Obedience Training at RW Canine Retreat

From Basic to Advanced Training

Our training kennel has been specializing in obedience for companion animals and the retriever for over 21 years. You may ask yourself, “Why does your dog need training?” In any relationship, communication is essential. Training offers more than the ability for your dog to do what you say, but most importantly; it establishes a bond between you and your dog. It also develops the respect and trust that any healthy relationship needs. And last but not least, it increases your dog’s confidence and understanding of what is expected of him.

We offer customized training programs depending on the needs of you and your dog. We will evaluate your dog’s nature to apply the appropriate training methods in order to achieve a high level of success. Our #1 priority is your canine and the relationship you build with him; it’s important to us.

  • Puppy Boot Camp
  • 2-Week Puppy Bootcamp/Trainee Refresher Course
  • $100 non-refundable deposit required
  • $1250
    per 2-week In-Kennel Prorgram
  • Plan A
  • Basic Obedience
  • $100 non-refundable deposit required
  • $2000
    per 30-day In-Kennel Program
  • Plan B
  • Intermediate Obedience
  • $100 non-refundable deposit required
  • $2000
    per 30-day In-Kennel Program
  • Plan C
  • Advanced Obedience
  • $100 non-refundable deposit required
  • $2500
    per 30-day In-Kennel Program
  • COMBO Plan
  • Combination of all three plans (A, B & C)
  • 50% Deposit
    *See Details Below
  • $5,500
    (15% Discount)

Additional fees charged for pet travel, i.e. vet visits, dog food pickup, etc.

Henrietta: $15 • Bowie $35 • Wichita Falls: $50 • Burkburnett $60

What people are saying…

“We sent 2 very spoiled vizslas to Georgeanne and her team at RW training kennel for basic and advanced obedience. Our boys were rambunctious, disobedient and undisciplined. The boys we got back are so polite, well mannered and respectful … The kennel is meticulously maintained and I never once had to worry that our dogs were not getting love or attention… The very best part is the time she takes to ensure you are trained and confident to maintain the training when you get home. You really leave feeling like you have the tools to make this a permanent change. We had such a positive experience and are so happy that we invested in our dogs! ”

“My sweet fur boy, Fenway has changed for the better thanks to Georgeanne and her awesome staff! Words can not express how thankful I am for the training he received. The facility was immaculately clean and Georgeanne and staff welcomed my family in with open arms and loved our golden doodle as much or more as we did! Since training we have boarded Fen there, and again, I am so thankful to have a 5 star place to take my fur boy too! I would recommend the training and boarding to anyone!

PLAN A: Basic Obedience

AKC S.T.A.R. Program
$2,000 per 30-day in-kennel training program

Plan A is a 30-day in-kennel program geared around the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy® Program. Once your pup has completed this, he will not only be able to pass the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy® Program test but he will also understand the following commands on leash: SIT, COME, STAY, DOWN, BED, NO, HEELING and crate training, etc. If your dog is starting at the Basic Obedience Level they will learn all of the above commands on leash, which will enable them to smoothly transition to off-leash commands in Intermediate Obedience.

At completion of the 30-day Basic Obedience program, we will conduct a personal hands-on session with you and your puppy/dog to make sure you are comfortable with what the puppy/dog has learned.

Included:

Room & Board, daily exercise, and personal one-on-one training.

Note:

Required food, vaccinations, heartworm preventative & parasite control are at owner’s expense; any needed vet care is at owner’s expense including trip charge.

TEST ITEMS AND PLEDGE

A key component of the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy® Program is a responsible owner. Our Canine Good Citizen® Responsible Dog Owner’s Pledge is for the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy® Program too. Responsibility should start the moment you decide to add a new dog or puppy to your family.

AKC CGC℠ RESPONSIBLE DOG OWNER’S PLEDGE

20 STEPS TO SUCCESS:

THE AKC S.T.A.R. PUPPY® TEST

S ocialization
T raining
A ctivity
R esponsibility

PUPPY BEHAVIORS:

  1. Free of aggression toward people
  2. Free of aggression toward other puppies in class
  3. Tolerates collar or body harness of owner’s choice
  4. Owner can hug or hold puppy (depending on size)
  5. Puppy allows owner to take away a treat or toy

PRE-CANINE GOOD CITIZEN® TEST BEHAVIORS:

  1. Allows (in any position) petting by a person other than the owner Grooming-allows owner handling and brief exam (ears, feet)
  2. Walks on a leash-follows owner on lead in a straight line (15 steps)
  3. Walks by other people-walks on leash past other people 5-ft. away
  4. Sits on command- owner may use a food lure
  5. Down on command-owner may use a food lure
  6. Comes to owner from 5-ft. away when name is called
  7. Reaction to distractions-distractions are presented 15-ft. away
  8. Stay on leash with another person (owner walks 10 steps and returns)

PLAN B: Intermediate Obedience

AKC Canine Good Citizen® Program
$2,000 per 30-day in-kennel training program

Plan B is a 30-day in-kennel program geared around the AKC Canine Good Citizen® Program. Once your dog has completed this, he will not only be able to pass the AKC Canine Citizen® Program test but he will also understand the following commands On and Off Leash: SIT, COME, STAY, DOWN, BED, NO, HEELING, and crate training, etc. At this level of obedience we offer e-collar training for those clients who enjoy the outdoors with their dogs on an off-leash basis the majority of the time! Our clients who complete this level of training say it is life-changing for both the owner & dog. At completion of the 30-day Intermediate Obedience program, we will conduct a personal hands-on session with you and your dog to make sure you are comfortable with what the dog has learned.

Included:

Room & Board, daily exercise and personal one-on-one training.

Note:

Required food, vaccinations, heartworm preventative & parasite control are at owner’s expense; any needed vet care is at owner’s expense including trip charge.

AKC Canine Good Citizen® Program – Skills Testing (click the link to see skills tested)

PLAN C: Advanced Obedience

Advanced Obedience:
$2500 per 30-day in-kennel training program

This is a 30- day in- kennel program geared to anyone with the goal of having a therapy dog. This program consist of loading, unloading and riding in a vehicle as well as public outings. We use the month to travel and visit dog friendly stores and restaurants. This allows the dog to learn what is appropriate behavior in a new environment and how to react to stranger meet and greets.

At the completion of the 30- day Advanced Obedience program, we will conduct a hands-on session with you and your dog to make sure you are comfortable with what the dog has learned.

Included:

Room & board, daily exercise and personal one-on-one training.

Note:

Required food, vaccinations, heartworm preventative and parasite control are at the owner’s expense; any needed vet care is at the owner’s expense including trip charges.

Puppy Boot Camp or Training Refresher

$1,250 per two-week in-kennel training program

This is a two week puppy boot camp or previous trainee refresher course.

The focus for puppy boot camp will be on leash come, sit, down, heel and introduction to the stay command. Socialization with other puppies and potty training. This is positive reward based training. Recommended for puppies 4-6 months of age.

At the completion of puppy boot camp we will send you home with a video of commands and recommend any training tools needed for success at home.

Two week previous trainee refresher course is a two week course offered to the owners whose life has gotten in the way of focusing on the dog. We will focus on getting the trainee back on track with daily training sessions.

Included:

Room & board, daily exercise and personal one-on-one training.

Note:

Required food, vaccinations, heartworm preventative and parasite control are at the owner’s expense; any needed vet care is at the owner’s expense including trip charges. We will require any puppy over the age of 7 months, and not in a breeding program, to be spayed or neutered before entering our training programs. Any poodle mix dog needs to be cut short before entering our programs. This includes, but not limited to, labradoodle, goldendoodle, aussiedoodle, berniedoodle, borderdoodle, etc

Note:  Your canine is not required to have gone through our specific training programs; however, we reserve the right to inform after consultation which Program would best fit your canine.