Red Dog Solutions will come to your home, thoroughly evaluate your
dog’s behavior and provide you with effective steps to eliminate,
lessen or manage the undesirable behavior.You can develop a relationship
that works for both you and your dog!
Whether your dog simply needs to learn some basic manners or if there
are more serious behavioral issues to be addressed, Red Dog Solutions
offers humane, effective behavior modification. All of our services
are offered with the understanding that dogs are unique individuals
who need to be treated with respect and patience. Positive reinforcement
and management are the primary components of our training methods.
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Behavioral
Counseling
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We love our dogs, but we don’t always like how they behave! Barking, chewing, digging, growling, stealing food…you name it! Let us show you why your dogs are acting this way and give you management strategies and a training program to get things back on track!
$40-$60/ hour depending on the nature of the issues.
The first session will run approximately 1.5 hours.
Includes
a written summary of recommendations and a follow up telephone consult.
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Training Classes |
Classes now being taught in : RUTLAND and CASTLETON!
Rutland - Contact info www.rchsvt.org
Castleton - Contact Red Dog Solutions
All Dogs need to learn some BASIC MANNERS in order to be enjoyable companions.
BASIC MANNERS I:
Training your dog should be a pleasure, not a chore! Learn how to use positive reinforcement and management to create a well behaved canine companion. Teach your dog to SIT, LIE DOWN, walk politely on a leash and COME when called! Introduce WAIT and LEAVE IT for better control. Common problems such as jumping, barking and destructive chewing will be addressed. Training methods are simple and effective! ( registration form )
An ORIENTATION without dogs must be attended prior to the start of Basic Manners I.
The class runs 6 weeks and costs $90.
Dogs adopted from RCHS can attend Basic Manners I for only $75!
Tuesdays 6:00 - 6:45 p.m.
Classes start with Orientation on the first Tuesday of:
January, March, May, July and September.
Fridays 10:00-10:45 a.m.
Classes start with Orientation on the first Friday of:
February, April, June, August, October
BEYOND BASICS:
Tuesday, January 13 - 7:00 - 7:45 pm
Tuesday, March 10 - 7:00 - 7:45 pm
Tuesday, May 12 - 7:00 - 7:45 pm
Tuesday, July 14 - 7:00 - 7:45 pm
Tuesday, September 8 - 7:00 - 7:45 pm
This class is a must for the dog owner who truly wants a companion they can rely on! Teach your dog to COME and STAY even when distracted or at a distance! Teach your dog to lie quietly on a dog bed or at your feet. Teach your dog to do a couple tricks to wow your friends! Polite leash manners will be worked on extensively and a focus on body language will help you learn to 'speak dog' more effectively!
( registration form )
The class runs 6 weeks and costs $90.
Note: Some weeks class may be held at different locations in order to provide different distractions.
CLASS LOCATIONS:
Rutland
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United Methodist Church, 71 Williams St. Rutland, VT.
Directions: From Rt 7 go West on Business Route 4 (West St) . At first light take right onto Church St. At first intersection take left onto Williams St. The church is on your right on the corner of Williams and Chestnut. Classroom is down stairs B Chestnut St. entrance. Parking lot entrance on Chestnut St.
Dogs are required to be current on Distemper and Rabies vaccinations
Rally Obedience Run Thrus, Teaching Tricks and other activities are available.
Classes are held in Rutland in cooperation with the Rutland County Humane Society.
Castleton
Map and directions coming soon.
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Private
Training |
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Private training sessions in your own home allow you to address your dog’s individual training challenges, rather than following a predetermined class curriculum. Private sessions may be used to start your puppy off right, to teach your adult dog basic manners or to address problem behaviors.
$40
per 1 hour session
$60 per hour for issues involving aggression |
Jump Start Training |
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If you can provide plenty of exercise for your dog and are able to maintain a training regime, but simply don’t have the extra time needed to teach your dog the initial basics skills like Sit, Down, Off, Come and how to walk on a leash, then JST is for you. A trainer will come to your home and teach your dog the basics, then transfer that training to you!
3 visits / week for 4 weeks: $600 ( skills taught can be tailored to your needs )
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| Pet Sitting / Dog Walking |
Many animals do not adjust very well to be kenneled or cared for outside of their usual environment. Daily care visits for cats, birds and other small pets can offer exercise, stimulation and TLC for these pets in your own home while you are away.
Long work days can be made easier for your dog by providing a mid day care visit. A long walk, hike or game of fetch can provide stress relief and exercise.
$15 per visit |
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House Sitting
The ultimate in vacation care for your pets! A caregiver will stay in your home allowing your pets to remain at home, following their usual routine while you are away! No need to worry about stopping the mail or paper! Your home is cared for along with your pets! Offered on a limited basis only in Rutland, Pittsford and Brandon.
$50 per night
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About
Red Dog Solutions |
 With
a degree in Animal Science and 20 years of dog care experience, Lesli
Hyland has worked as a dog groomer, pet sitter/dog walker, pet supply
store manager, dog trainer and for the largest portion of her recent
past as the Manager of Behavioral Services at Rutland County Humane
Society. She has spent many years building canine evaluation skills,
studying canine behavior and sharpening her training skills. Annually,
Lesli attends many seminars, including certificate programs such as
Cornell’s Canine Behavior Workshop, and seminars featuring training
icons such as Karen Prior and Ian Dunbar. Lesli competes in Dog Agility
and Obedience and is a member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers. |
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