PROGRAMS AND SERVICES

PROFESSIONAL DOG TRAINING           The trainers at 1st Command are talented. We have the ability to tailor our training style to each dog's personality and their owner's needs. We use positive reinforcement (without food) along with discipline to teach and modify behaviors. Each course covers obedience and problem solving. Chris has experienced personally and professionally adopting and training rescued dogs. She has also owned and trained a deaf dog.
TRAINING PROGRAMS OFFERED
PUPPY HEAD START - 8 wks to 5 mos. This is the best time to socialize a puppy. With strong social skills your dog can be a well rounded family pet. This class covers what you need to know about raising a puppy. Topics covered include house training, play biting, jumping and barking. We train to prevent future problems. Basic obedience commands like sit, down and come are introduced. This class is both fun and very informative. It is a pay as you go drop in. BEGINNER OBEDIENCE - 6 months or older This course covers useful commands to help address adolescent behavior, hopefully before it starts. Being in control of an active adolescent is key. A dog needs to know where he/she fits in to the hierarchy of their pack. Obedience is the best way to achieve that. We TEACH dogs in a consistent non-aggressive manner.   ADVANCED BEGINNER In this class we polish all of the commands you have already learned in previous courses and begin working with advanced commands and working off leash. Customers and dogs find this class stimulating and challenging. AGILITY I & II FOR FUN The sport of agility is proven to build confidence in dogs and is a fun way to improve the owner/dog relationship. The sport is also great mental and physical stimulation for both dog and owner. The dog must have basic obedience skills to participate in this class, although exceptions are made in cases where the dog needs socializing and confidence.   PRIVATE LESSONS Private lessons are for owners who prefer individual training or in cases where a dog does not well in a group situation. Private lessons are also recommended to address specific problems. We are excellent at solving behavior problems. You can choose to have a lesson at the training center or in your home.     DROP IN OBEDIENCE                                                                                      Thursday evenings at 7:30.  Drop in classes are available once dogs have demonstrated a basic level of ability. It allows owners and dogs to practice and refresh all obedience skills.   OTHER SERVICES PLAY GROUPS Bring your dog to a 1/2 hour play session. Owners stay and space is limited, the summer schedule changes so please call ahead.   Sundays Small dogs at 9:00 AM                       Large dogs at 9:45 AM Wednesdays Puppies 6 pm              Small Dogs 6:30 pm             Large Dogs 7:15 pm                   ALL DOGS ATTENDING DAYCARE AND/OR PLAYGROUPS ARE REQUIRED TO BE UP TO DATE ON DISTEMPER , RABIES AND BORDETELLA (KENNEL COUGH) VACCINES.  PAPERWORK IS REQUIRED AT YOUR FIRST VISIT AND SHOULD BE PRESENTED TO THE STAFF WHEN UPDATED.  NO EXCEPTIONS DOGGIE DAY-CARE Our supervised day-care program has made a huge positive impact on pets and their families.  The program is designed to socialize and exercise your dog in a safe environment. Dogs are grouped based on size and temperament. Every dog needs to have an evaluation before placement                                                            click on photo for video
PROFESSIONAL GROOMING (Dog & Cat) The full service grooming shop available at 1st Command is professional and accommodates clients request for both dog and cat clipping. Because the entire staff is experienced in all aspects of animal care we can be a great source of knowledge when it comes to problems like ears, skin and behavior. The finest shampoos are available at 1st Command and we can recommend what will work best for you pet.                                           The entire staff is trained and experienced                                         on how to handle nervous, frail                                             or aggressive pets.