2-Week Immersion Dog Training Program
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Transform Your Dog’s Behavior in Just 2 Weeks with Our Immersion Training Program
Our 2-Week Immersion Dog Training Program is designed to help lay a solid foundation for your dog’s training and behavior. In just two weeks, we’ll make big changes to your dog’s behavior for the better, so you can enjoy a more well-behaved and enjoyable furry companion.
Our immersion training program focuses on teaching you how to better communicate with your pup to eliminate unwanted behaviors. We’ll cover basic functional commands that will give you a great jumpstart to having a better, more enjoyable dog.
Our 2-week Immersion Dog Training Program Includes:
2 Weeks of boarding, dog training, and care at our home facility
5 private reinforcement lessons to ensure continued progress and success
Homework Sheet and training Videos to help you practice and reinforce the training at home
Your dog will learn 11 standard commands in behavior and obedience that will transform their behavior and make your life easier
All dog training equipment is included to ensure your dog has everything they need to succeed
With our 2-week immersion training program, you’ll see a significant improvement in your dog’s behavior and a better relationship with your furry friend. Schedule a free consultation today to learn more about our 2-Week Immersion Dog
Training Program and how we can help you and your dog
Stop Unwanted Behaviors and Transform Your Dog’s Life with Our Training Program
Transform your furry friend into a well-behaved and obedient companion with our 2-Week Immersion Dog Training Program. Our comprehensive training is designed to address common behavioral issues, making your dog a joy to be around. Behaviors include:
- Come: Call your dog to you on command
- Sit/Stay: Teach your dog to sit and stay on command
- Heel: Teach your dog to walk by your side on a loose leash
- Lets Go (no pulling): Teach your dog to walk calmly without pulling
- Place (Go to bed): Teach your dog to go to their bed or designated spot
- Crate Training: Teach your dog to be comfortable in a crate
- Off (No digging, nipping, jumping etc): Eliminate unwanted behaviors like jumping, digging, and nipping
- Quiet (Nuisance whining/barking): Teach your dog to stop excessive barking and whining
- Go Play (Release command): Give your dog permission to play and have fun
- Crate Training: Help your dog learn to be comfortable and relaxed in their crate.
- Off: Teach your dog not to dig, nip, jump, or engage in other unwanted behaviors.
Our program also includes commands for nuisance barking or whining, as well as a release command for playtime. Plus, we’ll teach your dog to respond to “yes” and “no” commands to help reinforce positive behaviors.
With our 2-week Immersion Training Program, your furry friend will become a well-behaved and obedient companion for life. Schedule a free consultation to learn more about our program and how we can help you and your dog enjoy a happy, stress-free life together.
Is The 2-Week Immersion Dog Training Program The Right Fit My Dog And I?
The 2-Week Immersion Dog Training Program is a great fit if:
- You are experiencing nuisance behaviors with your dog
- Your dog is pulling on the leash
- Your dog is not listening to you
- Your dog is smart and just needs some fine tuning
- Your dog isn’t displaying any major behavioral problems, they are a great dog, they just need some obedience
Our program also includes commands for nuisance barking or whining, as well as a release command for playtime. Plus, we’ll teach your dog to respond to “yes” and “no” commands to help reinforce positive behaviors.
Important Note: If your furry friend requires more than our 2-week Immersion Training Program, consider our 3-week Immersion Training Program. This option is ideal for dogs with more challenging behavioral issues, as well as those who may need extra time due to shyness or other factors. Our 3-week program is our most popular option and includes a higher level of Obedience Training.
What Our Clients Are Saying…
Let these Amazing Dog Training Success Stories Inspire You
These guys are awesome! Very impressed with the private training sessions we’ve had so far. IQ K9 was a referral from a friend. I was impressed with their reviews and… read more decided to contact them for help with my 3 pups. Lianne responded promptly to my email inquiry which I appreciate. My husband and I met with Bret and knew he was the guy to help us. We have a 1 year old pug who needed basic obedience training, a 4+ year old yorkie mix with behavioral issues and a silky who barks. All three are finally getting the training they need. Life in our home is already calmer and more enjoyable. Bret is knowledgeable, professional, helpful and able to train pup and parent quickly. Highly recommend to anyone needing dog training assistance.
~ HEATHER B.
Long overdue review- When I first got my GSD pup, I brought him to IQK9 after Bret made a few house calls for the puppy training. After two weeks of… read more training and boarding, I could tell right away that I made the right decision. My pup was much more obedient, great on leash, and obeyed commands (he was VERY stubborn prior). Fast forward almost 2 years later, I am still taking my dog to IQK9 for boarding whenever I travel out of town. HANDS DOWN, I trust them with my dog! He is always EXCITED to stay there and play. Bret & Lianne and the other staff members are always VERY accommodating and communicative. My drive there is about 1.5 hours ONE-WAY. That should tell you a lot! 🙂
~ VICKY N.
Photo Gallery
Belows are some photos of clients dogs training and having fun on our property and in our home
Frequently Asked Questions
Some of our most frequently asked dog training questions are answered here.
If you have any questions not covered, please Contact Us.
Will my dog forget who I am?
No. Your dog will be more than excited to see you when you pick him up for his “go home” lesson.
It may seem difficult, but one of the best things you can do for your dog is have him stay with someone else. It will give him the experience and confidence to live with someone else in a different environment. An example of a dog who has not been shown this picture, an issue we see, is some dogs will only go to the bathroom in their own personal backyard. This is concerning, yet easily remedied by having them stay with someone else.
Another benefit is your dog will be comfortable boarding with us, just in case a real-life hurdle comes your way and you have to leave your dog somewhere, its good to know your dog will be confident, staying with us or someone else, while you are away.
How many dogs do you train at a time?
Boarding and training is the fastest and most intensive training program we offer. Your dog is kept very busy learning behaviors, exercising and playing everyday during their Board and Train stay.
We commonly have 4 to 9 dogs consistently staying with us for Board and Train. We have 4 trainers and we begin our days at 6:30am. The dogs are on a constant rotation throughout the day. They work on commands and behaviors around distractions as well as bathroom breaks, play sessions and hikes. Their last potty and walk is about 9:30pm and they go to bed at 10:00pm. We are fully staffed 7 days a week including all holidays.
What is your guarantee?
Your dog will have the knowledge and will perform the commands for someone who has the knowledge and will to enforce them. Basically, as long as you follow our instructions, which are very easy and user friendly, you and your dog will do fantastic.
We back up our programs with reinforcement lessons. Some of our programs include multiple reinforcement lessons including a year of lessons or lifetime lessons, depending on the program you choose. This gives you the privilege of scheduling future private lessons for you and your dog, with an IQ K9 Professional Dog Trainer, at no further cost to you. We are here to help and support you with your dog training needs!
Does training occur 7 days a week?
Yes. All Board and Train dogs undergo several lessons per day, 7 days a week.
What forms of payment do you accept?
We accept cash, check, Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Paypal.
Do you offer payment plans?
We are not set up for payment plans. We accept cash, check, Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Paypal. We collect a $500 deposit in order to hold your dates. Full payment in advance must be received on the day your dog arrives for training.
What if I have to cancel my dogs training?
If you cancel and do not reschedule your dog’s training, your deposit ($500) is forfeited.
What if I need to change my training dates?
Changing training start dates is usually not a big issue and your deposit is not forfeited. Please give us as much advance notice as possible. We only take in a handful of dogs at a time, so space is limited.
What will my dogs day look like?
Your dog will wake at 6:30am and begin their day. Throughout the day, your dog will be learning commands and marker words, playing relationship games and practicing around distractions. In addition, your dog will be going on hikes and have plenty of potty time as well. The training lessons and playtimes vary in duration and times of day depending on your dog’s motivation, drive, and interest. In addition, your dog will be able to spend some time in our backyard areas throughout the day to take in the fresh air and watch everything that is going on around them. Last potty break is around 9:30pm and bedtime is 10:00pm.
Will you be able to feed my dog their own, regular food during their stay or do you change their diet?
We prefer to feed the food your dog is used to. We don’t want to risk them getting an upset stomach from a diet change. From kibble to raw, including supplements and medication, it is no problem for us. We have a fully equipped kitchen, freezer, fridge and safe food storage.
Will my dog listen to me or will they only listen to the trainer?
Our style of training is very transferable to you and everyone in your family. Once your dog completes their Board and Train stay, we do a series of reinforcement lessons with you and your family, this is when we transfer the leadership role over to you. We typically continue lessons until your dog is listening better to you than to us. This is our goal. On average, this will take 2 to 5 lessons.
How do the follow-up reinforcement lessons work and how often do you do those?
Typically we meet with you for a lesson a week, but it is a case-by-case basis, depending upon the dogs needs and the clients needs. The first “go home” lesson (this is when you pick your dog up), lasts about an hour and a half to two hours. Further lessons last about 45 minutes to an hour and usually occur weekly after that.
Where are the follow-up reinforcement lessons located?
Lessons are held at our facility in Valley Center.
We offer lessons in the public included with some of our Board and Train programs. These lessons can take place at your home or many different locations in public and there are many options to suit your needs.
Do you train around real-life distractions?
Yes, in all of our programs we train around distractions with outstanding success. Each day, your dog will be immersed in dog and people distractions as well as training in different environments (both indoors and outside).
We pride ourselves on field trips out in public, which are included with some of our programs. This means, we will be taking your dog on field trips to train in the public around people, noises, dogs, basically, all real-life distractions.
Also included with some of our programs are public follow-up lessons and these can take place here at our facility, at your home and also at many locations in public. If you, the client, find yourself especially nervous training your dog in public environments, we can coach you through that in your follow-up lessons. We will meet you, for your lessons, in public places.
Do you use treats for training my dog?
Engaging your dog’s food drive is extremely effective in dog training, and dogs love having a job and working for a “paycheck”.
The foundation of our training is marker training. Marker training is a simple way of dog training that communicates with the dog what behavior is correct and desired by the handler. We use the word “yes” when your dog is correct and we follow that with a food or toy reward.
In addition, initially, to teach your dog specific behaviors, we will use treats to help lure them into position. After a number of repetitions, we will fade out this lure. There are some commands/behaviors where we use treats and others where we do not. For example, we use treats (and sometimes toys) for recall training (the come command), because the recall should be high energy and fun for your dog. For heel (walking politely at your side, much like a service dog), we typically do not use treats as we want your dog in a calmer state of mind. A calm dog will be able to go more public places and be easier for you to control.
May I visit my dog while he is in your Board and Train program?
We don’t recommend it. We have found that it is best for the dog to limit visits. Dogs learn best when they are calm and focused, so we don’t want visits to get them overly excited and possibly impede their training. Your dog will be learning lots of new things, and I know that’s exciting. We will send you updates/photos during your dogs Board and Train stay.
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May I call IQ K9 Training during my dogs stay to see how my dog is doing?
Yes. Rest assured, we will send you updates and photos every 3 to 5 days. If we have ANY concerns about your dog’s training progress, health or overall well-being we will contact you right away.
What is unique about IQ K9 Training?
We are solely a training based facility. That means that our IQ K9 dog training team concentrates 100% of our efforts on various facets of dog training. We do offer boarding, yes, however, it is only for dogs that we have trained and even then, we refresh all of their training during their stay.
Our training programs are very personalized.
Your dog lives in our home with us.
We live on 2 and a half acres (fully fenced).
We have a fully fenced training field which is great for your off-leash games and recalls.
Our environment is safe and controlled.
What time do I drop my dog off for Board and Train?
All board and train drop-offs are by appointment only.
Since all of our programs are set up in 7 day increments, we recommend that you drop off on your day off or a convenient day for you. That way your dog goes home on that same day off and your not rearranging your schedule.
You will need to spend about an hour and a half to two hours with us for your dogs “go home” lesson upon pick up.
What days may I drop off for my Board and Train program?
Dogs can be scheduled to arrive every day of the week/weekend to begin their program. We do not offer appointments on major holidays.
What do I need to pack in my dogs “to-go” bag?
Please bring enough food to last your dog’s stay, plus extra.
Current immunization records which can be emailed from your vet (iqk9training@gmail.com)
Any medication or supplements your dog may need to take while with us (heartworm meds, etc.).
Flat collar with ID tags
What forms are required?
The IQ K9 Training service agreement must be completed prior to drop off. If you are unable to access the electronic form (jotform), a hard copy may be completed when you arrive.
You will need to schedule your first “go home” lesson with us.
A copy of your dog’s current immunization forms must accompany your dog before he/she can be left with us. Immunizations required are: Rabies, DHPP, Bordetella. The records may be emailed from your vet if you do not have a hard copy. (iqk9training@gmail.com)
Will I receive updates during my dogs stay?
Yes, absolutely. We will send you updates and photos every three to five days. If you need an update in the meantime, just reach out to us, we’d be happy to speak with you at any time.
Which Board and Train program is right for my dog?
This question can only be answered by your IQ K9 Professional Dog Trainer and will depend on your dog’s age, experience, previous training history, your goals, schedule, budget and family situation.
Call us today for a FREE Dog Training Consultation & learn more about how we can help you make your dog amazing. Contact us at (760) 227-5505.
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Your Dog Will Enjoy Our
Fully Fenced 2.5 + Acre Property
We are located in Valley Center (North San Diego County).
IQ K9 Training features a fully fenced 2+ acre property on of some of the best
land on which to train dogs here in North County San Diego.