Helping Good dogs become Great Dogs
Good2Great Dogs, LLCPupping Training ♦ Adult Obedience Training ♦ Gun Dog Training
About Me
Don E. Anderson
I have been involved in the livestock industry for the past 40 years and have trained multiple dogs for personal use and those owned by other individuals. I have bred and raised several litters of retrieving breed dogs and have trained a high-quality pointing dog as my daily companion and hunting partner.
My philosophy is to allow dogs to be the best they can be without aggressive training techniques. I believe in rewarding dogs when they achieve the requested actions without implementing the use of restraints or forceful techniques. I do not believe in rewarding dogs with treats when physical touch and verbal praise will suffice.
When you and your dog enroll in one of my classes, I am committed to you in helping him/her become an enjoyable member of your family. Within the confines of the class setting, I will do whatever it takes to achieve this, and it will never cost you anything additional.
I look forward to the opportunity to work in conjunction with dog owners to achieve their training goals and to help encourage their dogs to be respectful members of their families. Together we will allow your Good Dogs to become Great Dogs!
Training Videos
Part 1 – Helping your dog know its place in the home. Introduction for mature dog and puppy training tips.
Part 2 – Tips to train your puppy to know its place in the home.
Part 3 – Tips for training mature dogs to know their place in the home.
Services
(Serving Northern Colorado and
the communities of Fort Collins,
Loveland, Berthoud, Johnstown, Windsor, and Greeley)
Group Training
All Ages
Five 1-hour sessions
$185/dog
Please contact trainer for class availability and schedule
Five one-hour weekly sessions; an optional sixth session will be offered for any follow-up or training issues. Training focus will include heeling on and off leash, here (come), sit, down, whoa (stay) and place. Techniques for in home obedience, vehicle travel, and off-leash control will be taught. Dog owners must be committed to reinforcing the techniques learned and spending the necessary training time (minimum of 20 minutes per day) with their dogs between the weekly classes.
Training Class will be conducted on Saturday mornings from 9:00 to 10:00 AM.
Classes will be held at Eastman Park in Windsor, Colorado.
In Home Obedience Training Option
All Ages
Five 45 minute In Home Visits
$250
Owners will be provided hands-on instruction with their dog. Basic commands will be taught to the dog and owners will be provided the knowledge necessary to reinforce the training steps. Five consecutive weekly sessions will allow both dog and owner to progress through the basic obedience training scenario. Follow up sessions can be provided to address any behavioral problems or questions of the owner.
BOCTOBEROc
OCTOBER 2022 – Group Training Basic Obedience Class : Each Saturday beginning October 1st. Contact me to register before September 20th.
All of the following Board & Train Options are discontinued until further notice due to kennel availability. I apologize for any inconvenience.
Basic Puppy Training
For ages 8 weeks to 8 months
4-6 week duration
$650
Introduction to obedience and formalized training to achieve whoa (stay), sit, heel, place, crate (kennel) and potty training. Pups will be introduced to flowing water and riparian areas. Work to achieve respectable manners when in the home, vehicle and public places.
Adult Obedience Training
For ages 7 months to 2 years
4-6 week duration
$750
Reinforcement and Expansion of Puppy Training to increase the dog’s knowledge and capability to achieve prolonged sit & down stays, heeling off leash, introduction to distractions and attentiveness to the handler. Dogs will have full understanding of their assigned place in the home and other locations. If desired by the owner, dogs will be introduced to e-collar training and accustomed to tone responses for off-leash control and recall.
Advanced Obedience Training
For ages 18 months to adult
Duration and fee determined on individual basis
Length of training to be determined per existing level of dog’s knowledge and capability. Scope of training can include obstacle training, off trail hiking and ATV/UTV riding. The duration and the respective cost will be determined and agreed upon by the trainer and owner prior to this stage of training.
Gun Dog Training
For ages 4-12 months
6-8 week duration
FEE TO BE determined on individual basis
Dogs will be introduced to gun fire and birds. Commands of whoa, heel and stand will be achieved. Retrieving breeds will understand the sit and stay commands. Pointing breeds will understand quartering and recall. Steady to point, wing and shot will be developed. Steady in the blind and water retrieves will be incorporated into field work. Dogs will be proficient in loading into a crate and comfortable with vehicle travel. Training can incorporate shed antler retrieval.
Payment Information
Credit cards and cash will be accepted as payment. Full Payment for the Group Class and In-Home Training will be due at the conclusion of the first session. For Individual Training, 50% of the training fee is due when the dog is picked up, and the balance is due upon return of the dog to the owner.
Pre-Training Requirements
.All dogs accepted for training must have received the necessary vaccinations and worming for internal parasites before participating in the Group Class. A veterinarian prepared health and vaccination record must be presented to the trainer prior to pick up for any training at the trainer’s facility.
- All dogs must meet the trainer’s evaluation and acceptance for training as it pertains for disposition, behavior, and appropriate social behavior toward other dogs.
- Owners must provide one 40# – 50# bag of dog food for the Trainer’s Facility Training Program. Any unused dogfood will be returned to the owner upon completion of the training. Extended training periods may require the owner to provide additional dogfood or the trainer will secure the appropriate dogfood and invoice the owner for the same.
- All dogs must be wearing a good quality neck collar for the Group Class, and prior to dog’s pick up for individual training.
Good2Great Dogs, LLC will provide a secure and safe housing and training area. All dogs will be handled in a humane manner. The owner understands that all training will be performed in a professional manner and to the best of the trainer’s ability. There will be no implied or offered guarantee regarding the dog’s retention of training after return to the owner. All liability due to the dog’s health is that of the owner.
Contact
Don E. Anderson
good2greatdogs@gmail.com
Phone: 970.301.8681
Johnstown, CO