Big VAlley Dog Training
Types of Training We Offer
Important Training Announcement:
We’re thrilled by all the interest in our dog training program! With the shorter days and changing weather, we’ll be pausing training until Spring 2026. We can’t wait to see you and your pups again next year for more fun and learning!
At Big Valley Pet Resort, we’re excited to offer hands-on training designed to help you and your pup build confidence, connection, and real-world skills. Our training sessions focus on two key areas:
Structured Walks – Learn how to enjoy calm, stress-free walks without all the pulling and reactivity. This two-hour lesson covers walking gear, leash handling, and practical techniques tailored to your dog, so you can have fun while keeping your pup focused and by your side.
Impulse Control & Door Manners – Teach your dog the power of patience with lessons that strengthen self-control at home and in public. This session provides practical examples, tools, and a tailored plan to help your pup become their best self.
Both lessons are interactive, educational, and fun—because training should be something you and your dog love doing together!
The Impulse Control / Door Manners | Outline
The Impulse Control/ Door Manners Lesson format is as follows:
- Introduction and Overview
- Fundamentals of dog training
- Patterns
- Repetitions
- Consistency
- Demonstrated examples of Impulse Control/ Door Manners practices
- Q & A
- Overview & wrap up
What to bring with you to your lesson
- A camping chair or beach chair. (the lesson is two hours long)
- A broad brimmed hat. (It’s summer)
- Something to hydrate you. (water bowls will be provided for dogs)
- A beach towel that is NOT green. Patterns and/or graphics are best.
- Your dog, on a non-retractable leash, so that you can work together on the skills being taught, demonstrated and practiced. *
*If you are unsure about how your dog would behave/react around 3 or 4 other dogs at the lesson, or dogs playing in a fenced yard nearby, you are welcome to attend the training by yourself.
Structured Walks | Outline
Lesson format is as follows:
Lesson format is as follows:
- Introduction and Overview
- Walking Gear
- Leash Reactivity
- Reasons for the heel position
- How to design a Structured Walk for your individual doggie
- Structured Walk practice
- Q & A
- Overview & Wrap-up
What to bring with you to your lesson:
- A camping chair or beach chair (the lesson is two hours long).
- A broad brimmed hat (It’s summer).
- Walking shoes.
- Something to hydrate with.
- A 5’-6’ leash for your dog.
- We’ll have a water bowl for your doggie.
*If you are unsure about how your dog would behave/react around 3 or 4 other dogs at the lesson, or dogs playing in a fenced yard nearby, you are welcome to attend the training by yourself.
Schedule & Registration
Training Days
Training Days
Training Days
We’re excited to offer our dog training lessons on Thursdays and Saturdays! Because each lesson is personalized and group sizes are kept small, start times may vary from week to week. This allows us to provide the best experience for you and your dog while keeping training flexible around your needs.
If you’re interested in joining a session, we encourage you to contact us directly so we can find the time that works best for you. Whether you’re signing up for our Structured Walks or Impulse Control + Door Manners lesson, we’ll make sure you and your pup are set up for success.
Reach out today to get your spot—we’d love to see you at class!
Registration
Training Days
Training Days
- The cost is $100 per dog, due at time of registration with Registration Form.
- To register, call or email Big Valley Pet Resort at (360) 697-1451, petresort@bigvalleyanimalcarecenter.com
- Minimum class size of 3 and maximum of 5.
- Payment is due at time of registration and is non-refundable, unless class is canceled by the Trainer.
- A Dog Training Liability Waiver will be provided to you that must be signed and returned before attending.
- You do not have to be a client of Big Valley Pet Resort to participate.