Services
We want our clients to feel confident that their pets are taken care of no matter where they are. While they stay with us your dog is treated like family. From group obedience training to private in-home training, board & training, and more, we provide you with everything you need to develop a positive relationship with your pet. Browse our services below and give us a call to get set up.
Day Training (at facility)
We know life is busy, so let us help you get a head start on your training journey. Our NEW Day Training Program is designed to do just that. Drop off your dog for Training Monday - Friday for a day full of learning, and pick up a tired dog in the evening. Fridays are spent teaching you how to maintain what has been worked on. All programs are open to be paid in installments.
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Day Stays (1 Day) - $82.50
Foundation of Stays & Boundaries (Doors) and Loose Leash Walking
Foundation Week (1 Week) - $500
Foundation of Basic Obedience, Foundation Of Loose Leash Walking, Foundation of Boundary Training (Doors), Foundation of Place Training
Puppy Program (2 Weeks - 3-6 months in age) - $1250
Lure Training, Loose Leash Walking, Place Training, Boundary Training (Doors), Crate Training, Confidence building, and Field trips to socialize outdoors.
For confidence building, we utilize tunnels, puzzles, exposure to different sounds and textures, as well as playtime with other dogs with matching play styles.
Regular Day Training Program (2 Weeks - 6 months and up in age) - $1400
Basic Obedience, Loose Leash Walking, Boundary Training (Doors), and Place Training. Stays are being worked in Duration and Distance, Recall, & Field Trips to Ace Hardware, Living Full Kombucha or nearby parks for outdoor exposure.
Extended Day Training (3 Weeks - 6 months and up in age) - $1650
Refinement and proofing of Basic Obedience, Loose Leash Walking, Place Training, Recall and Boundaries (Doors). Dogs are being worked with duration, distance, and distractions). Advanced field trips to Bass Pro Shops and other condensed places.
MasteryX Program (4 Weeks - 6 months and up in age) - $2050
Mastery of Basic Obedience, Loose Leash Walking, Place Training, Boundaries (Doors), and Recall. Continuation of Advanced Field Trips to shift focus onto outdoor work and impulse control and proofing of behaviors.
Upon receiving the sign-up form you will be invited to a meet & greet first with our Day Training Manager.
Group Classes (at facility)
Dog and Puppy Obedience classes
A non-competitive activity open to all dogs including purebreds and mixed breeds, designed to get you and your dog off to a great start in your training journey. Classes are held within a structured environment and you will be given weekly assignments for you to work on at home.
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PUPPY PRE K (5 weeks: under 16 weeks)
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AKC STAR PUPPY (7 weeks: 4-12 months)
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AKC BASIC OBEDIENCE (8 weeks;12 months and up with the inclusion of STAR PUPPY Graduates)
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AKC INTERMEDIATE OBEDIENCE (12 weeks; must pass the BASIC level to partake, CGC & CGCA testing)
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TRICK CLASS (8 weeks: AKC & Do More With Your Dog testing)
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Nose Work (8 weeks)
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FIT CLASS (8 weeks)
Prices vary depending on class, call or email for more information
Private Lessons (in home or outtings)
Private In-home Lessons in the comfort of your Home
Individualized one-on-one training with you and your dog.
Basic fundamentals of obedience, problematic behaviors such as jumping, leash pulling, or more intensive care for fear reactivity, our private lessons are targeted to address your specific needs on a more personal level.
Our Prices start at $110.00/ hour
Packages in home:
Buy 5 get FREE eval $550
Buy 9 get FREE eval & 2 FREE Lesson $990
Board & Train (out of trainers home)
A Dog Vacation with Training
Looking to give your dog a solid head start in training? We offer structured training plans from a 1-3 week stay with a professional trainer in an in-home environment.
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Daily Training sessions
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Training equipment package (optional)
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Daycare (Must Pass Daycare Evaluation)
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Socialization and proofing of behaviors in and outdoors
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Behavior Modification & Confidence Building
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Videos and images of routines
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Maintenance and aftercare for owners
Prices:
$1000 / 1 week (recommended as a refresher)
$2000 / 2 weeks
$3000 / 3 weeks
$5000 / 5 week (dog that has a human bite record/ behavior modification)
Boarding (out of trainers home)
Vacation Plans and in need of a quiet and stress free place to board your dog? We have you covered. Set up your in-home boarding with A Touch of Class Training
Send your dog on a vacation of its own. Our boarding has limited spaces, therefore we can guarantee a quieter, less stress-inducing experience. During your dog's stay, we offer additional services that will make your dog feel like he's home and well cared for. Dogs have access to the home as well as a huge fenced-in outdoor space. Please note, all boarding is IN HOME, not at the facility. Fully insured.
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Daycare (Must Pass Daycare Evaluation)
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Walks
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Treadmill training (for the colder seasons)
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Playtime (Ball, Frisbee, Lure, etc)
Overnight Fee $70 (multi dog household: any additional dog $65)
Day of Pick-up $60 (multi dog household: any additional dog $55)
(Day time pick-up price may vary depending on the time the dog is picked up.)
Medication $1 / day
Bedding $1 / day (may bring your own)
Dog Daycare (Out of trainers home)
Dog & Puppy Socialization
Drop your dog off for supervised play with other dogs. We specialize in puppy socialization and can help you socialize your young puppy, helping create a more balanced, playful mindset. Daycare days are limited in availability, our groups do not exceed 5 dogs at a time per day.
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Your dog will need to pass an evaluation in order to join into group play
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Our groups are kept small with selected dogs and matching play styles
Initial Daycare eval $50.00
5-Day Package (valid 3 weeks) $175.00
10-Day Package (valid 5 weeks) $350.00
Currently NOT accepting new clients 03/20/24
K9 Toss & Fetch
Have a dog that has a lot of drive?
We are a local group of disc and sport-loving dog owners that compete in K9 Toss & Fetch, a worldwide sport. Every season consists of 5 weeks, alternating between 60 and 90-second rounds. The game is easy, you throw, they catch and you collect as many points as possible till the time runs out. World rankings get posted on Fridays. We play on Sunday in Antioch, IL. Find us under Facebook Groups 'Phoenix Rising - Lake Villa Disc Dogs'. You do not need prior experience, we can teach you and your dog how to play. All ages and breeds are welcome.
Seasonal Sign-up:
5 week Season (next season starts APRIL 20th 2025.
$20 for your 1st dog
$15 for your 2nd dog or any thereafter