The Evaluation

The first step to training your dog is an evaluation with a professional dog trainer.  An evaluation usually takes about one hour and is free if you come to our dog training center in Middleboro, MA.  During this meeting your dog trainer can identify your needs as well as determine any behavior problems with your dog.  Your trainer will then custom design a dog training program for you and your pet.   

Private One-on-One Dog Training Lessons

Although Group Classes are very helpful for distraction training and socialization for dogs, private lessons held one-on-one are usually recommended at the start.  During the one-on-one private dog training your dog will learn how to stop pulling and to walk nicely by your side.  He will learn to come when called, sit instead of jumping up, lay down and stay while you are eating dinner, and to stop dashing out of the door and running away.  Other behavior problems are also addressed such as counter surfing, barking, separation anxiety, and housetraining.  

Private dog training lessons usually last about 1 hour and cost $85.00 per session if held at our facility in Middleboro, MA.  At the evaluation your certified dog trainer will be able to estimate how many private obedience training sessions will be necessary to accomplish your goals.  Most dogs/handlers need between 3 and 7 lessons.  Of course the number of dog training lessons needed is directly related to how much time you dedicate to practicing as well as your consistency with your dog training.

Private in-home dog training is also available at an additional cost.  Cost is relative to distance traveled from our dog training center.

Residency Program

After evaluating your dog and identifying your training goals your dog trainer may recommend a residency dog training program.  

The Residency Program is designed to "jump-start" your dog's training.  It is not necessarily only for difficult dogs but more for busy families and other owners who don't have the necessary time or skills to complete the initial "teaching" of your dog.  Also known as "doggie boot camp" or board and train the program does not get any owners "off the hook".  However, when you are learning at the same time as your dog, training can sometimes take more time.   Also many dogs benefit greatly by intensive training when they are removed from a household where they are having problems and then come home with a brand new perspective and a new set of rules.  The program is also perfect for families traveling on vacation.  If you were planning on boarding your dog anyway, why not have him trained at the same time?

Your dog will stay here at our facility for two full weeks.  Occasionally some dogs need a few extra days to "get it".  If that is the case there are no additional charges.  Our dog training facility is on the same property as the home of our owner and head trainer, Lisa Flynn.  When your dog stays here she becomes one of Lisa's dogs.  Training is incorporated into Lisa's daily life.  Your dog will be introduced to loads of new people and dogs, plenty of distractions, and have fun down time with the staff and/or other dogs.  It's like Doggie Camp for your best friend!

The key to a residency dog training program is the follow-up.  That's where we teach you how to reinforce your dog's new rules and commands.  Most people need between 2 and 3 follow-up lessons.  However, we stand behind our training.  Our promise to you is that if you are following our directions and still having problems, we will continue to work with you at no additional cost.

The board and train  program also includes a life-time membership to our group dog training class.  The cost of the program is $1195.00

Accelerated Remote Training

This new technology and approach to training offers the dog and the handler immediate, humane and positive training results. No other training method produces results as quickly and effectively or is as safe as training with a remote collar. The remote collar may be added to any of the programs to accelerate your training and more quickly reach off-leash control. The cost of the collar will depend on the model used and will typically be between $200 and $250, as per the recommendation of the trainer. A one-week free trial of a remote collar is available.

Group Class

You may have attended a group dog training class in the past, but never like this one!  Some group classes are chaotic and can be downright dangerous at times.  Our Group Dog Training Class is fun!!  The class is by invitation only, is a drop-in class, and very informal.  We're just hanging out working with and playing with our dogs.  The best part is is that all of the dogs and handlers already have an understanding of the commands.  It's not teaching, it's practicing and reinforcing your training with controlled distractions.  

The class meets every two weeks and is open to graduates of our dog training  programs only. Invitation is subject to approval and evaluation by trainer. Ask about free passes.

Specialty Training

The Cultured Canine, Inc. is also able to offer programs in Personal Protection, Tracking and Scent Discrimination, Soft-Mouth Retrieval, and Handicapped Support.  

Puppy Consultation

Most dogs are ready for formal training somewhere between 4 and 6 months.  However, training actually begins the moment you bring your puppy home.  Either you are training him or he is training you!  Our Puppy Consultation is designed to help you and your family start off on the right paw raising a new puppy. Emphasis is on house-training, discouraging play biting, and socialization.  We help you set up a schedule for your dog designed around play, work, and rest.  The class lasts 1 to 1 1/2 hours and costs $85.00.  $25.00 of that cost is applicable to any training you and your dog attend with us in the future.

Behavior Problems

Problems are approached on a case-by-case basis after an initial evaluation by the trainer.

The Cultured Canine, Inc. offers obedience training and behavior problem solving for dogs and their owners in South Eastern Massachusetts, the South Shore, Cape Cod, and the Metro Boston area.  Many of our clients also share their lives with their dogs in New Hampshire, Connecticut, and Rhode Island.