OBEDIENCE Training

While it may sound counterintuitive, we believe obedience is the foundation of freedom.
 
At Maligator Kennels, obedience training is all about clarity, communication, and accountability. An obedient dog understands expectations and can follow through reliably, even in distracting or unpredictable environments.
 
Our obedience programs include:

Foundational Obedience

For dogs 9+ months old, this program teaches sit, stay, heel, and recall, with a focus on attention, reinforcement, and reliability, even in the presence of distractions. Advancement is at the trainer’s discretion.

$599

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5 sessions
Instruction on sit, down, stay, heel, and recall
Owner coaching on timing, rewards, and attention‑getting cues
Exercises to prove commands around low‑ to mid-level distractions
Trainer’s discretion to introduce more advanced obedience techniques

ADVANCED Obedience

Build on the basics with advanced level techniques (focus, impulse control, etc.) plus introduction to on-and off-leash reliable heel. Take your dog’s obedience from good to exceptional.

$1,699

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15 sessions
Introduction and completion of all Foundational through Advanced techniques
Impulse‑control and focus drills around moderate- to high-level distraction
Loose‑leash heel in real‑world scenarios
Distance recalls, calm greetings, and “place” command
Variable‑reward schedules and leash‑dissociation exercises
Introduction and reinforcement of off-leash obedience

PREMIER
 Obedience

This fully customizable program covers everything from basics to advanced skills and beyond, for a reliable, confident dog on- and off-leash. Tailored to your dog’s unique needs, it’s the ultimate training experience.

$2,799

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25 sessions
All Foundational + Advanced features
On‑ and off‑leash reliability in multiple environments
Custom goal planning and progress benchmarks
Advanced skill work (distance down and stay, recall to a heel, down en route, etc.)
Owner trained on maintenance strategies for lifelong success

E-Collar Training

You must talk with a trainer before signing up, and have been recommended to subscribe to this package.

A well-trained dog is controlled and properly trained. They are confident, calm, and free to exist within boundaries that make sense and bring peace to your home.

$699

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5 sessions
Must be age and skill appropriate (6 months or older for most)

Dogs must have imprinted foundational obedience (sit, down, stay, heel, recall) around distractions because e-collar is a tool for reinforcement, not teaching

E-collars must be Dogtra, Garmin, or Educator (Dogtra is top brand)

E-collar use is completely up to the trainer for usage
Collar must be worn for a minimum of 2 weeks prior to first implementation session