Puppy
Training
A training consultation is required prior to booking any puppy services.
Your puppy is never too young to start training! In fact if you get your puppy from a reputable breeder or reputable rescue, your puppy's training will have begun long before you bring them home. With these packages designed specifically for the unique needs of a new puppy, your puppy will be set up to successfully become the well-behaved dog of your dreams. Puppies must be 4 months old or younger at their program's scheduled start time to be eligible for puppy services.
Don't wait! Book your training consultation today so you can begin your Puppy Training program the moment your puppy comes home.
There are a variety of Puppy Training packages available to meet the needs of you and your pet!
Perfect Puppy Placement Package
Each year, millions of pets wind up in shelters across the USA. I strongly believe this could be avoided if owners were able to select the pet that would be the best fit for their home, lifestyle, and goals and dedicate more time to training after they bring their pet home. Set you and your puppy up for success and watch your new puppy grow up into the dog of your dreams with this package. Your trainer will guide you every step of the way so you can select the best puppy for you and start your puppy off with the training it needs to be a well-mannered dog.
Your trainer will spend the first session getting to know you (and your family) and learning about your expectations and goals for your puppy so she can recommend the best breed or puppy for your needs. Your trainer will provide you with the information and assessments you need to locate the reputable breeder or responsible shelter that can provide you with your new puppy. Once you have found a potential litter or rescue puppy, your trainer will help you assess and temperament test the puppy so you can ensure you are bringing home the puppy you've been looking for. Finally, once your puppy is home, your trainer will meet with you for a training session to help you and your puppy settle happily into life at home.
This package may take place in person or online.
What's included?
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One 30-60 minute "Get to Know You" session so your trainer can recommend the best dog for you
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One assessment/temperament test of a litter or shelter/rescue pup
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One 60-90 minute Training Consultation/Session to help transition your puppy into your home
Your relationship with King's Creatures doesn't end after your last follow up session! Lifelong support means that you will have access to training advice and support for life! Your lifelong training support will include:
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Access to the KCAT Community, a Facebook group exclusively for King's Creatures training clients
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Calls, texts, and emails with Laura King, certified trainer and owner of King's Creatures, during business hours
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The chance to hone your handling skills and proof your pet's obedience through participating in monthly KCAT Pet Socials at pet-friendly businesses throughout the Corridor
This program is just the beginning of training, and is best followed by another complete training package.
Program Cost: $105*
Canine
Kindergarten Camp
In-Home
Puppy Sessions
4 Pack
This program is ideal for busy owners looking for their puppy to receive the training and socialization needed to become a well-balanced dog. Canine Kindergarten Camp sessions take place while you are gone for the day. Video updates let you know what your puppy learned and help you to learn too! Every two weeks, a follow-up session with you in your own home ensures that all the training transitions smoothly into your every day life. Field trips visit pet-friendly stores, restaurant patios, parks, shelters, etc. Ideal for puppies to ensure they are well-socialized and avoid behavioral issues. The field trips included in this package ensure that your puppy is able to both learn and master skills in real life situations. Each puppy will learn the following:
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Sit-Stay
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Down-Stay
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Loose leash walking
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Place
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Recall
These skills will be taught in your home and on leash. Off leash training will begin during this program, and you and your pet will be introduced to the techniques needed to continue training and working towards phasing out the leash and proofing training in a variety of situations.
What's included?
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4 Weeks of Camp (Twelve 1.5-2 hour canine kindergarten camp sessions including 6 field trips & socialization with other pets) while you are away
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Structured socialization
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Nap time
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Introduction to other dogs and cats
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Video summaries of each session
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Training handouts
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Four 1 hour hands-on follow up sessions
A place cot and a training collar specifically selected for the needs of your pet are included in this program! (Up to $150 value!)
Your relationship with King's Creatures doesn't end after your last follow up session! Lifelong support means that you will have access to training advice and support for life! Your lifelong training support will include:
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Access to the KCAT Community, a Facebook group exclusively for King's Creatures training clients
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Calls, texts, and emails with Laura King, certified trainer and owner of King's Creatures, during business hours
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The chance to hone your handling skills and proof your pet's obedience through participating in monthly KCAT Pet Socials at pet-friendly businesses throughout the Corridor
Program Cost: $1,916*
These customized one-on-one sessions address your training needs immediately and can easily be scheduled around your busy schedule.
In-Home Puppy Sessions may be scheduled at your convenience on week day evenings or any time during business hours on Fridays and Saturdays. At least one week between sessions is required to allow you and your pet time to practice your new training techniques.
The active training time during these sessions is shortened to meet your puppy's attention span needs. These sessions also include extensive question and answer time to ensure your puppy is settling in well to your life and routines.
This program will not work well as a standalone package, but is a great starting point for puppies. Each puppy will be introduced to the following concepts:
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Sit-Stay
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Down-Stay
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Loose Leash Walking
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Recall
These skills will be taught entirely on leash. You and your puppy will be introduced to the techniques needed to continue training and working towards phasing out the leash and proofing training in a variety of situations.
What's included?
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Four 1 hour training sessions in your home
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Training handouts
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Lifelong training support
A training collar or harness specifically selected for the needs of your pet is included in this program! (Up to $90 value!)
Your relationship with King's Creatures doesn't end after your last session! Lifelong support means that you will have access to training advice and support for life! Your lifelong training support will include:
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Access to the KCAT Community, a Facebook group exclusively for King's Creatures training clients
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Calls, texts, and emails with Laura King, certified trainer and owner of King's Creatures, during business hours
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The chance to hone your handling skills and proof your pet's obedience through participating in monthly KCAT Pet Socials at pet-friendly businesses throughout the Corridor
Program Cost: $439*
In-Home Puppy Sessions
8 Pack
These customized one-on-one sessions address your training needs immediately and can easily be scheduled around your busy schedule.
In-Home Puppy Sessions may be scheduled at your convenience on week day evenings or any time during business hours on Fridays and Saturdays. At least one week between sessions is required to allow you and your pet time to practice your new training techniques.
The active training time during these sessions is shortened to meet your puppy's attention span needs. These sessions also include extensive question and answer time to ensure your puppy is settling in well to your life and routines.
Behaviors can begin to be proofed around distractions and beginning desensitization to basic grooming procedures can also be included in this package. This package includes the AKC STAR Puppy certification. Each puppy will be introduced to the following concepts:
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Sit-Stay
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Down-Stay
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Loose Leash Walking
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Recall
These skills will be taught in your home and on leash. You and your pet will be introduced to the techniques needed to continue training and working towards phasing out the leash and proofing training in a variety of situations.
What's included?
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Eight 1 hour training sessions in your home
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Training handouts
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Training tools
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Lifelong training support
A place cot and a training collar or harness specifically selected for the needs of your pet are included in this program! (Up to $150 value!)
Your relationship with King's Creatures doesn't end after your last session! Lifelong support means that you will have access to training advice and support for life! Your lifelong training support will include:
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Access to the KCAT Community, a Facebook group exclusively for King's Creatures training clients
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Calls, texts, and emails with Laura King, certified trainer and owner of King's Creatures, during business hours
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The chance to hone your handling skills and proof your pet's obedience through participating in monthly KCAT Pet Socials at pet-friendly businesses throughout the Corridor
Program Cost: $827*
All dogs and cats in your home must be current on rabies & distemper vaccines and you must provide proof of a fecal exam within the last year with no parasite seen for participation in any services. A current bordetella vaccine is also required for each dog.
Other vaccine and medical requirements may apply to your species of pet.
* Travel fees may apply to services provided outside the immediate Cedar Rapids area. There will be a 50% cancellation fee applied to services cancelled within 48 hours of the scheduled start time. *
*All deposits are non-refundable*