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Training Programs

At Charley’s Canine College, our philosophy is that there isn’t a more logical place to train your dog than your own home. All of our dog training programs involve some form of owner participation. We feel that your home is the most convenient place for you and the most comfortable and familiar for your dog. Therefore, there is no unnecessary stress put on your dog, and the result will be a much happier training environment.
That being said, we also recognize that in-home dog training may not be the preferred method of some dog owners and not an option at all for others due to the location of their home, their work schedule or the time they have to commit to working with their dog in-between lessons. For these dog owners, Charley’s Canine College does offer various boarding and training packages. We can train your dog for any number of things while they stay with our partnered boarding facility, for a predetermined amount of time. If this is something that you are interested in, please inquire so that we may discuss your goals and the estimated duration of your dog’s stay.

Training Programs

At Charley’s Canine College, we offer a wide variety of training programs. All of our dog training programs, from puppy training, aggression rehabilitation and obedience training are tailored or customized to our client’s individual needs and the goals that they have for their dogs. During your consultation, your dog’s temperament will be evaluated and we will discuss what your goals for training are and what behaviors you would like to correct. Other topics covered are our training philosophy, how the programs are structured and what your time commitment is.

Housebreaking
Housebreaking your dog can take months and in some cases certain dogs are never completely housebroken if not on a consistent, practical schedule. Cleaning up feces or urine in the same spot after your dog has had another “mistake” is no fun!
Let Charley’s Canine College set you and your dog up on a practical schedule and educate you on the do’s and don’ts of housebreaking. In most cases, we can have your dog “mistake” free in a couple of weeks. Your dog is either housebroken or not. There is no such thing as an almost housebroken dog! If your dog relieves him or herself in your home even once or twice a week, they are not housebroken. Over the years Charley’s Canine College has housebroken dogs as old as three or four years…and older! Some of the more difficult breeds that we have successfully housebroken include, Yorkshire Terriers, Chihuahuas, Dachshunds and Maltese.
Housebreaking programs are included with puppy obedience programs or can be purchased separately if this is your only objective.

Obedience Training
There are many different levels and interpretations of obedience training. Charley’s Canine College offers all levels and types. Please review some of the options that are available below and keep in mind that we tailor our programs to the specific goals and commands that you feel are important to you and your dog.
One of the many and most popular programs offered by Charley’s Canine College is Basic Obedience Training. Basic obedience training is the ground work for a balanced, well behaved and obedient dog. Once your dog has become proficient in their basic commands, we then incorporate them into everyday life at home and with the family. Upon completion of your basic obedience program, everyday life with your dog will be more enjoyable and rewarding.
Charley’s Canine College also offers On Leash Advanced Obedience Training. This training might interest owners who would like to acquire an obedience title for their dog or may enjoy working with their dogs as more of a hobby than just trying to manage control.
For those who would like for their dogs to have more freedom, Charley’s Canine College also offers informal off leash training. This training allows you to have your dog off leash while still maintaining a safe distance on walks around the neighborhood or park and come consistently when called. (being aware that we have a “leash law”)

Aggression Rehabilitation
In the past few years there has been a steady rise in aggression issues with dogs where both people and dogs are the target. Unfortunately, in the majority of these cases it really is not the dogs fault, but they get the blame none the less. Most of the time, this is an owner or handler problem or in some cases a new owner who adopts a dog out of the goodness of their heart and inherits this problem. It all boils down to one common denominator, the lack of structure or proper leadership in the relationship between a dog and its owner or owners.