Partnership Training

Build A Better Relationship

The goal of Partnership Training is to create the “Go Anywhere, Do Anything” dog who can be their human’s partner in life and adventure, and to build a handler who can support, lead, and advocate for their dog in any situation life may throw at them.

– Ally Marshall, Owner

STANDARD PROGRAMS

1. FOUNDATION PARTNERSHIP TRAINING (On Leash)

It All Starts Here.

Teach your dog how to navigate our human world and be your Partner-In-Life© by enrolling in our Foundations program. The skills you learn here are the building blocks upon which all our advanced training is based. Whether your goal is to have a reliable off-leash trail companion, a task-trained service dog, or simply a well-behaved family member, this is where it all begins.

Our Foundations program establishes a strong human-canine relationship by developing a clear language between dog and handler, finding a dog’s motivation and aligning it with ours, and teaching the core skills every dog should know to be a healthy, well-balanced individual.

Note – This is an on-leash program. In order to enroll in our off-leash program, dogs must complete our foundation program or demonstrate equivalent skill.

This program covers the following skills and behaviors:

Building a training language with marker words and clear communication
Name Recognition/Focus
Place
Sit (Hold for Stay)
Down (Hold for Stay)
Come w/ Front finish
Loose Leash Walking
Threshold Manners (Doors, gates, cars)
Addressing common issues like barking, jumping, etc.

In addition to obedience skills, our trainers’ holistic approach will touch on all aspects of a dog’s home life, such as nutrition, exercise, family dynamics and house rules.

2 Week Board & Train – $1,800

4 Private Lessons – $380-$420

2. PARTNERSHIP TRAINING - OFF LEASH

Pre-requisite – Foundation Program or equivalent skill

Take your relationship with your dog to new levels and develop the ultimate Montana-lifestyle partnership by achieving Off Leash reliability. Having a dog who can enjoy freedom off-leash while remaining under control opens up numerous possibilities for ways to do more stuff with your dog like hiking, camping, river recreation, and more.

Note* – Our off-leash training program is only conducted in designated off-leash areas.

In this program:

Teaching the off-leash Heel command
Proofing all commands from minimum distance of 30 feet: Come, Sit (Stay), Down (Stay)
Proofing human and dog-passing skills – Dogs must be able to pass other humans, dogs, bikes, etc. on-trail without attempting to pull towards them/solicit uninvited attention
Introducing dog/handler teams to a remote collar
Appropriate & safe trail etiquette and manners

2 Week Board & Train – $1,800

4 Private Lessons – $380-$420

CUSTOMIZE YOUR TRAINING PROGRAM

Do you have a training goal or behavior concern that isn’t addressed in our standard programs? Or maybe you want your dog to learn a cool new skill or sport!

Work with one of our trainers to build a custom program to meet your needs. Below are some examples of customizations we can create – but by no means is this an exhaustive list. Speak with one of our trainers to create your perfect training program!

Examples of Custom Add-Ons:

Addressing reactivity
Grooming/veterinary handling skills
Conditioning dogs to specialty gear like muzzles, boots, Rex Specs, and more.
Household door & greeting manners
AKC Obedience & Title Tests (See our Specialty Training page for more info!)
A skill like nose work, shed hunting, biking, paddleboarding, etc. (see our Specialty Training page for more info!)