WHY CHOOSE BLACK JACK DOG TRAINING?
DOG TRAINING DESIGNED FOR VERMONTERS
Living in the 5th most dog friendly state, Vermonters, like you, want to take their dogs along with them to enjoy all the environments and sights our lovely state has to offer. This may include hiking in the Green Mountains, strolling down Church St. in Burlington, or stopping by a local brewery. We are dedicated to improving your relationship with your dog and further integrating them into your Vermont lifestyle.
TRAINING AT BOTH ENDS OF THE LEASH
One of the first steps in teaching your dog new skills is teaching you! Learning the skills to clearly communicate between dog and human takes time and education. Black Jack Dog Training wants to improve your dog’s skill set, but also boost your confidence while at the other end of the leash. We value human education; all of our training programs incorporate hands on learning and other teaching aids to ensure we meet your training goals.
METHODS BACKED BY SCIENCE
There are many methods to dog training in our society today. We lead you with methods backed by science to create long lasting results. Black Jack Dog Training uses the Least Intrusive Minimally Aversive (LIMA) approach to dog training which focuses on the use of Positive Reinforcement to train new skills and modify existing behaviors.
Here's the thing...
If you don't work towards change now...then when will you?
The unfortunate answer is that probably never. Fortunately you don't have to take a scary leap into the unknown alone. I'm here to help you every step of the way!
BEHAVIOR CONSULTATION
We are excited to meet you! Our Behavior Consultation allows for an in person meeting to better understand the troublesome behaviors you are experiencing with your dog.
The consultation is held in the comfort of your own home. In our 1 to 2 hour meeting, we will dive into your training goals. We will also create a holistic wellness plan to meet the needs of you and your dog to start implementing strategies right away! Consultations are not required but may be necessary depending on you and your dogs needs.
PRIVATE TRAINING PROGRAMS
Maybe you rescued a new dog that has finally settled in or you have a younger pup that completed some basic training in the past, but you are discovering new challenges as they continue to grow that puppy class didn't prepare you for. We get it! Adolescents dogs and new additions can be tricky as you both learn and grow together. Our Private Programs offer one on one support and education to work through these challenges and set you and your dog up for lifelong success.
Programs Include:
A custom training plan based on your goals
Phone, Text and Email Support
Private one in home or real world private lessons
Videos and Reports from your lessons
Online Courses
Supplemental Instruction and Homework
Access to our Customer App
Access to our Community Learning Space
OUR PROGRAMS
DAY TRAINING
We understand that life has a lot to throw at you and your schedule can be very busy. This can stop lots of dog owners from making change and implementing new training skills. You just can't find the time! Day Training allows you to balance work, life and your dog by delegating a majority of the training to us! Think board and train program without the boarding. You still get to keep your furry friend at home with you through out the program and will still receive quality hands on education on your end.
Package Includes:
A custom training plan based on your goals.
We come to train your dog in your home or take your dog for training experince in the real world!
Field trips to expose your dogs to new environments and improve generalization of their skills
Phone Text and Email Support
Videos and Update from your dogs training sessions.
Private sessions with you, for hands on learning and skill transfer.
Supplemental Instruction and Homework
Online Courses
Access to our Community Learning Space
Access to our Customer App
Interested Clients outside of service area may reach out for recommendations or will be considered on a case by case basis (additional travel fees will apply if you are located outside service area)
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Do I have to pick a specific program?We get it, your life is unique! This also applies to you and your dogs relationship or training goals. Our training programs are always customized to fit your needs. Fill out a Contact Form to set up a discovery call with Emma. This call gives you time to chat about what is going on and to figure out which program is the right fit for you!
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How long will it take to train my dog?Every persons learning style is different, we are human! This applies to dogs as well. In general, it takes 1 to 3 months for a new behavior, skills or routines to stick for any living thing. The behaviors we teach our dogs require patience and consistency to remain in our dogs repertoire of skills long term. Our programs generally take 8 weeks to 6 months to complete, the efficacy of training is dependent on how often you're practicing the skills with your dog and keeping up with your routine!
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Where will training sessions take place?We do not currently have a facility and are considered a mobile training service. In person lessons will occur in the comfort of your home or at an offsite real-world location chosen before the lesson. Offsite locations or field trips away from your home are important to help your dog practice their new skills and behaviors around distractions and environments that are extra exciting or unique.
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We use LIMA as a preferred method to training Black Jack Dog Training students. What is LIMA?Black Jack Dog Training uses the Least Intrusive Minimally Aversive (LIMA) approach to dog training which focuses on the use of Positive Reinforcement. Learn more here.
HAPPY TAILS
We have been delighted to have Emma work with our dog, Molly, and I would highly recommend her to anyone… In addition to greatly improved recall skills, she has also become more relaxed on her walks and hikes. Emma's work with her on meeting people and other dogs has made her more relaxed and comfortable and has made walks and hikes a more enjoyable experience for all of us…We are happy to trust Emma with Molly's training and excited to continue working with her.
-Sara N.