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Jumpstart programs

Want to start with something more intensive?

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Tutoring


Best for:
Parents with lots of time and interest.
Puppy training and basic skills.

$1490

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Homeschool


Best for:
Busy parents and larger families.
Behavior modification programs.

$2490

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Study abroad


Best for:
Parents looking for a clean slate.
Off leash and advanced obedience.

$2890 - 4160

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Dog trainers

Mara
Soo
Lion, Bear & Elk Trainer
  • Apprenticed under Olympic sport horse trainers
  • Trained lions, bears, and elk professionally
  • PSA protection sports competitor
Tina
Chavez
Ne Po Po® Gold School Graudate
  • Trained by the father of modern methods, Bart Bellon
  • AKC CGC, STAR Puppy, & Trick Dog Evaluator
  • PSA protection sports competitor
Eric
Knierim
Air Force K-9 Handler
  • Led K-9 team on Secret Service missions protecting US President and Vice President
  •  Certified MWD Handler in patrol and detection
Christie
Branch
Primate Behaviorist
  • Trained 1000 monkeys over 3 years
  • Developed widely adopted training protocols used across facilities in Texas and California
Victoria
Davis

500-in-5 Behavior Specialist

  • 500 successful training cases in 5 years
  • Volunteer trainer for local working Malinois and Dutch Shepherds adopted by families
Mara
Soo
Lion, Bear & Elk Trainer
  • Apprenticed under Olympic sport horse trainers
  • Trained lions, bears, and elk professionally
  • PSA protection sports competitor
Tina
Chavez
Ne Po Po® Gold School Graduate
  • Trained by the father of modern methods, Bart Bellon
  • AKC CGC, STAR Puppy, & Trick Dog Evaluator
  • PSA protection sports competitor
Eric
Knierim
Air Force K-9 Handler
  • Led K-9 team on Secret Service missions protecting US President and Vice President
  •  Certified MWD Handler in patrol and detection
Christie
Branch
Primate Behaviorist
  • Trained 1000 monkeys over 3 years
  • Developed widely adopted training protocols used across facilities in Texas and California
Victoria
Davis
500-in-5 Behavior Specialist
  • 500 successful training cases in 5 years
  • Volunteer trainer for local working Malinois and Dutch Shepherds adopted by families
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FAQ
  • Quality of trainers. We spend an average of 6 months vetting trainers before hiring, and we only take superstars. Not only are our trainers the ones the Whitehouse chose for themselves, it’s also ensured they have exceptional communication and human-training skills.
  • Program structures. We break away from the usual options, private lessons or board-and-train. Instead, we come to you for training and can provide as little or as much hands-on support as you need. We then offer a one-of-a-kind maintenance and social training membership.
  • Professionalism & community. We are a training club, not just a service provider. An emphasis on community means that we expect a high level of professionalism among our trainers and club members. If you’re looking for a group of high quality people you can rely on as friends and dog trainers, this is it.

We offer private training programs for all family pet dogs, overnight boarding in trainers’ homes, protection and guard dog training, and our monthly social event, Agility Drop-In & Drinks, where you can play on an indoor agility course and enjoy free adult beverages.

We also offer apprenticeship programs for future dog trainers.

Your dogs can share one training program, although a phone consultation with a trainer will be needed to determine the best way for your specific dogs to learn together.

Even for dogs with very different goals and learning styles, two separate programs isn’t typically necessary. These dogs may have the option to increase the length and price of training sessions by 50% so there’s ample time to work with the dogs individually as well as together.

We use the methods that are most fair, kind, and effective for your specific dog. No two dogs are alike, and neither are the training methods that best suit them.

For a detailed view of the scientific foundation of our training philosophy, read about our training methods here.

Yes! Varsity allows you to pay for training sessions on a monthly schedule and at a discounted rate.

Alternatively, Affirm is available and offers 4 payments over 2 months with no interest or credit checks as well as monthly installment plans from 2 to 36 months long.

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