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The Importance of Socialization:

Making Friends - Socializing Your Puppy
A video by Karen Pryor

Siblings and Roommates Don't Count
By Cindy Bruckart on Dog Star Daily

Daycare player Emme after a day of fun at Trainers Academy

Daycare Pricing:

$25 per day

New clients receive $5 off their first day!

I'd like a package, please!

Available Packages (all packages must be used within 30 days of purchase):

5 days for $115

10 days for $220

20 days for $400

UPDATED: We play too fast to capture it in a picture... so click on me to see the video!

More videos that make you go "awwww":

June 2009 Video

July 2009 Video

August 2009 Video

March 2010 Video

July 2010 Video

Socialization is vital for a well-adjusted dog! So are Dog Parks a good option?  Dog Parks: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

If you use Dog Parks we recommend the following book :

 VISITING THE DOG PARK - HAVING FUN, STAYING SAFE

Think your dog may be aggressive! Click here.

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  Socialize with a variety of dogs of compatible personalities
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  Refocus their excess energy into structured playtime
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  Gain confidence through proper interactions outside the family circle
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  Learn their daycare manners and reinforce their foundational training
  

Participants must supply Trainers Academy, LLC with shot records including records of: Bordetella, DHLPP, Rabies and a fecal check (current within 90 days of the daycare start date). No choke chains, pinch or prong collars, or shock collars are allowed.

Click here for a video of an interview with
Trainers Academy, LLC president Lisa Patrona.
http://youtu.be/H9shAytv8eM


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"I can't say enough about Trainers Academy.  I have had the experience of both daycare & now the Intermediate class & can not say enough good things.  Max is a shy dog by nature who is scared of new dogs & my vet recommended daycare for him.  I called & they got him started right away & made me comfortable about leaving him.  They started him off very slowly w/dogs who would help build Max's confidence.  After a few weeks he was able to start to play in larger play groups. One day we were at the vet getting ready to leave & there was another dog at the counter, so I was waiting down the hall so Max would not start to bark at that dog.  All of a sudden he started to whine & and tried to drag me towards the counter. I couldn't figure out what he was up to until I saw the dog at the counter, it was a dog that he would play with at daycare.  Max knew him & was trying to get over for a visit.  I know that they will never put him in a situation where he is uncomfortable."        ~ Jessica Aumack and Max

The Benefits of DayCare

Which Doggy DayCare is Right for your Dog?

A Shy Dog Blossoms at Trainers Academy
 

Who will my dog play with? The Trainers Academy Daycare Ambassadors
Play groups are matched by temperament. In their first few days in daycare they are played with our most reliable players! These are the dogs that can adjust play depending on the type of dog they are with. Here are our current Daycare Ambassadors:

Tucker Keberlien	Tucker is an Australian Shepherd who is stunningly handsome, with a personality to match! His adorable pictures have won our 2010 Halloween party and 2011 Luau party photo contests, which earned him a spot in both our 2011 and 2012 calendars.  Tucker's play card is always full! He has so many friends, and he's always ready to show just about any dog how to have a great time in play!  If you bring your dog for DayCare regularly, chances are that they've played with him!    We're so happy that Tucker is part of our DayCare family. Congratulations to Chris Keberlien for doing such an outstanding job training and socializing Tucker!
Libby Woolley	Libby is a Yorkie/Poodle cross who is cute as a button! Libby is owned by one of our volunteer training coaches, Teri Woolley. Libby has attended our puppy and intermediate classes and is, of course, a regular daycare attendee. Libby's laid back personality helps put nervous dogs at ease and let's them choose when to engage in play.We're so thankful to Teri for sharing Libby with us! Congratulations Teri for raising such a wonderful dog!
Lexie Schrier	Lexie Schrier, a Standard Schnauzer has been part of the Trainers Academy family since June 2010.  A graduate of our Puppy, Intermediate and Advanced classes, Lexie is an invaluable member to our daycare family who steals the heart of everyone she meets, canine and human alike. An affectionate playful little girl, Lexie can put even the most nervous dogs at ease. She possesses an amazing ability to bring the playful puppy out of the most unsocialized dogs. She loves to chase her friends all over the play floor and with her grey and white fur flying it is easy to see why the daycare staff has affectionately nick-named her "Salt and Pepper Shaker".  We are so lucky to have her "Shaking Her Tail Feather" all over our play floor.
Lexxie DuBois	Lexxie is owned by Daycare Associate Kristina DuBois. Kristina has been bringing Lexxie to daycare ever since she was a tiny pup, and has attended Puppy and Intermediate classes at Trainer's Academy. Lexxie posseses the unique ability to play with dogs that are unsure of how to meet another dog properly. Lexxie teaches them how to calm down and throws all the right signals to them to make them comfortable. She can adapt her play style to all different types of play. We are very proud to have her as a member of the Trainer's Academy Family. Congratulations Kristina...you did an excellent job!
Scout Stewart	Scout has been with Trainer's Academy since he was a little guy. His personality just radiates "Come on guys...let's have some fun". This is why Scout has been named a Daycare Ambassador for 2010. This English Setter is good natured enough to play with any dog or puppy that comes into daycare. Regardless of the playing style of any other dog...Scout can and will adapt. He is also a graduate of Trainer's Academy's Obedience Classes. We look forward to a long and happy future with Scout. Congratulations to the Stewart family. You have a wonderful dog!
Napa Fitzgerald (pictured with Finnegan)	Napa is a Weimaraner with a beautiful disposition and the keen ability to send all the proper doggy signals to other dogs and puppies. If a dog is timid and shy when it first comes to Trainer's Academy, Napa will do her best to put that dog at ease. There is a very good chance that when your dog comes to daycare on it's first day....he/she will be introduced to Napa. Congratulations to the Fitzgerald Family for doing such a great job with her, and trusting us with the honor of caring for her here at DayCare!
These very special Ambassadors have crossed over the Rainbow Bridge and are no doubt continuing their ambassador work while they wait for their humans. You can click on each of their pictures to view a short video tribute to each dog.	Katie LaFave                            Thursday Mark       July 1996 - May 2011         September 2009 - November 2011