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TRAINING ACADEMY
200 Terminal Street, Charlestown, MA 02129
Our structured training programs will teach your dogs basic obedience, leash manners, impulse control, proper dog to dog socialization, confidence building, and more! This program incorporates skills that can be followed through in your homes and day-to-day lives. It will provide your dog with exercise, mental stimulation, and of course fun! Our courses are tailored to fit the individual needs of each dog, allowing us to work on any behavioral issues you are seeing at home in addition to the basic curriculum. Our goal is to meet your goals with your dog.
DOG TRAINING TESTIMONIALS
Puppy Academy
(for dogs from 3 months to 6 months)
$900
Structured days for your puppies to get them off to a great start with training! This program is designed to create a strong foundation to build upon with future training.
Payments will be made in (4) payments of $225 at the end of each training week.
● All billing is done by Crate Escape Training Academy.
● 4 week enrollment with 8 total drop offs
● Available Tuesdays and Thursdays
Included in Puppy Academy:
- (1) Private Lesson with Trainer and 1 Group Lesson at the end of 4 weeks with the dogs and families.
● You will have thorough email and text communication with trainers.
● Videos of your dogs working with trainers.
● “Homework” to practice training at home with your dogs.
● Drop off between 7am - 8am and pick up between 2:30-3:30
Curriculum Includes but is not Limited to:
● Crate Training
● Bathroom Training
● Clicker and Marker Training
● Engagement around distractions
● Proper socialization
● Puppy Handling
Confidence Building, Enrichment Activities, Exposure to Sounds, Textures, and Sights
Start of Basic Obedience - Sit, Down, Recall (coming when called)
Academy Levels 1-3
(available to dogs of any age)
Level 1 Academy | Level 2 Academy | Level 3 Academy
If your dog has not completed puppy academy or completed training prior through Crate Escape, you will have a phone consultation with one of our trainers for the readiness of your dog. We will discuss the behaviors and training your dog has learned and completed in the past and decide which level your dog is ready for.
● Drop off between 7am - 8am and pick up between 3:30 - 4:30pm
● Early Drop-Offs and Late-Pick Ups can be accommodated by request and may result in an additional fee.
● You will have thorough email and text communication with trainers.
● Videos of your dogs working with trainers.
● “Homework” to practice training at home with your dogs.
● Level 1 - 3 weeks | $1,200 per session
● Level 2 - 3 weeks | $1,200 per session
● Level 3 - 4 weeks | $1,700 per session - plus $200 for the e-collar.
Your dog will receive multiple one-on-one training sessions throughout the day as well as training in a group setting alongside other dogs.
Cancellation Policy:
A “No-show” or cancellation made with less than 24hr notice will result in a $100 fee.
If your dog is unable to attend a scheduled day due to an illness, we can schedule your dog for an additional day during a different week (the “make-up” day will be offered pending schedule availability).
REGISTER FOR LEVEL 1-3 ACADEMY
Level 1 Academy
$1,200
Cost of Level 1 Academy is billed weekly on Fridays in 3 payments of $400
● 3 Week Enrollment with 3 drop-offs per week
● 3 days a week on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday
Includes: (9) total drop-off day sessions (1) Private Lesson with Trainer & Owners (1) Group Lesson Credit to Attend a Group
Obedience Class
Level 1 is set up to establish the foundations of your dog's training and create a plan that is tailored to your dog and specific training goals. During the 3 weeks your dog spends with us, we will spend time building a relationship with your dog and find what works best for you and your dog! Every dog and owner's goals are different and can require different methods for each dog. We will work together with the owner to dig into the source of any behavioral issues or training goals and focus on the main goals you have with your dog. Owners will be provided with thorough communication of their dogs training and progress both in person and through text and email. Owners receive weekly personalized report cards with a summary of your dog’s week of training with us as well as homework to practice with your dog to meet your training goals.
During Level 1, we will spend the majority of our time with your dogs in and around our facility including walks around the Navy Yard.
Training includes but is not limited to the following:
● Basic Obedience- Sit, Down & Holding those behaviors
● Basic manners including- not jumping, impulse control
● “Place” Command
● Clicker and Marker Training
● Confidence Building
● Enrichment and Exposure Activities
● Recall Work
● Leash Manners and Loose Leash Walks
REGISTER FOR LEVEL 1-3 ACADEMY
Level 2 Academy
(must complete level 1)
$1,200
Cost of Level 2 Academy is billed weekly on Fridays in 3 payments of $400
● 3 Week Enrollment with 3 drop-offs per week
● 3 days a week on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday
Includes: (9) total drop-off day sessions (1) Private Lesson with Trainer & Owners (1) Group Lesson Credit to Attend a Group Obedience Class
During Level 2, we put the work done by us and the owner to the test! We take the dogs on multiple field trips a week, add in many distractions when training, and continue to work on any unwanted behaviors that are still present. Field trips include and are not limited to- Home Depot, Assembly Row, different fields/trails, The Navy Yard, walks around different neighborhoods, The Bunker Hill Monument, and anywhere that provides ample distractions and “real life” situations. Owners will be provided with thorough communication of their dogs training and progress both in person and through text and email. Owners receive weekly personalized report cards with a summary of your dog’s week of training with us as well as homework to practice with your dog to meet your training goals.
Training includes but is not limited to the following:
● Basic Obedience- Sit, Down & Holding those behaviors, and a “place” command with added distractions such as: other dogs being present walking in the room, toys thrown around, skateboarding around the dogs, playing the sound of doorbells/doors knocking while holding “place”, leaving the room while holding their behaviors, and more.
● Basic manners including- not jumping, impulse control around big distractions
● Clicker and Marker Training continued
● Confidence Building continued
● Enrichment and Exposure Activities continued
● Recall Work in different places with added distractions and other dogs present
● Leash Manners and Loose Leash Walks in busier places with many added distractions
REGISTER FOR LEVEL 1-3 ACADEMY
Level 3 Academy
(Must have trained with us prior to enrolling in Level 3)
$1,700
$1700 Payments will be billed in (4) payments of $425 per week over the 4 weeks - plus $200 for the e-collar.
Includes: 4-week enrollment, 3 days a week, (12) total drop offs, (4) Private Lesson with the Trainer held once a week, (1) Free Group Lesson Credit to Attend a Group Obedience Class
During Level 3, we will start to condition and train your dog on a Mini Educator E-Collar. This tool is used to have clearer communication with your dog. This tool can provide owners with the confidence of handling their dogs in all situations as well as having a reliable recall. Owners will be provided with weekly homework to continue conditioning and training their dog on the e collar while also gaining confidence as the owner on using the tool properly. We start the training in our facility and each week increase distractions and go on field trips to new places/environments. We work on basic obedience, off leash obedience, recalls on and off leash, as well as general good behavior out in the world.
REGISTER FOR LEVEL 1-3 ACADEMY
Drop-in Training Days
(Open to graduates from any Academy Level or any clients who have completed an in person 1:1 training session/consultation with one of our trainers )
$68 / day
This option consists of single drop-off days that are scheduled in advance pending our availability. Your dog will come in to refresh any prior training worked on with us or other trainers. Your dog also receives one-on-one enrichment sessions, confidence building and agility work, and small structured play groups (for dogs who are able to participate in play groups).
Drop-in Training Days while Boarding at Suite Escape
(Open to graduates from any level of Day Academy or any clients who have completed and in person 1:1 training session/consultation with one of our trainers)
$42 / day
This option gives your pups a change of scenery while they are at our boarding facility, Suite Escape! This is a very good option for dogs who may need more one-on-one care while boarding and don’t necessarily love being in groups of dogs. Your pup will be taken over to our training studio and will be provided with a fun and structured day! Your dog will receive basic obedience training, one-on-one enrichment sessions, confidence building and agility work, and small structured play groups (for dogs who are able to participate in play groups).
Private 1:1 Sessions with One of Our Trainers
(Open to anyone)
$125 / 1 hour session
Private 1:1 sessions will be scheduled with the trainer pending their availability.
Private sessions allow for more individualized training for the dog and the owner. During a private lesson the trainer and owner will assess the dog, current behaviors, and goals the owner has with their dog. The trainer will create a training plan for owners to follow at home, provide training exercises to practice at home, and provide thorough communication with the owner.
Drop-in Group Classes
(Open to all current and previous clients)
$40 / dog
Owners and their dog(s) come and train alongside other owners and their dog(s).
Group Classes are announced on a monthly schedule and are viewable through the owners’ Gingr portal. Requests for group classes can be made through email or owners’ Gingr portal.
REGISTER FOR DROP-IN GROUP CLASSES
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