Dog Training

Dog Training Dayton OH

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New Beginnings for Big Times Kennel Group Training Classes

After 25 years of group classes and over 6,000 dogs trained we are changing our approach to obedience classes. We are going to offer more personalized training solutions.

Today’s client wants more individual guidance for their pet and they want faster results. By changing our strategy away from group lessons and into private lessons we feel these challenges can be met. In our experience, many of the training challenges can be solved mainly by the amount of owner involvement and getting the information in a timely manner. This allows a more specific focus on challenges and solutions for your training.

A word about group classes

Group classes have been very successful but during these busy times, people have a difficult time staying focused and getting in practice time. By moving the teaching/learning curve from 6 weeks to 2 weeks we hope to solve that problem. We will still teach all basic behaviors (sit, stay, down and come) and are better able to concentrate on your individual problems.

Private Lessons

Private lessons will be available Monday thru Friday and some weekends. If you want to train with friends we can make that happen. Simply call our office and we will have one of our trainers contact you. All classes are held in our large heated training facility.

Cost

Private Lessons: $80/hr or 3 one-hour sessions $220

Semi-Private Lessons: 2 people $140/hr or 3 one-hour classes for $390

We accept cash, personal checks, and credit cards*.

Availability

This is a first-come, first-serve opportunity. Once payment is made and confirmed, your spot is saved. Call Big Times Kennel at 937-885-3427 to reserve your spot today. We are excited to offer more personalized dog training and dog lessons for you and your pet.

Do you have questions about our training program? Feel free to call, you can schedule a visit to see a training session.

Big Times Kennel Dog Training Center is located south of the kennel with ample parking and plenty of open grassy areas to walk your dog before class begins.

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Boarding Information

Big Times Kennel also offers dog boarding. The kennel is heated and air-conditioned and each guest has his or her own private inside and outside areas. Outside access is available 11-hours a day every day. Owners not only live on site but are also the primary caregivers with decades of experience in dogs ensuring your pet will receive the best care possible outside your home.

Cat boarding is also available and our cats are housed in their own private area away from those noisy dogs.

We encourage all of our clients to come to visit us, just stop by during our normal business hours and take a tour.

Also, you can follow us on Facebook at Big Times Kennel and K9 Training on Instagram or subscribe to our YouTube channel — you might see you and your pup on there!

Availability || This is a first-come, first-serve opportunity. Once payment is made and confirmed, your spot is saved. Call Big Times Kennel at 937-885-3427 to reserve your spot today. We are excited to offer more personalized dog training and dog lessons for you and your pet.

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Agility Classes

We are still offering agility classes. Please call us directly at 937-885-3427 for our class schedule, more information, and to register.

Agility 101

This class will focus on the proper execution of each obstacle from the placement of the handler to the proper setup of the dog. Startline stays, strong attention skills, and the proper execution of each and every obstacle with special emphasis given to the contacts and weave poles. It is our belief that a strong foundation in contact obstacles and weave poles will lead you to future successes in agility.  This class requires a strong sit stay and recall as dogs are off-leash by week 3.

Prerequisite: Manners 101 and 201
6-week course $100.00

Agility 201

Now that you have the basics down you are ready for step 2, Agility 201. Work will begin on a 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 and 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 8 inches apart off-leash and under control.
6-week course $100.00 (7 dog limit)

Agility 301

Now that you have the basics down you are ready for step 3. In agility 301 we step up your game.  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 successful execution of all obstacles, and the ability to successfully complete 12 upright inline weave poles.

Instructor approval is required.
6-week course $100.00 (7 dog limit)

Agility 401

This is a class for the true competitor as the focus will be on increasing dog speed and handler skills. Each week a new course will be presented with new and different problems. The courses and the problems presented are designed to push you and your dog to the limit. All types of AKC courses at “the excellent level” will be presented. This is a class for the true competitor. 

Instructor approval is required.
6-week course $100.00 (7 dog limit)

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*There is a service fee of 2.65% on credit card payments.