Higher Ground Dog Training

Perfect for those who have a busy lifestyle, physical limitations, or for those who have found their prior training attempts to be less than ideal!
More options coming soon. Check back often!

LEARN-WALKING PACKAGES: WE TRAIN YOUR DOG WHILE EXERCISING THEM!*

While training a dog to heel, it is important that the training techniques used during the dog's daily walks are consistant during the learning process, and practiced frequently. This is not always something the owner can accomplish on their own due to work schedules or physical limitations.

Higher Ground Dog Training introduces Learn-walking! We will take your dog on his or her walks, and provide the reinforcement training and exercise your dog needs to become a relaxed and enjoyable walking partner, regardless of how commited they seem to be to pulling!

When adding our Learn-walking package, your dog's training will progress dramatically!

During these sessions, your dog will learn:

the "heel" cue.
to sit politely while the leash is attached and while the door is being opened.
to walk calmly next to you, even when other dogs or people approach.
to sit by your side when you stop walking.
a release cue will also be taught to your dog so that it is clear when sniffing, pottying and playing is acceptable to you.

And, as always, we will make training enjoyable for your dog!

LEARN-WALKING WEEKLY RATES:

We think you will agree that when you compare prices of dog walkers who do no training, you will see what an excellent investment our Learn-walking service is for you and your dog!

Once Weekly: $30.00 per week
Twice Weekly: $50.00 per week ($10 discount)
Three Times Weekly: $60.00 per week ($30 discount)
Four Times Weekly: $70.00 per week ($50 discount)
Five Times Weekly: $75.00 per week ($75 discount)

**Each walk is one half hour. Add another 30 minutes to regularly scheduled walk for only $10 extra per walk!

*** Payment is due prior to weekly sessions. We understand that unforseen circumstances (such as bad weather or illness) can occur. If a Learn-walking session needs rescheduling on either end of the leash, we will be happy to apply the missed day to the following week without penalty.

*Learn-walking is only available for dogs who do not have any significant physical handicaps and who have no aggression issues with people or other dogs.

ENTERTAINMENT PACKAGE- Perfect for older dogs or dogs with handicaps or special issues.

Is your dog too old to go for a half an hour walk? Does your dog require more intense exercise than a walk can provide?
Does your dog just need company and love while you work?

Our Entertainment Package provides stimulation and love for dogs that need some extra attention or help. This is a customizable option that can include simple strolls around the neighborhood, ball-throwing, car-rides, or just simply some one-on-one loving. We want to hear from you about what your dog loves to do!

The Entertainment Package is training-free. Therefore, we are able to provide visits to your dog in half-hour increments at a lower cost than our other services.

Pricing depends on the nature of your request and your location, but in general, a half-hour session is $15.00.

Please call for details and an official price quote.

LEASHED CONTROL Walks and socialization designed specifically for dogs with aggression or reactivity issues in public settings.

Frequently, we encounter owners who have dog that display some form of aggression to people or other dogs or animals.
It is an emotional and traumatic event for all involved.
As a result, many people will avoid all contact with the outside world while with their dogs.
This is understandable as it can often be scary, embarrassing, or flat-out dangerous. However, this isolation is often counter-productive and deprives both the owner(s) and the dog of a rich life together.

Higher Ground Dog Training's head trainer, Amber S. Morgain, is a specialist in dog aggression and reactivity issues. She understands that many people are initially unwilling or unable to do some of the work involved in reintroducing their dogs to society.
This is where our Leashed Control option comes into play.

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Amber will take your dog on walks in controlled environments, utilizing proven and highly effective counter-conditioning and desensitization techniques.
At all times, she will be focused on extending the dog's comfort zone around triggers, with safety as a top priority.
It has been Amber's experience that once owners are able to see improvement in their dogs behavior, they are then able to increase their confidence in their dog's rehabillitation as well.

Included with these sessions are documentation of the work involved as well as video, safely showing the techniques used as well as demonstraing successful encounters that were previously unthinkable.

The goal of these sessions is to ultimately and gradually transfer the leash to the owner, and allow them to begin safely and confidently begin a new life with their companions.

***Because aggression/reactivity issues are potentially serious, this option requires a full training plan that involves both the owner and the trainer, a detailed history and evaluation. A minimum of one private session is required, and more may be needed at the trainer's discretion before utilizing this option.***

This option is not intended to replace the client's involvment in the rehabilitation of their dog (which is vital), instead it is designed to supplement it.