Dog Training Overview – Our Philosophy

This section provides an overview of the dog training
services we offer and our dog training philosophy.

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When you work with Vicki, Morgan and Michelle, you are working with the best!

Over 40 years of dog training experience, Vicki holds the highest credentialed training certifications: CERTIFIED: AKC-CGC, MM, CDPDT-KA, APDT, IACP, Associate Certified Behavior Consultant.

Read on for an overview of her practices and philosophy around dog training.

Morgan-Trainer

Morgan Bartley

Dog training overview includes this photo of trainer, Vicki Nourse

Meet Vicki Nourse

Vick Nourse is an Associate Certified Behavior Consultant with the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants.

Dog training overview includes this photo of trainer, Vicki Nourse

Michelle Kvestad

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We Pick Up and Deliver to:
Allen, Ardmore, Celina, Coppell, Dallas, Denton, Durant, Flower Mound, Frisco, Gainesville, Garland, Irving, Lewisville, McKinney, Melissa, Plano, Prosper, Richardson, Sherman, The Colony, Van Alstyne.
$1/mi round trip for first pet, additional pets ride free!

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Mirror Method Badge
CCPDT Badge
Association of Professional Dog Trainers Badge
International Association of Canine Professionals
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VIDEOS OF DOGS WE’VE TRAINED

If money is a little tight, but you
want to get your dog started right-
We offer both financing and smaller programs.

WHAT WE OFFER:

PROFFESIONAL DOG TRAINING
THE WELL TRAINED PET

Obedience Four-week Program $3,499


Eye Contact, Heel, Sit
Down, Stay, Come, Manners
Includes Socialization with other dogs and new people
Includes 4 parent sessions
Includes AKC Canine Good Citizen Title
Lifetime Support













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PROFESSIONAL DOG TRAINING SERVICE DOG-ESA


Obedience and Emotional Support Animal (ESA) Four-week Program $3,499
Emotional Support Dog or well behaved dog-allowed in some stores, live with you in Federal housing, college campuses

Eye Contact, Heel, Sit
Down, Stay, Come, Manners
Includes Socialization with other dogs and new people
Includes 4 parent sessions
Includes AKC Canine Good Citizen Title
Lifetime Support






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PROFESSIONAL DOG TRAINING
SERVICE DOG-PSD


Obedience and Psychiatric Service Dog (PSD) Eight-week Program
$7,999
Official Service Dog-Take Your Dog ANYWHERE with you-
planes, restaurants,
EVERYWHERE!

Eye Contact, Contact, Heel,
Down, Stay, Come, Manners
Includes Socialization with other dogs and new people
Includes 5 parent sesssions and many field trips
Includes AKC Canine Good Citizen Title
Public Access Test
Lifetime Support




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PROFESSIONAL DOG TRAINING
CLASSES

In our classes, you and your dog will learn all obedience commands on and off the leash. Socialization is a big part of our classes, since all the dogs work and play off leash, except when we’re working on leash manners. Our highly qualified and experienced trainers help you to understand dog communication and to see the way dogs see the world.

Cost: $799

  • Payment Plan: A $100 non-refundable deposit is required to reserve space; the balance is due at check-in.

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TRAINING
EXTRAS

American Kennel Club
Canine Good Citizen Test

Cost: $199


One Time Training Sessions

Cost: $199




  • Payment in full is required to book the appointment.

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PROFESSIONAL
HOUSEBREAKING TRAINING

We show you how to house break your pet quickly and easily.

We will also teach dogs how to use a dog door if you have one.







Cost: $199

  • Payment in full is required to book the appointment.



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Dog Training Has Come So Far!

This training overview is designed to describe our backgrounds as trainers, and to explain that our training philosophy revolves around the fact that animals can now be taught to engage in amazing, reliable behaviors without the pain and force that was so common with animal training methods of yesterday.
However, since dog training is an unregulated field, credentials are optional, but that doesn’t mean that credentials are not important. By selecting a highly credentialed dog trainer, you can be sure that you and your pet will be in safe hands. This is because credentialed trainers use the most current, scientifically proven methods of teaching. They don’t rely on second hand information that may be decades out of date. Credentialed trainers must attend continuing education training to stay current on ever more effective and compassionate training methods.
Belonging to dog training associations is also optional, but it’s a known fact that trainers with reputable affiliations continually avail themselves of new information.
An experienced trainer carries the greatest value of all. Working with an experienced trainer means they can spot issues early and help you and your dog to navigate around common pitfalls. They can save you time, money and heartache. Best of all, experienced trainers have a variety of ways to teach things, depending on the learner, so sessions are fresh, fun and productive!
My Training Philosophy

Head Trainer Vicki’s Personal Dog, Possum

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