Getting a new puppy can be one of the best experiences; they’re super cute, playful, energetic and can provide so much joy in your life! However, it is important to raise them with proper guidance and structure starting Day 1. Freedom is earned with puppies; if freedom is given too easily, puppies can take advantage of that!
The internet is full of advice on raising a puppy; however, that advice can be confusing or contradicting which can lead to confusion for you and your dog. Let us take the stress away by allowing us to board and train your puppy and give them daily training, structure, play time and socialization.
At FullFocusK9, we ensure your puppy gets the proper foundation and training to be an excellent addition to your family. We will give you our free in depth New Puppy Guide as well when you book!
Basic commands and marker words are introduced during our Puppy Board and Train. Basic commands include come, let's go, sit, down, place, off, good, no, and break! We will also introduce various confidence boosting exercises, proofing your puppy environmentally, and proper socialization/neutralization with people/dogs.
Puppy foundation is VERY important long term. Just because your puppy is young does not mean it can't have obedience and good manners! Blaming bad behaviors because of a puppies age is a common thing we run into clients saying and this should never be the case! Puppies can be well mannered while still being able to "be a puppy". Interested in started your puppy off right? We’d love to have you join our puppy pack!
Our Puppy Pre-School Program lasts for 2 weeks, give or take your puppies needs. If you'd like a longer program for more exposure and/or something specific you want worked on with your puppy, we can add a week for $900/week.
Our most popular package! Are you experiencing problem behaviors in your dog like leash pulling, nipping, jumping on people? Is your dog reactive? Want more focus and engagement on you instead of everything else? Does your dog not come when called? Does your dog drag you down the street? Or do you just want all around well-trained dog? Let us do the work for you. This board and train program is available for dogs over 5-6 months to any age!
This Advanced Skills Board and Train is designed to set a solid foundation for you and your dog. Your dog will learn all its basic commands, how to be calm in the home and in public, heel and loose leash walking, on/off leash obedience and of course correcting those unwanted behaviors!
This 2-3 week board and train which will be determined by your training goals for you and your dog. We keep client dogs in our home and take them on neighborhood walks and field trips to various pet friendly stores/parks. This in home environment allows us to train your dog EVERY DAY your dog is with us. It is highly recommended to do a board and train if you do not have the time for lessons. You will not regret getting this training done!
Your only job is to maintain the training once your dog comes home! A go home packet will be provided for you at the turnover lesson so that you can have a reminder sheet on things to work on!
Our Advanced Skills Board and Train Program lasts 2-3 weeks.
A third week is usually needed to be able to proof more advanced obedience and/or if your dog just needs more time to adjust. We go at the dogs pace and try not to rush anything! The third week is of no additional cost to you if we determine it is necessary for your dog.
Payment plans are available!
Do you have a dog that is dog aggressive or extremely reactive to the point you fear something bad might happen, or perhaps it already has, or maybe you’re just afraid to even walk your dog? Is your dog extremely fearful and insecure and needs a lot of confidence building along with obedience training?
This program is designed for dogs that have one or more of the following behavior issues: dog aggression, human reactivity, possession aggression, resource guarding (food, toys, etc), redirected aggression and other aggressive behaviors.
As soon as we get your dog, our work begins. Instead of putting a band-aid or punishing your dogs undesired behaviors, we help them work through their fears. 99% of dogs act out because they have learned this behavior eliminates their fears. We work on this by counter conditioning their fear response, turning something they perceive as scary/bad into something rewarding. Once this behavior is taught and the dog knows what is acceptable, we will hold the dog accountable for their behaviors going forward. Aggression, fear, and reactivity are not easy fixes and on average take a minimum of 4 weeks, depending on the dog.
We will update you on the progress of your dog and advise along the way. When it comes to aggression, nothing can be 100% guaranteed for life. Along with other factors, it is important to realize how much genetics can affect a dog's disposition and in some cases, management through training and obedience may be the best option for you and your dog.
Our Behavior Modification Board & Train typically lasts 4 weeks, depending on the dog they might need longer. The program is goal-oriented and not time based which will help you and your dog in the long run. If we end up determining your dog will need 6 weeks, its an additional $1500 dollars.
Payment plans are available!
We offer a weekly custom board and train tailored specifically to your needs. This is NOT for everyone, so if your dog does not already have previous training, you will not qualify for this package. This package is geared towards clients with a specific need like teaching calm in the home/place, service/assistance/therapy dog training, or long term goals such as solidifying already existing training.
If your dog is already well-trained (has to be determined how well by a trainer in a consult), then you will qualify for this program. Please feel free to reach out via our contact form if you have any questions.
For specific questions and/or long term programs, contact us for pricing.
Payment plans are available however we do require payment in full by drop-off.
If you're wanting to further your leash and handling skills with your dog, this program is for you. This program is great if you are wanting a better behaved dog inside your home. This program is NOT for off leash desires, or in public outings and socialization, as that would be our Advanced Skills program which includes e collar.
This program will go over everything covered in our Advanced Program, just on leash only. This program will be good for clients who just want their dog to have better manners in the home, and a desire to walk their dogs on leash.
Some cue's your dog will learn: off (correcting nuisance behaviors), place, come (long line recall), extended sit/down, heel and loose leashing walking & much more!
Our Beginner Basics Program lasts for 2 weeks, give or take your dogs needs.
If you'd like a longer program for more exposure and/or something specific you want worked on with your dog, we can add a week for $900-$1000/week.
Payment plans are available however we do require payment in full by drop-off.
Private lessons are designed for owners who have plenty of time to work with their dogs at home. You will be given all of the knowledge to train your dog; however, results depend on how consistent you are. Lessons are also beneficial for those who are interested in learning the how’s and the why’s behind training their dog.
Lessons are 1on1 for an hour and can be held at public parks, a mutual place of your choosing, or in your home (within driving distance).
We offer two lesson packages: a Basic Obedience 4 pack ($650), and an Advanced Obedience 8 pack ($1250). The amount of lessons needed is determined by your training goals and expectations and your dogs needs. An E-Collar Technologies Mini Educator is included in our 8 lesson package for off leash training and reliability.
Single lessons can be purchased separately at $150/lessons. Additional lessons after your lesson package are offered at $100/lesson.
Lesson packages are not designed for dogs with major reactivity or major aggression/fear issues and must complete a Board and Train program.
Homework is included with all our lesson packages!
Customized Lesson Packages
Depending on the age of your puppy/dog we will cover the following:
- basic commands (come, sit, down, place)
- marker words (yes, no, good, break)
- loose leash walking and pre-heeling
- off (correction for nuisance behaviors)
- proper socialization
- field trips
- exposure to dogs, sights, sounds, etc
- impulse control
- crate training
- potty training
- biting/nipping
- calm training (art of doing nothing)
- on/off leash obedience
- mild reactivity
- neutralization to triggers
- and so much more!
These lessons do not include all tools needed for your dog as every dogs needs are different, but we will use appropriate tools in lessons and you will be sent links to purchase your own. A place cot is recommended for you to purchase separately.
4 private 1on1 lessons - $650
8 private 1on1 lessons - $1250 (e-collar included)
Single lessons - $150/lesson
Additional Lessons after Packages - $100/lesson
Virtual Lessons/In Home Consults
Virtual lessons can be extremely helpful when you don't have a method of transportation, or just prefer online communication. We offer them via Skype, Zoom or Facetime. Virtual lessons are best designed for clients who have lots of time to devote to training their dog per day. 90% of results is your homework, where as 10% is what we teach you.
We offer in person consults for $150, which will better determine which package is right for you and your dog.
These lessons do not include tools for training and you will be expected to purchase them separately.
$150/virtuals and in homes, $150 consults
FFK9 is excited to announce we are now offering group classes! Pricing is subject to change. FFK9 will offer three different types of group classes as well as pack walks for those wanting to work on furthering their handling skills with their dog, especially in public. Group classes will not be offered to those who have dogs that need a board & train, for example a dog with aggression or moderate to severe reactivity. Equipment is not included at this time as it depends on each dogs specifics needs but we will send you recommendations/links of what to purchase!
If you are a previous client from lessons or a board & train you are welcome to join our Basic/Advanced group classes for further socialization/training for $50!
***We do require a consult prior to ensure you are joining the correct class!***
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AKC Star Puppy/Puppy Group Classes - The best way to set up your new puppy for success. These foundational puppy classes will cover basic manners, polite greeting of people and dogs, engagement, proper socialization, grooming desensitization, name recognition, loose leash walking, drop-it/leave-it/off, sit, down, and place. You and your puppy will learn how to work together as a team to have a healthy relationship in all aspects of your lives. You will also learn how to correct and redirect any unwanted behaviors from your puppy such as jumping, nipping, chewing, digging etc.
If you'd like to test for AKC's Star Puppy, this will be an option at the end of the class if you've attended all 6 classes. It is not a requirement to test.
Class size: maximum of 8 clients
Age range: 3 to 10 months of age (at time of class start date)
Fee: $350 for 7 weeks
**7th "class" will be AKC Star Puppy Test Day for those who want to test.**
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Basic Adult/CGC Group Classes - In these classes, at minimum and not limited to, we will practice appropriate greetings, sit/stay and down/stays until owner releases, proper leash manners, heeling in a crowd, stay at up to 20 feet, recall at minimum 10 feet, neutral at minimum 30 second sit/stay or down/stay within 3 feet of another dog, place, grooming tasks and much more!
Class size: maximum of 8 clients
Age range: 11 months+ (or completed Puppy Classes/had prior training)
Fee: $450 for 9 weeks
**9th "class" will be AKC CGC test day for those who want to test**
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Advanced/Urban CGCA/CGCU Group Classes - In these classes, at minimum and not limited to, we will practice lots of heeling drills such as maintaining change of pace, left and right turns, ignoring food on the ground and maintaining heel on stairs. We will practice threshold manners at doorways, car doors, etc, sit/down stays in a group setting within 3 feet, sit/down stays at minimum of 20 feet while owner interacts with something else, recall from 20 feet past a distraction (food, toy, other dog), heel through areas of high distractions, and street crossing manners. Your dog will also practice appropriate greeting with person wearing hat/sunglasses/bag/backpack. We will also practice increasing distance and duration on place and send to place.
Class size: maximum of 8 clients
Age range: 11 months+ (or completed CGC/had prior training)
Fee: $450 for 9 weeks
**9th "class" will be AKC CGCA/CGCU test day for those who want to test**
Pack Walks - We will periodically host group pack walks with other clients and their dogs which will be announced via email/text or our social media/"FFK9 Handlers Corner" facebook page. Pack Walks are great for everyone to connect and train their dogs in new environments. They are also beneficial for structured socialization, mental and physical exercise, confidence building, and helping your dog keep its consistency with training. Spots are limited.
Fee: $20
Going on vacation but don’t want to leave your dog in a crate at the vet? Eliminate that kennel atmosphere and come board with us instead.
We will ensure they get plenty of exercise. If your dog is friendly, they will also get supervised play time with other dogs! If you have already completed training with us, we keep up with the training for you while you’re gone!
For puppies we require them to have 2 rounds of vaccines including bordatella before we board your puppy.
