We offer a variety of training programs at Cavalier K9.  The include the following:

• Puppy pre-school
• On leash private program
• Off leash private program
• Intensive training course
• Competition team training
• Police and sport dog training

Puppy pre-school (9 weeks to 16 weeks old)

Getting your puppy started on the right track is very important.  Our puppy pre-school will emphasize proper ways to introduce your puppy to the world.  Housebreaking, crate training, play biting, safe toys, socialization, health care, drive building and puppy obedience are covered in this program. 

On leash private program

The on leash private program consists of six lessons in your home approximately one hour long.  By training you and your dog in your home environment, we are able to address behavior issues specific to your lifestyle.  We are able to teach all household members the same, positive motivational techniques.  This allows for better consistency and clearer communication between you and your dog making the learning process more effective as well as enjoyable.  Commands we teach are:

• Sit on command
• Down on command
• Come on command
• Go place
• Teach the release command
• Heel command
• Loose leash walking
• Distraction proofing
• Behavior problems counseling that will be addressed will include:
• Housebreaking, Digging, Chewing, Jumping, Excessive Barking, Separation Anxiety, Play-Biting  

 Off leash private program

Is your dream to walk your dog with no leash everywhere you go, no matter the distraction.  This dream will become reality when completing our off leash program.  We utilize the electric collar in all of our off leash programs to ensure the safety of your canine. This program lasts approximately eight weeks, one session per week.  We teach the following commands:

• Includes on leash training
• Introducing the electronic collar
• Sit off leash
• Down off leash
• Stay off leash
• Heel off leash
• Come off leash
• Go place off leash
• Recognize hand signals
• Field trips to new locations for off leash test

Intensive Training Course

Have your dog trained by a professional trainer.  Your dog will live with a trainer for approximately 3 weeks and will be trained six days a week.  We offer on leash and off leash programs.  You will be given a videotape of your dog’s training and two follow up lessons.  This training program is designed to teach your dog basic obedience and/or advanced obedience through daily, intensive sessions.

Competition Team Training

Cavalier Canine Competition Team trains and competes in Schutzhund and Protection Sports Association competitions and performs demos of various dog sport routines.  We are also an afflicted Protection Sports Associations training club.  Dog sports takes a lot of dedication, preparation and team work to be successful.  If you are up for the challenge or have any questions please call (757) 574-4049 for more information.