What do we do?
We Train Dogs.
What do we train?
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Obedience
Obedience is the foundation of training for your dog. Ballistics training recommends completing a few sessions of basic obedience with us first if you haven’t done any training with your dog or puppy before. Basic obedience includes sit, down, stay, recall etc.
We will discuss the complexity of obedience needed for you and your dog during the first assessment. Throughout, we can create various goals on our training journey.
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Anxiety
Anxiety triggers can be anything from separation, a scent, noise, another dog, a visitor at your house or car rides etc.
These things can be scary for dogs and if you notice your dog gets anxious around something similar, we can help them feel comfortable with these triggers in a few sessions.
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Puppy Training
Puppy training is all about exposure to new, exciting, sometimes nerve wracking things. We do this slowly at the puppies pace in order to keep them in their comfort zone. As this training can include being in public spaces or interaction with other dogs, this means your puppy will need all of its vaccines before we can start training.
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Socialisation
If your puppy or dog has had limited contact with other canines we can help them learn the correct way to communicate and play in a safe and exciting environment.
We highly recommend doing this before 12 weeks of age although we can help any dog of any age learn to socialise - this just may take a few more sessions to ensure your dog does not get overwhelmed in the process.
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Reactivity
If your puppy/dog is showing signs of aggression or reactivity, we can try to help them adjust their perspective. We do this through enrichment and positive reinforcement.
During our first assessment we can decide if muzzle training is a requirement before continuing. We can also help with making the muzzle a positive experience too.
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Referral
On occasion we may notice or observe something to do with your dog that needs an external provider, we will therefore refer or entrust you onto another service. It could be a change in behaviour or gait that leads us to think a further investigation is recommended. This can be during the initial assessment or further down the line of training.
An example of this could include a veterinary appointment.
Boarding and Board & Train
Bespoke boarding and board & train at the Ballistics 15 acre farm.
Your dog will stay in our dog room which is a part of our house and they will be treated as family during their stay. Our primary goal is for them to feel comfortable and joyful for the entirety of their stay.
If you opt to go with our Board & Train program the homely environment helps to let your dog work through behavioural issues throughly in a non-industrial setting. We will only ever have a maximum of 3 dogs staying at the Ballistics board and train residence.
We will cover any behavioural issues that you would like worked on as well as basic obedience including sit, down, wait, stay, recall, leave and focus/look.
The training program will be tailored to you and your dogs needs. For both the Boarding and Board & Train services, your dog will get at least one long walk per day. Board & Train packages include training multiple times per day throughout the time they are with us. You will get photos daily and a training video every 2-3 days to show your dogs progression. A visit to our home is recommended prior to your dog coming to board with us, this way we can try accommodate to any specifics needs of you or your dog. Please note that your dog will be crated during the night time for safety protocols.
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Obedience
$90 - $120 per session (1 hour - this can be increased on request).
This session is 1-1 with your dog.
Cost of sessions will depend on complexity of obedience training.
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Anxiety
$100 - $130 per session (1 hour) - this can be increased on request.
This session is 1-1 with your dog.
A noise desensitisation sound track will be sent to you after 3 training sessions.
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Puppy Training
$60 - $90 per session (45 minutes due to their attention span - we can have your puppy for a full day if requested, we will ensure adequate breaks).
The initial session will be 1-1 although we can arrange training alongside other puppies.
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Socialisation
$70 - $90 per session (1 hour)
Your dog will get socialisation while getting 1-1 attention from a trainer. We will start off with basic obedience at your home then go to your local park that you visit frequently, we will observe and adjust to your dogs socialisation helping them learn friendly, calm body language and playing techniques.
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Reactivity
$100 - $150 per session (1 hour - this can be increased on request).
This session is 1-1 with your dog.
Please bare in mind we need you present for the first few training sessions due to the reactivity of your dog.
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Boarding
The boarding facility is like a home away from home for your dog! Staying in our family home, they will be treated as such and will have a blast staying with us at the Ballistics Farm.
If you or your dog have any specific requirements that need to be accommodated for, this will have to be communicated prior to the boarding period.
Boarding periods can be from a minimum of 2 days up to a maximum of 30 days.
Boarding is set at a rate of $65 per day.
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Board and Train
The intensive training program will be Monday - Friday and we suggest taking your dog home for the weekend for you to practice the training techniques that we have been working on. We can arrange a time on a Thursday or Friday afternoon/evening to go over the techniques.
If your dog is unable to go home for the weekends we will charge an additional rate of $190 per dog, per day (Saturday/Sunday).
Dog stays must be a minimum of 5 days to a maximum of 30 days.
$900 for 5 days, $2,500 for 3 weeks or $3,200 for 4 weeks (all Monday to Friday) weekends are extra as per above. Costs include GST. If you would like to discuss other timeframes please enquire.
Our Packages
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Includes pick up and drop off.
Obedience, Anxiety, Socialisation and Puppy training sessions only.
Payments can be made in full, halves or thirds.
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Includes pick up and drop off.
Obedience, Anxiety, Socialisation and Puppy training sessions only.
Payments can be made in full, halves or thirds.
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Includes pick up and drop off.
Obedience, Anxiety, Socialisation and Puppy training sessions only.
Payments can be made in full, halves or thirds.