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Top 5 Ways Dog Boarding Can Take The Stress Out Of The Holidays

alialden — Thu, 12 Nov 2020 00:26:15 +0000

As the holiday season approaches, many families are already planning their November and December visits. While some families will be meeting for a virtual turkey dinner this year, many are planning fun family getaways to socially distanced destinations, such as hotels or short-term rentals. However, if your accommodations don’t accommodate your dog, that’s no reason that Fido can’t have a very happy holiday as well. The right dog boarding location and team can ensure that your pet stays safe and has a doggone good time this holiday season.

The Top 5 Reasons To Board Your Dog For The Holidays

1. It’s Less Stressful for Your dog

A multi-hour car ride or air travel can be a very stressful experience for your dog. However, with dog boarding, they take a short trip in the car to a safe place. A kennel also offers a much less stressful experience for your pup than the people, lights, sirens, beeps, and scenery changes of traveling.

2.They don’t have to be left out

If your holiday trip includes a series of activities your dog can’t be part of, they’ll be just as bored laying around in an unfamiliar setting like a hotel room or cabin. When your dog boards somewhere like Dog Gone Amazing, they’ll enjoy a one-hour daily outdoor hike or walk, multiple small group play sessions, and special dog activities.

3. Everyone can relax

Bringing your dog along on a trip requires a great deal of additional planning, such as packing their accouterments, planning where they’ll sleep, and regularly taking them out for potty breaks. You have to work in time for walks, feeding, and their normal activities in addition to your travel activities and plans. When you’re trying to have a good time and take some time to relax, it can be overwhelming to plan for your dog, too. With dog boarding, all the planning and care are covered. You can relax, knowing your dog is having a great time playing with other pups..

4. Access to easy care

Hopefully, your holiday plans go off without a hitch, but one risk humans and dogs face during travel is figuring out how to handle an emergency. If you are in another city and your dog happens to eat something bad, cuts their foot, or breaks a bone, you’ll have to cut the trip short or find a nearby vet. With dog boarding, your furry friend will be cared for by professionals with easy access to care. With Dog Gone Amazing, no matter how far you travel, you’ll know your dog is in good hands. .

5. They come back smarter

One of the major differences between DGA’s boarding program and others is that DGA includes regular follow-up training and offers Board and Train programs. If you’ve already completed your program, you can rest assured knowing that the Dog Gone Amazing team will follow up using the same language and commands you use at home to keep your dog from slipping out of their good habits. If the trainers see that they need a little more practice, they’ll work with your dog to help them master their skills. So, while they’ll definitely have fun, they also will get a little smarter.

Consider Dog Gone Amazing’s Board and Train Program

If you’re planning on going away on a trip and your dog needs boarding and training, enroll them in a board-and-train program and come back to a fully trained dog. Many of our clients plan their travel around board-and-train programs, so they get the most value out of the time away. Dog boarding can actually be the best holiday gift you can give your dog and your family!

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Dog Training and Boarding: The Best Gift for Your Family

alialden — Fri, 30 Nov 2018 21:36:24 +0000

We have an idea for a Christmas gift this year that will benefit the entire family— a dog training and boarding program for your dog! We know what you’re thinking “of course they’d say that, they’re a dog training center” but hear us out. This is a gift that will last years, transform your home life, benefit the whole family AND it won’t clutter up the closet or end up in the donation box this summer. With our dog training and boarding programs there are so many benefits rolled up in one! We’ve outlined our top three reasons why this could be a great Christmas gift for the whole family.

Dog Training and Boarding Your Dog Will LOVE

Let’s face it, with all the friends and family to buy for this season your dog is probably not at the top of the list. However, if you plan to travel at all this holiday season, this is a way to get the best possible boarding experience AND return to a fully trained dog. As you travel you’ll have peace-of-mind knowing your dog isn’t just in good hands but they’re having the best doggone time of their lives. Our dog training and boarding programs include:

One-on-One Training
A calm, focused environment that allows for faster results and ability to master skills
All-inclusive boarding accommodations
Play groups!
A 1 hour daily hike
Picture updates
One-on-one playtime and petting

Dog Training Benefits YOU Will Love

Once your dog has completed their dog training and boarding program you can return to a transformed dog. Our training team will give you the rundown on what your dog learned and set up a one-on-one lesson. In that one-on-one follow up lesson we will teach you everything your dog learned, the proper commands, how to use training tools and “pass over the keys” to your newly trained dog. As a results, you’ll return home having a solid foundation to communicate and a whole new lease on life as a dog owner! No more confusion and frustration.

Lasting Benefits for The Whole Family

If your family is frustrated by your dog’s behavior it can keep you from truly loving them they way they need and make them feel like a burden. That’s probably not what you were shooting for when you got your dog in the first place. With our dog training and boarding programs, you and your dog will now have the tools you need to not just live in peace together but really LOVE each other’s company. When your dog knows how to behave they know what to do to please you, which means more praise, cuddles and treats! Even more, when your dog knows how to behave you can trust them and it will give them the freedom to join the family for hikes, trips and outings stress-free. You will have an AMAZING family dog that can live a happy life as a beloved companion.

So this holiday season, imagine what the gift of dog training and boarding could mean for your dog and your family. If you plan on heading out of town for the holidays it could be the perfect opportunity to make sure your dog is well cared for AND gift the whole family with a happy, well-adjusted dog.

If this sounds like it could be a great match for your family, take a look at our Board and Train programs. Questions? Give us a call at 775-800-1011 and we’ll happy to answer any questions.

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DGA 10-Board & Train | The Most Valuable Gift For Your Dog (and you)

DGA Dogs — Tue, 04 Oct 2016 20:23:07 +0000

Why DGA’s 10-Day Board & Train Is The Best Thing Since Bacon Flavored Treats

Here at Dog Gone Amazing, we go by the motto “live as you train, train as you live.” Now we don’t mean your dog should be attending school for the rest of their lives (humans don’t even do that!) However, you and your dog have a very special bond, and working together on basic skills, manners and behaviors will strengthen that relationship.

While our most effective training program is a full 21-day Board & Train* obedience makeover, we understand that leaving your dog for that long can be a little much for those who have minimal training already. We’d like to highlight a program that we’ve seen to be the most popular with our clients.

We’ve Got Just The Thing!

Our Truly Paw-some package allows you to feel confident your dog will leave behind any of their destructive behaviors and become the well-trained friend you know they can be. This 10-day board & train package is designed for your personal needs. The package includes private, in-center lessons and your choice of two skills to focus on:

Loose leash walking, heel command
Instant and reliable recall
“Sit” and “down” stays
Distance work, “sit” and “down” commands from far away
“Place” command/boundary work
Manners: no jumping, nipping, whining or barking
Behavioral work: aggression, anxiety, fear, destruction
Potty training and crate training if needed

With mix-and-match training customization, concentrated in-center lessons and a doable 10 days from home, this 10-Day Board & Train Package is our most popular training program!

Committing to your dog’s training is one of the most rewarding things you can do to improve your communication and relationship with your dog. At DGA we know and love that all dogs are unique, and we are committed to providing the proper training and care based on their learning styles and motivations. We also understand that your dog is a very important member of your family, and we encourage you to ask about our other customized Reno dog training programs.

*If you’re still interested in the 21-day Board & Train, but can’t fathom being away from your furry friend for so long, ask about our 3-week Pick-Em-Up Program.

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Teach a Trained Dog New Tricks: Review Training for Dogs

DGA Dogs — Mon, 22 Aug 2016 21:29:28 +0000

Sometimes dogs just forget parts of their training. We won’t bore you with the science of it, but basically dogs learn and remember language much like we learn and remember a foreign language: it takes practice, patience and immersion. There are methods to reverse bad habits and revamp his training skills. Let’s walk through some of these obstacles and learn how to level up your already stellar pup.

OK, I did it! Now Where’s Dinner?

Dogs can sometimes learn a specific version of a behavior instead of the general behavior you had intended. This happens because dogs don’t have a sense of past or future. While they seem to have a memory like humans, they actually don’t have a sense of time! Instead, they recognize patterns that become rhythms in their internal clock. You’ve probably experienced this when your dog has learned an obey and reward pattern. If you only tell him to sit before every meal, and no other time, then he will always expect a meal after obeying “sit.” Avoid pattern training by expanding your dog’s understanding of these commands. Practicing commands at different times of day will also help prevent routine patterns.

Note: Training with treats doesn’t fall under this category. Talk to your trainer about how to proerply praise your dog.

So Many Smells!

When you take your dog out of the classroom, the rules can be forgotten in the chaotic, exciting world outside. It’s important to teach lessons in unfamiliar environments so your dog gets used to following commands amidst all the wonderful smells and sights. Practice in the park when it’s less busy so they can start to get acclimated to these environments. (DGA teaches many of the group classes outdoors and occasionally in other public areas, learn more here!)

Productive Playtime.

Studies show that playing with your dog after training actually improves their ability to recall the commands. What a great reason to play!

It Seems Familiar, But …

As much as we wish we could “close enough” worked when it comes to gestures and tone, it just doesn’t cut it when you’re trying to teach a new command. Proper command communication takes practice and teamwork, but will help your dog better understand what is being asked from him. Remember, consistency is key, always!For more tips on command words, check out one of our recent blogs here.

Time to Brush Up!

If you’ve experienced Dog Gone Amazing classes, you know our knowledgable, big-hearted staff is always ready to teach a trained dog new tricks. Sign up for our Brush Up Classes today to help your dog stay sharp on important lessons. Our review training for dogs is a unique opportunity to get to the bottom of problem areas and brush up on the big stuff.

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