Puppy and Dog Training Programs-Contra Costa and Alameda County
Dog Trainer Serving Concord, Fremont, Danville, Alamo, Blackhawk, Orinda, Walnut Creek, Lafayette, Concord Ca. and the surrounding areas!
The Dog Squad is dedicated to providing the highest level of obedience training to the companion dog owner and sport dog enthusiast, living in Alameda, Contra Costa and the surrounding counties of Northern California. Serving dogs in Fremont, Concord, Walnut Creek, Danville, Alamo, Blackhawk, Orinda and Lafayette; our dog training programs are designed to meet each owner's individual needs as well as expectations.
The Dog Squad currently offers a variety of programs to meet the challenges of people's everyday living needs from private in-home lessons to public practice sessions and Puppy Preschool.
Our goal is to show our clients that their dog can learn to be obedient and reliable in and out of familiar environments, as well as around real world distractions.
Our clients deserve nothing less than a happy, obedient and reliable companion that can share in all of their everyday adventures.
Our services are provided 7 days a week and we provide Lifetime support for all our training packages.
Business Mission and Vision
Company Values Statement
Puppy Pre-School (In-home) (Age 8
wks. to 4 mos.)
Puppy to Adult - No Boundaries Program
No Boundaries Program
No Boundaries Off Leash Program
Home Boundaries Program
Bark Control Program
Remote Collar Basics
Puppy Class (age 10 wk to 20 wk)
Introduction to Nosework
Canine Good Citizen Prep
Introduction to Tricks
Off Leash Class I
Off Leash Class II
The Dog Squad truly believes that a well-trained dog is a happy dog and a happy dog is one that is easy and enjoyable to live with. Our Mission is to improve every owner's bond with their dog through training that is humane, easy to follow and results in a dog that is well mannered and safe. Our ultimate goal is to make dog ownership enjoyable so that dogs live long happy lives with their owners and that they make the experience of living with a dog one that is memorable.
Dogs can add fulfillment, enjoyment, and love to one's life but a dog can also bring destruction, heartache and pain if they are not properly trained. We believe that every dog deserves to be trained.
It is in their nature to follow their human counterparts. It is a fact that dogs that are trained live longer healthier lives and research also suggests that the companionship of a dog contributes to longer healthier lives for their owners.
Our Vision is to help clients and dogs in Fremont, Concord, Walnut Creek, Danville, Alamo, Blackhawk, Orinda, Lafayette and surrounding areas of Northern California achieve the highest level of trust through communication and dog training methodologies that are proven, safe and humane. Our mission is to enhance the bond that makes the dog/owner relationship special, unique and worthwhile.
TOPAt The Dog Squad we believe that our business should be built on honesty, respect and humane treatment of all animals. We believe that the welfare of the dog comes first. If we cannot help the dog or the client we must not take the job. Even if we decline to take a job we will try to offer the customer options and solutions. As a part of our commitment to improving the lives of our dogs and clients we provide lifetime support without extra costs to our clients.
Services Offered
Puppy Pre-School (In-home) (Age 8 wks. to 4 mos.)
Includes 4 in-home private lessons
This training program is designed to help the client get started on the
right foot with their puppy. Puppy Pre-school is designed to integrate the
puppy into its new pack by setting up structure and rules that help the puppy
understand where his/her place is in the pack, what is expected and to learn
proper manners and appropriate behavior. Starting early helps the puppy develop
good habits and basic obedience skills needed for being a good canine companion.
The following concepts/commands will be taught:
| Basic Manners | Basic Obedience |
|---|---|
| crate training | leash training |
| housebreaking | sit |
| bite inhibition/mouthing | down |
| socialization | coming to you (around home) |
| basic grooming |
Puppy Class - 10 to 20 weeks of age
Puppy
School Class will cover the following training topics: puppy potty training,
crate training, biting and mouthing, socialization, manners and basic obedience
such as sit, down, come and leave-it, aggression, destructive behavior, dog
parks, general puppy health and first aid, basic grooming and handling, playing
and toys, and more.
Our Puppy School Class is designed to help prevent future dog behavior problems with the ultimate goal of shaping our puppy into a well-mannered adult dog.
The Puppy Training Class uses positive reinforcement training methods that are easy and fun to use for the whole family. The class is designed to help the owner integrate the puppy into its new family by setting structure and rules that will help the puppy understand where his/her place is in the pack, what is expected and to learn proper manners and appropriate dog behavior.
The class will be a combination of lecture and hands on experience. There will also be some time allotted for the puppies to interact with people and the other puppies in the class.
Price: $200
Maximum: 8 Puppies
Age Requirements: 10 weeks to 20 weeks
Vaccination Requirements: Shots must have been given by a
Veterinarian not a breeder. Certificate must be shown for proof of DHPP and
Bordetella (Kennel Cough). Shots must be given at least one week prior to starting
the class. Attach a certificate with this application.
Oakland - Puppy School Class
Place:First Congregational Church of Oakland
2501 Harrison St.
Oakland, CA
Day: Wednesday
Time: 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
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Puppy to Adult - No Boundaries Program
This training program is designed to take the puppy through its entire developmental
growth process (puppy, adolescent, adult) from 8 weeks to 1 year+ of age.
The program is divided into 3 phases.
In Phase I Puppy Phase (8 weeks to 20 weeks),the puppy developmental period we cover; house training, socialization, structure, discipline and manners, basic handling and grooming, and puppy obedience such as sit, down, come, leave-it/off, and leash walking. We do 3 in-home private lessons during this phase and spread the lessons out over a 12 week period.
Phase II Adolescence(5 to 6 months): When the puppy the Adolescent period we introduce basic obedience such as; heel, sit, down, stay, wait, come, off, and place. We do 4 private lessons spread out over the next few months of development.
Phase III Adult (Ages 7 months to 1 year). At this phase we do 1 Private Park Lesson and then graduate the dog into our Park Classes. The customer can choose any of 4 locations to attend for 1 full year. Public Park Session Locations
Phase I Puppy (8 weeks to 5 or 6 months) 3 In-home Lessons
| Basic Manners | Basic Obedience |
|---|---|
| crate training | leash training |
| housebreaking | sit |
| bite inhibition/mouthing | down |
| socialization | coming to you (around home) |
| basic grooming |
Phase II Adolescence (5 to 6 months) 4 In-home Lessons
| Basic Manners | Basic Obedience |
|---|---|
| No Jumping on Guests | Sit on Command (maintaining a sit/stay) |
| Off furniture/counters etc. | Down on Command (Maintaining a down/stay) |
| Quiet on Command | Go to Place (bed, rug, or mat) |
| Waiting at doors | Heel, walking on a loose leash |
| Digging and Chewing | Come using a long line |
| Possessive and Territorial Aggression |
Phase III Adult (7 months to 1 year +) 1 Private Park Lesson plus 1 year of Park Sessions
Practice Sessions are held at various Bay Area Locations (click here to see Session info). In Park Sessions we put dogs into real world situations and test their obedience skills with a high level of distraction. Customers can choose any of our locations or combination of sessions.
No Boundaries Program
This training program is designed to give our customers complete leash control
of their dog in any environment or situation. We will train the owner to
train their dog to be reliable in the midst of real world distractions. The Program includes 3
in-home lessons plus 2 lessons out-side the home in highly distracting areas. After completing private lessons students progress to the real
world environment of Group Practice Sessions. Group Sessions are taught multiple times
per week. The owner and dog may go to any of our 3 designated Sessions for 1 full year. We provide lifetime follow-up should the customer encounter any problems.
The following concepts/commands will be taught:
| Basic Manners | Basic Obedience |
|---|---|
| No Jumping on Guests | Sit on Command (maintaining a sit/stay) |
| Off furniture/counters etc. | Down on Command (Maintaining a down/stay) |
| Quiet on Command | Go to Place (bed, rug, or mat) |
| Waiting at doors | Heel, walking on a loose leash |
| Digging and Chewing | Come using a long line |
| Possessive and Territorial Aggression |
No Boundaries Off Leash Program
This training program is designed to give our customers complete Off Leash control of their dog in any environment or situation. We train the owner to train their dog to be reliable in the midst of real world distractions. The Program includes 3 in-home lessons plus 5 lessons in real world situations away from the home. After completing private lessons students progress to the real world environment of Group Sessions. Group Sessions are taught multiple times per week. The owner and dog may attend any one of our 3 Park Classes for 1 full year. We provide lifetime follow-up should the customer encounter any problems.
The following concepts/commands will be taught:
| Basic Manners | Basic Obedience |
|---|---|
| No Jumping on Guests | Sit on Command (maintaining a sit/stay) |
| Off furniture/counters etc. | Down on Command (Maintaining a down/stay) |
| Quiet on Command | Go to Place (bed, rug, or mat) |
| Waiting at doors | Heel, walking on a loose leash |
| Digging and Chewing | Sit, down, Place, Heel, Stay, Come (from distance & with distractions) |
| Possessive and Territorial Aggression |
Home Boundaries Program
This training program is designed for control around the customer's home.
We will train the owner to train their dog to be reliable around the house
and around real world distractions. Lessons will be taught in the customer's
home. Program includes 4 in-home private lessons and 1 year of Park Classes. Client can choose any of the 3 Park Classes we have running per week. Lifetime follow-up is available
should the client encounter problems with any of the outlined objectives.
The following concepts/commands will be taught:
| Basic Manners | Basic Obedience |
|---|---|
| No Jumping on Guests | Sit on Command (maintaining a sit/stay) |
| Off furniture/counters etc. | Down on Command (Maintaining a down/stay) |
| Quiet on Command | Heel, walking on a loose leash |
| Waiting at doors | Stay |
| Digging and Chewing | |
| Possessive and Territorial Aggression |
Charges for second and third dog in Puppy to Adult, No Boundaries,No Boundaries Off Leash and Home Boundaries Programs: Second Dog half price of the training program. (does not apply to training equipment). Third Dog add an additional $100 + cost of any training equipment.
Bark Control Program
The Dog Squad offers a Program to help you solve all types of nuisance barking. If you have been cited by Animal Control or have received complaints from neighbors then this is the program for you and your dog.
We use a variety of approaches and tools that are custom fit to your dog and home environment. We use Static Collars, Spray Collars and Ultrasound. We will recommend the best device or combination of devices to solve your dog's barking problem.
Our Bark Control Program includes 2 in-home sessions and a Bark Control Device. At the first session we do a quick assessment of your dog and your home situation. We then make a recommendation on what device would work best. We properly fit the dog with a Bark Control device and then introduce the dog to external stimuli that will cause it to bark. We thoroughly instruct the owner on how a device works, how it should be used safely, how to maintain it and how to solve problems if the device is not working. After we have instructed, properly fit and tested the device we leave the owner with instructions on daily use and routine. We follow-up with a visit in about 1 to 2 weeks to make sure the device is working properly and that the program we set-up is working.
"I took Pickett for ride in the car the other night and the collar worked wonders. He barked once then stopped. He usually gets spastic around McDonalds, but I drove around it a few times and he didn't bark. The ride to work this morning was so much nicer. He barked just once when we got to work and then stopped. Usually he starts barking when we get close and doesn't shut up. At work today he's been a whole different dog. I'm so happy I can start bringing him more often. He doesn't bark at the UPS guys when they come in the front doors or bark at John's electric wheel chair. He seems calmer too."
Thanks,
Candice Moses, Pleasant Hill, CA
The Bark Control Program costs $295 and includes one Bark Control Device. Also included with the package are 90 days of email and phone support.
Remote Collar Basics
The Dog Squad offers a basic remote collar training package to get owners started with an e-collar. This is a starter program for clients who want to do most of their training on their own but just need a jump start.
The program includes the following:
| Program |
|---|
| One In-home Lesson (about 1 hour) |
| Dogtra 300M Remote Training Collar |
| Instructional DVD: "Just Right! A Step-By-Step Guide to Remote Collar Training" |
The Program costs $395 + Sales Tax. We are offering a $20 Discount for current clients of The Dog Squad. Also included with the package are 90 days of email and phone support.
Introduction to Nosework (Open to the Public)
6 Week Introduction to Nosework
Wednesday 6:30 PM, Arpril 3 - May 8, First Congregational Church of Oakland, Oakland,CA
Though dogs should be behaved and controllable, they do not have to have perfect obedience skills to participate. If you have questions about your dog please email me.
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Price $225
Canine Good Citizen Test Prep
6 Week Canine Good Citizen Test(AKC CGC) Prep Class (Open to the Public)
Wednesdays 6:30 PM, May 15- June 19, 2013, First Congregational Church of Oakland, Oakland,CA
Sign up at Dogsquad Online Store.Dog Squad On-Line Store This class is for e-collar trained dogs only and limited to 8 participants.
Price $225
Introduction to Tricks Class
6 Week Tricks Class (Open to the Public)
Wednesdays 6:30 PM, June 26 - August 7, 2013, First Congregational Church of Oakland, Oakland,CA
This is an introductory class open to the Public. Why teach your dog tricks? The main reason is to have fun with your dog. While we want a well behaved dog, tricks training can help you find other outlets for your dog other than Obedience Training and unwanted behavior. Trick training can help open up new ways to communicate with your dog and strengthen your bond while having fun. Tricks can also build confidence for those dogs that are shy and fearful and help them learn other skills that are beneficial. Tricks can also be used to give your dog an alternative behavior when he is doing something undesireable. Tricks can act as an outlet for the dog who has too much energy. And of course, there is the vanity part; "Look what my dog can do". Showing your dog off to friends can be a lot of fun.
Some of the tricks that we will teach are sit pretty, bow, spin, weave, roll over, high five, and more.
Each participant must have a Leash, a Place Board, treats and a treat bag. Place Boards can be purchased from The Dog Squad. Go to Dog Squad On-Line Store
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Price $225
Off Leash I (Open to Dog Squad Clients Only)
6 Week Off Leash Class
Sunday's 12 Noon, July 28 - September 8 (Skip Labor Day, San Leandro, CA
Attendees must have trained with The Dog Squad (e-collar clients only), already in a regular Dog Squad Class and doing well enough to move onto more advanced work. Any dog with any sign of dog aggression must be muzzled and if the dog aggression is deemed too aggressive they may be denied entry or expelled from class.
The Class covers all the basic obedience commands as well as more advanced behaviors. The use of clear hand signals will be integrated into all the lessons.
We cover sending dogs away from the owner and calling them back. We will teach the dogs how to move from right to left and left to right at a distance. The d ogs will learn to perform sits and downs from a distance as well as executing these commands while in mid recall and mid send away.
Included in the course are long stays, stays with distractions while other dogs perform movement commands and stays with the owners out of sight.
Each participant must have a 30 foot long line and a place board. (Place Boards can be purchased from The Dog Squad). Go to Dog Squad On-Line Store This class is for e-collar trained dogs only and limited to 8 participants.
Sign up at Dogsquad Online Store.Dog Squad On-Line Store This class is for e-collar trained dogs only and limited to 8 participants.
Price $225
Off Leash II (Open to Dog Squad Clients Only)
6 Week Advanced Off Leash Class
Sunday's 12 Noon, September 15 - October 20, 2013,San Leandro, CA
Sign up at Dog Squad Online Store.Dog Squad On-Line Store This class is for e-collar trained dogs only and limited to 8 participants.
Price $225
Call 877-632-3647 to set up an evaluation.
