Tripod dog Hannah goes on a walk with a trainer and practices walking with a loose leash and not worrying about other dogs.

What is Day Training?

Day training is a middle ground between private lessons (where you train your dog) and board & trains (where your dog isn't home for weeks at a time). You can enjoy the convenience of having a professional train your dog for you and the relationship benefits of having your dog at home during training.

A trainer works with your dog in 1-on-1 sessions 1-3 times per week, and shares what your dog has learned with you in "transfer lessons" every few sessions, that you can use your dog's new skills in every-day life.

What you need to know

Where do you train my dog?

We train in your home and neighborhood (within walking distance). If the weather is unsafe, we can focus on skills that can be taught within your home, or have you meet us at a pet-friendly indoor location to drop-off & pick-up your dog, depending on your schedule.

Do I have to be home?

You don't have to be home - you and your trainer can work out logistics around keys, codes, and dog gear ahead of time.

How long does it take?

Dogs are individuals, so it can vary! Our packages plan for 6 -12 weeks, but you may choose to add "refills" 4 weeks at any time if you would like your dog to continue after your initial package.

For complex behavioral concerns, your day training package isn’t intended to “fix” your dog- these things take time and practice. Day training is intended to take the training of foundation behaviors and initial skills practice time off your plate. It should give you a boost and make future progress with your dog easier, smoother, and faster.

What can my dog learn in day training?

Some common behaviors to work on in day training are reactivity on walks, fear of new places, cooperative care (nail trims, grooming, tooth brushing), and loose leash walking. Things that can be taught in focused sessions are a great fit. Things like potty training - that need daily consistency from you at home - may be a better fit for private lessons.

Where do we go from here?

Meet the trainer

Cade

Certified Family Dog Mediator

Cade is the owner & founder of Argot Animal Training. They have been helping others train their pets for over 8 years, and training their own dogs for much longer. They are passionate about helping dogs and owners with reactive, fearful, excited, and distracted dogs to get back on the same page.

They have a bachelor’s degree in Environmental & Wildlife Biology, and are a Certified Family Dog Mediator through the L.E.G.S Applied Ethology and Total Welfare course. The L.E.G.S. course teaches FDMs how to consider the whole dog - Learning, Environment, Genetics, and Self - when looking at dog behavior.

They have volunteered and worked with shelters and rescues and have been running Argot Animal Training since 2021.

Packages include a set number of sessions:

Goal Setting Session
in-person or online by video call, where you and your trainer set goals, make a plan, and set your schedule.

Team Walk
where your trainer meets your dog, sees your gear and supplies, and takes a walk with you and your dog to see where you are starting from

Day Training sessions
for 6-12 weeks where your trainer comes to your home and works with your dog 1-on-1 to teach and practice skills to help them reach your goals.

Family transfer lessons
where your trainer works with you and your dog together, to pass on skills your dog has learned so that you can start implementing them in daily life, and to teach you valuable handler skills.

Follow-up private lessons
after your day training package has concluded to maintain your progress and support you and your dog with any continuing questions or troubleshooting needs.

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