Northern Sky Obedience Academy 07900 Charlevoix View Dr. Charlevoix, Michigan 49720 1-231-237-9510 *2023 Northern Sky Obedience Academy
Northern Sky Obedience Academy 07900 Charlevoix View Dr.Charlevoix, Michigan 497201-231-237-9510  *2023  Northern Sky Obedience Academy

 

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

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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.

 

 

 


*Off Leash (six one hour lessons)

$300                                                                                                                 

The final step in the training process. Owners learn how to train their dogs to enjoy the outdoors without the worry. It's time to hang up your dog's leash so both of you can enjoy the world without worry. *Please note basic and advanced training must be completed prior to any off leash sessions. 

 

*Board and Train Programs                            

$200 per night 

Board and Train programs are our most popular programs.  If your schedule leaves you little to no time to attend private lessons or group classes, this program is for you! Let us train your dog while you're vacationing instead of leaving your pet in a traditional boarding kennel atmosphere. Traditional kennels often lack the human interaction and mental stimulation a dog needs, loves, and thrives upon. When your dog stays with us it will enjoy several outdoor walks and play time in addition to obedience training. Select the level of training you'd like your dog to achieve and we'll do the rest!  All our Board and Train programs include free follow up sessions for you to learn what your dog has been taught and follow up support should the need arise. 

 

Level 1 (ten days) We'll teach your dog to walk politely walk on leash, heel, sit, stay, down and introduce the come command. Problem behaviors such as jumping, door bolting, and lunging at strangers or other dogs will be addressed during your dog's stay. Owners will attend free follow up sessions to learn what their dog has been taught and how to incorporate their dog's new skill set into everyday life. 

 

Level 2 (twenty one days) All training in our Level 1 program is included and more advanced skills are introduced as we begin to work from greater distances and during higher levels of distraction. This extensive program is designed to prepare your dog for off leash freedom and the introduction to potentially lifesaving Emergency Cues. We will also continue your dog's recall skill (coming when called). Free follow up sessions are included to teach you what your dog has been taught.

 

Level 3 (off leash 30 days) All skills taught in Level 1 and 2 are taught during this program. Our Level 3 program was designed to help you achieve the off leash control you've been dreaming of for your dog.  *All owners must attend their free follow up sessions. This program includes free follow up sessions and three months of follow up support.  As with any dog training it is imperative owners work with their dogs at home to continue to build solid off leash control.

 

*Board and Train programs range from 10 to 30 days depending on the program you select

 

Longer stays are necessary for specialty training in areas of Tracking, Soft Mouth Retrieval, and Service Dog work


Service Dog and PTSD Training

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.

 
* Pricing for service dogs vary due to the number of tasks the dog is trained to assist and enhance the life of their owner. All service dogs are trained both on and off leash. Clients personally train their service dogs under the supervision and guidance of our instructors   

 

 

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. 

 

 

 

 

A paw above the rest 

Puppy and Adult Dog Training

** Flexible Scheduling

Pet of the Week

Service dog in training Wesson! 

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