Dog Training Classes with

Man’s Best Friend Pet Resort is pleased to announce that we have entered into an agreement with Daiger Dog Training, LLC to provide dog training at our facilities. Since our last trainer retired in June of 2010, Judy and I have been desperately seeking a trainer(s) to be associated with MBF Pet Resort that adheres to our core philosophy that you train pets with love, rewards for good behavior and consistency. In other words, you don’t need to shock, scare or intimidate your dog to behave.

Daiger Dog Training feels the same way. Their philosophy is simple and based on dog friendly, positive reward training. Skip Daiger says, “We believe in building trusting and respectful relationships between you and your dog and treating dogs as companions and family members as opposed to a lesser species requiring physical dominance. We believe that training should be fun for both you and your dog, and hope that in any class people will enjoy themselves as well as have a positive learning experience. We welcome all family members and others who interact with the dog to participate in the training. We use proven techniques advocated by the Association of Pet Dog Trainers and guarantee courtesy to both human and canine clients. Our training mission is to provide the highest quality training and education to enhance and build the human/canine bond.”

Dog Training Class Descriptions

Classes will be held in the evenings on Wednesdays, starting on March 30th. Classes will start at 6:30 PM and 8:00 PM. Check the class offerings below and click the "Register" link to register through DaigerDogTraining.com. Please note: Your place in a class is not guaranteed until payment is received. Full payment is due at or before the first class.

Puppy I

6 sessions. NOTE: First class will be humans only. Cost: $125

We will help you build a strong relationship with your new puppy based on trust and cooperation. Puppy classes are an indispensable foundation for the rest of your dog's life. All training is gentle and fun and you will learn how to help your puppy blend in to your family.

Topics include:

Lots of socialization with other puppies and handling by other people.
A fun, off-leash experience, for puppies and owners that uses “life rewards”.
Successful house training.
Inappropriate mouthing and biting.
New sights, sounds and experiences.
Basic training - be attentive, sit, down, come, stay, leave it, give and walking on a leash.
How to build a structure in your puppy's life to help him become a happy and well-adjusted adult.

Requirements:

Puppies must be 8 to 20 weeks old. Proof of vaccination history (puppies are required to be vaccinated every 3 to 4 weeks until 20 weeks of age).

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Puppy II

6 sessions. NOTE: First class will be humans only. Cost: $125

Puppy II is for recent graduates of our Puppy I class or any other beginning puppy class. Training focuses on proofing verbal control without the need for food lures or rewards. Exercises include distance sits in play, settle down, rock-solid stays, and both off-leash and on-leash walking and heeling.

Requirements:

Puppies must be under 18 months of age. All puppies must have had prior training. Your instructor will decide if previous training is acceptable for entering Puppy II. Proof of vaccination history (puppies are required to be vaccinated every 3 to 4 weeks until 20 weeks of age).

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Basic Young Dog

6 sessions. NOTE: First class will be humans only. Cost: $125

Personalized attention in a small group setting! This is a beginning basic 6 week class for dogs and owners with a maximum of 6 dogs per class.

Topics include:

You and your dog will learn all the basic commands such as SIT, STAY, DOWN, COME, LOOSE LEASH WALKING, and RELIABLE RECALL. The class will also address any individual behavior issues that you may be experiencing with your dog. The goals are to establish benevolent leadership, strong control, and a lasting relationship with your canine companion.

Requirements:

Dogs must not show any overt aggressive behavior or reactivity toward humans or other dogs or they will be asked to leave the class. Owners will be expected to control their dogs to avoid disruptive behavior such as excessive barking, lunging, etc. We can help you with these issues via private consultations. Dogs must be over 6 months of age. Proof of vaccinations required.

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Canine Good Citizen

5 sessions – 4 class days. 1 test day.
Cost $125 – includes CGC certificate for dogs who pass the CGC test

Canine Good Citizen is an intermediate-level obedience course geared towards passing the Canine Good Citizen certification test. Four sessions are class time and the final session is for testing. All dogs who pass the 10-step CGC test are eligible to receive a certificate from the American Kennel Club. For more details about the Canine Good Citizen program, please visit www.akc.org

Requirements:

Basic Young Dog, Puppy 1 or instructor permission.. Current Vaccines (DHPP, Rabies & Bordetalla) All dogs must be non- aggressive towards humans and other dogs.

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Biographical Information

Skip Daiger, owner of Daiger Dog Training, is a graduate of the Animal Behavior College with full certification as a Professional Pet Dog Trainer, and a fully insured Professional Member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers. He is currently a professional Mentor Trainer for the American Behavioral College. He is experienced in Canine Behavior and has served Wayside Waifs Humane Society, Kansas City, MO as a volunteer WAGS Trainer and Instructor for more than 3 years. He and his wife Kay are certified members of Wayside Companion Training Solutions and have extensive experience fostering & rehabilitating special need dogs.

Daiger Dog Training specializes in training family friendly dogs for basic obedience and to resolve behavioral issues such as chewing, barking, pulling on leash, housetraining, digging, jumping, nipping, running away, etc. Skip and Kay's involvement with the foster program at Wayside Waifs has also provided them extensive experience with fearful & shy dogs, as well as with aggressive dogs.

The mission of Daiger Dog Training, LLC is to provide you with the highest quality training and education to enhance and build the human/canine bond.