At VCA White Oak Animal Hospital Training Center, we are committed to teaching owners how to train their pets using balanced training methods based on behavioral science. Our goal is to motivate dogs to perform well and teach owners in a fun and effective way.
We understand that there are many methods of dog training. We do not believe in limiting ourselves to any one specific style. Since every dog's situation is unique, we must adapt our techniques, methods, and tools to each dog's individual needs. For that reason, VCA White Oak Animal Hospital offers a wide variety of training services.
Classes:
- Basic Manners Class: A group class that works on instilling manners with balanced training. These classes are offered on nights and weekends.
- Day Training: Personalized training that gives dogs a jump start to better manners at home or in public. TWO private sessions with a trainer are included. This service is offered Tuesday through Thursday for THREE consecutive weeks.
- Extended Day Training: Intensive personalized training for dogs that are having behavioral concerns or owners that would like to have a reliable well-mannered dog on and off lead. (*E-collar use recommended for off leash reliability and for some specific behavioral concerns.) FOUR private sessions with a trainer are included. This service is offered Tuesday through Thursday for SIX consecutive weeks.
- Dog Playtime: Daily supervised group play. This service is offered Monday through Friday.
- Play and Train: A refresher session with a trainer and participation in group play. This service is offered Monday through Friday.
- Walk and Train: A refresher session with a trainer and an extended walk to burn off extra energy. This service is offered Monday through Friday.
- Private Consultations: Discuss behavioral and training issues with a trainer. Your dog will be evaluated and appropriate training techniques are recommended. This service is by appointment only.
- Great Outdoors Class: A group class that works on instilling manners with balanced training focusing on coping with distractions and polite behavior in public. These classes are offered on weekends.
- Canine Good Citizenship Class: These classes are offered only to pets with prior obedience training. They are offered nights and weekends.
Requirements:
- Dogs must be current on all vaccines (for their age) and have a negative fecal exam to participate.
- New clients must provide a copy of dog's vaccination record and negative fecal results before start of service.
- Dogs showing aggressive behavior will not be permitted in group services.
Please call about our vaccination/fecal requirements.
Meet Our Head Instructor
Paula Thomas is a licensed Veterinary Technician and Certified Dog Obedience Instructor. She has been training for over 30 years and regularly attends seminars and courses on animal behavior, training, and health. She is also a mentor for aspiring dog trainers.
