All of our services put your animals’ needs front and center, by providing them with a consistent, safe, and caring environment. We take pride in providing individualized services that are shaped around the specific needs of you and your pet. Take a peek below at the detailed descriptions of the obedience services we provide.
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Obedience Training Programs
Fast Track / Custom Board & Train
How Does it Work?
Our program offers a fully immersive training experience for your canine companion, operating out of our state-of-the-art facility in North, SC. Designed to replicate a real home environment, our 700-square-foot, climate-controlled training space is attached to trainer Kelsey Hoffman's personal residence. This unique setup allows for a more personalized approach, focusing on aspects of obedience training that may be overlooked in a traditional kennel setting.
It's important to remember that obedience training is not a quick fix. As responsible pet owners, we must provide our dogs with consistent structure, balanced with rewards and consequences, to reinforce their training long after the program is complete.
The Commands:
At the end of the program, your dog will be able perform the following commands:
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Heel
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Sit - Implied Stay
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Down - Implied Stay
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Tone Recall/Come
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Place
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Kennel
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General manners: "Off", "Hush", Waiting for food, at doors, etc​
Behavior Modification/Problem Solving
For dogs experiencing anxiety, reactivity, or aggression, we offer custom training programs designed to fully address these challenges. Schedule a consultation call to discuss your dog's specific needs and determine the best program for you both.
The Investment:
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3 Week Fast Track Program: $2250
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4 Week Advanced Program: $3000
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5+ Week Behavior Modification Program: $3750+
- Every training program includes an e-collar, a recommended leash, and a comprehensive go-home guidebook. Participants also receive three months of free follow-up lessons and lifetime phone consultation. Graduates have access to boarding services and future brush-up programs to ensure lasting success.
The Midway Structured Visit:
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All owners are encouraged to actively participate in a structured visit at Kelsey’s home around the 11-14 day mark. This visit is a crucial part of the learning process, where Kelsey will thoroughly review your dog’s commands and demonstrate how structure and consistency play a vital role in effective communication. The focus of this lesson is on educating you with the skills, techniques, and language needed to reinforce training and create lasting change. This lesson marks the start of commitment to the consistency that is key to maintaining a strong, successful relationship with your dog long after the program is complete.
Graduation & Follow Up Sessions:
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During the graduation session at Kelsey’s home, she will showcase your dog’s progress and guide you through exercises designed to help you maintain their training long-term. Our team is dedicated to supporting and encouraging you beyond the program, providing written explanations of your dog’s commands and instructions on properly using your training tools.
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Training doesn’t end at graduation—we’re here for you every step of the way. All graduates receive 3 months of complimentary on-site* follow-up session and lifetime phone consultation, ensuring you always have the guidance you need. It’s not just about the destination; it’s about the journey.
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*In-home graduation and follow-up sessions are available for an additional fee. Please contact us for details.
Kennel Board & Train
How Does it Work?
This open ended program is designed to provide your canine companion with a slow and steady training experience. By immersing them into our on-site kennel for approximately 6-8 weeks, we are able to teach and refine their skills under a variety of circumstances. It is important to notes that all obedience programs are not a "permanent" fix. As animals owners, it is our responsibility to provide our dogs with consistent structure wit rewards and consequences after the completion of training.
The Commands:
At the end of the program, your dog will be able perform the following commands:
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Heel
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Sit - Implied Stay
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Down - Implied Stay
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Tone Recall/Come
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Place
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Kennel
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General manners: "Off", "Hush", Waiting for food, at doors, etc​
Behavior Modification/Problem Solving:
This program is not designed to accommodate these types of issues. Please refer to our custom programs or schedule a consultation call for more information.
The Investment:
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Training Fees: This program is charged at a weekly rate of $225. Given that individual stays vary from 6-8 weeks, the total training fees for this program are approximately $1350 - $1800.
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Equipment Packages: Our equipment packages can include any of the following items: an e-collar, elevated bed, prong/slip collar & leash, slip leash, or check cord. These tools are designed to greatly improve your ability to consistently communicate with your dog to create a smooth transition home & maintain their training long term. In order to best meet the individual needs of your dog, we make this recommendation at the 4-Week Structured Visit. Clients are welcomed to purchase these items on their own or directly from us. These packages range from $200 - $250.
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Total Investment: The total investment for this program can range from $1450 - $1850* given the individual needs of your dog. *This is an estimate, some dogs stay for longer or shorter durations. Please contact us for specifics.
The 4-Week Structured Visit:
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All owners are asked to actively participate in a structured visit at our facility around the 4-week mark. During this visit, our trainer will go over all of your dogs commands and how to use structure and consistency to improve communication with your dog. During this visit, we additionally go our our recommended training equipment packages to create a successful transition home & maintain your dogs training long term.
Graduation & Follow Up Sessions:
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During the Graduation session at our facility*, our trainer displays your dogs current level of off-leash obedience and guides you through a variety of exercises that will be especially beneficial for maintaining your dogs training long term. We provide you with written explanations of your dogs commands and how to properly operate your training tools. After your dog has completed our obedience program, we continue to you provide lifelong support! All graduates receive a complimentary On-Site* Follow Up Session & lifetime phone consulation. It's not about the destination, its about the journey.
*In-Home Graduation & Follow Up Sessions are offered for an additional fee - please Contact Us for more information
Private Sessions
How Does it Work?
Private sessions are available at our facility, in your home, or in a dog-friendly public place. Private Sessions are best suited for owners who are dedicated to providing a consistent & active role in their dogs training. From puppy lessons to advanced obedience, these sessions are designed to teach you how to train your dog.
On-Site Sessions:
​These sessions are $75 an hour.
On-site lessons are completed at our training facility in North, SC. Whether you need assistance in problem solving behaviors, improving your handling, preparing for hunt tests or building new skills we customize these lessons to best fit both you and your dog's individual needs. ​
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In-Home Lessons
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The Timeline:
The timeline of these sessions is determined on you and your dogs individual goals and needs. We understand that not all people and dogs learn at the same rate and we are always advocating for everyone to progress at their own individual pace. We are here to help in every way possible.
Public Outings:
Once your dog has completed their basic on leash commands, we highly recommend a public outing to make the next step in their training. We will meet with you at any dog-friendly location of your choice to help you and your dog achieve a safe and fun learning experience!
Follow Up Sessions:
These sessions are designed for dogs that have completed our board and train programs. Please Contact Us for more information on how to schedule yours today!