Dog Training Dayton OH

Big Times Kennel offers a complete dog training programs. Whether you would like a well-behaved pet or an accomplished competitor we have it. All programs start with the Manners 101 classes where basic handling and good manners are taught. From there we offer a variety of classes in obedience and agility for all skill levels.

As always all of our instructors are experienced dog trainers and they participate regularly in the dog training classes they are teaching. Presently our instructors are participating in agility, obedience, therapy, and confirmation. With our competition grade instructors, we feel we are well prepared to handle your pet’s problems in a professional manner. All our classes are small and offer a lot of one on one attention so that each dog and handler is given personal attention.

Best Dog Training in Dayton OH

New Classes begin August 2018  – contact us to be on the first notification of new classes by calling 937-885-3427

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Training Center

The Training Center is located south of the kennel with ample parking and plenty of open grassy areas to walk your dog before class starts.

Private Lessons

Are you having a difficult time making our evening classes or maybe you need more individual attention working on those special problems? We can help. We are now offering private lessons 6 days a week. So if you have a problem with your best friend and have been putting it off don’t delay, call now and make an appointment with one of our professional trainers to help you.

For private lessons at our training facility: 
$60 / Hour
$150/ 3 one-hour Sessions

**Cash or check only

Available Times:
Monday 4 pm – 7 pm
Tuesday 8 am – 12 noon
Wednesday 8 am -12 noon
Thursday 4 pm – 7 pm
Friday 1 am – 4pm
Saturday 9 am – 2 pm

For private lessons in your home in the following Postal Codes 45458, 45459, 45066 & 45068:
$150 for 2 one-hour in-home Sessions

**Cash or check only

Outside the area?

Call for information 937-885-3427

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Board and Train

Sometimes you just need to get a jump start on things to make your project successful. And so it is with dog training, those first few steps are tough ones but we can help.

We are now offering a board and train program as requested by so many of our customers. The program is a 10 day stay with us plus 2 one hour private lessons. The dogs are worked approximately 2 hours a day with a concentration on sit, down, stay, come and walking on a leash. These basic skills will correct a lot of the common problems people have with their pets.

When not training the dogs will be comfortably housed in our air-conditioned boarding facility where they will have 11 hours a day access to their outside area to enjoy the summer weather. Fresh water and a cool place will always be available to them. They will be cared for and watched over by an adult staff of animal lovers. No surprises or added costs. We do require a full documentation of current shots DHLPP, Bordetella and Rabies at check-in.

10 Day Board and Train
$800.00 Payable at check-in

**Cash or check only

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Manners 101

Our basic dog training manners course focuses on making your pet a well-mannered companion. The course concentrates on walking on lead, sit, down, stay and come on recall. We also address those normal pet problems like barking, digging and jumping. Need help with housebreaking or counter surfing we can help. Want your pet to be a perfect neighbor? “Manners 101” is the place to start.

Children must be 14 years or older. This is a class for puppies and adult dogs.
6 week course $85.00 (7 dog limit)

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Agility 101

Agility 201

Now that you have the basics down you are ready for step 2, Agility 201. Work will begin on series of obstacles and the importance of handler positioning. Most of your class time will be spent working with different obstacle combinations and different obstacle placements. Special emphasis will continue to be placed on the contact obstacles and weave poles and their proper execution, crossing techniques will be introduced and each week new challenges will be presented to keep you and your dog at the top of your game. Come join the fun!

Prerequisite: The successful execution of all obstacles off leash, and the ability to successfully complete 12 upright weave poles at a Maximum of 6/8 inches apart off leash and under control.

6-week course $85.00

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Agility 301

Now that you have the basics down you are ready for step 3. In agility 301 we step up your game to the next level. The weave poles are now closed, the challenges are at more of a competitive level and the game starts coming together. Each week the class is presented with new problems with the challenge of how to run faster and cleaner. The 301 students are getting competition ready and each week they are put to the test.

Prerequisite: The completion of the Agility 201 Class with the ability to demonstrate proper execution of each obstacle from the placement of the handler to the proper placement of the dog.

The successful execution of all obstacles, and the ability to successfully complete 12 upright inline weave poles.

6-week course $85.00

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Agility 401