Our pets are a very important part of our lives. We love our pets but even the most loveable pets need our help to behave and listen to us.

"For your convenience and to better serve your training needs we are offering boarding and training along with training at "your home" to better accomodate you and your doggie."

Complete the form below or call American Pet Spa & Resort at (940) 464-3300 to reserve a spot for you and your dog.

Read our Training Q&A for lots
of great information.

Our Trainer In the News

Home training: Training sessions last between 1 to 1.5 hours long.
$89 per session.

Customized Board and Train: Designed for Initial Training Cues and Behaviors.

Sit, Stay, Down, Socialization, Attention, Name Recognition, Leash Work, Come When Called, Jumping, Chewing, Nipping, and Potty Training. (Trainer must meet with owner upon pickup of their dog)
$25 a day/1 hour On-Site/ 7 days plus boarding

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Are you ready for the AKC Canine Good Citizen Certification? If not, let's get your dog ready!

Extended Sit & Down, Extended Stay in Place, Sit Politely for Petting, Reacting to Another Dog, Walk through a Crown, Absolutely Come When Called, Accepting a Friendly Stranger, Good Grooming & Appearance, Walking nicely using Left Turn, Right Turn, and Turn Around, Reaction to Distractions, Supervised Separation
6 weeks/$150/1 hour/Once a Week

Training Success Stories:

 

We would like to say thanks for helping train our dog, Blue (and his owners).  It is amazing what we have been able to accomplish in two 90 minute in-home sessions. After being dumped on our 150 acre ranch, Blue became quite the 'wild one'. 

He is now walking on a leash and sitting on command.  When let out of the yard he makes his rounds with our friendly neighbor and their dogs, and then promptly returns back to our home.  He even now gets into our car willingly after some pretty traumatic experiences when trying to get him to the vet. 

We were very, very close to taking this one to the pound when we committed to give training with you a try.  Thanks goodness because now we have quite a sweet dog as a friend.  We are looking forward to our next session.

Shawn and Alison McMahon - 4/2/08

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Dog Training Success Story: Pepper

The Dog: Two-year Doberman female, adopted January 2008, very sweet and gentle.

The Issues & Problems: Separation anxiety; trouble getting her to settle in; nervous about being in a crate when owners were out of the house

The Training Process: After two training visits Pepper is stress-free in her crate; she follows a structured schedule; no longer has to sleep with her owner; enjoys listening to classical music when alone.

The Owners’ Comments: “She has been sleeping in the crate at night (on her pillow).” “I am so glad we can feel better about leaving the house now.” “We couldn't have done it without you!”

Val and Tony Woodall

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Meet Conley, Judy Estes, trainer at American Pet Spa & Resort, and Fenn, Conley's dog. Fenn was trained by Judy to gently pull Conley's wheelchair and walker. Fenn also won Best Behavior in the Fourth of July, 2007 Doggie Parade.

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Jo Jo comes prepared for training.

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Judy,

Sorry it has taken me so long to say "THANK YOU!!" for the great job you did with Coco.
We were so worried about her getting out the front door. Coco has been so good. She has not tried once to get out the door since your one hour visit! You did in one hour what we could not do in one year!

Thank you,for teaching all of us!
Bob & Sharon Nafe

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Dear Judy and ALL the Staff at American Pet Spa,

Andy and I wanted to express our sincerest appreciation to you for all your help and kindness towards our ‘kids’: Jake, Bart, George and Faith.

 

Lesley and Andy Lockhart
May, 2006

Our trainer, Judy Estes began training in 2002 as an in home trainer, receiving her certification for Canine Obedience Instruction from the Animal Behavior College (ABC) in 2005. Her ultimate goal is to save dogs from going to a shelter or adopted pets from returning to a shelter.

Training dogs has been very enjoyable as well as educational to Judy. Her love of animals from the time she was a child has opened doors for her career in pet dog obedience training. She follows the positive reinforcement methods via clicker, object, food or treat motivation training.

We believe every dog DOES have potential in becoming more obedient for his/her owner. Not only does this help with adult ownership but with children as well. Safety, responsibilty, and persistence is very important in keeping your dog calm and attentive.

Complete the form below or call American Pet Spa & Resort at (940) 464-3300
to reserve a spot for you and your dog.

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E-Mail Address


Dog's Name


Dog's Breed


Dog's Age

Comments about your dog: what behaviors would you like to change or how can this class help you and your dog?

 

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