The trainer will administer the Canine Good Citizen (or other AKC) test and provide documentation of passing or not passing. It is up to the owner to send the documentation to the American Kennel Club. AKC charges their own processing fee that is not included in the price of the test.

One hour of private training in your home or at an agreed-upon location within the city of Tacoma.

Your trainer will send you a personalized summary of the training plan you create together.

Travel within 10 minutes of Notre Dog Academy is included; locations beyond that will require an added travel fee.

1 hour session with an apprentice trainer to give you feedback on skills you learned with a certified trainer.

Includes a personalized Behavior Modification Plan suitable for submission to your veterinarian and one month of email follow-up.

Meet with your Behavior Consultant to learn more skills for working with your dog or update your Behavior Modification Plan. 

6 Sessions in our Family Dog Level 1 class. 

6 sessions in our Family Dog Level 2 class. 

30 Minutes in a public location with a Trainer and their dog to practice appropriate behavior and safe socialization. 

This 2 hour workshop will teach you the basics of how to train your dog!
You will learn: How to create a language that you and your dog can understand How to set up your home and your schedule for successful training Why we use the methods we teach (science!) Three methods of training How to begin training: come, sit, how to greet a human, walking on a leash, and more! You will also learn many bonus tips and psychological principles as topics arise. Each student will have one-on-one feedback and practice with the instructor and there will be time for questions.