Training

Professional Dog Trainer Dog Training is the process of teaching a canine to perform a certain task or behavior. By understanding your dog's behavior through their temperament and motivations we can apply the four phases of dog training successfully.

1. Learning

3. Distraction

2. Correction

4. Maintenance

Like humans, not every dog has the same temperament. This is why we require a temperament evaluation on each and every dog. Our temperament evaluation allows us to understand who your dog is and helps us determine the correct steps we must take in order to properly train them.

Here at Ridley K-9 Academy we personalize our training methods and tools by matching each dogs temperament to a specific training program that best suits the needs of you and your dogs needs. By matching your dog with the correct training methods, tools and program we can achieve excellent results in a reasonable amount of time. A typical successful training program consists of 4 to 8 one hour sessions.


MOBILE, IN-BOARD & FACILITY TRAINING

Mobile dog trainingRidley K-9 Academy allows you to choose between three different training options to better suit your lifestyle and budget. The freedom to choose from three types of training options allows you the opportunity to fit your dog's training into your schedule.

Mobile Training:
Our mobile training program is a Private 1 on 1 in-home training option. Mobile training sessions consist of 1 to 2 sessions per week for a determined amount of time (time is determined at the temperament evaluation). Each session is approximately 1 to 1-1/2 hours long. A typical session involves, 30 minutes of trainer / dog time to establish a proper foundation, followed by 30 minutes of owner / dog time to establish leadership and control with your trainer’s supervision. Each session also requires follow-up work by you which consists of at least 15 minutes of homework (training or reading) each day to keep up with your training program.

In-Board Training:
Like our mobile training, the temperament evaluation, along with your input will help us determine what type of training program your dog will receive at our facility as well as the number of weeks it will take to train them.Your dog will be trained at one of our training facilities for the determined amount of time. Your dog will receive a minimum of 2 half hour training sessions plus a half hour walk each training day. At the end of the course you will receive (2-4) mobile training sessions. Garrett will teach you how to implement your dogs new training routine as well as how to maintain their training.  

Facility Training:
Ridley K-9 Academy is now able to bring our professional dog training service to Creekside Pet Resort in Sacramento, California. We have joined teams allowing us to provide professional dog training at Creekside, at much lower prices, with the same great quality!

Your welcome to come meet Garrett on Tuesdays and Thursdays between 10:00am and 5:00pm. Its a great way to watch Garrett work dogs and talk with him about your dog or even participate in a 1 ON 1 DOG TRAINING SESSION FOR ONLY $30.00 DOLLARS! See Calendar!

 


PUPPY FOUNDATION TRAINING

The purpose of puppy foundation training is to allow your new puppy the chance to start their life with you on the right path. By properly building your puppies foundation and maintaining it throughout their life, you will prevent many unwanted behaviors that may have occurred otherwise.

We believe you should start building a foundation on your puppy as soon as you get him home. This is your time to build a solid releationship with them through positive reinforcement training. By teaching a puppy at such a young age they will begin to anticipate (Premack) what kind of behaviors they are being rewarded for.

If you want a happy and confident pup we believe every puppy should be on a leash 100% of the time or in their crate so they can never get the chance to do wrong. This way your puppy will learn to trust you and therefore they will have a great desire to be with you and please you.

Schedule a temperament evaluation and obedience demonstration today!
CONTACT US OR CALL (530) 409-1879


PERSONALIZED OBEDIENCE TRAINING

Cy & EllieWhether your looking for companion obedience or in-home manners training.... You've come to the right place. Our obedience training programs are exactly what your dog needs to be a well behaved and obedient dog ON or OFF leash.

Personalized training: You can build your dogs personalized training package around as many obedience commands you would like your dog to learn and understand.

Personalized Handler Consultations: Here's your chance to change bad handling habits and learn new positive ways to handling and train your dog. You will also learn how to fix obedience & behavior problems from past training mistakes.

Basic, intermediate & advanced obedience: We offer a full line of obedience programs to fulfill all your dogs obedience needs. These programs run from 6 - 12 sessions and are typically 1 to 1-1/2 hours each.

In-home K-9 companion and manners: Our in-home k-9 companion and manners program has been designed to help young get your dog under control in your home. This program focuses on obedience commands used at home or around your house and/or property.

For more information on any program listed above please contact us today!

Schedule a temperament evaluation and obedience demonstration today!
CONTACT US OR CALL (530) 409-1879


AGGRESSION & BEHAVIOR MODIFICATION

Through our aggression & behavior modification consultations, your dog will learn the proper way to act with you in public and at home. By understanding your dog's temperament and genetic disposition, we can modify (change) their thinking and behavior. You will learn how to harness your own self-confidence into being a strong and fair handler and leader to your dog. Our behavior modification methods will allow you to have a dog that you can trust and be proud of. We believe any dog can change with lots of positive reinforcement, dedication, time and patience!

Schedule a temperament evaluation today!
CONTACT US OR CALL (530) 409-1879


PROFESSIONAL DOG WALKING SERVICES

Here at Ridley K-9 Academy we know how important it is to walk your dog. We also understand that most of us don't have time to walk our dogs every day. Dogs needs to be exercised every day. By exercising them, you drain excess energy that can turn into neurotic behaviors.

So, we have designed our personalized dog walking or hiking programs. With our personalized dog walking programs, you can have your dog walked or hiked however often you want. You can even pick the location of your choice. Contact us today for more information.

All dogs are either walked privately or with one of our personal dogs. YES, WE EXCEPT DOG AGGRESSIVE DOGS! We just ask for an initial temperament evaluation.

Schedule your dog's next adventure today!
CONTACT US OR CALL (530) 409-1879


WALKING WITH MANNERS:

  • Are you tired of getting pulled around?
  • Afraid to walk your dog in public?
  • Is your dog aggressive and dangerous?

Let Ridley K-9 Academy walk your un-manageable dog today! Our natural training methods usually allow us to have our client’s dog walking with good manners in minutes. Our “Walking with Manners” sessions focus on taking back leadership and showing you how to keep it so you can safely walk your dog in public on your own.

Schedule a temperament evaluation today!
CONTACT US OR CALL (530) 409-1879

ANNOUNCEMENTS

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ATTENTION CLIENTS! New group training class schedule for Nov 08 through Feb 09. Hope to see you there!


1 ON 1 DOG TRAINING SESSIONS FOR $30.00 DOLLARS! See Calendar!