Our Training Philosophy

This program is perfect for dogs who have already gone through a foundational obedience program (with Kynovia or elsewhere) and need to refocus, refresh, or reinforce their skills in real-life settings.

Many dogs go through phases where behaviors begin to slip — recall isn’t as snappy, leash manners get sloppy, or distractions become too exciting. Whether it’s due to lifestyle changes, owner consistency, or natural behavioral shifts, this short-term intensive helps tighten things back up and get your dog back on track.

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What This Program Covers

During your dog’s stay, we’ll work daily on reinforcing essential obedience commands, polishing their responses, and practicing in varied real-world environments. This isn’t about teaching from scratch — it’s about reliability, confidence, and practical application.

Core Skills We Reinforce:

• Sit and Down with duration and distraction

• Place command (stay calmly on bed or mat)

• Recall (come when called)

• Loose leash walking (“By Me”) in busy areas

• Threshold manners (waiting at doors, gates, crates)

• Leave it / drop it

• Impulse control

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Real-World Practice Includes:

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• Field trips to local parks, walking trails, and pet-friendly stores

• Training around other people, dogs, noises, traffic, and distractions

• Daily structured routines to build discipline and focus

• Exposure to car rides, crate time, handling, and unfamiliar surfaces

This training helps ensure your dog’s skills work outside the backyard — in the places you actually live your life.

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Who This Program Is For:

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• Dogs who have already completed basic obedience program

• Dogs who have developed a few bad habits due to inconsistent practice

• Owners preparing for life transitions (moving, travel, adding a new pet, etc.)

• Past Kynovia clients who want a structured refresher

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What’s Included:

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• 2 weeks of trainer-led, structured boarding and training

• Daily practice sessions and real-world outings

• Video/photo updates

• A go-home transfer session with hands-on guidance

• Optional follow-up sessions for continued support

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Requirements:

• Dogs must be crate trained

• Must be up to date on vaccinations

• Must not exhibit human-directed aggression (mild leash reactivity/excitement is okay — for more severe behaviors, consider our 4–6 week programs)

• Prior training history required (evaluation will confirm eligibility)

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