Dog Training Services
Professional training for companion and service dogs, both in person and virtually.
Group Puppy Classes
(8 wks to 11 months)
6 week puppy class. Rolling enrollment 1 class per week with option to complete the AKC Star pupppy Certification after attending 6 classes.
These classes are designed to encorporate critical positive socialization in a safe and structured environement while introducing both the owner and puppy to positive training techniques. We used game based training in short sessions teaching sit, down, leave it, and basic recall and an introduction to leash walking. Puppies that are over achievers may go beyond this during their initial 6 week class, but we strive to build a strong foundation and love of learning first and foremost.
$200
Optional AKC Star Puppy Certification after completion of 6 classes
$50
(includes $25 AKC registration filing fee, Certificate, and AKC Star Puppy Ribbon)
Pay per class options availble at $40 per class. Must schedule in advance to ensure space is available.
Group Dog Training Classes
(11months and over)
6 classes with the option to complete testing for the AKC title Canine Good Citizen.
A one on one evaluation/consultaion nedded prior to registering for classes to ensure dog is suited for a group setting.
Optional AKC Canine Good Citizen Title
$75
(includes $25 AKC Title registration fee, certificate, and ribbon)
Board and Train
Do you ever wonder how great your dog could be if you could dedicate every day to shaping exactly the behaviors you want and need? Board and Training with Costa's Canine Acedemy is your chance to get those amazing results wthout having to put your life on hold to do it!
Each Board and train program is personalized to meet your family's needs. We require a minimum of 2 weeks for board and training to ensure adequate time for the dog to adjust and progress in their training. We understand that being away from your pet can be difficult so we do offer weeday boarding plans where your fur baby goes home on weekends and daily updates with pictures and/or video. Our board and train program guarentees your pet makes steady progress in their training daily so even families with busy schedules are able to have the calm, happy, obedient dog they have been waiting for! Depending on your specific needs a typical board and train program includes obedience training, as well as outings working on manners in public in a safe positive environment.
Our Service dogs in training get extensive public access training along with their obedience prior to starting their handler specific task training.
2 week board and train
$1200
3 week board and train
$1700
4 week board and train
$2100
Behavioral Consultations and modifications
Ongoing and one time virtual Consultations to discuss and develop personalized plans to address behavioral concerns. There are no one size fits all solutions when it comes to modifying a dogs behavior. Each situation is uniue to you and your pet, and that is why talking with an experienced behavior consultant is the only way to ensure you make continued forward progression without risking major setbacks using the wrong approach. The initial cosultation involves taking an extensive history to best understeand your specific concerns and needs. Ongoing consultations related to behavior modification plan in place are typically shorter assesing progress and adjusting modification plan as needed.
Initial Behavioral Consult $75
Ongoing Behavior Modificaiton Consultations $50
Bundle and save
Initial Consultations with 3 follow up sessions
$200 ($25 savings)
4 ongoing sessions (not including initial consultation)
$150 ($50 savings)
Private Training
Ideal for dogs or puppies that do not do well in a group setting, or for owners looking to get the most out of each training session with no distractions. Each session is 1 hour long . We work with you to develop a personalized training plan that suits your specific needs. Lessons take place in a variety of settings including your home, and dog friendly public places.
$100 per private session
Discounts available when multiple sessions booked together!
Initial Consultation and planning
Dogs over 11 months or who have behavioral concerns
Initial Consultation to discusss which training options would be best suited for you and your dogs needs. Here we can discuss any concerns and what you are looking to gain from the dog training program you choose. In some cases private sessions may be necessary to begin with to address reactivity or other behavioral concerns that would not work well in a group setting.
$25
Service Dog Training
Costa's Canine Academy specializes in Service dog training. We work with young puppies getting them off to the right start with proper socialization and positive experiences to build a calm confident dog in All situtuations. Service dog training is ongoing and extensive but the result is a companion service dog that you can count on daily. We work closely with the handler to develop a plan that works best for your situation. Some of our dogs start with group classes prior to moving into service dog specific training, some only participate in private training, others go through our extensive board and train program, but most of our service dog trainees and graduates use a combination these options. We also offer virtual training and guidance for those who are unable to do in person sessions due to location or physical limitation. Each service dog comes to us at different stages of their training so we ask that if you are looking to train your puppy or dog for service work that you schedule a consultation to discuss which training options best suit your needs. We are happy to work with you to build a plan that makes sense while also being affordable. If you are looking for a fully trained service dog as an option, contact us for availability. Our fully trained service dogs are raised and trained in a home, fully public access trained, vetted, and will be task trained to suit each handlers specific needs.