Toro, Samus, and Zivah- our current 4 week board and train dogs- are mastering their off leash recall! 😍
Board and Trains ≠ Daycare
Increasingly often, we find ourselves having conversations with potential clients who are under the impression that throughout their dog’s prospective board and train program, they should be given frequent, unrestricted play time with the other dogs in our care.
Those people are generally a little taken aback to learn that not only are we very selective about which dogs are allowed to interact with each other during their time with us, we also discourage rough housing, excessive chasing, and other types of overzealous play that are common in daycare environments, but do not further our goal of creating a better behaved companion for your household.
Consider this our public service announcement: if you are considering signing your dog up for a board and train program envisioning that they will be freely running and playing with the other dogs in our care the majority of the time, this is not the program for you.
The priority of our board and train programs is to progress your dog towards your behavior and obedience goals, establish structure and boundaries, and create neutral and respectful interaction with the world around them. These concepts are essential in ensuring that you as the client get what you’re paying us for- a well rounded, balanced companion you can enjoy life a little more easily with- but they do not align with the mentality that constant free play with other dogs creates: dogs who find more value in chasing down and interacting with strange dogs than anything their owners are asking of them.
Does this mean that your dog won’t be allowed to interact with other dogs during their time with us? Not necessarily! We do allow interaction with our personal dogs and other board and train dogs when it’s appropriate, but the focus is on teaching your dog how to be NEUTRAL around other dogs; how to LISTEN reliably around other dogs; how to be RESPECTFUL in their interactions with other dogs.
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Archie finished up her 2 week board and train on Monday, and we’re so happy with the progress she made in her time with us!
She was a HUGE leash puller previously and loved to drag her people around on walks- check out her leash manners now 😍
We currently have availability for both 2 and 4 week board and train programs starting February 1 in Ottawa, KS.
Reach out for details!
Off leash reliability opens up the door for SO many new freedoms for our dogs!
Bentley is a 6 month-old Goldendoodle who previously was pretty insecure about the world around him- because he wasn’t trustworthy off leash, there were not many opportunities for the type of play or exposure that would help him develop his social & environmental skills.
A huge focus for us throughout his 4 week board and train has been to help him build confidence- establishing reliability off leash and giving him plenty of opportunities for positive experiences as a result of that additional freedom has been a total game changer for Bentley! While he was previously scared to leave my side and extremely overwhelmed by the outside world, he’s now confident enough to run, play, and explore (and come back to me when called, every time).
If you have a dog who could benefit from off leash training, we have a board and train opening available the week of November 29! Please reach out via dm, email ([email protected]) or call/text (712-579-6016) with any questions or inquiries 🍂
Wish your dog had a recall like Bluey’s? 😍
Due to a cancellation, we have a last minute opening for a 2 week board and train spot in Ottawa, KS starting July 31!
Ideal for dogs 5 months and older who need help solidifying the basics and learning household manners.
Please reach out with any questions, or to reserve your spot, via pm or:
• call/text: (712) 579-6016
• email: [email protected]
Pricing information can be found on our website (www.eliteobedience.com)
Chance just finished up his Basic Obedience private lessons with Kenzie, and we are SO proud of all of the progress he’s made 👏🏼
When we first started working with Chance, his mom couldn’t even walk him because of how wild and bitey he was.
Now, he’s a super little loose leash walker who can remain calm, focused, and respectful even with exciting distractions nearby.
We have had the best time working with Chance and his family, and we can’t wait to get started with his Off Leash lessons next!
*We do currently have availability for a new new private lessons clients- reach out for more info*
Pepper | 4 Week Board and Train
Pepper finished up her 4 week board and train program with Kenzie yesterday, and we spent some time working with her family to ensure that everything she learns transfers easily back home with them!
We’ll miss this fun girl here, but we’re so excited to see her thrive back at home with her people 💚
Tilly | 4 Week Board and Train
Tilly the Bernedoodle is all finished with her 4 week board and train, and we spent some time this afternoon working with her mom to make sure that all of her new skills will transfer over with her as they head back home together!
While she was here, we worked hard on solidifying Tilly’s obedience both on and off leash, and we are so happy with the progress that she made in her time here with Kenzie. She was excited to show off her newfound leash manners, her reliable off leash stays, and the way that she’s learned to greet people / receive attention politely (you can see her make the excellent choice to sit next to her mom instead of jumping up for attention towards the end of the video, which is HUGE progress for her) 😍
We’re sure going to miss this sweet girl here, but we’re so excited that she’ll get to spend the holidays with her mom showing off all of the new skills and manners she’s acquired in her time with us.
*we are now taking reservations for Spring board and trains in both Ottawa, KS and Ankeny, IA- please reach out for more information or to get your dog signed up!*
A little bit of off leash work with some of our current board and trains, Tilly and Mako, this morning!
Tilly the Bernedoodle has one week left to go in her 4 week board and train program, while Mako the Doberman puppy is 4 days into his 2 week board and train.
Both of these guys are learning to respond to commands even with the added distractions of other dogs nearby, lots of new smells, and tons of room to run! We are super happy with their progress so far ☺️
Off Leash Training
Kenzie’s dogs have been enjoying plenty of off leash hiking lately!
Off leash training opens up so many doors for our dogs to enjoy life in ways that are just not feasible for dogs without reliable training. Our dogs can spend time exploring, swimming, running, and playing without worry that they will run off or engage in any other dangerous behaviors. They earn so many new freedoms and opportunities simply because they’re well trained.
However, with off leash freedom comes huge responsibility on the owner’s part- and if your dogs can’t do THIS dependably, they’re not ready to be off leash yet. Off leash freedom means that your dog’s recall and obedience should be completely reliable at all times, no matter what distractions are around. It’s our responsibility to keep our dogs (and the dogs and people around us) safe and comfortable- if your dog isn’t quite there yet, we’d be happy to help you 💚
Cooper | Loose Leash Walking
Cooper the Labrador Retriever puppy just finished up his 2 week board and train program with us!
He is a naturally super rambunctious boy, and one of his parents’ biggest complaints about his behavior was that it was impossible to take him for a walk. We worked hard to teach Cooper some reliable leash manners so that his parents can enjoy the time they spend with their boy a little bit more 💚
Tucker | 2 Week Board and Train
Tucker finished up his 2 week board and train with Kenzie last night! 👏🏼
He is a BIG dog who came to us with no manners to speak of- he jumped on anyone and everyone, he dragged his owners around on walks, and he listened only when it was convenient for him.
He left here with leash manners, reliable obedience, and a solid understanding of how to be a respectful and well behaved boy that his family can truly enjoy spending time with 💚
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*Due to a cancellation, we have one spot remaining for a 2 week board and train starting on August 18! Contact us for more info*
Riley | Loose Leash Walking
Riley wrapped up her 2 week board and train with Kenzie this evening, and we are so proud of all of the progress this girl has made during her time with us!
One of the biggest complaints that her family had about her prior to starting training was that they could not walk her- she dragged and pulled into the leash so badly that walks with her were pretty miserable for everyone involved.
Now, her family can enjoy a lifetime of loose leash walking with their good girl 🙌🏼
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We currently have one spot remaining for a 2 week board and train beginning on August 18!
Coco’s Before & After | 4 Week Board and Train
We said goodbye to Coco today as she headed back home after finishing up her 4 week board and train with Litany!
Coco came to us with tons of pent up energy and anxiety, and no obedience to speak of. This girl loved to live life on HER terms, and that meant acting on impulse constantly. Coco was especially difficult to walk on leash because she dragged and pulled wherever she wanted to go, and she had a pretty bad habit of jumping on guests/people trying to greet.
In her 4 weeks with us, we have seen a massive turnaround in her behavior! By implementing clear rules and boundaries, we helped her access a more balanced state of mind overall. Rather than allowing her to constantly act on impulse and anxiety, we helped direct that energy into behaviors that were productive instead. In doing so, Coco learned how to THINK and make conscious, positive decisions instead of simply engaging in whatever behavior was most enticing at the time (dragging us around on the leash, jumping, zooming on and off the furniture, etc.).
We are thrilled with the change we’ve seen in Coco’s overall behavior and state of mind throughout her time here, and we are eager to offer all of the support we can as she transitions those new skills to life back at home with her mom 💚
Basic Obedience with Luna
Luna is a 7 month-old mixed breed puppy who is almost finished with her Basic Obedience private lessons!
We have had so much fun helping this feisty girl learn how to become a well mannered member of her family, and we’re so happy with all of the progress she’s made throughout her lessons! 🐾
Hardy’s BH-VT Routine (IGP Board and Train)
Hardy, our IGP board and train boy, earned his BH-VT title with his trainer Kenzie at the Freedom Working Dogs trial on Friday evening!
Huge “thank you” to Diamond Peak German Shepherd Dogs for trusting us with your boy 💚
Private Lesson with Litany
Moscatto the American Bully got to practice her down-stay with distraction during her private lesson with Litany this week! 🙌🏼
Litany’s personal dog, Xion, is also relaxing in a climb while Gordi, one of our 4 week board and train dogs, practices his heeling! These guys are all making tons of progress under Litany’s direction 🥳
Litany has availability to take on a few more private lessons clients in the Manhattan, KS area- contact us for more info, or to get signed up!
Check out Tifa! 🌟
Tifa has spent the last 4 weeks in our board and train program learning on and off leash obedience and working through her reactivity issues.
At her drop off, Tifa was barking, growling, and lunging at any new dogs or people she saw. After plenty of desensitization, structure, and consistency throughout her board and train, this is her walking confidently and obediently down a busy street with our trainer Litany 🙌🏼
We are looking forward to watching Tifa continue to thrive back at home with her family!
