Bill Thomas: Passion, Dedication and a love of dogs
Bill’s service includes U.S. Navy, serving as a Military Working Dog (MWD) Patrol, Narcotic and Bomb Handler, Kennel Master, and Instructor. During his service in the U.S. Navy, he was able to train and certify 256 Military Working Dogs.
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474 customer reviews
Barb Brausch
Solomon did an amazing job with our little Lily!! Westie’s are headstrong and stubborn by nature and he completely transformed her. She is so well behaved now. By far the best money ever spent on a pet. Would highly recommend Solomon and Bulletproof to anyone More...
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Amanda Frederick
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Conner Linn
Jerrelle at Bulletproof did a fantastic job training my rambunctious German Shepherd. He is so much better on and off leash. Definitely recommend sending your dog here, as I will be with any future dogs I own! More...
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Kathy
Jerrell did an amazing job with our German Shepherd dog. Bo did the stay and train and came back well mannered and obedient. He can walk off leash without being distracted, comes on command, and no longer jumps or pulls on walks. This is exactly how I have always wanted my dogs to act. Jerrell sent videos and updates daily to show Bo’s progress. My only regret is that we didn’t do it right away. More...
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Liz Brock
I just picked up my dog after the 15 day board and train and he is a completely different dog in a good way. He listens to commands with and without distractions. He’s playing with other dogs. Jerrelle did a fantastic job and is so patient and truly understand what a dog needs and how to help the owner as much as possible. Highly recommend. Seriously. Worth the money !!! More...
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K Brock
I can’t say enough good things about Bullet Proof & Jerrelle! They did an amazing job training my sister’s dog—he’s so well-behaved now and no longer jumps on me. It’s such a relief not having to ask her to get him trained anymore. If I ever get a dog, I’ll definitely be sending them to Bullet Proof! More...
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Liz Brock
I had such a positive experience with Jerrelle and Bulletproof. Bo had a great experience at his 15 day board and train. He listens to his commands so well with distractions and other dogs around. The progress has truly amazed me. Thank you! Will be back soon for boarding when I’m away :). More...
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Avigail Zupancic
Bulletproof Dog Training, specifically dog trainer, Solomon, was amazing. They were kind, knowledgeable, professional and patient. Everything you hope for when it comes to your fur baby. Our Grimm is a handful but Solomon treated him like he was his own. I cannot recommend them enough. More...
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Cecillia Malott
I can not thank Bulletproof Dog Training enough for helping me tremendously with my baby boy Ranger!They took him in (2 weeks off his anxiety meds that i thought i was stuck giving to him for the rest of his life, might i add) to a dog who can actually enjoy life unmedicated! A dog who can enjoy going outside (he loves being outside) without the fear and anxiety!I want to personally thank Bill (Owner/Veteran) and Jerrelle (Rangers Trainer) for giving my dog a change to love life again! If any of you are looking for dog trainers, | 100% recommend bulletproof! These trainers work hard and love your dog like their own! He's completely a new dog because of them! More...
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Mandi Williams
We sent our puppy Tux to Bullet Proof for the 15 day board and train. It’s unbelievable the transformation. Tux is still doing well at home and able to recall everything he learned. He loves going on walks and his off leash skills are impressive. We would highly recommend Bullet Proof! Its well worth the investment! Tux was trained by Casey and she did an amazing job. More...
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Maggie O’Brien
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Augie Lange
Our pup came home with manners and still has his puppy energy - a real joy!
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Morgan Listermann
Kenzie trained our 10 mo old black lab Koda and she did amazing with him. We’re thrilled at the progress we’ve seen with him! He stayed for about 3 weeks and she was great at communicating about Koda and giving us updates on his progress and how he was doing! We will definitely go back for boarding and if we get another pup we will go back for training as well! More...
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Stephanie Baker
Sarah did an excellent job training our bernedoodle, Bruce. As a puppy, he was under-socialized and required focused training to build his confidence. She provided us with daily updates and kept us well-informed throughout the process. I highly recommend Sarah and Bulletproof for any dog training needs! More...
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Blaise Mubang
Casey was absolutely phenomenal with lucky. Going out for walk with lucky has never been easier
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Chloe Phelps
A Paw-sitively Great Experience! I cannot say enough about Mackenzie and her incredible dog training skills! I feel confident that Copper was in great hands. Mackenzie has a natural ability to connect with dogs and understand their unique personalities. Her patience, positive reinforcement techniques, and expert guidance have transformed Copper into a well-behaved and happy good boy! I will definitely be taking any future pups of mine to Mackenzie at bulletproof without a doubt! More...
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Joe Lavigne
We have a 20 month old yellow lab named Waffles that was just off the hook with energy and very hard to train at home. I sought out Bulletproof Dog Training for Waffles and we had Kenzie as her two week in house trainer. Kenzie is absolutely amazing and awesome. She was able to train Waffles (and us..lol) correcting her behavior. I would highly recommend Kenzie and Bulletproof for your needs. When you go here ask for Kenzie and you will be glad you did. More...
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Carrie Brown-Schmidt
I have now put two of my pups through the 15 day board and train. Both times with Shelbie. It is impressive how she can work with totally different personalities and achieve the same results. The most recent trainee is our recently adopted, Leia. She is a very timid puppy that really gained some confidence through this training method. Shelbie provided frequent updates with pictures and videos. Highly recommend! More...
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Tricia Partin
We had quite an eventful board and train due to an emergency issue with our original trainer. Casey picked up where Shaker left off and I am so glad she was his trainer. I received plenty of updates from her, the pure joy in my dog’s eyes, and his manners! Highly recommend More...
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Dia Walden
Sarah was fabulous with our Czech working line GSD. We’ve only been home for a few days, but so far, he’s been quite a gentleman!
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courtney robinson
I had been looking into different board and train schools, I'm so glad that I chose to go with bulletproof. Gage did an amazing job, he made me feel comfortable leaving my pup there for 2 weeks. He kept us updated and showed us amazing progress reports. My pup has shown such a difference being home and is exactly what I was hoping to get out of this experience. I'm so glad I chose bullet proof! More...
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Rachel Norman
Our dog, Arthur, trained for 15 days with Casey!!! She did such an amazing job in training and taking care of our boy!! We loved receiving photos and/or videos of Arthur’s daily progress! I love how well-behaved he is at home and throughout our community. He is our same fun-loving buddy but with much better manners and obedience!! Thank you, Casey, and Bulletproof Dog Training! More...
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Erin Schaub
We were extremely impressed with what our 1 year old Bernadoodle learned while in the 15 day board & train! Bill and his team did an absolutely amazing job, and you can tell how much they love and care for the dogs during the time! We loved getting videos and updates daily on our pup's progress! Our dog is now an amazing listener, and our three young boys can walk him without a leash!! We are so glad that we did this!! More...
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Debi Timmerman
If anyone had their dog at the board and train during 7/1 to current date and they are now sick, please DM me.
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Jessica Shumaker
My family LOVES BulletProof Dog training! Our trainer was Kenzie and she was so very kind and treated our puppy like he was her own! Our German Shepard came home so well behaved and the training process was not hard to pass to us when he passed all his goals at the facility. Kenzie gave us daily updates that included pictures and videos! It made me feel so good to see our puppy happy daily and healthy while Kenzie helped him to learn the social and behavior skills provided. I recommend Bullet Proof Dog training to anyone wanting their pup to still enjoy being a dog but also knowing boundaries and commands to be able to join the family wherever the family goes with no worries on his behavior! THank you so much Kenzie for your hard work and love for our Justice. More...
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Mary Metz
My dog Graham went through the 21 day training program with Gage in San Antonio. Graham was a 60 pound foster puppy and I have now adopted him. Graham is a sweet dog with high energy and he is quite stubborn. I was amazed at the transition even after the first week. Gage was great with sending pictures and videos. When we came home, Graham tried to test me but he is starting to understand, I expect him to mind. I highly recommend Gage and Bullet Proof Dog Training. He is very knowledgeable and super responsive with my many questions. More...
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Karen McGahee
I have a rescue dog who is very stubborn. I wasn't quite sure if he would be successful. I couldn't be any happier with the results. His trainer, Casey, did an amazing job with him and us. I would definitely recommend Bulletproof! More...
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Steven Schneider
Kenzie trainer our Cane Corso Adira and she did an amazing job. We went with the 21 day board and train program for her and it was great. Adira came out a much more confident and obedient dog. Couldn’t ask for better training and a better staff. Bulletproof and specifically Kenzie worked with us on our schedule and we're always ready to answer questions. More...
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Joseph Castenir
We sent our dog, Bernie, to Bulletproof Training for their 15-day board and train program with the trainer, Kenzie. We couldn't have wished for a better result when we got Bernie back. He not only performed the commands he was taught almost perfectly, but his overall listening improved tenfold. Even months after his training, Bernie continues to perform all the commands he learned at Bulletproof and remains a GREAT boy! As a trainer, Kenzie was amazing with both Bernie and us. She maintained an open line of communication throughout the 15 days and continued to stay in touch after we got him back. We would recommend Bulletproof and Kenzie to any of our friends or family. If we had a second dog, Kenzie would be our first call. More...
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Adrienne Washington
We took our dog Khabba to Bulletproof Dog Training for the 15-day board and training session to improve his behavior. Kenzie worked with him extensively and kept us up-to-date with his progress through pictures and videos. It was great to see the positive interactions between the two of them; Khabba really liked being with Kenzie. Thank you Kenzie and Bulletproof Dog Training. More...
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Kristi Giannotta
Best decision we have made for Vesuvius. She went through puppy classes with Sarah and the 15 day board and train with Casey. These ladies truly care about their work and love their puppy clients! Suvi is well behaved on walks, loves meeting new people and is a happier dog. She even overcame her anxiety during car rides!! The updates and pictures sent each day made the process of Suvi being away much easier. I could see that she was working hard while having fun and being loved! Thank you Bulletproof for welcoming us into your family and for showing us how smart and attentive our girl can be! More...
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Carol Whitman
Casey did an amazing job with our one year old golden doodle. Ellie Mae went in as a full blown puppy and came out an obedient little girl! It is so nice to walk a dog that listens and responds when given a command!! I highly recommend Bulletproof and Casey! More...
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Sam Wyche
My dog Millie did the 15-day board and train with Kenzie Conley and she did an incredible job. Kenzie was very professional and kept me updated with pictures and training summaries throughout the process and was always willing to help me out when I needed refreshers on training after turnover. I would definitely recommended Kenzie and Bulletproof to anyone! More...
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Elise Wilt
I had Kenzie as my trainer for my dog scamp. She was absolutely amazing. She kept in touch with me and gave awesome updates on Scamp’s progress. Scamp was really high strung and struggled to focus anytime we took her on walks. She had a weird little scream she’d do out of excitement when she saw people or other dogs. Kenzie helped her safely socialize and get used to other dogs and people. She was amazing with her. My sweet pup was definitely stubborn, she has pit bull and boxer in her so she’s extremely bull headed. Kenzie was kind and patient with her and scamp is now very well behaved. Definitely someone I would recommend for other owners who have a hyper or high strung pup. More...
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Erica Marion
I have had three dogs go through training with Bulletproof, specifically the board and train, and it has been a worthwhile investment! You can tell the company and trainers take pride in their work and love what they do. I appreciate the ongoing communication from the initial phone call to set up a drop off time, to updates throughout the 2 weeks of training, and even after. If you have questions or concerns post-training, they encourage you to reach out and they’ll help you work through the issue. I love that! Kenzie trained my most recent dog, a 9 month old Labrador retriever, and she did a phenomenal job with him! Technically it is supposed to be a 15 day board and train program, but my lab was a little extra stubborn with some commands, and instead of sending him home on day 15, Kenzie wanted to keep him longer to make sure he was well trained. I really appreciated the thoroughness and commitment to offering quality results. Highly recommend Bulletproof!! More...
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krystle lanigan
We put 2 puppies through at 6 months and WOW! It is so nice to have well behaved puppies that we can take with on adventures. They have more freedom and fun and the house in not in total chaos any longer. Casey did a fantastic job with them both and keeping us updated every night with picures and videos. I would recommend Bulletproof to anyone. More...
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Ian Loegering
Ivory and Solomon were amazing with our two babies. We were nervous about leaving them during the board and train but they made us feel comfortable and provided daily updates. When we got our babies back, they knew so many commands and performed them well. We will recommend others to Bulletproof dog training. More...
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Kelsey Griffin
Our three year-old dog had reactivity issues and needed better obedience in order to be overall more manageable. Since his two-week board-and-train he definitely is! It’s also nice to have the e collar as a way to get his attention back on you - he’s a high energy breed and this was always our struggle. Our dog ended up loving his trainer, Solomon! Solomon took the time to make sure we felt comfortable at our turn over, I was worried we wouldn’t feel confident continuing the training on our own but it was great! Solomon also reiterates that we can text him for advice if we struggle. I was referred by a friend who also had a great experience! More...
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Steven Mitsui
We dropped off our pup Polly for a board and train with Solomon. He provided a lot of updates and took great care of her! As with any training, home continuation is key, but she has made huge strides since training there, and Solomon continues to check in on us/her. Would definitely recommend.
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Victoria Gebhardtsbauer
I have a completely different dog thanks to Bulletproof Dog Training and Solemn. Prior to going Sadie did not listen, would not follow commands and taking her for walks was awful. We have only had her back for 5 days and can tell the difference. She follows commands, taking her for walks is great and she just an overall better behaved dog. Thank you guys and Solemn for the wonderful job you did with Sadie. More...
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Tiny Steps
This place did amazing with training my 13 month old husky. His trainer Solomon did what I didn't think was possible. My dog is off leash trained, we take him to the store and can have him sit without getting up until told. He no longer jumps on people. Overall, Solomon transformed my husky. I such a proud mommy! Thank you Solomon!! More...
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Karen Durfee
We brought our 18 month rescue, Bode, to Bulletproof to give him a full 15 day on site training experience. Solomon was fantastic, reaching out to us before the training to understand more about Bode and his situation. That communication co tiniest through the training program, giving us daily updates and videos to see the progress. Bode is much easier to control, is calmer, and shows a higher level of confidence. Solomon has continued to check in with us and offer his suggestions and advice. This was really a full service experience that has made every day more enjoyable with our ‘love bug’ pup, Bode. More...
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Bethany Davidson
Solomon did such a great job with our pup, Vinnie! Vinnie learned and retained so much and I would definitely recommend to anyone looking. Thanks!
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Jason Geiman
That's wonderful news about Winnie! Here’s how you could share the update on Facebook: "Thrilled to have Winnie back home with us today! 🎉 After a stay at Bulletproof Dog Training in Cincinnati, where she underwent their Board & Train package, we can already see a huge improvement. Despite her tough start in life with minimal human contact, her trainer Ivory did an amazing job building her confidence. Ivory kept us in the loop with regular texts, pictures, and videos (some of which I've shared below). We missed Winnie terribly, but seeing her progress and having her back is just the best feeling. So grateful! ❤️🐾" More...
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Tanya Donathan
We have a German Short Hair Pointer her name is Zeva Mae , we we’re in Cabela’s back in February I’d seen Casey and another lady come into the store with their dogs , as I’m walking with Zeva she had her nose to the floor picking up anything she could she just so happened to pick up someone chewed gum off the floor as I’m getting the gum out of her mouth Casey and the other lady walk by with their dogs unleashed I immediately said excuse me how is this even possible with no leashes as we talk Casey tells me she trains dogs at Bulletproof Dog Training , we talked for about 15 minutes she was extremely pleasant , we decided to take Zeva for training . I Highly recommended Bulletproof Training , we specifically asked for Casey she was Amazing kept us updated daily with pictures , daily progress and videos . Casey took care of Zeva as her own . Thank You Casey for training Zeva & helping us along with way with any concerns and questions. More...
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Natalie Ficker
casey trained me and my boyfriends aussiedoodle. she was always such a handful when guests would come into our house and horrible to walk on a leash. but she got her trained and listening so much better in just 8 days! it has made such a difference at our house and made walking her and having people over so much more enjoyable. we have a 7 month old puppy that we plan on bringing here to get trained as well. could not recommend bulletproof enough! More...
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Paul C
We had an excellent experience with Bulletproof. Our pup’s trainer, Casey, did an incredible job training our frenchie pup. Carey kept us updated daily with reports, pix and videos with his progress. Wish we’d known about their service earlier. Thanks Casey!! More...
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Kim Tipton
I sent my 6-month-old Great Dane, Loki to Bulletproof and he spent 15 days with Michael in the Board and Train Program. Michael kept me updated on Loki's progress daily with picture, text and/ or videos. Loki did not do well with strangers at all before this time with Micheal. After 15 days Loki was great around everyone. He also seems to be more levelheaded for a lack of better works. He no longer acts like he doesn't know what to do with himself and you can tell he is more confident like he has a job now. I picked Loki up on Friday 04/29/24 and the next day we went shopping with Loki, we went to Tractor Supply and Home Depot I had a bunch to get. Both stores were very busy, lots of people and dogs, Loki didn't miss a beat he could care less about the other dogs either. I am so proud of him. This was just our first outing together and I look forward to many more. Michael really does bond with the dogs he works with I could see the instant connection he had with Loki and at pick up time Michael almost teared up saying goodby to Loki. Your dog is in excellent hands with Michael he truly loves what he does and the dogs he trains. More...
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What do you love most about your job?
We love seeing the faces of the owners when they get to see there dogs preform perfectly for the training that was completes with us.
What inspired you to start your own business?
Working in the Dog training field I felt that with me being the owner I can pass on my personal side of thing and train my trainer to me compassionate with what they do for our clients .
Why should our clients choose you?
I fell that if you choose us we can give you what they are looking for at a good price and top notice training.
Puppy Training
Puppy Class:
We offer puppy classes for dogs that are 12 weeks to 5 months of age that have the proper vaccinations. These classes meet with a trainer one hour a week for four weeks. During our puppy class, your trainer will help you navigate all of the typical puppy behaviors. We go over potty training techniques, crate training, how to socialize and desensitize, bite inhibition, manners, leash walking, and some basic commands. This class is $130 and is included with the price of our Board and Train program should you wish to pursue further training.
Beginner Lessons
Beginner Lessons:
We offer Beginner Lessons for dogs 5 months to 10 years of age that have the proper vaccinations. You and a trainer will meet at our facility one-on-one for one hour a week over the course of four weeks. During the lessons, your trainer will teach you how to train your dog utilizing an e-collar and positive reinforcement. Your dog will learn seven commands including: come (recall), sit, place, down, heel, break (release), and off (for bad behaviors). These lessons are $1000.
Advanced Lessons
Advanced Lessons:
We offer Advanced Lessons for dogs 5 months to 10 years of age that have the proper vaccinations. You and a trainer will meet at our facility and out in town one-on-one for one hour a week over the course of seven weeks. During the lessons, your trainer will teach you how to train your dog utilizing an e-collar and positive reinforcement. The first four weeks of lessons are at our facility with the last three weeks being out in town at various stores and parks. Your dog will learn twelve commands including: come (recall), sit, place, down, heel, break (release), off (for bad behaviors), as well as three additional commands that you chose with your trainer. These lessons are $1500.
Board and Train
15 Day Board and Train
Our board and train program is the perfect solution to attain the best behaved/mannered on & off leash pup possible. We work a 15 day Board and Train program for pups older than 5 months but no older than 10 years with the proper vaccinations. Our minimum weight requirement is 10 pounds. We keep your pup for 15 days at our facility, sending you constant updates and pictures on how they are doing. On the 16th day, you come to pick your pup up and we spend about three hours together as we show you how to work and communicate effectively with your dog. We use positive reinforcement and the assistance of an e-collar to train core commands as they progress. In total, your pup will come home knowing 12 commands, be heavily socialized, off-leash capable (as long as it is safe for your pup to be off leash), and accustomed to being in stores and around crowds. In addition, we work on house manners, door manners, playtime manners, vehicle loading, and the typical bad behaviors.
Here is what your dog/puppy will learn during their stay:
*Sit and Extended Sit (Dog remains in position until released)
*Down and Extended Down
*Down at a Distance (up to 100 yards)
With or Without a Leash Walking
*Come on command (outside, off-leash, with distractions)
*Manners (No jumping, Counter Surfing, No more Getting into the Trash)
*Doors Manners (Wait until told to enter or exit door)
*Vehicle Load (Only go into the car when told to)
*Socialization around People and Dogs allowing you to enjoy your pet in the public
*Place and Extended Place (Jump up and sit on any object you point to on command and stay there until released)
This training would be a total investment of $2900, but we only require a $500 deposit to enroll and hold your training dates and the remaining amount is due upon drop off of your pup. We offer discounts for military and first responders as well as a multi-dog discount should you wish to enroll more than one pup.