. The one hour session typically is laid out first by us listening to you about your situation, then providing immediate analytical advice, practical adjustments to owners current training program, and an education on proper methods and techniques that have been proven to benefit the situation. Also includes potty training education. Sometimes it’s just a small adjustment that is needed to get back on track! This is for the type of person that wants to spend the time working with their dog directly through multiple sessions each day. It’s up to you to apply the info you learn in the 1 hr session.

Multiple sessions available at a discounted price.

GROOMING DESENSITIZATION SERVICE

$70/DAY = $490 RECOMMENDED 7 DAYS

This service can help your dog become more comfortable with grooming services by gradually exposing your dog to situations they are uncomfortable with such as nail trims. This is an investment in their peacefulness while at the spa.

DAY TRAINING

Pricing: $65 per day

Has your dog completed a board and train program or a one-on-one program with us at Fetchers? This program is designed for your dog to get in some extra training for the day to sharpen up some known skills, curve some new unwanted behaviors, and have a productive day for your dog. You can leave your dog with experienced trainers to help keep their basic obedience to keep their mind sharp and build off of their already built foundation of obedience.

If your dog has completed a different board and train program from a different facility, or has any aggression behaviors, please set up a Meet & Greet with a trainer to determine the best options for your dog.

Five 1-on-1 Program

A one-on-one program can be very beneficial to both you and your dog. This program offers step by step help into understanding the necessary commands and forming a solid foundation of obedience. You will also be working on the three D’s: Distance, Duration, and Distraction, all of which allow you, and your dog, to live a harmonious life. It's really about enjoying the time you spend with them.

Keep in mind 5 sessions are recommended but more are available! These sessions will help teach you the fundamentals of basic obedience and will be 90% of the owners work and 10% of the trainers. You will have the opportunity to ask questions, do many exercises, and help curve many unwanted behaviors yourself.

1-on-1 sessions are not geared for heavy behavior modification for fearful/nervous dogs. Please book a Meet and Greet with a trainer at Fetchers for help with any of these particular behaviors. This will help us come up with a custom plan that will work best for your dog.

You will get 5 sessions that run 60 minutes each, once a week, for 5 consecutive weeks. This will also include the trainer giving you many different exercises and activities to do at home between the weeks.

3 WK GENERAL OBEDIENCE SCHOOLING

3 WEEKS – $1875

For proficiency in general obedience where a pattern of overall cooperation in most situations is created for owners to appreciate and continue. 6+months old.

3 weeks of repetition based positive and negative reinforcement training. Correcting unwanted behaviors such as jumping, nipping, biting, leash pulling, digging, barking, lunging, chewing. Reinforcing and praising good behavior and learned skills. Approx 40-50 training sessions.
On leash obedience
Off leash recall obedience
Come, Back, Sit, Down, No, Kennel, Place
Daily socialization benefit – play, exercise, desensitization to all types of dogs, and rehabilitation from past negative experiences.
1.5 hrs - private go home session at the end ensures a smooth transition from our home to yours!
Weekly updates
Free phone support and follow up as needed.

4 WK GENERAL OBEDIENCE SCHOOLING

4 WEEKS – $2500

For proficiency in general obedience and/or for dogs that are fearful, anxious. stubborn or pushy behavior, & for low confidence dogs.

All tasks achieved in 3 week stay plus+
1 more week of repetition based positive and negative reinforcement training stopping unwanted behaviors. Approx 55-65 training sessions.
Desensitization to grooming
Kennel training
Introductions to new places
Proofing in new environments
1.5 hrs - private go home session at the end ensures a smooth transition from our home to yours!
Weekly updates
Free phone support and follow up as needed.

6 WK GENERAL OBEDIENCE SCHOOLING

6 WEEKS – $3750

For proficiency in general obedience and/or for dogs with high level separation anxiety, leash reactivity, and kennel/food aggression.

All tasks achieved in the 4 week stay plus+
2 more weeks of repetition based positive and negative reinforcement training stopping unwanted behaviors. Approx 75-90 training sessions.
Crate training for dogs who break out of wire kennels
Feeding desensitization where otherwise aggressive/protective
Leash heel where otherwise lunging or intense pulling
1.5 hrs - private go home session at the end ensures a smooth transition from our home to yours!
Weekly updates
Free phone support and follow up as needed.

8 WK GENERAL OBEDIENCE MASTERS PROGRAM

8 WEEKS – $4800

For advanced proficiency in general ob and/or for dogs with stubbornness, timidness, psychological issues, & aggression.

All items achieved in 6 week stay plus+
2 more weeks of repetition based positive and negative reinforcement training stopping unwanted behaviors in more real world environments and reinforcing and praising good behavior and learned skills. Approx 15-25 more training sessions.
1 hr educational visitation around the 4 week mark by appointment
Public area training proofing
Down command proofing on and off leash at distances of 50 feet, durations of 30 minutes, distractions with other dogs, people, and vehicle distractions.
Vehicle loading and unloading
Youtube graduation video demonstrating proofing achievements.
2 hrs - private go home session at the end ensures a smooth transition from our home to yours!
Weekly updates
Free phone support and follow up as needed.

CUSTOM OPTIONS

Looking for something specific? Ask us and we will build a plan around your goals!

REQUIREMENTS

6+ months old (in-tact dogs, in-heat females, and all breeds allowed)
Please budget for the cost of a high quality e collar($169) and prong collar($32). Various high quality options to be purchased at Fetchers. If you are considering hiring us but are unsure about e-collar training tools or want to learn more please call us.
A non refundable training ticket will be sold to hold your spot. 1 hr sessions are prepaid at $120 and are non refundable.
Vaccination records showing current rabies, distemper and bordetella to be emailed over to fetchersfm@gmail.com prior to reservation.

WHAT TO BRING

Bring – Food (or we have some for $2/day), collar (or we provide one for $3/day), and a leash.
Don’t bring – Bowls, raw hides, kennels
Optional – toys, bed, blankets, chewing treats, or anything to make your dog’s stay more comfortable.

TRAINING INQUIRY

Our dog loves it here! The staff is extremely friendly and keeps you informed.
Elliot

great service. nice people our dog was really really happy he was super clean very well taken care of I was really glad to keep him over there love it definitely go back
Mo Said

My dogs absolutely love coming here! The staff is super friendly and know my dogs by name. Highly recommend!
Alyssa Zachman

Fetchers has provided an amazing experience for my dog and I. They make us feel welcome, provide a very professional experience, and it’s very easy/affordable to get your dog appropriate care. Would highly recommend to anyone looking for a spot for their pup!
Andrew Lahn