Northern Sky Obedience Academy has always been a paw above the rest; not only in training results, but because we're dedicated to making your life a little easier. We offer flexible scheduling for our busy pet owners. 

*Leash Walking Skills 

$65  (per lesson rate)                

Some pet owners can teach a variety of skills to their dog on their own but struggle teaching their dog to walk politely on leash. If this is the only area of difficulty you're having with your dog I'm here to help. This intense one-hour class helps you eliminate your dog's inappropriate pulling, tangling and lunging on leash, which in turn makes for a more enjoyable walk for the two of you

Basic Obedience (six one hour sessions)

$300 

Basic obedience training is where you begin to discover your dog's full potential. Our professionally trained instructor will guide you through the process of teaching your dog how to walk politely on a loose leash, sit, down and stay. We'll also begin to build the foundation for a reliable recall (coming when called). We'll work on inappropriate behaviors such as mouthing, jumping and dashing out doors and you'll  begin to see new appropriate behaviors emerge. 

*Advanced (six one hour lessons)

$300

Advanced obedience training is an extension our Basic Obedience package. This program begins where the basics left off and is designed to enhance your dog's skills by teaching him to respond at greater distances and during increasingly higher levels of distraction. Advanced obedience training is where we introduce potentially lifesaving emergency cues as we prepare your dog for its off-leash freedom.  Please note the Basic Obedience package must be completed before enrolling in this program.

Creating working partnerships between individuals and their service dogs. A licensed physician will be required to provide us with written documentation, prior to enrolling in a training program. We do not required your diagnosis , only that your physician believes a service dog will benefit and enhance your life.  All personal information is kept confidential to ensure your privacy, and adhere to the same laws as physicians and hospitals. Teams must pass their final exam aka Public  Access Test prior to receiving their "service dog" vest.

Tracking - Locating lost persons or preparing you and your dog for future search and rescue work. Tracking is also a "just for fun" outdoor activity.  If you love the outdoors, want to provide your dog with additional mental stimulation and exercise, or have an interest in future search and rescue work then this is the class for you! Basic thru off leash training must be completed prior to enrolling in Tracking

Soft Mouth Retrieval -  This program was developed for service dogs to retrieve items on command for their owner without damage. All stages of obedience training must be completed prior to task training 

Scent Detection - Training dogs to locate specific target scents (drugs, explosives, etc.). All stages of obedience training must be completed prior to enrollment.

Litter Temperament Testing $150 

We test the entire litter to pick the right pup to the right home (or for future service dog work). This option is available for breeders and/or families. 

Puppy and Adult Dog Selection $65 + travel - We will help you take the guess work out of selecting the right pet for you and your family. If you're thinking of purchasing a puppy, we'll travel to the breeder's home!  If you're thinking of adopting a shelter dog, we'll visit the shelter! Our professional dog trainer will perform a 16-step evaluation process to help you determine if the pup/dog your thinking about is a good fit.
 

Unfortunately, some shelters aren't familiar with this extensive testing , which often results in placing a pup or an adult dog in an incompitable home. Here's a few examples of misplacement; a shy and/or fearful dog will more than likely be miserable in a socially active home where entertaining is frequent. A dog, who needs an excessive amount of exercise will probably not do well in a home with small children or with an owner who doesn't enjoy hiking. Please schedule an appointment to discuss the ideal pet for you and your family.