Entirely Positive, Realistic Obedience Training!

Our training mission at Creekside Pet Boarding is to help you communicate effectively with your dog to create a harmonious relationship. We will teach you to teach your dog, or we can do the training and teach you how to reinforce it. There is no one method that fits all and our goal is to find what works for you and the type of training your dog needs!

Upcoming Training Classes

S.T.A.R Puppy Class

NEXT SESSION STARTS March 8th at 9am
Reservation required, spots are limited
Cost: $175 per puppy with 1 handler

The S.T.A.R. Puppy program focuses on all the things every puppy and owner need to have a great start together.

STAR stands for Socialization, Training, Activity and a Responsible owner and in six weeks of STAR puppy classes, puppies and dogs learn the following behaviors and skills:

 AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy prepares pups to move on to Canine Good Citizen training. For example, in STAR, puppies must walk on a leash in a straight line. In CGC, the task becomes more advanced with dogs walking in a pattern that includes right and left turns and stops. The skills in AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy classes are practical and functional. Teaching puppies to tolerate grooming, handling, and basic exams of the ears, feet, and mouth will result in well-mannered puppies that veterinarians are happy to see.

The skills in AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy classes are practical and functional. Teaching puppies to tolerate grooming, handling, and basic exams of the ears, feet, and mouth will result in well-mannered puppies that veterinarians are happy to see.

Canine Good Citizen

NEXT SESSION STARTS March 8th at 10:30am
Reservation required, spots are limited
Cost: $175 per puppy with 1 handler. CGC Test Included

The Canine Good Citizen (CGC) class builds upon the foundational skills acquired in the S.T.A.R. Puppy Class, culminating in the CGC test.

The CGC program consists of a 10-skill test designed to teach dogs good manners and promote responsible ownership for their handlers. CGC is available to all dogs, whether purebred or mixed breed, with no age restrictions for participation. After all, it's never too late for an old dog to learn new tricks!

Engaging in CGC training will strengthen the bond between you and your dog, creating a more connected team. You'll both learn essential training basics and master additional skills.

Earning the CGC title is often a prerequisite for various therapy dog certifications and serves as an excellent introduction to more advanced dog sports and activities.

Individual Training Options

Play and Train: $1,500

• A four-week program for dogs of all ages, all levels of previous training.
• Three days per week, two lessons per day, Monday – Friday.
• Twenty-four 30-minute training lessons included!
• Report cards and feedback.
• Weekly 30-minute lessons with the owner.
• Daycare fees are included.

Board and Train: $ 1,800

• Two-week program.
• Thirty-minute training lessons twice per day, five days per week!
• Weekly updates from the trainer.
• One hour “Go Home” lesson with owner(s).
• Boarding fees are included.

Private Consultations by Appointment: $80 per hour

• THE RIGHT START: Discuss personalized plans & information sources for puppies, potty training, barking, biting, jumping up, or other puppy issues.
• TUNE-UP: Review of basic obedience commands.
• BEHAVIOR MODIFICATION: Addressing reactive dogs, barking, digging, jumping, counter-surfing, firework conditioning, fearfulness, and other problematic behaviors.

*Rates are subject to a 3.5% processing fee when paying by credit card. To avoid these charges customers may pay with cash or check

AKC’s Canine Good Citizen Program

Creekside Pet Boarding proudly incorporates the AKC’s Canine Good Citizen Program goals in all our foundational classes. CGC is a ten-skill training program that focuses on teaching the basics of good manners, obedience, and how to behave appropriately in the community. By instilling the values of responsible ownership, CGC strengthens the bond between you and your dog in the home and the community. Over one million dogs and their owners have participated in CGC training, and it lays the foundation for more advanced obedience, agility, tracking, and performance events.

The Practical Benefits of the Canine Good Citizen Program

The time it takes to train establishes a meaningful way to communicate with your dog and is the very best way to solidify a lifelong bond. Beyond the bonding, CGC helps you master cues such as the sit, down, stay, and more. The goals include good behavior with crowds, the veterinarian, a groomer, strangers, and other dogs. The CGC title is often a prerequisite for many therapy dog certifications and people are finding that it is easier to get into rental properties with a CGC title. Recently some homeowners’ and other insurance programs offer discounts for “Canine Good Citizen” dogs.

Creekside joins AKC in making “Canine Good Citizens” for life!