WHY US?
Sanzone School of Dog Training is the Embodiment of Perfection. We won't stop training until the training is perfect and until the client is 100% satisfied. We have created a dog obedience training program that supports are quest for perfect dogs.
SSDT TRAINING THEORIES AND PRINCIPLES
HELPFUL NOTE: CLICK HERE to download our official DOGGIE BOOTCAMP GO-HOME RULES. Included are 3 documents that you can use to assist you with Training Reinforcement.
The goal of the dog owner is to push their dog to the maximum in regards to basic and advanced obedience. The minimum amount of time it takes to completely train a dog (on and off leash) is 28 weeks. Note that to ensure successful completion, all obedience training must be tested by an outside non-biased dog trainer. The following is a list of what is expected of each dog.
- EVERY DOG SHOULD
- have mastered on and off leash control
- be completely compliant with being touched anywhere on the body
- be certified by dog trainers other than the one that conducted the training
- X - NO DOG SHOULD - X
- be aggressive to humans or other animals
- be easily excited by light and medium distraction
- be disobedient to its owner
TRAINING METHODS
Step 1: Positive Reinforcement - Treat
Teach the dog to perform a command by using treats and praise.
Step 2: Compulsion
Once the dog performs a command consistently with the use of a treat or praise, introduce slight compulsion. Slight compulsion is simply a tug/pull of the leash used to teach a dog commands without treats or praise.
Step 3: Verbal
Once the dog is performing the desired command consistently with slight compulsion, the next step is for the dog to master the command without any compulsion. Therefore, the dog must perform strictly for the voice command.
TRAINING DEVICES
- 6 foot leather leash
- 6 foot cat leash
- leather collar
- choke collar
- training collar
- dog crate
- dehydrated hot dogs
TRAINING LEVELS
Level 1: White Training
All dogs that are 8 to 16 weeks must have mastered the following: sit, down, stay, heel. In addition, they should be house trained and well socialized around other humans and dogs. Finally, all dogs trained by SSDT must master the 13 doggie yoga maneuvers.
Benefits of Level 1 - White Training
- Basic obedience to aid with basic life scenarios that the dog will encounter
- House training that will make living with the dog easy and pleasant
- Necessary foundation to live a long life - 10 plus years without being relinquished
Level 2: Yellow Training
All dogs that are 5 to 12 months old must be able to successfully complete the 10 American Kennel Club Canine Good Citizen Tests.
Benefits of Level 2 - Yellow Training
- Completion of AKC-CGC training (dog is included in a national training registry)
- Certificate from the AKC-CGC recognizing such training and testing
- Proof of completion of an internationally recognized dog training test
- (helpful in potential legal cases that could be brought on against owner if/when an attack by the dog occurs)
- AKC-CGC pendant
Level 3: Red Training
All dogs that are 1 to 3 years old must be able to perform all obedience commands off-leash in a controlled environment.
Benefits of Level 3 - Red Training
- Ability to attend family functions without being threatening or disruptive to humans or other animals
- ability to visit pet stores, dog events and dog socials without being disruptive
- ability to perform commands without repetition or use the of compulsion
- comfort and safety having small children around dog as verbal commands given from a distance of 15 to 20 will be followed
Level 4: Black Training
All dogs that are 3 years or older should have mastered the following: off-leash control around light to heavy distractions in an outdoor setting. In addition, the dog should be indifferent to meeting humans or animals.
Benefits of Level 4 - Black Training
- Full and balanced life
- Ability to compete in local and national dog obedience competitions
- Be and integral part of the SSDT Dog Training Masters Program
- Have the title of one of the nation's best trained dogs
- (having completed over 28 weeks of training and being acknowledged by 4 outside trainers)
- potential to motivate other people to train their dogs to a higher level with the hopes of reducing the number of dog attacks
- partake in service work such as agility training, tracking, search and rescue and therapy assistants
Training Programs and ideal candidates
Group Classes
For dog owners who can commit to coming to our training school once a week for one hour.
Private Classes
- For dog owners with busy schedules
- for owners of dogs with some type of behavioral issue which prohibits the dog from being in group settings
Doggie Bootcamp
- For owners of dogs with extreme behavioral issues that require a dog professional to get back under control
- For owners that want to decrease the amount of time it will take their dog to achieve Level 2 - Black Training
- for dog owners with extremely busy schedules
Dog Massage
- Ensures that your dog is 100% compliant with being handled and touch in various intrusive and non-intrusive ways.
Dog Boarding
- Form of training as it teaches the dog to adapt to any living situation they are placed in. A balanced dog is a dog that can board and maintain consistent eating habits and social behaviors.
Dog Daycare
- Form of training because it places the dog in a situation where they are challenged to get along with other dogs and to adapt to being away from their owners and home environment.
