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Crate Training AUSTIN TX
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Free Crate Training Lesson
Here's What Our Crate Training Program Offers
Welcome to our Crate Training Program, where we specialize in helping dogs of all ages become comfortable and content in their crates. Crate training is a valuable tool for providing dogs with a safe and secure space of their own, whether at home or on the go. Our program focuses on positive reinforcement techniques and gradual acclimatization to make crate time a positive experience for your furry friend.
Here’s what our Crate Training Program offers:
Customized Training Plan: We begin with a completely Free Crate Training Lesson. In this lesson we will be conducting an assessment of your dog’s behavior, temperament, and environment. Based on this evaluation, we develop a personalized training plan tailored to meet your pup’s unique needs.
Introduction to the Crate: We start by introducing your dog to their crate in a gentle and positive manner. This includes making the crate inviting with soft bedding, toys, and treats to encourage exploration and create positive associations.
Positive Association: Through the use of treats, praise, and rewards, we help your dog associate the crate with positive experiences. This helps alleviate any anxiety or apprehension they may have and fosters a sense of security and comfort within the crate.
Gradual Enclosure: We guide you through the process of gradually acclimating your dog to spending time in the crate with the door closed. Starting with short intervals and gradually increasing the duration, we help your dog become comfortable with being confined in the crate without feeling anxious or distressed.
Desensitization to Departures: Many dogs experience anxiety when their owners leave the house, leading to undesirable behaviors such as whining or destructive chewing. Our program includes desensitization exercises to help your dog feel more relaxed and secure when left alone in their crate.
Management and Supervision: We provide guidance on appropriate crate usage, including when and how to use the crate for various situations such as meal times, bedtime, and when traveling. We also emphasize the importance of proper supervision and ensuring that your dog’s needs for exercise, mental stimulation, and bathroom breaks are met.
Guaranteed Results, Continuous Support and Guidance: With our Results Guarantee we promise to reach the goals that you set forth at the start of the crate training program and we will provide unlimited lessons until those goals are reached. Our commitment to your success doesn’t end with the lessons. We also provide unlimited ongoing phone and email support, to address any challenges or refine skills over the lifetime of your puppy.
With our Crate Training Program, you’ll not only teach your dog to love their crate but also provide them with a safe and secure space they can call their own. Whether used for house training, travel, or providing a quiet retreat, crate training can enhance your dog’s well-being and strengthen the bond between you and your furry companion.
Reviews
Adrienne Catlos2024-02-12Brice is simply the best. His goal is to be every customer’s last trainer and he is definitely ours. My pup momo is very smart but also very independent (read: stubborn) and in just two weeks she was an obedient little working dog. Regardless of the challenges you have have with your dog, I’m confident Brice can help you solve them.
Amanda Dorner2024-01-02Brice helped teach my dog and me several life-changing walking skills in our first 1-hour training session. I went from having extreme anxiety about walking my dog, to feeling much more in control and able to handle him.
Jaime Lanka2023-03-15I am very grateful to have had Montreal spend time with my dog who I was beginning to think I had no control over. He has thoroughly explained the behavior and how to change it and given me all I need to keep the work going so that I can feel more confident walking my dog!! Totally recommend Montreal.
Melissa Ramirez2023-03-07
William Parry2023-02-23Great experience with Total Dog. I have a stubborn as hell Bull Terrier and Montreal, one of the behaviorist trainers did an outstanding job with him. From obedience commands to walking on a leash (which he outright wouldn’t do before). Very impressed and very grateful. Montreal is one of the best.
Renee Bagneris2023-02-17Montreal trained my mom’s dog Elvis who was at the time showing aggressive/reactive behavior. We thought we had no hope. We were going to re-home him or put him down. Montreal taught us that patience and leadership is the key to success. In two weeks we had a changed dog. We knew that we had a lot more work to be done also by us as pet parents it has now been four months and Elvis is doing great thanks to Montreal for showing us how to have patience with our fur baby I would definitely recommend him as one of total dogs best trainers
Christine West2022-03-24
Kate Gross2022-03-19I have had a WONDERFUL! Experience with Total Dog. Caleb was our trainer and he did a fantastic job. I highly recommend using them.
Anastasia Johnson2022-03-19Cassandra was thorough in her research about what I wanted and the results of her very well explained instructions are wonderful!
Jennifer Wroten2022-03-16
Why Choose Total Dog!
Our Core Values
At Total Dog! Austin, we believe every dog has potential. Weʼre committed to nurturing that potential through methods that encourage trust and respect between you and your furry friend. Our trainers are not just experts, theyʼre dog lovers who understand that patience, positivity, and passion make all the difference. Join us to see why love is at the heart of every lesson we teach!
Guaranteed Results
At Total Dog! We offer Guaranteed Results. We guarantee that the goals you set at the start of the Crate Training Lessons will be reached. If it takes longer than expected we will provide you with unlimited lessons until those goal’s are reached.
There’s a reason we offer a lifetime guarantee plan at Total Dog! Not only do we know how to effectively train and communicate with our clients’ dogs, but we offer an unlimited lesson plan to ensure they retain what they’ve learned over time. Whether your dog is a quick study or needs more time to pick up new skills, we’ll continue to work with you until they reach the goals set forth at the start of the program.
Head Trainer
SGT Brice Cavanaugh
SGT Brice Cavanaugh founded Total Dog! and is on the Board of Directors for the National Tactical Police Dog Association, Operation Overwatch and The Pink Berets. He is a Professional Member of the International Association of Canine Professionals and is an Evaluator for the American Kennel Club’s Canine Good Citizen multi-tiered program.
LOCATION & SERVICE AREA
We’re happy to provide Total Dog! Crate Training Lessons for locals in both the Austin and San Antonio metropolitan areas. Call today or claim your Free Private Obedience Lesson to get started!
Austin: (512) 580-3364
San Antonio: (210) 722-9919
FAQ
Most Commonly Asked Question's
At Total Dog! We provide our clients with custom-made training programs designed around your specific goals and your dog’s unique learning style. Our training programs vary from dog to dog in structure, layout, duration and cost.
That’s why we don’t offer a one program fits all solution. Instead we offer a Free Consultation so that we can meet with you and your dog to evaluate factors such as lifestyle, goals, age, temperament, breed and previous training. That way we can develop a custom-made training program that perfectly fits your goals and needs!
We offer a Total Dog! dog training package that includes unlimited lessons until your dog reaches the goals identified at the start of the program. Following the program’s completion, you’ll have the opportunity to extend your dog’s training to help them reach new goals.
No, we don’t impose any breed restrictions. Total Dog! is an all-inclusive dog trainer that specializes in private dog-training for all kinds of dogs.
Right away! It’s true: you can teach an old dog new tricks and puppies are sponges for new information. While each dog has their own unique learning style and levels of maturity, as long as they’re awake, they’re learning.
At Total Dog!, we’re a truly all-inclusive dog training service. We work with dogs of all breeds and all ages.
Yes! With our Private Obedience Lessons you can choose the location.