Services

Disclaimer: Arnicadia Dog Training is a balanced dog training company, which means we advocate for the use of all 4 quadrants of operant conditioning as well as neutral reinforcement and neutral punishment, we believe in behavioral science based on an opportunistic predatory creature that is NOT a human. We use ALL training tools ethically, humanely, and purposefully. If a tool such as a prong collar or eCollar is not for you, that is okay, but be aware that we use them, advocate for their use, and are aware that not everyone agrees with their usage. You have to communicate with us if there are tools you refuse to use, but understand that if you don’t refuse we will potentially recommend a tool for you based on what we see in that moment in time with your dog and your handling style. Our priority is always safety of you, the humans around you, and other animals around your dog as well as your dog’s emotional well being. Yes, correction is a part of our programs, and yes reward is a part of our programs. Cati is well versed in Conditioned Emotional Response, which is a psychological behavioral approach to training that encompassed the emotional, mental, social, and physical needs of your dog. Heather is a LIMA Trainer, which is Least Invasive Minimally Aversive (meaning more reward oriented whenever possible.) For more information regarding Heather’s classes, pricing, and schedule, visit discoveryk9adventures.com

Therapy Dogs: For the time being, hopeful Therapy Dogs just need to communicate with whichever hospital they are hoping to volunteer through between CMH and Providence. It is recommended that you participate in group lessons through Canine Good Citizen to help prepare teams for Pet Partners evaluations. Both hospitals will help sponsor participants to get through group lessons with Arnicadia Dog Training.

Private training: learn how to work with your dog with no other clients present. We can address common missing exposure like children as well as practicing in a highly distracting environment when necessary. Reactive and Aggressive dogs must attend private training and will not be allowed in group classes until such a time as determined the dog is safe for a group environment. For pricing, please see the registration page.

Group classes: There are many types of classes for dogs and handlers of all skill levels. For pricing, please see the registration page or look at the information below the calendar for more details! For Heather’s classes, please check out the Facebook page.

A note about service dogs and training: while I do my best to help educate those interested in learning more about service dogs, I do NOT train service dogs. Please note that public access training is a key factor in determining *if* your dog could potentially be a service dog and I can help with that to a degree. Most dogs being declared as service dogs could not pass a simple public access test and this is where I put my focus to help eradicate fake service dogs. I advocate heavily for proper temperament and training for anyone seeking help with training a Service Dog. If your dog can successfully complete public access training, then you can find a trainer that can help you provide the specific tasks your dog will need to mitigate your disability if the task isn’t already trained. If I determine that a dog will not make a good service dog or it is discovered that the dog is too reactive/aggressive to proceed with training, trainer will not vouch for said dog in any type of written verification in the event of a dispute, no training fees will be refunded for those that do not pass training. Trainer will NOT work with Service Dog hopefuls with any noticeable behavior problems that affect the temperamental stability of the dog. Please note that there is NO certification for service dogs and no doctors’ note can make a dog a service dog. For more information, please read the ADA website or contact the ADA about rights and requirements about Service Dogs and Emotional Support Animals. Be aware that Emotional Support Animals have NO public access rights and I will do my best to determine if your need is Service or Emotional Support if you are unsure.