A LITTLE BIT ABOUT ME
Welcome! I'm April and I have my A.A.S & B.S. in Animal Science and over 17 years experience in professional dog training. I specialize in canine behavior modification of grumpy & submissive dogs. I have a natural gift for instructing owners even with the most stubborn, shy and aggressive dogs using proven and effective methods. My passion is watching grumpy dogs become happy and content. This is achieved by helping owners learn how to use their own emotional energy to effectively communicate and train their dogs to have good manners and be well socialized with other dogs and people. Please reach out if you are interested in joining the 1,500+ dogs who have benefited from my services!
Las Cruces Dog Bite Problem
Please electronically sign the petition to make this city step up to this serious issue we have with misunderstood grumpy dogs & to see that we CAN reprogram them with EDUCATION & more entities providing free workshops.
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SERVICES AND FEES
SUPPORT THERAPY PLAYCARE
Miss April's Playcare allows your pup to learn boundaries, realize dogs aren't so scary & how to play nice with other dogs under professional supervision. We have pools in the summer for refreshing, tunnels, toys, balls, lots of shade, & room to run. They might even get to be a STAR on Thursdays Facebook live Grumpy Dog Q&A session!
$20/Day (8am-5pm) Mon & Thurs
$18/Dog for more than 1 dog
GRUMPY DOG WORKSHOP
1 Hour workshop that teaches you how to change your dog's behavior and help them grow into a confident happy companions. In addition, you will have a free supervised Meet & Greet time learning how to grow and release their fears!
FREE FREE FREE!
Sat. Dec. 3rd
at 12:00 NOON
PLEASE RSVP to find out
where the venue will be.
PUPPY/BEGINNER CLASS
In this class you will learn to teach your dog: Sit, Down, Stay, Wait, Take it, Leave it, Drop it, Loose Leash Walking and Come. You will also learn how to properly socialize your dogs with other dogs and people among other tips and tricks! Loose Leash Walking seminars also available.
$220/7 Week Class
$110/Repeat
(Must RSVP & Bring $50 Non-refundable Deposit
to hold spot as seating is limited)
TUESDAY• Starting Dec. 13th • 6pm
SUNDAYS • Starting Dec. 11th • 11:30am
(Sundays are LEVEL II, Pre-req. Beginner Class)
INTERMEDIATE CLASS
This class builds on the techniques used in Beginner/Puppy. You will learn how to increase distance, duration and distractions as well as: Stand, Heeling, Goto (bed, kennel, etc). Your dog will learn to obey your commands reliably.
$220/7 Week Class
$110/Repeat
($50 Non-refundable Deposit
Please contact me ASAP as seating is limited in these classes!)
DATES TBD. Contact me for more details.
ADVANCED CLASS
In this class you should be well on your way to learning how to control your dog off leash. We will play games using everything you have learned previously in Beginner/Intermediate. We will learn how to back up, jump through hoops/over hurdles, weave, etc.
$220/7 Week Class
$110/Repeat
($50 Non-refundable Deposit
Please contact me ASAP as seating is limited in these classes!)
PRIVATE LESSONS
Private lesson in your home. This is only recommended if you cannot attend group class as socialization is vital for a well balanced and obedient dog.
Schedule a time with April and we will work on the most important issues needing to be addressed utilizing the same skills presented in the puppy beginning class.
$110/hour (Will come to YOU!)
$75/hour (if you come to the shop)
GRUMPY DOG EVALUATION
Very grumpy dogs can come for an evaluation where the owner will be instructed how to help their dog gain confidence in them as pack leaders & in themselves to become Happy & Confident!
Evaluations are on Mon/Thurs and include a full day at Support Therapy Playcare.
$75/Grumpy Dog Eval & Daycare
COMING SOON
Certification as Social
(for Service Dogs)
4 Month Program. Anyone can train their own dogs to be a service animal, but if you take that animal around other people or dogs and your dog is for instance supposed to warn you if your blood sugar is low, your dog's fight or flight instinct will kick in as soon as they see a perceived threat and will no longer be of service to you and can instead cause you harm. Eliminate your liability and responsibly train your dog in socialization to avoid these situations thereby allowing them to be a true service dog no matter the environment.
MORE INFO COMING!
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