COMMON QUESTIONS THAT CLIENT'S ASK

DOGGIE DO RIGHT! DOG TRAINING

ABOUT BOOT CAMP PROGRAM

Is my dog going to be trained to behave outside the training facility, in a real world situation?

Generally, yes. Much depends on the reason why the dog is in the Board and Train Program. Since we do not accept dogs for training that have killed human beings or killed other dogs, most dogs are able to eventually go on walk outside the training facility.

Obedience training: on-leash or off-leash?

It is our philosophy that every dog has the potential to be obedient off leash, and as long as that can be accomplished in a manner that keeps your dog, the trainer and the public safe, we are comfortable with this procedure.

The type of training equipement used depends on the type of obedience/behavior exercise that we are working on at the time and the personalilty of the dog.   Some dogs are on a 6-foot leash, some are on a 4-foot leash, some are worked on a tab, others are trained on a retractable leash and some can be worked 'naked.'

In regards to the type of training collar used, some dogs wear head halters, some wear choke chains, some wear prongs, many of the dogs in "Boot Camp" for aggression must wear muzzles when they are out in public. If you have any concerns about the training equipement used on your dog, please contact us.

Where will my dog stay at the training facility?

All dogs are housed indoors, in seperate kennels, in an environment that is climate controlled in the summer and the winter.

When my dog is e allowed outside, will  my dog be  supervised or allowed to play freely?

Board and Train dogs are not allowed outside without direct human supervision.

Who is responsible for medical expenses incurred by my dog, during the training program?

You, the owner. You are required to sign a form that indicates that you will bear the financial responsibility of any medical expenses that may be incurred during the boarding process.

If my dog bites a person or another animal while at the facility, who is legally responsible for damages?

That has never happened in our facility, but You, the owner of the dog in question, are responsible for any damage your dog may do while in our possession.

If my dog is on a restricted feeding program, what are the chances that my dog may have an opportunity to get into anything but his own food?

Once training begins in earnest, there is always the potential that the dog may accidentally ingest food that is not part of his diet; we try to keep these accidents to a minimum.  We do not accept dogs on BARF, fozen natural, fresh natural or diets that need to have elaborate preperation. Before being admitted to our facility for training, the dogs must be switched to a dry dog food or a freeze-dried dog food.

How will my dog be feed while housed at your center?

It depends on the dog.   In general, food is a valuable training tool, and we like to connect food with appropriate behavior.   Many dogs are hand feed a portion of their daily ration of food, other dogs receive a portion of their food in a food cube of Kong, and others are feed in their crates in a dish.  In other cases, the dog's daily food ration is used during the training session.  Food is NEVER left out so that a dog can "free feed."

When will I be able to contact the trainer about your dog?

By phone or email, most calls/emails will be returned within 24 hours.

When will I be able to visit my dog during the training program?

Never.

If you have signed your dog up for the longer programs, the dog will receive a "Three Day Pass" several times during the program, and you the owner will have to participate in assigned exercises and provide feedback to the trainers. This enables use to adjust the program to make it as effective as possible.

How much notice do you, Doggie Do Right! Dog Training need for me to visit my dog?

Owners are not allowed to visit unless it is for a "Three Day Pass" or drop-off or pick-up. We have dangerous dogs here, and we believe that it is important to keep everyone as safe as possible.

What problems do these other dogs that are at your center have?

It runs the gamut, from fearfulness to general unruliness to dogs that are aggressive to man and beast alike.