Foundations Stay and Train

Thank you for choosing A Better Bond Dog Training to improve your life with your dog. You will be able to relax and enjoy your life with your dog very soon! 

Let’s go over the Stay and Train program details. During the program dog will stay in our home, as such we only take 4-5 adult dogs per period for training and spots are very limited. Your dog will enjoy practicing training in my home with my daughters and I as well as structured social time with other dogs, regular outings to different dog friendly stores and various parks, etc. This prepares your dog for the real world and sets everyone up to succeed with a realistic foundation. Please know you can reach out any time for updates although you will receive regular photos, videos and a weekly progress report. 

Our foundational board and train for dogs 6 months and older is intended for dogs who have NOT exhibited extreme fears, phobias, resource guarding, nor have any history of actual aggression. If you believe your dogs behavior falls into the area previously outlined please reach out to discuss formal behavioral modification. 

This program DOES address issues like poor manners, jumping on guests, pulling on leash, leash reactivity, waiting at doors, building confidence, nervousness around other dogs, general over exuberance around people, dogs and much, much more. Essentially if the issues are not severe or potentially dangerous towards other people and/or dogs, it can be addressed in this program. We are also able to treadmill train, adjust your dog to moving next to a bicycle, stroller, etc in many cases upon request. 
This as with all programs is highly customizable to meet your needs. We can do almost anything given enough time and dedicated owners! 

Training cues taught in this program will include- 

• Leash walking skills 
• Sit stay
• Place 
• E Collar conditioning as we prepare for off leash training!
• Come 
• Wait
• Down Stay
• General manners such as not jumping, mouthing, etc
• Owner requested training as is possible in the 4 week time frame
• Add on “off leash finishing “ to this program or send your pup back later on at a discounted weekly rate! 

The following is included in this program -

• 4 one on one sessions, including a 1.5- 2 hour Send Home lesson ( follow up lessons are 60 minutes in duration).
• 3 months attendance to open enrollment group classes.
• Ongoing training and behavioral support for the life of your dog.
• Discounted board and refresh stays, client ONLY. 

• Walking leash and collar ( if applicable) best suited to both physical needs of the owner and dog.

• Ecollar ( either Dogtra or E Collar Technologies) with charger, warranty, instructional video and manual.

• Long-line for practicing off leash with your dog until YOU feel confident

• Safety clip to back up walking leash or long- line

• Place cot 
• Training and behavior videos, tutorials, customized educational material.

• Graduation bag with a ton of fun dog must haves! 

Program duration - 4 week, potentially 5 weeks if the dog will benefit from the additional time. 
Cost - $5500.00 or $3999.99 if reserved at the same time as the Wonder Puppy Program, for the same dog. 

To enroll please complete these forms - 
All Dog information - one per dog
ABBDT New Client Contract - only one form per household is needed, please notify us of any changes. 

Payment information- 
A deposit of ½ if enrolling in a single session or ⅓ if this is an additional enrollment with the Wonder Puppy program, is required to reserve your slot. The programs do not have to be done back to back, although we prefer no more than 2 months apart. 
The remaining balance is due at the time of drop off. 

Payments themselves may be made through- 
Paypal 
Venmo 
Please request an invoice if preferred.
For cash or check payments please ask for address.  

I look forward to helping you and your dog have a fulfilling and enjoyable  life together!

Cynthia Garlaska 
Owner/Head Trainer
A Better Bond Dog Training
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