By enrolling in Ambassador K-9's Private Sessions, you can get a full behavioral analysis, rehabilitation for your dog, training for yourself, behavior modification training, and a complete obedience course!
Ambassador K-9 doesn't just train your dog, your dog is rehabilitated, using dog psychology, and seeing things from a dog's point of view, not a human's. Ambassador K-9 also trains YOU to handle your dog on your own, making it easier to curb your dog's inappropriate behavior.
To me, understanding Dog Behavior is like understanding their language. It is the key to establishing trust and respect between you and your dog. Without this, obtaining true consistent loyalty is impossible.
In order to address an unwanted or undesired behavior you must first find the root and true cause. This means understanding the psychology of a dog and seeing things from a dog’s point of view. Lets use aggression as an example. No healthy dog is born aggressive. It is possible that a dog is born with certain dominant tendencies, but not aggression itself. It is because of this that I look at aggression not as the problem, but as a symptom of the real problem. The road to getting rid of the aggression would be to find what is causing it.
Now if a dog is dog aggressive, this does not mean that the cause of the problem is “dogs”, but finding what is causing him to react this way when around other dogs. For example, you are walking your dog one day and a loose dog comes out and attacks your dog, from that day one your dog is leash reactive, meaning he tries to attack every dog in sight every time he's on a leash. The attack caused the problem, and the problem itself is your dog is now insecure and afraid of being attacked again, so he makes up for it by attacking everything that can potentially hurt him before they have a chance to attack him. We have to address this by showing him that not every dog will attack him, for us to do this, we have reintroduce him to dogs and associate them with something positive and good feelings, while blocking his brain from reaching the state of mind where he goes into attack mode.
Ambassador K-9 doesn't just train your dog, your dog is rehabilitated, using dog psychology, and seeing things from a dog's point of view, not a human's. Ambassador K-9 also trains YOU to handle your dog on your own, making it easier to curb your dog's inappropriate behavior.
To me, understanding Dog Behavior is like understanding their language. It is the key to establishing trust and respect between you and your dog. Without this, obtaining true consistent loyalty is impossible.
In order to address an unwanted or undesired behavior you must first find the root and true cause. This means understanding the psychology of a dog and seeing things from a dog’s point of view. Lets use aggression as an example. No healthy dog is born aggressive. It is possible that a dog is born with certain dominant tendencies, but not aggression itself. It is because of this that I look at aggression not as the problem, but as a symptom of the real problem. The road to getting rid of the aggression would be to find what is causing it.
Now if a dog is dog aggressive, this does not mean that the cause of the problem is “dogs”, but finding what is causing him to react this way when around other dogs. For example, you are walking your dog one day and a loose dog comes out and attacks your dog, from that day one your dog is leash reactive, meaning he tries to attack every dog in sight every time he's on a leash. The attack caused the problem, and the problem itself is your dog is now insecure and afraid of being attacked again, so he makes up for it by attacking everything that can potentially hurt him before they have a chance to attack him. We have to address this by showing him that not every dog will attack him, for us to do this, we have reintroduce him to dogs and associate them with something positive and good feelings, while blocking his brain from reaching the state of mind where he goes into attack mode.
In order to find the root of any behavioral issue, you have to be able to read body language as well as the energy. When reading energy you must be aware of, the dog’s, yours, and the energy of the surrounding environment, including the people and other animals in this environment. This includes the handler at the end of the leash as well. Being able to do so will help you to be more aware of the dog’s state of mind and how that affects their behavior.
A dog's reliability and behavior (whether a learned or instinctual behavior) is based on the state of mind that the dog is in. A state of mind is what type of behavior the dog at, an aggressive state of mind will mean that the dog is exhibiting aggressive behavior, a fearful dog will be in a fearful state of mind, a balanced dog will have a balanced state of mind, meaning their mind state in natural and unaltered, and less likely to spike between states, whereas a hyperactive state of mind can quickly turn into an aggressive one, or a timid state of mind can go to a downright fearful state.
For example, if we have a dog that has won numerous competitions for both dog tricks and competitive agility, this requires a dog to be focused on the handler. When the dog is performing at his best, it is safe to assume that he is in a balanced state of mind. Now lets say that this dog is used to performing his tricks and agility competitions indoors away from “distractions”. If the dog happens to be aggressive toward skateboards or scared of loud noises, it is likely that this could alter his state of mind during the competition, thus affecting his “normal” reliable behavior.
At this point one would want to teach the dog to perform the same around the distractions that the dog suffers from. However getting the dog to perform at all when in the frightened or aggressive state would most likely be impossible. Teaching shake, sit, down and roll over is great and the dog knows this, however it does not help to address and correct the problem. In order to get the dog to focus on performing agility, dog tricks, or anything else other than the skateboard or loud noises, would require addressing and teaching other fundamentals first.
To achieve consistency is based on achieving balance. This is a fundamental priority to establish before anything else. In order to achieve this you must strive for respect, trust, and loyalty. Understanding dog behavior and each dog individually, will allow you to instinctually focus on which to try to gain first (gaining respect and trust will allow for loyalty to follow). In my experience, achieving this comes easiest when setting boundaries and limitations. For dogs this is pretty much equivalent to manners and respect. Setting this builds focus. Focus is what would be needed to begin to work a dog through what he struggles with. This is why dog psychology is important to truly understanding dog behavior from a dog’s point of view and not ours. Utilizing obedience once establishing balance or in order to reinforce the maintenance of a balanced dog is a great way to take your dog above and beyond.
Often as humans, we tend to make our communication between the dog and us much more difficult then it should be. This language barrier is what prevents us from fully being able to utilize what we view today as “dog training” or “obedience” (human based learned behaviors). Being able to understand a dog’s language, behavior and how to fulfill a dog’s needs prior, can truly help to take the relationship with your dog to the next level.
A dog's reliability and behavior (whether a learned or instinctual behavior) is based on the state of mind that the dog is in. A state of mind is what type of behavior the dog at, an aggressive state of mind will mean that the dog is exhibiting aggressive behavior, a fearful dog will be in a fearful state of mind, a balanced dog will have a balanced state of mind, meaning their mind state in natural and unaltered, and less likely to spike between states, whereas a hyperactive state of mind can quickly turn into an aggressive one, or a timid state of mind can go to a downright fearful state.
For example, if we have a dog that has won numerous competitions for both dog tricks and competitive agility, this requires a dog to be focused on the handler. When the dog is performing at his best, it is safe to assume that he is in a balanced state of mind. Now lets say that this dog is used to performing his tricks and agility competitions indoors away from “distractions”. If the dog happens to be aggressive toward skateboards or scared of loud noises, it is likely that this could alter his state of mind during the competition, thus affecting his “normal” reliable behavior.
At this point one would want to teach the dog to perform the same around the distractions that the dog suffers from. However getting the dog to perform at all when in the frightened or aggressive state would most likely be impossible. Teaching shake, sit, down and roll over is great and the dog knows this, however it does not help to address and correct the problem. In order to get the dog to focus on performing agility, dog tricks, or anything else other than the skateboard or loud noises, would require addressing and teaching other fundamentals first.
To achieve consistency is based on achieving balance. This is a fundamental priority to establish before anything else. In order to achieve this you must strive for respect, trust, and loyalty. Understanding dog behavior and each dog individually, will allow you to instinctually focus on which to try to gain first (gaining respect and trust will allow for loyalty to follow). In my experience, achieving this comes easiest when setting boundaries and limitations. For dogs this is pretty much equivalent to manners and respect. Setting this builds focus. Focus is what would be needed to begin to work a dog through what he struggles with. This is why dog psychology is important to truly understanding dog behavior from a dog’s point of view and not ours. Utilizing obedience once establishing balance or in order to reinforce the maintenance of a balanced dog is a great way to take your dog above and beyond.
Often as humans, we tend to make our communication between the dog and us much more difficult then it should be. This language barrier is what prevents us from fully being able to utilize what we view today as “dog training” or “obedience” (human based learned behaviors). Being able to understand a dog’s language, behavior and how to fulfill a dog’s needs prior, can truly help to take the relationship with your dog to the next level.
Course Requirements
Several needs must be met before your dog can be attend any Ambassador K-9's training courses. For the safety of all involved, please be sure to complete this list before scheduling an appointment/attending having or dog attend a session.
- Any dog that is to be enrolled in any of Ambassador K-9's training courses must be up to date on all vaccines. Even with private sessions my personal animals will likely to be involved at some point.
- Please inform me if your dog has or has had any aggression issues with people or other animals.
- Puppies must be at least 16 weeks old to attend any of Ambassador K-9's training courses.
- Please bring all training equipment needed for your dog.(Orientation/Behavior Analysis will cover what equipment will be used on your dog)
- Equipment must fit properly and be fully functional with little to no wear to it.
Private Session Packages
Full Revamp
Is this your dog's last chance? Has every trainer you've tried in the past failed? Is your dog's behavior completely out of control and you just don't no what to do anymore? Is your dog aggressive, fearful, hyperactive, have an obsession, or just seems plain crazy? Then give him a revamp! Ambassador K-9's Full Revamp package covers all the private services we have! The Full Revamp Package is subject to all discounts.
This package includes: full behavioral analysis, rehabilitation for your dog, training for yourself, behavior modification training, and a complete obedience course.
Behavioral Analysis: $30
Canine Rehabilitation: $45
Training for yourself: Free with Full Revamp!
Behavior Modification Training: $50
Complete Obedience Course: $75
Total: $200
Got a Pit Bull or other "Dangerous" breed? Congrats! Your "dangerous breed" just saved you money!
Bully Discount: save $25!
Total: $175
All customers from Ambassador BK Kennels get the Ambassador Discount!
Ambassador Discount: save $60 PLUS free Obedience Course!
Total: $65
Welcoming Spring sale! Full Revamp is only $150 for a limited time! That is a $50 save!
This package includes: full behavioral analysis, rehabilitation for your dog, training for yourself, behavior modification training, and a complete obedience course.
Behavioral Analysis: $30
Canine Rehabilitation: $45
Training for yourself: Free with Full Revamp!
Behavior Modification Training: $50
Complete Obedience Course: $75
Total: $200
Got a Pit Bull or other "Dangerous" breed? Congrats! Your "dangerous breed" just saved you money!
Bully Discount: save $25!
Total: $175
All customers from Ambassador BK Kennels get the Ambassador Discount!
Ambassador Discount: save $60 PLUS free Obedience Course!
Total: $65
Welcoming Spring sale! Full Revamp is only $150 for a limited time! That is a $50 save!
K-911
Does your dog have aggression issues, fear issues, or some other issue and no trainers have worked in the past? Is your dog making it hard to enjoy a dog friendly life? Then dial K-911 now! K-911 is a full behavior modification package made for people who just need help to get their dog on the right path! The K-911 Package is subject to all discounts.
This package includes: full behavioral analysis, rehabilitation for your dog, training for yourself, and behavior modification training.
Behavioral Analysis: $30
Canine Rehabilitation: $45
Training for yourself: Free with K-911!
Behavior Modification Training: $50
Total: $128
Got a Pit Bull or other "Dangerous" breed? Congrats! Your "dangerous breed" just saved you money!
Bully Discount: save $25!
Total: $102
All customers from Ambassador BK Kennels get the Ambassador Discount!
Ambassador Discount: save $45
Total: $83
Welcoming Spring sale! K-911 is only $95 for a limited time! That is a $33 save!
This package includes: full behavioral analysis, rehabilitation for your dog, training for yourself, and behavior modification training.
Behavioral Analysis: $30
Canine Rehabilitation: $45
Training for yourself: Free with K-911!
Behavior Modification Training: $50
Total: $128
Got a Pit Bull or other "Dangerous" breed? Congrats! Your "dangerous breed" just saved you money!
Bully Discount: save $25!
Total: $102
All customers from Ambassador BK Kennels get the Ambassador Discount!
Ambassador Discount: save $45
Total: $83
Welcoming Spring sale! K-911 is only $95 for a limited time! That is a $33 save!
K-9 Amend
Is your dog almost the perfect pet, but he has a few irritating quirks that you just can't fix? Wish your dog had a restart button? Well with our K-9 Amend package, that button is here! This is our most economical friendly package, that targets your dog's small quirks like obsessions, hyperactivity, mouthiness, leashing pulling, jumping and other small quirks, if you are not sure if your dog's issue falls under this this category, then don't hesitate to ask! Aggression(caused by fear, dominance, possessiveness, etc) is NOT covered by this package, aggression is not a small quirk, it is a behavior problem that needs more then just behavior modification training. Dog Amend package is subject to some discounts.
Behavioral Analysis: $30
Training for yourself: Free with K-9 Amend!
Behavior Modification Training: $50(charged per issue)
Got a Pit Bull or other "Dangerous" breed? Congrats! Your "dangerous breed" just saved you money!
Bully Discount: save $15(discounted up to 3 issues, which means you can save up to $45!)
Behavioral Analysis: $30
Training for yourself: Free with K-9 Amend!
Behavior Modification Training: $50(charged per issue)
Got a Pit Bull or other "Dangerous" breed? Congrats! Your "dangerous breed" just saved you money!
Bully Discount: save $15(discounted up to 3 issues, which means you can save up to $45!)
Service Per Hour/Session
None of the package deals working for you? Well I also work per hour or session for whatever help you need!
Initial meeting/behavioral analysis: $50
This is the initial appointment where we meet and you explain your problems and show me your dog's inappropriate behavior and essentially make a treatment plan. This is a charged by the session, not hour.
Welcoming Spring sale! Behavior Analysis is free when followed by a training session!
Canine Rehabilitation: $80 first session, $20 for every following hour
This is where Ambassador K-9 takes dogs and rehabilitate them so they are back to their original state, a balanced state of mind, like resetting a toy to factory settings when it begins to malfunction. This is charged by first session, and hour. In this stage, we use mild collar corrections, body language, and energy to sinc with the dog to curb the improper state of mind until it reaches a balanced state.
Behavior Modification Training: $80 first session, then $20 every hour after initial session
This is where Ambassador K-9 uses positive methods to reinforce good state of mind and good behavioral choices on the dog's part while providing a alternate behavior that the dog should exhibit in place of the misbehavior.
Initial meeting/behavioral analysis: $50
This is the initial appointment where we meet and you explain your problems and show me your dog's inappropriate behavior and essentially make a treatment plan. This is a charged by the session, not hour.
Welcoming Spring sale! Behavior Analysis is free when followed by a training session!
Canine Rehabilitation: $80 first session, $20 for every following hour
This is where Ambassador K-9 takes dogs and rehabilitate them so they are back to their original state, a balanced state of mind, like resetting a toy to factory settings when it begins to malfunction. This is charged by first session, and hour. In this stage, we use mild collar corrections, body language, and energy to sinc with the dog to curb the improper state of mind until it reaches a balanced state.
Behavior Modification Training: $80 first session, then $20 every hour after initial session
This is where Ambassador K-9 uses positive methods to reinforce good state of mind and good behavioral choices on the dog's part while providing a alternate behavior that the dog should exhibit in place of the misbehavior.
Basic Obedience
Welcoming Spring sale! Basic Obedience is only $85 for a limited time! That is a $65 save!
Basic Obedience Seven Week Course: $150
This is where Ambassador K-9 walks you through a basic obedience course for your dog or puppy and teaches your dog all the basic obedience cues: Focus, Sit, Down, Stay, Come, Heel, Leave It, Get It, and loose leashing walking. This is charged per session group. Private Obedience Courses are far more beneficial to highly distractable dogs, aggressive dogs, or owners who just are not comfortable in a class situation, plus, your dog gets 100% of my attention 100% of the time!
I also do obedience training by the hour if a solid seven week schedule does not work for you.
Basic Obedience By The Hour: $25
Basic Obedience By The Hour follows no schedule, an appointment is made around your schedule, but obedience training cannot exceed 6 months.
Obedience Seven Week Schedule:
Week one: Orientation(Introduce dog, answer questions, cover proper equipment, cover curriculum, etc)
Week two: "Focus," conditioned reinforcer, Release, and "Get it"
Week three: "Sit" "Down" "Heel" and loose leash walking
Week four: "Stay " "Leave It" "Come"
Week five: Adding distance for cues
Week six: Adding distractions for cues
Week seven: Practicing cues with distance/distractions, Graduation