All of our pups are started from birth using what is now called "super puppy" training. We've been doing it for 30 years, and we constantly re-evaluate our training for maximum results. Our puppy training is based on marker training: all of us have studied with Michael Ellis.
What we also offer is extended puppy training, where you can opt to have your pup stay for extra time, usually 2-4 weeks. You must arrange this well in advance as we do only two pups maximum per litter.
There is a 2 week minimum on puppy training, and a non-refundable 200. deposit per week to book.
For young puppies we train all breeds. For adult training please contact us to discuss what you need.
We can teach your dog to do anything from obedience, to service dog, PTSD training, etc.
Puppies in training get vaccines when needed.
We offer vacation board/ training for Black Magic dogs only : Contact us for rates.
Contact us for training for non-Black Magic dogs, we take them on an individual basis.
Training levels
Training fees: 1000. per week for Black Magic dogs. Private treaty for non Black Magic dogs. (ask)
(why? Because all Black Magic puppies receive at least 30 hours of puppy training prior to 8 weeks of age)
Training Level ONE - two weeks training
RECALL - pup comes when you call them
Beginning FOCUS - puppy starts to learn to keep track of you
INTRODUCTION TO STRANGERS - Learning that humans of all sizes and ages are good.
INTRODUCTION TO NEW DOGS - A safe introduction to neutral dogs who won’t scare the pup
CAR RIDES - more time in the car
SIT - Also part of recall and sit, and sit for treats
CRATE TRAINING - done gradually at this age, with increasing time each day
EX PENS - so you can take your pup traveling or around the house with safe containment
WALKING ON A HARNESS - your pup learns to be comfortable going out in their harness
BEGINNING POTTY TRAINING - working towards crating all night, as fast as their bladders mature
WELL ESTABLISHED NO BITE - our pups are well started on this at 8 weeks, we just finish it
SMALL DOG PLAY - learning how to play with small breed dogs using our own neutral dogs
Training Level one costs $2000. for 2 weeks training for Black Magic pups, $3000. for all other pups
Training level two - Four weeks of training
FOUR weeks of training - 8 weeks to 12 weeks 4000. (not a Black Magic dog? 5000.)
All the above plus this:
RELIABLE RECALL USING MARKERS - Puppy learns about markers and immediately recalls
RECALL WITH SIT - pup will come to you and sit
FOCUS - Puppy learns to keep their attention on you and can go for a walk off harness and still recall reliably
CRATE TRAINING OVERNIGHT - At the the end of this training your pup can sleep for 8 hours in a crate
POTTY TRAINING - Pup knows to go outside to go potty
CAR RIDES WITH DESTINATION TRAINING - We take your pup on drives to safe places to get out and socialize
INTRODUCTION TO STRANGE PLACES - Pup will meet groups of people outside of their home
WATER FEATURES - Pup will be introduced to water play
FOLLOWING - Pup learns to follow you on or off harness
SIT - taught with markers
KENNEL UP - Pup learns to go into crate when asked
PLACE OR TOUCH - Pup learns to touch object when asked, which can be redirected to putting them on their beds or wherever you want them to go.
INTRODUCTION TO STRANGE BIG DOGS - learning how to behave around dogs they don't know
MANNERS - pups learn to wait at the door and not run thru, no jumping on you, and so much more
EXTRA SET OF VACCINES
Puppy Training package 3
Service, Therapy Dog, SAR prep
This is priced per training goal. We can do the prep training for you, which is basic obedience and groundwork
in your field. Or we can do a finished dog for you. (Therapy and Service dog only; SAR takes a year)
We can also do a completely obedience trained dog for you. This training will not start before the pup is
six months old. This is usually a 1-3 month course and is done with markers, no pinch or E collars.
Owners must participate in a minimum of a day’s training at the end of the course, and be willing to study
marker training prior to the puppy going home. One day of owner training is included in all package 3 courses.
