Dog Training — Niles, MI — Bunk & Biscuit

Dog Training Classes in Berrien County, MI

Bunk and Biscuit offers a variety of training classes. There are more new and exciting classes coming soon! Private training also available for those dogs needing specialized one-on-one time with a trainer. For more information on our training classes, call our office at (269) 684-2865

Training Classes Offered at Bunk & Biscuit

Puppy Class:

Our puppy class is available to pups between the ages of 8 and 20 weeks old at the start of class. In this class, we will focus on a variety of puppy issues including potty training advice, mouthing, proper socialization, jumping, and dog to dog interaction. Puppies will have time to learn and socialize with other puppies of various sizes. We will also work on introducing the concept of basic manners and obedience. Classes run for 4 weeks meeting once per week.

Basic Obedience

For dogs 20 weeks or older. In this obedience class, we will teach you how to communicate effectively with your dog. We will work on a variety of behaviors such as: no jumping, sit, down, stay, recall, leash walking, focus, and place. This class is structured around manners. Classes run for 6 weeks meeting once per week.

Intermediate Obedience

This is a continuation of the Basic Obedience Class. We will continue to master the skills learned in the previous class and will continue to grow with new skills. Intermediate covers leash walking with distractions, place, relaxing on command, give/take, recall, stay. Classes run for 6 weeks meeting once per week.

Advanced Courses and Extras:

Dogs must complete the previous levels to advance to our extracurricular courses, such as Agility, Nosework and upcoming Trick's class. These more advanced classes need dogs to have a strong foundation in the basic commands, such as a firm recall. 

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Day Training Academy

The Day Training Academy Program here at Bunk & Biscuit is a 2- or 3-week course (Monday-Friday) depending on your dog’s needs and age. This program was designed specifically for the busy parents whose dog needs to work on the basics. The advantage of the Academy is that we train your pup while you’re away at work or relaxing during the day. When you pick your dog up in the evening, they will be nice and tired from a fun day filled with learning. All-day, dogs will rotate through socialization, training, crate rest and enrichment exercises.


There are two levels of Day Training Academy available for puppies and older dogs. If you would like more information on this program, call us at (269) 684-2865.

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Training Club

Bunk and Biscuit’s Training Club is a monthly membership that focuses on offering the perfect balance of play and learning. Not only will your dog have fun running and playing with friends, but he or she will be worn out mentally after working on new manners and skills all day. The Training Club is a new type of day training that combines structured training and playtime.

What will my dog learn?

Our training club has different levels for your dog to advance in. Dogs will move at their own pace during the program. Levels 1 through 4 are basic obedience; levels 5 and 6 are advanced obedience. After level 6, we work on extra-curricular activities such as agility, nose work, and rally-obedience. Each dog is different and absorbs the content taught at varying rates. Your dog will progress to the new level once the skills are mastered.

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In Home Lessons

Classes at our facility aren't for every dog. There are specific behaviors that only happen in the home, or are easier to work on in a home environment. With these lessons we can work on a variety of behaviors at your pace and around your schedule. In homes also serve better for working on issues that cannot be recreated in a class setting.

Examples of behaviors we can work on during an in home:

Potty training

New dog introductions

Puppy training

Reactivity

Jumping

And more!

All of our in homes start with a consultation. Our initial consultation is $250.

This first consultation we will:

Find effective solutions to change behaviors

Go over your goals, and what you'd like for the future with your dog to look like

Create a training plan with written instructions

The first consultation will be 60 minutes in length.

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After your initial consultation we will discuss packages and training options that might be the best fit. We only offer sessions of two or more because consistency and follow up are important for long term success.


Package Price Guide*

(each visit is approximately 60 minutes long):

2 visits: $425.



*Pricing is based on 10 miles or less from our facility. Anything over 10 miles away there is an additional charge of $1 per mile in each direction.


To schedule your in home or learn more about our training programs please give us a call at: 269-684-2865.

Board & Train

Our Board & Train programs focus on practical, everyday obedience that is completed with a high level of precision, building up to your dog learning to listen even when outdoors around 'real world' distractions! If requested, we can also include teaching your dog off leash control. This program includes a bit of everything, including manners and socialization with people and other dogs. All behaviors are taught with high-level distraction proofing. Obedience behaviors in these programs include:

  • Greeting manners (no jumping)
  • Loose leash (and possibly off leash) walking
  • Heel (controlled walking directly at your side)
  • Sit on one command
  • Down on one command
  • Extended Stay with distractions
  • Off leash Recall (the 'Come' command)
  • Waiting politely at doors
  • Place (sending to a place and remaining there until released)



 At the end of the program, when you come to pick up your dog, you will go through a lesson with the trainer within which you will learn everything you need to know to put what the dog has learned into practice at home.


We offer this program at 3 different lengths. The longer we have to train with your dog, the more we can solidify the behaviors we are teaching, especially when that includes off leash work.


Board & Train Programs are offered at 14 days, 21 days and 30 days.


Please call us to schedule your consultation/evaluation now.


*Disclaimer*

Our training results vary depending on the stress level and motivation of your dog. It will be up to you to continue the training at home and in new environments. For further questions call us at (269) 684-2865.

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