We teach you how to live with your dog.
And we teach your dog how to live with you.
It all starts with great communication.
With over 45 years of experience, we’ve developed a learning method based initially on positive reinforcement (food, toys and praise). We establish a language between the dog and owner that gives the dog a clear understanding of the positive consequences associated with certain behaviors. At the appropriate stage of training, we use negative reinforcers to teach the dog consequences of unwanted behavior. In the end, it’s about creating a mutual understanding between dog and owner that will last a lifetime.
Our Programs
Board and Train
Our most popular and most effective service! Your dog stays with us on-site learning new skills or brushing up on past behaviors. Staying with us at Cedar Valley Canine allows your dog to receive the adequate repetition needed to instill good behaviors.
Please note: All dogs must be 16 weeks of age and/or have completed all vaccinations including Kennel Cough
Basic Level Board & Train
( 2 weeks ) - $2200.
Our most basic training where your dog will “learn how to learn.” Your pet will have a system of communication and work ethic.
Your pet will learn several new training skills including: Sit, Down, Rest, Wait, Come Through (Door/Threshold Manners), Recall, A Release Command, Leave It and more.
Your dog will have 4 - 5 training sessions throughout the day as well as 2 supervised play periods with other dogs.
Includes an intensive “go-home” lesson with your dog’s trainer as well as two follow-up sessions at Cedar Valley Canine for training reinforcement.
Intermediate Board & Train
( 3 weeks ) - $3000
The initial two weeks of training are the same as the basic board and train described above. The third week includes E-Collar training for off-leash obedience reinforcement (pricing does not include cost of E-Collar technology).
Includes an intensive “go-home” lesson as well as three follow-up sessions at Cedar Valley Canine for training reinforcement.
Advanced Board & Train
( 4 weeks) - $3800
Our four-week program is our most complete package. The three week program with the fourth week to enhance and reinforce all of the previous weeks. It is the ideal amount of time to really get the full benefit of our training methodology.
Includes an intensive “go-home” lesson as well as four follow-up sessions at Cedar Valley Canine for training reinforcement.
Maintenance Board & Train
(1 week) - $850
For pets who have already completed Basic Board and Train, but could use a refresher course of basic training skills. This one week program includes 2-3 training sessions throughout the day as well as 2 supervised play periods with other dogs. A “go-home” lesson is not included with this program.
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On-Site Training
We offer on-site training sessions at Cedar Valley Canine. These plans include five one-hour lessons with one of our staffed trainers.
Basic - $700
Includes five one-hour sessions with one of our staffed trainers.
Ideal for new puppies or dogs that haven’t received any training or older dogs needing a refresher course.
Your dog will learn leash training, manners, housebreaking plus basic commands such as “sit, “down,” and “here.”
Basics for Puppies - $700
Puppies purchased from Cedar Valley - $425
*This package must be completed before the puppy is six months old.
Includes five one-hour sessions with one of our staffed trainers.
Geared towards the abilities of a puppy as young as 8 weeks. The busy puppy translates into a young dog that can easily develop bad habits and become a nuisance to the family, so it is important to direct the natural energy and curiosities of the dog into practical training and living scenarios.
Continuing Education - $125/ per one hour session
For dogs who have trained with us before, we offer single sessions at CVC to brush up on any training.
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Specialty Training
We’re proud to offer speciality training services for owners and their pets. Please inquire about cost and availability for these services.
*E-Collar Conditioning and Training - $1000
*does not include the cost of the e-collar
We are a licensed E-Collar Technologies dealer and trainer. With over 30 years of experience training with e-collars, Dave has mastered the correct use of the collar as a behavioral reinforcer.
E-collar conditioning and training is implemented after basic obedience and can be incorporated into other programs and packages for an additional fee.
E-collar training is a one week program either as a stand alone after basic obedience is completed or can be added onto the Basic Board and Train
Please note: price of E-Collar technology collar is not included in the pricing.
Odor Detection/Response Training/K9 Nosework - call for price
Training services for (but not limited to) Peanut Oil Detection, Bedbug Detection, Narcotics Detection, Explosive Detection, and Cell Phone Detection. In detection training, dogs learn how to search for a specific odor or odors and find the source. Dogs start by searching for their favorite food or toy reward hidden in a variety of environments, increasing the challenges and adding new search skills as the dog progresses.
We also offer K9 Nosework classes for sport training. Inspired by working detection dogs, K9 Nose Work is a fun search and scenting activity for virtually all dogs and people. This easy to learn activity and sport builds confidence and focus in many dogs, and provides a safe way to keep dogs fit and healthy through mental and physical exercise.
*Watch Dog/ Personal Protection - call for price
Canine Good Citizen - call for more information
Dave has extensive experience training police and military K9 as well as years of work as a Protection Decoy in Schutzhund and IPO trails. Lead trainer Perry Chapman also is an experienced highly trained professional decoy.
Beginning with introducing the dog to the elements of protection training up to the finished adult, we offer a variety of services tailored to the level of training your dog has achieved
You can read more about what our standards are for a proper protection dog here.
Please note that not every dog is meant for personal protection and will need to go through an evaluation with Dave prior to training.
The Canine Good Citizen certification (CGC) is an AKC sponsored program that’s open to all dogs–purebred and mixed breed. It is a ten-skill training program that focuses on teaching the basics of good manners and obedience, instilling the values of responsible ownership, and strengthening the bond between you and your dog at home and out in the community.
After mastering the ten skills, passing the CGC test together, and taking the Responsible Dog Ownership pledge, you and your pup will join the proud ranks of over 1 million dogs who have earned their Canine Good Citizen award.
Evaluation Appointment - $100
Can’t decide which program is best for you? Or just want to see if we are a good fit? Our Evaluation appointment is a perfect opportunity to come meet the team at Cedar Valley Canine so we can evaluate the needs of your pet (please note: this is mandatory step for all Specialty Training dogs).
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