First Friend acknowledges the fact some of you neither have the time, patience, or inclination to train your dog. To solve this dilemma we provide In Kennel Training. Your dog is housed on our premises and professionally trained. At the completion of training, you are given a private lesson on how to handle the dog so your only responsibility is reinforcement.

With our In Kennel Training we at First Friend K9 Training offer the opportunity for your “First Friend” to not only be trained in our 3000 square foot facility, but also to be trained inside and outside four retail establishments all within walking distance of our facility. This raises the expectations of the dog’s obedience and social behavior along with solidifying your “First Friend’s” stellar accomplishments. A five acre field is also at our disposal to reinforce greater and more reliable distance training.

We at First Friend K9 also know that some dogs will need specialized in home training after their In Kennel Training stay. We are able to offer you the service of delivery of your “First Friend” to your home and we will spend 1 ½ hours (minimum) with you and your family to help make the transition smooth.*

You receive a free Novice Obedience Class (a $99 value) after four weeks of In Kennel Training, along with a complimentary groom (bath, brush out, ear cleaning, and nail trim) for your pet.

1 DAY - $ 75.00

* An additional fee will be charged for home delivery.

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EXPECTATIONS OF IKT DOGS

1 WEEK

Daily visits to at least two retail establishments and the introduction of heeling
Walk on a loose lead while resisting distractions
Sit on verbal command
Down on verbal command
2 minute Sit-Stay, handler 12’ –15’ away from dog resisting distractions
15-30 minute Down – Stay with same criteria as Sit – Stay
Must be able to walk around the dog on Sit – Stay & step over the dog in Down – Stay
Come sit in front of handler on verbal command without a leash correction

2 WEEKS

Heel with an automatic Sit
Sit – Stay for 3 minutes resisting distractions, handler 25’- 30’ away from the dog
Down – Stay for 30 – 45 minutes with the same criteria as Sit – Stay
Down on verbal command
Come from Sit – Stay with handler 30’from the dog with long line on the floor
Random sits
Random downs

3 WEEKS

Heel with an automatic Sit outdoors
Sit – Stay for 4 minutes resisting distractions, handler 30’ – 50’ away from the dog
Down with verbal command
Down – Stay for 45-60 minutes with same criteria as Sit – Stay
Stand – Stay for brushing and handling
Come from a Sit – Stay across the room dragging a 6’ leash
Circle right/Circle left
Left abouts

4 WEEKS

All of the previous 3 weeks, plus
Change of paces while heeling
2 hour Down – Stay
Military Finish
Random Come under distraction on a long line without correction
Work on “out of sight” sit and down stay
Sit out of motion
Down out of motion
Call to the heel position
Place – Bed is provided by owner
Private lesson lasting about 1 ½ hour to help owner understand and maintain training on the day of pickup or delivery

6 WEEKS

All of the above plus
Starting off leash obedience with traffic lead
Distance downs
Start conditioning of dog for Canine Good Citizen test

The 4 and 6 week programs entitle you to a FREE 8 week Novice Obedience course valued at $99.00

plus a FREE Bath & Brush Out for your dog ( $40.00 maximum value) .

*All dogs visiting our facility, whether for boarding or training, are required to be current on Rabies, Distemper, and Bordetella (Kennel Cough). Proof of these vaccinations should be presented in written form from your veterinarian.