TRAINING MADE EASY

Our training program at Far Fetched Acres focuses on positive, gentle and science-based dog training. Our program is tailored to your individual dog’s needs, with your training goals in mind.  Your dog will be worked with throughout the day in regular solo training sessions and amongst the larger group. Our program includes enrichment, our Mind Yer Manners service, and personalized quality time. In addition, training sessions can be scheduled in the comfort of your own home.

THE BENEFITS OF SCIENCE-BASED DOG TRAINING AND POSITIVE REINFORCEMENT

Owning a dog can be one of the most rewarding experiences as a human being, but it can also be a large responsibility. To full reap the rewards dogs have to give, its important to set them up for success with training. Finding a training method that will work for your pup can be a daunting mission as a pet parent. At Far Fetched Acres, we take the guess work out of the best training method. 

In recent years, Positive Reinforcement Dog Training has gained popularity based on the model being backed by behavioral science and psychology. Today, most people involved in dog training adhere to a model that utilizes positive reinforcement to bring about the positive behaviors they want to see in a dog. A more “old-school” training method determined that harsh instruction and punishment was the best way to train a dog but as more information is discovered about animal sciences, it was determined that simply was not true.

Here at Far Fetched Acres, our entire team incorporates positive reinforcement consistently through all of our services. We believe that ignoring unwanted behaviors and rewarding the desired behaviors is the best way to teach your pet. This is believed to be the best method for dog training because once the desired behavior has been learned, the relationship between the human and the animal becomes less about training and more about connecting and communicating.

Over the past two decades, a number of formal studies have been conducted in Behavioral Science. The fundamental objective is the same as it is with humans: to get the subject to choose the appropriate behavior rather than feeling coerced into it through fear and intimidation. Fear, intimidation, and pressure can inconsitently bring about the desired response, while positive reinforcement will bring about the desired long term changed behavior.

Board and Train

We do the training while you and your dog reap the benefits.

Want to tackle some dog training hurdles or basic obedience? Sign up for dog training camp with our Board and Train program! It’s like dog boarding school. Upon your dog’s return home, we will provide a private dog training lesson, a detailed write up and videos for you to practice and hone your new dog training skills.

Lessons could include:

• Sit

• Stay

• Come When Called

• Crate Training

• House Training

• Jumping

• Leash Training

Puppy camp

A new puppy is one of the most exciting things to happen to a family. Puppyhood is the primary and most important time for socialization and adaptation. These early months set the foundation for developing a happy, confident and-well mannered member of your family. Our Puppy Development Camp is designed specifically to set your puppy up for a lifetime of success. Our Trainers and Counselors have undergone extensive training in basic puppy obedience, socialization, and of course - belly rubs. Far Fetched Acres puppy camp will provide your puppy with opportunities to play, learn and to build confidence through our gentle handling, positive reinforcement training and thoughtful socialization exercises.