There are three phases to training your dog: The teaching phase, the correction phase, and the proofing phase. The teaching phase is where we teach the dog the association between a command and a physical action on the dog’s part (for example, to sit). The correction phase is where we teach the dog that the obedience commands are not optional, and he must do them the first time we give a command. The proofing phase is where we expose the dog to all manner of new environments, and distractions.

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In-board training, also called in-kennel training, means your dog stays with us, and the professionals at Police Dog Centre take your dog through the first two phases of training. What we expect is then to maintain the training.

 

Included at no additional cost in our in-board program is a videotape of your dog showing what commands he knows, how to give the command and hand signals properly, and how to correct mistakes properly. We also include free follow-up lessons in which we show you how to handle your dog, properly reinforce his behavior, and what to do when he makes mistakes. You are entitled to free follow-up training for the life of your dog. Any time you have a question or a problem, whether it is related to our training or not, you may return for free private lessons.

In short, you get all the support you need.