The training program at Kickapoo Ranch Pet Resort is directed by Mike Enmon. Mike has countless years of experience training and competing with his own Labrador Retrievers in American Kennel Club Field Trials and is a licensed Retriever Field Trial judge. He personally ensures that we deliver excellent, results-driven training services. We are pleased to offer a wide variety of training options for you to choose from. Our group training classes explain canine behavior and guide you through important communication skills to teach your dog to be a well-mannered and happy member of the family. Our classes also provide you and your dog a chance to build a great relationship and have fun together. While some pet parents prefer to join the dynamic group classes, others may prefer private training sessions or that we take care of the training for them. Whatever your preference, we are sure to have something that will enhance your dog’s life, as well as yours! Safe, clean and fun, our country resort is the ultimate pet destination, far superior to any other training venue your dog will ever experience.

Kickapoo Ranch Pet Resort Board and Train – Our philosophy on training while boarding is focused on the creation of a nurturing environment that will reassure your dog. We strive to earn your dog’s trust, build his or her confidence in unfamiliar resort surroundings and create a lasting bond with your family pet. This approach provides your dog with the best opportunity to learn while boarding with us.

The primary focus of our board and train program is basic obedience, for example, walking on a loose lead, sit, down, stay, place (boundary stay) and coming when called. However, we will also be happy to discuss other training goals you may have, such as dock dog or agility skills. Dogs will reach different levels of training depending on temperament and length of stay. Please contact us so we can put you in touch with our trainer to discuss your training goals and then drop off your dog on the scheduled day and leave the work to us!

For optimal results, we recommend our four-week board and train program. This is the perfect amount of time to allow your dog to make leaps and bounds in learning as well allow you to easily follow through with training when you take your dog home! The program is available for $2,158 with large ranch room accommodations.

Afraid you might miss your beloved companion if he or she is away from home for too long? Our two-week board and train program will allow your dog to focus on several specific behaviors and is available for $1,079 with large ranch room accommodations. All of our board and train programs include periodic training updates and a complimentary go-home training session that will equip you with the insight and ability to reinforce newly learned behaviors at home.

Kickapoo Ranch Pet Resort Day Camp Training – If your dog is a participant in our day camp program and needs to reinforce a previously learned behavior or work on a specific skill, private sessions with our trainer can help! Available on days your dog attends day camp, a 20-minute session is available for $20.

Kickapoo Ranch Pet Resort Private Training – Our trainer works one-on-one with you and your dog at our facility. This type of training is especially helpful for dogs with issues such as possessiveness, aggression, separation anxiety and fearfulness. Or you may just want to enjoy private dock dog or agility training with your furry friend! Each session is one hour and the cost is $75. Save money when you buy a training bundle of six sessions for $375. This gives you six training sessions for the price of five! Private training while boarding is available for $60 per hour.

Kickapoo Ranch Pet Resort Group Classes – Training with other dogs and pet parents provides an opportunity for your dog to learn to remain calm and well-behaved even in the most distracting situations, an important aspect of proper socialization. It also provides a wonderful opportunity for you and your dog to bond and interact, while learning skills critical to the development of a healthy and happy member of the family!

If you have questions about our training services or would like to schedule a complimentary evaluation, please email or telephone us. A description of the group classes we offer follows. Classes generally meet one hour per week, are four to six weeks in duration and cost from $140 to $210 per class. Click here for our current class schedule.

Puppy Pre-School – Getting a new puppy can be a lot of work but also a lot of fun! Start your puppy off on the right paw with our fun and engaging puppy pre-school! Begin building a great relationship with your puppy while learning good behaviors. View a short video peek at some of our cute pupils in puppy pre-school. For puppies from eight weeks to five months of age; includes the following:

		Play nice with others
		Appropriate greetings
		Introduction to walking on a loose lead, sit and down
		Handling
		Place (boundary stay)
		Confidence building
		Coming when called
		Puppy behavior solutions (potty training, barking, etc.)

Good Manners 1 (Beginner Obedience) – Our good manners class is designed to help pet parents and dogs understand each other! This beginner obedience class is a must for continuing to build a great relationship with your dog and helping establish an effective line of communication. You will learn the theory of how dogs learn and begin creating a foundation for achieving your future training goals; includes the following:

		Sit
		Down
		Stay
		Heeling
		Walking on loose lead
		Coming when called
		Place (boundary stay)
		Communicating with your dog
		Behavior solutions (jumping, digging, barking, etc.)

Good Manners 2 (Intermediate Obedience) – (Prerequisite, Good Manners 1) This intermediate obedience class takes developing an effective line of communication with your dog to the next level! Take this step in training with your dog and learn to tackle larger distractions, long distance stays, solid heeling and quick responses; includes the following:

		Sit
		Down
		Stay (more distance, duration and distraction)
		Solid heeling
		Send to place
		Coming when called (working towards 100%)
		Reaction to another dog
		Calm greetings

Agility 1 (Obstacles) – This class is perfect for dogs and owners looking to continue building a great relationship with their dog while having some fast paced fun at the same time! Agility teaches your dog how to channel unused energy into a positive and fun activity. Learn how to correctly and confidently introduce your dog to new obstacles while building a foundation for a solid future of agility. The class is performed with dogs on-leash; includes the following:

		Obstacle description
		A-frame
		Dog walk
		Seesaw
		Bar jump
		Tire jump
		Open tunnel
		Closed tunnel
		Recall
		Clicker
		Target training
		Attention exercises

Agility 2 (Sequencing) – Continue making your mark in agility by joining our sequencing class! You and your dog will learn to become the perfect team through obstacle chaining, introduction to off-leash control and the necessary basics of dog body language; includes the following:

		Obstacle chaining
		Dog body language
		Introduction to off-leash control
		Attention exercises
		Recall
		Clicker
		Target training
		Broad jump
		Panel jump

Agility 3 (Coursing) – Take the challenge provided by our most advanced agility class, which focuses on the ultimate dog and pet parent team! Run new and interesting courses each week with your dog! Get solid off-leash control and put the finishing touches on your agility foundation; includes the following:

		Obstacle chaining
		Coursing
		Off-leash control
		Clicker
		Target training
		Attention exercises
		Dog body language

Please note Kickapoo Ranch Pet Resort reserves the right to refuse services based on any pet's temperament or health.