BlackFoot Kennels
Dog & Puppy Training Services
"Dogs do speak, but only to those who know how to listen."
- Orhan Pamuk
Now bookings for Fall & Winter 2022 board and train programs:
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Boarding with Training:
Loose Leash Walking & Basic Stationary positions Program
2 weeks: $1,500.00
(2022 & 2023 price)
Apply to Enroll Now!
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On leash foundation training
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Basic Leash Skills & Manners:
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leash walking without pulling!
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meet and greet / no jumping
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polite walking through doors
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dealing with distractions while on lead.
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Stationary positions introduced with a low level of distraction:
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SIT and stay
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DOWN and stay
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PLACE and stay
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Includes:
1 hour outgoing lesson
homework manual
Clicker
Boarding with Training:
Puppy Pre-K
3 weeks: $2,050.00
(2022 & 2023 price)
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For puppies 8 weeks to 16 weeks of age who have had no previous formal training.
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Luring and shaping. Marker based training for puppies.
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Motivational food and toy based reward training with 100% schedule of reinforcement.
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Establishing positive associations for these positions & actions:
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walking at heel.
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Sit
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Stay
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Down
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Stand
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Recall
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Leg weaves
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Spins
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Socialization:
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crated car ride 1X weekly
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meeting new people
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off site training 1X weekly (parks, dog friendly shops, etc..)
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safe exposure to other dogs, cats, and chickens on site.
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Crate training / housebreaking routine.
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Proprioception & platform targeting exercises.
Includes:
1 hour outgoing lesson
homework manual
Bait Bag & Clicker
Boarding with Training:
All Breed Puppy Kindergarten
or Basic Obedience Program
4 weeks: $2,250.00
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On leash foundation training
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Basic manners:
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leash walking
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meet and greet / no jumping
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polite walking through doors
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waiting for food
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place training
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Sit
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Stay
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Down
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Recall
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Socialization:
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crated car ride 1 - 2X weekly
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meeting new people
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off site training 1 - 2X weekly (parks, dog friendly shops, etc..)
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safe exposure to other dogs, cats, and chickens on site.
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Crate training / housebreaking routine.
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Positive motivational training with almost 100% schedule of reward for puppies. Random reinforcement schedule based on maturity levels.
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Behavior establishment foundation for your future advanced obedience super star!
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Proprioception and conditioning work targeted for growing puppies.
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K9 Treadmill sessions for physically developed dogs.
Includes:
1 hour outgoing lesson
homework manual
Bait Bag & Clicker
Boarding with Training:
All Breed Off Leash E Collar Program
6 weeks: $3,450.00
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For dogs and puppies 10 months and older.
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On leash & OFF LEASH foundation training
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Basic manners:
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leash walking
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meet and greet / no jumping
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polite walking through doors
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waiting for food
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place training
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Sit
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Stay
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Down
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Recall
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Socialization:
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crated car ride 1 - 2X weekly
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meeting new people
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off site training 1 - 2X weekly (parks, dog friendly shops, etc..)
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safe exposure to other dogs, cats, and chickens on site.
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Increased (maturity appropriate) distraction training.
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Alternating schedule of positive reinforcement teaching with introduction to maturity appropriate pressure using e collar.
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1X weekly supervised canine treadmill session for dog 15 months and older.
Includes:
1 hour outgoing lesson
Your own E-collar
homework manual
Training leash
Bait Bag & Clicker
Board and Train:
Complete Puppy Foundation Program
12 weeks: $5,800.00
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Puppy foundation work for pups ages 8 weeks and older. This board and train offering can be tailored to fit the needs of working retrievers, family companions, as well as future obedience competitors.
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Housebreaking
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Place training (casting to place)
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Crate training
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leash walking
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Hunt test holding blind manners (for retrievers)
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Shaped positive retrieve (for retrievers)
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Basic puppy commands including:
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Here, Heel, Place, Sit, Down, Kennel
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Introduction to gun fire, swimming, truck travel, BIRDS, and other "field basics" (for retrievers)
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Pups are started with positive, balanced and fair methods. You puppy will be eager to learn and more than prepared for his/her future no matter of for sport or pet!
For retrievers: Dead birds are included. Live shot birds (pigeons / ducks / pheasants) at market price & invoiced monthly.
Includes:
1 hour outgoing lesson
homework manual
Training collar
Training Leash
Bait Bag & Clicker
Board and Train:
Retriever: Basic to Transition Program
12 week (min): $5,800.00
+ additional months: $1800 ea.
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Basics for Young & Transition level Hunt Test Retrievers
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Hunt test holding blind manners
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Force Fetch
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e-collar conditioning.
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Obedience:
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Here, Heel, Place, Sit, Down, Kennel.
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Marking skills with birds/ wingers and throwers in the field.
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gun fire, swimming, truck travel.
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Yard drills:
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3/5 hand casting, no-no drills, single T, swim-by, taught & pattern blinds.
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Intro to cold blinds for those dogs who are ready.
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Optional AKC hunt test entry for JH - MH titles.
Dead birds are included. Live shot birds (pigeons / ducks / pheasants) at market price & invoiced monthly.
Hunt Test Fees: entry cost plus $100 per stake (JH + SH) $150 for MH
E-Collar Training conditioning & Private lesson package:
All Breed Off Leash E Collar Program
4 private sessions + e-collar: $500.00
STARTS: SEPT 2022!
4 private lessons ( 1 hour each )
&
The NEW! Educator FT-330 Finger Trainer!
Featuring:
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1/2 Mile Range
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Low to Medium Power
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Wireless 12ft finger button
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100 Levels Dial Adjustable with “Lock and Set” Feature
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Tapping Sensation (Non-Stim Vibration)
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Tone Option
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LCD Transmitter Display
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Low Battery Indicators (Transmitter and Receiver)
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Lithium Polymer Batteries (2 hour Rapid Charge)
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Lost Transmitter Locator Function
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Remote Activated LED Collar Light
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Waterproof (Transmitter and Collar)
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Heavy Duty Biothane Collar Strap
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User Expandable to a Two Dog System
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Made in the USA
Includes homework manual & E-Collar
Private Lessons:
Obedience: Puppy, Beginner, and Advanced.
In Hemingway 1 Hour: $70.00
Off-site (Georgetown or Myrtle Beach): $75.00
STARTS: SEPT 2022!
ALL AGES & Skill Levels
Customized 1 hour sessions tailored to your needs and goals:
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Formal Obedience
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Increase engagement
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Extended stays
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Positions our of motion
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Heads up heel work
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Trial prep
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Rally Obedience
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Learn about the fun sport of AKC Rally Obedience and prepare for your first (or 100th) trial!
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AKC Canine Good Citizen Test Preparation
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Manners & Pet Dog Training
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Group Obedience Classes:
DETAILS COMING SOON !
Details coming soon!
All Ages / Any Skill Level Obedience Training
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Obedience Under the Oaks:
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Group class (min 3 max 6)
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From AKC STAR Puppy to Advanced level obedience.
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Train with like minded handlers and brush up on your skills with the added distraction of other dogs and puppies in attendance.
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Each class will feature different obedience skills to focus on and practice according to your dog's training level and maturity.
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Build on your foundation & come as often as you wish. Classes are offered 1 - 2 X weekly on a pay as you go basis.
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Prep class for AKC CGC
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Attend 6 classes with your puppy at a discounted rate and earn your AKC STAR puppy certificate!
AKC Programs:
DETAILS COMING SOON!
Details Coming Soon!
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AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy requirements can be fulfilled by attending 6 group sessions of "Obedience Under the Oaks" and passing a puppy "test" during your 6th session.
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AKC CGC testing is offered every other month.
Virtual Consultation
& Online training
45 min: $65.00
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When hands-on actions and in person critiques are not always possible due to location and schedule conflicts. BlackFoot trainers are happy to schedule an online mini- program with you! Discuss troubleshooting and submit video of you working with your dog or puppy for feedback, critique and advice.
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Please be sure to have access to; a VIMEO account (for video sharing) & a ZOOM account for face to face chats. Consults available Mon & Wed 7pm - 7:45pm
What you get with an online Training consultation package:
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You will receive an email with a link and code for you to download your printable 20 page "homework booklet" PDF.
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Start your online consultation with the 45 minute scheduled virtual zoom meeting you selected at time of booking.
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Next you will be given instructions on how to submit a recorded video session of you working with your dog for your trainer to review and critique. *Maximum 10 minutes in length.
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Your trainer will respond to your video with a recorded follow up critique of your work in progress.