Proudly Serving North Dallas, Collin County, Texas Area
K-9 Accommodations
Signature Dog Training offers a more personal boarding environment than a traditional kennel. Our unique board and train program is also available to those owners seeking more than boarding.
Basic Boarding available
Tailored exercise and eating regimen for overweight dogs
Boarding with Basic Obedience in preparation for a CGC Evaluation
House Manners
Client dogs boarded in a family environment instead of a traditional kennel environment
Client dogs live amongst a pack of at least five other dogs that live and train with Jackie
Client dogs learn from watching how other dogs respond to Jackie and her family
Through positive reinforcement markers and negative behavior markers, your dog will learn basic obedience commands as well as any additional concepts you may desire.
Understanding and Reshaping Behaviors
Signature Dog Training offers private in home education and instruction as well as private education and instruction conducted at the Signature Dog Training Field.
Private In Home Sessions
Designed to prepare dog(s) for the American Kennel Club CGC Evaluation (See explanation below)
Includes Diet and Nutrition Analysis
Allows for observation of natural dog behaviors in their home environment
Allows for education and instruction for pet owners to correct negative behaviors in their home environment
Private Training Field Sessions
Designed to prepare dog(s) for the CGC Evaluation
Includes Diet and Nutrition Analysis
Allows for use of agility obstacles to build the dog's confidence and strengthen the bond between owner and dog
Why is a diet and nutrition analysis essential to the education and instruction?
A diet and nutrition analysis are essential to the owner's education and instruction because problems, issues, and negative behaviors can be the result of dietary and nutrition deficiencies as well as surpluses.
What is a CGC evaluation and what does it mean?
Started in 1989, the AKC's CGC Program is designed to reward dogs who have good manners at home and in the community. The Canine Good Citizen Program is a two-part program that stresses responsible pet ownership for owners and basic good manners for dogs. All dogs who pass the 10-step CGC test may receive a certificate from the American Kennel Club.
With Sabian's weight and nutrition properly maintained, he has
the stamina and the endurance to complete any task asked or required of him. This includes scaling this six foot fence to
retrieve his toy and scaling it again to come back to me.
Additional Services Offered
Adoption Consultations:
To increase the success of adopting a dog into a forever home from a shelter or a rescue, it is important to have a very clear and detailed understanding of the adopter's needs. It is also extremely crucial to know how to specifically evaluate the personality and breed traits, of any prospective dog. Adoption consultations consist of:
Ensuring a complete and thorough understanding of the adopter's needs
Discussing potential shelters and rescues to visit
Accompanying adopters to designated shelters and rescues to evaluate potential dogs for adoption
Conducting exercises that test and evaluate the personality and breed traits of each individual prospective dog
Thoroughly understanding any negative personality and behavior traits and how to properly correct them
Educate adopters about proper nutrition and diet and how it may postively impact any behaviors
Answer any questions and advise adopters about how to help the adopted dog adjust to the new home and family
Having experience in the shelter and rescue environments, it is extremely important to understand the stress these dogs are under and how to ease that stress, so that both adopter and dog will be happy in their new home.
Therapy Dog Evaluations are free, and do not require a CGC or formal obedience training. I am more than happy to volunteer my services to all dog owners interested in being evaluated for a Therapy Dog Team.
Meet Missy, The Fluffy German Shepherd Rescued From Plano Animal Shelter & Given a New Home With a Wounded Vet
