Laughing Dogs Davis

Structured Community Dog Training

&

Tailored Private Services

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Alex Wallace & Kaylin Hunter

Training inquiries: (530) 574-5783

Scheduling & Enrollment: (530) 220-6562

Second-generation dog trainer focused on owner education and animal advocacy.

Service Menu

Individual Services

Walk & Train - $335

Week-long training package focused on leash skills: Four absent owner training sessions followed by one owner education session. Dog must be under 6 months old

Private in the Field - $150

1 hour personalized training in a moving environment to address a short list of skills and behaviors identified by the owner

Private in Home - $175

Personalized training in your own home to address a short list of skills and behaviors identified by the owner

Puppy Primer - $175

60-90 min. in home focused training session aimed at answering all your questions, building an action plan and putting you on a path to success with your new puppy

Behavioral Evaluation - $110

30 min. in-person professional assessment of dogs current behavior and owner's training goals. We will establish realistic and achievable goals and a plan of action to meet them.

Private Phone Consultation - $50

45 min. focused private consultation to help you change or understand a targeted behavior

Daily Enrichment - $105-$150/week

Long-term absent owner group training focused on providing your dog with physical and cognitive enrichment. Pick up and drop off included. 3 sessions/week minimum.

$35 per session 3-4 days/week commitment

$30 per session 5 days/week commitment

  • Training reinforcement and skill development
  • Longevity and vitality through life-long learning
  • Socialization and friendship through healthy boundaries and parallel play
  • Positive behavioral growth
  • Reduced anxiety through cognitive exercises
  • Safe and structured play

Group Classes

Puppies - $250/5 class package

Under 6 months and under 30 lbs

Class focus: Socialization and basic obedience with periodic physical contact between dogs

Thursdays at 6:00 pm

Session: Nov 07-Dec 12

No class on Nov 28

Adult Dogs - $200/4 class package

Class focus: Leash work, recall, and good dog etiquette (no physical contact between dogs)

Sundays at 10:00 am

Session: Ongoing

Reactive Adult Dogs - $250/5 class package

Class focus: Safety and handling (no physical contact between dogs)

Wednesdays at 5:00 pm

Session: Nov 06-Dec 11

No class on Nov 27

Advanced Adult Dogs - $300/6 class package

Class focus: Public access skills and field trips (no physical contact between dogs)

Tuesdays at 5:00 pm

Session: Oct 22-Dec 03

Walking Club Membership - $65/month

A place to build community and make friends! This is not a class. No physical contact between dogs. All dogs must be on leash and wearing proper safety gear.

Mondays 1 hour before sunset

We offer student, senior citizen, and military discounts on group services!

Required Gear For All Services

- 6-foot flat leash 3/4 inch thick

- Slip-proof martingale collar 3/4 inch thick

- Slip-proof harness OK for dogs under 12 lbs

- Treat pouch & treats

Proof of vaccines required

American Kennel Club

Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Certificate

Testing available locally and upon request

Private testing - $100

Group testing - $50 per participant

Take the test a second time for FREE if needed.

Train Through Play

Training is fun. Engage your dog in games that build trust, encourage communication, and establish a respectful relationship.

Communicate from a foundation of trust and confidence to foster unconditional positive regard.

Shaping behavior using positive reinforcement, physical prevention, and clear communication.

CAUTION: Do not shame, punish, scare, or cause pain. Corrections should be rare, brief, and used only to interrupt dangerous behaviors. Prevention is always preferred to correction.

Laughing Dogs Davis Commitment to Stewardship of Nature

Dogs that chase wildlife are not safe off-leash. Our dogs remain under control, on the trail and do not range in sensitive habitats. Ground nesting and migratory birds are at the highest risk.

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