pearl, our english cocker spaniel, went to james at 20 weeks old, but the training started before she arrived at the lonestar dog trainer facility. she was independent and focused on what she wanted. i was impressed with the level of communication and how james would text and upload videos to facebook to monitor her progress. james provided detailed training, guidance for how to transition pearl back into our home, and told us to call or text with questions or …

instead, it involves sending your dog away to be trained by someone else entirely. however, for every pro of residential dog training, there’s at least one con. let’s start with the benefits of residential dog training. my girl follows commands flawlessly most of the time but toss a squirrel into the mix outside and it’s a whole new ballgame. since residential dog training only works if you’re willing to follow through at home, most schools offer follow-up lessons as part …

if you lead a very busy life, lack the time or patience to deal with your dog or you have a good dog and want a great dog, the comprehensive resident board & train program is for you. most dogs finish between 21 and 30 but if more time is needed your pup stays until the standards are met. i don’t penalize you or the dog for aptitude, weather or other factors which can affect the time your dog needs …

are you struggling to train your dog? there’s no doubt you could benefit from professional help, but is board and train the solution? while your dog is at board and train, they will work with at least one trainer to tackle anything from basic obedience to the promise of eliminating problem behaviors like aggression or fear. if you teach your dog to lie down in the living room, they will think “down” means “lie down in the living room.” you …