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29K9 utilizes force-free training. Education, science and experience allows us to set up a solid communication first so that the dog wants to learn and enjoys the training. Ronda Warywoda is a graduate of and mentor for the CATCH Dog Training Academy as well as certified in Applied Animal Behavior - Washington State, an Animal Behavior College Dog Trainer – Level 2 and Mentor, AKC Canine Good Citizen, UKC SPOT and Therapy Pets Unlimited Evaluator, we have been training in the Morongo Basin, including the base, since 2009. Our family is retired Navy so we also have a special understanding of military life. In addition to Ronda, Scott Warywoda is an AKC Canine Good Citizen evaluator and teaches basic and advanced basic classes.
Private Training
Private Basic Obedience training is scheduled Monday thru Friday during the day. Sessions typically last about an hour and we focus on attention, sit, down, leave it, wait & stay and recall. Typically 4 to 6 sessions, depending upon the dog and the goals. These sessions are $25 ea and it is pay as you go. More advanced items upon request.
Group Classes
Group Classes are held Sundays at 12:00 at 72041 29 Palms Hwy, 29 Palms CA. (Our next class series begins Jnuary 8, 2020.)
AKC STAR Puppy classes focus on social skills, puppy basics and building confidence. After completing 6 sessions the puppies are eligible to take the AKC STAR Puppy Test. We focus on building a bond with training as well as building a confident puppy. Minor puppy problem solving such as puppy nipping and house training are included. Reservations required. $120 includes the required reservation fee. May be paid at $20 weekly.
Basic Obedience focuses on the basics at the adult dog level as well as social skills and setting up a foundation for future learning. The AKC Canine Good Citizen test is offered at graduation. The class is not required to sign up for testing. Minor problem solving such as jumping and leave-its are included. $120 includes the reservation fee. Reservations required. May be paid at $20 weekly.
Advanced with Public Access. Proof of the dog having their AKC CGC is required prior to this class. These classes focus on public access training with more advanced behaviors. The AKC Community Canine and AKC Urban Canine testing is offered at graduation but classes are not required to sign up for testing. These sessions are $25 ea and must be pre-registered.
UKC SPOT testing is also offered with these classes or by request.
All dogs must be up to date (age appropriate) on their vaccines. Dogs should be on a 4 to 6 foot leash (non-retractable) and either a flat buckle collar, head halter or body harness (front clasp harness recommended). Handlers should have soft treats, in pea sized pieces, for rewards, water and poop pick up bags. No prong collars, e-collars or other aversives are allowed.
AKC STAR Puppy classes focus on social skills, puppy basics and building confidence. After completing 6 sessions the puppies are eligible to take the AKC STAR Puppy Test. We focus on building a bond with training as well as building a confident puppy. Minor puppy problem solving such as puppy nipping and house training are included. Reservations required. $120 includes the required reservation fee. May be paid at $20 weekly.
Basic Obedience focuses on the basics at the adult dog level as well as social skills and setting up a foundation for future learning. The AKC Canine Good Citizen test is offered at graduation. The class is not required to sign up for testing. Minor problem solving such as jumping and leave-its are included. $120 includes the reservation fee. Reservations required. May be paid at $20 weekly.
Advanced with Public Access. Proof of the dog having their AKC CGC is required prior to this class. These classes focus on public access training with more advanced behaviors. The AKC Community Canine and AKC Urban Canine testing is offered at graduation but classes are not required to sign up for testing. These sessions are $25 ea and must be pre-registered.
UKC SPOT testing is also offered with these classes or by request.
All dogs must be up to date (age appropriate) on their vaccines. Dogs should be on a 4 to 6 foot leash (non-retractable) and either a flat buckle collar, head halter or body harness (front clasp harness recommended). Handlers should have soft treats, in pea sized pieces, for rewards, water and poop pick up bags. No prong collars, e-collars or other aversives are allowed.
Problem Solving
Sometimes the dog knows their basics but integrating the behaviors and preventing unwanted behaviors doesn't seem to be working. A little fine tuning can help with things such as door darting, overly excited greetings, minor destructive behaviors (not associated with Separation Anxiety. These sessions are scheduled Monday thru Friday during the day. $30 per session.
Behavior
Ronda Warywoda, CPDT-Ka, UW-AAB, addresses your dog's challenges such as resource guarding, separation anxiety, general anxiety, fearfulness and reactivity (lunging and barking at dogs or people) . Typically a treatment plan is set for six weeks after which time we review the progress and make adjustments as needed. A vet visit may be required to rule out physical causes or determine if medication is required. Sessions are scheduled Monday thru Friday during the day. These sessions are $40 each.
All prices subject to change.
Service Dog
Our Owner Trained Service Dog Program requires that the dog is at least (1) year of age, have their AKC Canine Good Citizen (or equivalent). Dogs are evaluated on a case by case to assure that they meet temperament and task suitability. Task training does not begin until 18 months. Owners interested in taking their puppy this route can be guided with appropriate socializing and training but will not be evaluated until the required maturity has been reached. A dog's brain continues developing until about age 2 which is when self control and problem solving skills are set. Puppies must go thru the growth stages with safe socialization and positive exposure to play, other animals, people and life in order to achieve a solid foundation to build their skills on. Even with the best start nature and unpredictability of life experiences can interfere. Not every dog has the temperament and trainability to achieve a solid, "bomb proof" service dog status. Clients must be able to dedicate the time to training their own dog.
We do not certify Service Dogs. We document training, attest to the dogs passing public access training and task training. The "need" for the Service Dog is defined by the handler's disability and the ability of the task trained dog to mitigate that disability.
We do not certify Service Dogs. We document training, attest to the dogs passing public access training and task training. The "need" for the Service Dog is defined by the handler's disability and the ability of the task trained dog to mitigate that disability.
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