We do most of our training at the Packworks indoor/outdoor training centre in Smokey Point (5-7 minutes off the I5 at exit 206) where we are able to provide a variety of "demo/decoy" dogs (and, if necessary, "demo people") appropriate for the specific (clients) dog's needs and the training protocols we design for that dog. Our facility is completely fenced with a large, fully-enclosed training arena. At our facility we can build distractions/triggers into the protocols (e.g. chickens, goats, horses, cats, bikes, tractours, diesel trucks, cars, etc. etc) as warranted/appropriate for the stage of the work IN A COMPLETELY CONTROLLED setting.
We do book, as well, off-site sessions (at
your home or other locations where the issues of concern are apt to arise)
by
arrangement if that is your preference. You can show us exactly how and where
the issues you want address occur. We will assess the precipitating events and
trigger stimuli present in your home environment and everyday routine that are
contributing to the undesired behaviour. We will show you how to modify the
day-to-day handling and logistical/physical management of your dog so that you
will consistently demonstrate yourself to be a trustworthy reliable
packleader. (Additional fee applies.)
Should you be interested in working with us, we suggest that
you schedule a 2-hour (minimum), private training session so that we have
sufficient time to do a thorough evaluation of your dog and your pack dynamics
and design/demonstrate some training protocols for you based on your dog's
individual character and issues. We say training protocols, but really these
will be training and management protocols that you will use whenever certain
types of situations arise – not just during formal training sessions. We will
send you home from this session with lots of homework – perhaps several weeks
worth, or maybe even a few months worth depending on the issues. Whether or not
you need or want to come back for another session will be up to you. Our rates are 90$ per hour, 110$ per hour for more than one dog. Two-hour minimum session required, three hours if you wish to work three or four of your own dogs.
If you are interested in booking a session, please email us at cooperate@packworks.org with your top three or four preferences for days/dates and times and we will do our best to accommodate you. We train weekdays and weekends; daytime and evenings.
NOTE: OBSERVERS AT PRIVATE SESSIONS ARE STRICTLY LIMITED TO HUMAN PACKMEMBERS LIVING IN THE SAME HOUSEHOLD AS THE DOG BEING WORKED.
ABSOLUTELY NO VIDEO OR AUDIOTAPING OF ANY PACKWORKS PRIVATE SESSION AND/OR CLASS IS PERMITTED.
