Frequently Asked Questions 

If you are going to put a label on it, we are what are considered “Balanced Trainers”.

That’s just a very simple way of saying, we use a variety of methods to teach, communicate, and bring out the best in the dogs we work with.

Each dog is unique and so is your relationship. So while we have a general pattern or lesson plan we follow, we tailor each training program, methods, and techniques to how your specific dog learns.

The program encompasses everything you & your dog need to develop into a great team!

• Building effective structure to improve relationship 
• Learn dog speak! How to translate canine body language
• How your body language contributes to success
• Proper dog socialization 
• Becoming an advocate for your dog
• How state of mind affects behavior

Plus reliable obedience!

• Behavior modification
• Polite leash manners
• Releasing items in mouth
• Place training
• Come when called!
• Public manners
• On & off leash reliability

The term E Collar is short for Electronic Collar. The stimulation of an Ecollar is similar to the stimulation of a TENS unit that is used in muscular therapy. It is taught to your dog as a form of touch communication much like teaching leash manners using a leash and collar. But this leash is invisible. Your dog has a receiver collar that she wears and you have a remote that controls the stimulation. Your dog will be taught to respond to this stimulation much like they are taught to respond to leash pressure and obedience commands. This way you are able to reliably communicate with your dog at up to a ½ mile distance. Creating more freedom and the “off leash” lifestyle we all dream of having with our dogs.

The brand of Ecollar we use and recommend is the Mini Educator by Ecollar Technologies.

The “facility” is actually our home situated on 12 wooded acres. The dogs that stay with us are actively engaged with our everyday normal life. Whether that be outside with us while we work and play in the yard, hiking on the trails behind the house, cooking dinner in the kitchen, running errands, going out to lunch, playing in social groups with other dogs or waiting calmly during downtime. We keep their interaction with life the same as if they were living at home with you because that’s where your dog needs to learn how to thrive.

When the dogs are sleeping or are not being actively engaged in training, they rest in crates or in one of our doggie dorm rooms (4 foot X 5 foot room with raised dog beds) depending on their behavioral needs. But most of the day, they are learning with us.

Whomever is actively involved in the dog's life should be attending the sessions. We understand that scheduling can create problems, but you should do your best to be present or watch the go home material. Young children who need to be supervised should be left home so you are not distracted from learning.

YES! Socialization is a BIG part of what we do. It helps dogs get back to their natural self! Even if your dog is not friendly around other dogs, it's important they learn how to coexist. If your dog struggles interacting with other dogs, not to worry. The immersion portion of the ALL IN program helps to socialize your dog around others in a healthy way. The lack of interaction with their own kind creates a loss for how to interact appropriately. Proper socialization often times leads to rehabilitating the emotions dogs have around one another & can add a positive boost towards your training. 

It is of the utmost importance training transfers back to you and your home! The ALL IN program is designed to help you build a healthy relationship and home environment long before your dog arrives for their stay. The structure established prior, will provide for a smooth transition back at home. The support of the in person lessons, along with online course material will help the transfer of learning.

Yes! You will be joining us for lessons midway through your dog's 3 week stay and again on their go home day. These lessons give you hands on experience with the training tools while teaching you how to be successful back at home.

Dogs may start the ALL IN program at a minimum of 5 months of age.

At the completion of the ALL IN program you are able to attend group classes and community events which will allow you to continue to practice in real world scenarios with your dog. You will also have access to our premium pet sitting services where refresher training is an add on option.