Whether we are building a strong foundation, problem solving behavior or balancing your best friend, we are your animal behavior solution. Separate Tab under dog academy About our facility For our client’s comfort, our facility is fully heated and airconditioned. To protect your dog’s joints, we also have a fully matted floor with traction control for jumping programs. When weather allows, we have several large grassy areas outside that we prefer to utilize for our training programs.
ABOUT OUR TRAINER
Business owner and head trainer, Britany Long, is world renowned for her work in animal behavior. With over 30+ years in the field, she is able to skillfully guide each client in the right direction to meet their training goals. Britany started in dog training at the young age of 6 years old with her first golden retriever, Macy. She went on to compete and attain several obedience titles on that dog by the time she was 8 years old. This early passion grew into competing in multiple areas with her own line of golden retrievers along with owning and training the American Kennel Club’s youngest trick dog ever. She established this feat at only 7 weeks and 2 days of age! Britany then went on to complete a degree in Animal Behavior from Susquehanna University with a fellowship at Bucknell University. She ended up completing the world’s first and largest study on Context Specific Overmarking in Dogs. In the midst of it all, she decided to explore a career in animal training for the tv and film industry. Currently, she has over 20 credits in television and major motion picture productions under her belt. This includes but is not limited to: A Man Called Otto, Hocus Pocus 2 and The Black Phone.
Britany and her understudies are currently accepting clients who are looking for behavioral assistance with their dogs or cats. For more information, give us a call!
THE ACADEMY
No matter your dog training goal, we can help you achieve it! From basic pet manners, pet assisted therapy, competition obedience, or even introduction to agility, we can help you enjoy the bond between handler and dog.
Our indoor facility is fully air conditioned and heated with floor matting to prevent slipping and joint pain.
We believe positive reinforcement training techniques are the key for success when paired with consistency and patience.
We offer group classes that are topic specific. Popular group classes include puppy k levels 1 and 2, Therapy Dog and Canine Good Citizen, Tricks and Intro to Agility. Group classes are offered by season and run for 4 to 6 weeks depending on the class. Please inquire for our current group class schedule.
Group Curriculum
Puppy K level 1 – For puppies up to a year and a half in age. This class teaches the basics in pet obedience. Common behaviors taught in this class include (but not limited to) sit, down, coming when called, loose leash walking, and stay, to more problematic behaviors such as jumping up, biting and barking. This is a 5 week class. The Cost is $175 for the 5 weeks.
Puppy K level 2 – This class picks up where Puppy K 1 left off. We start building on basic behaviors by adding distance and distraction level to stays, teaching recalls and adding distance to them, begin working the dogs off leash, etc. This is a 5 week class. The cost is $175 for the 5 weeks.
Therapy Dog and Canine Good Citizen – This class covers the material necessary for dog and handler to know in order to take the Canine good citizen and therapy dog tests. Dogs should have a firm grasp of basic obedience (sit, down, stay and loose leash walking) before attempting this class. This is a 4 week class. The cost is $130 for the 4 weeks. There is a small additional cost should the handler/dog team choose to take the test at the end of the class.
Tricks – Teach your dog fun tricks that are sure to impress your friends. Whether your goal is just bonding with your dog or trying to accomplish stardom, they will learn some entertaining tricks that will thrill those who watch. This is a 4 week class. $The cost is 100 for the 4 week class.
Intro to Agility – This class teaches basic principles and jumping technique used in agility. It is a fun class to get started and learn more about the sport. It works on building communication and the bond between you and your dog. Additionally, it is wonderful exercise! This is a 4 week class. The cost is $100 for the 4 weeks.
