Dog Training

Socialization, Training, Enrichment, & Play Program (STEPP)

STEPP (Old Town Location Only)
8-hour STEPP visit – $95
STEPP is great for adolescents that need safe outlets for socialization or to practice their social skills in a more structured environment. This individualized service is appropriate for dogs 6-24 months old, with appropriate social behavior. STEPP is not daycare, but a customized day of enrichment and social outlets for your rambunctious pup. STEPP provides custom social outlet sessions with other pups match by temperament, and includes enrichment activities. STEPP can optionally be combined with Play School sessions as well (see below). STEPP is offered Monday-Thursday 9am and 5pm. Drop off is between 7am and 9am. Pick-up is from 5pm and 7pm.
NOTE: Dogs participating in STEPP are not required to be altered.
Prerequisite: Training Consultation & Trainer Approval

Enrichment Activities for Daycare & Boarding Visits

Brain Games
$45 per 30-minute session
Brain Games sessions give your dog the opportunity to learn and practice a new trick while attending daycare or boarding. This training option is a one-on-one enrichment session to decompress and challenge their brain during their daycare or boarding visit. Please contact us in advance of your boarding or daycare visit to schedule a Brain Games session.
Prerequisite: Daycare Evaluation

Leash Manners Walk
$45 per 30-minute session
Leash Manners sessions give your dog the opportunity to learn and practice their leash skills while attending daycare or boarding. This training option is a one-on-one single enrichment leash manners session during their daycare or boarding visit to reinforce previously learned behaviors or build new skills. Please contact us in advance of your boarding or daycare visit to schedule a Leash Manners Walk.
Prerequisite: Daycare Evaluation

Sniffing Walk
$20 per 20-minute session
A sniffing walk is a one-on-on outdoor walk to allow for decompression during the day.
Prerequisite: Daycare Evaluation

Play School Packages
$630 for 3 Sessions + 1 private training session
$1080 for 6 Sessions + 1 private training session
$1500 for 9 Sessions + 1 private training session
Play School packages can be applied to daycare or STEPP visits on your schedule, or create a flexible Board & Train option while you’re out of town! This training service includes a private YouTube playlist of your dog’s sessions as well as tips and tricks to continue reinforcing your dog’s new skills at home. These options are obedience-based, and can be customized to your dog’s ability, knowledge, and skill level. These training options require recent daycare participation at either location, or boarding history at our Shirlington location. A training consultation is also required prior to registering. Sessions are valid for 30 days from the time of purchase, and each package includes a private training session at no extra cost.
Pre-requisite for purchase: Training Consultation, Daycare Evaluation, & Established Daycare or Boarding History

Training Treat Add-Ons

House Training Treats
$4 per 30-minute session
House training treats can be provided for Group Classes, Workshops, Play School, Board & Train, and Private Training Sessions. High-value treats are required for all training classes and can be provided upon request.