Doggy Boot Camp!
At Whispering Echos Farm we understand that sometimes you just can't train your dog; don't worry! We don't judge! We have options for you....welcome to Doggy Boot Camp! In boot camp your dog stays with us and is essentially in constant training for their entire stay. We only take in two boot camp dogs at a time to ensure your dog gets the training and attention they need to succeed! We have several different boot camp options. All boot camps include three, 30 minute follow up lessons at our facility; the first follow up is when you pick up your dog. We will show you what your dog has been working on and instruct you on how to handle your dog. Pickup/drop off can be arranged for an additional fee. Boot camp includes a personalized training program for your dog (each dog will be trained 3-4 times per day, for a total of 60-90 mins), boarding, socialization, field trips (multiple throughout the course of their stay), doggy playtime, one-on-one time w/the trainers and a customized summary of your dog's training. If we have classes going on at the time of your dogs stay, they will likely participate in them as well.
All boot camps include two, 30 min, private follow-up sessions OR you can enroll in one of our obedience class sessions (6 weeks). Private follow up sessions and classes both take place at our facility in Cokato. You will be provided with videos and updates of your dog while they stay with us. We stand behind our training so if at any point in your dogs life you feel they need a refresher on the skills they learned at camp, they can come back here- free of charge- for up to 3 days.
**All boot camps require a $200 NON REFUNDABLE deposit to hold your dog's spot. Boot camps can be rescheduled up to two weeks before they start. This fee will be deducted from your boot camp fee. Intact dogs are welcome, however please let us know if your bitch may be in heat (training options may be more limited during heat cycles). Remainder of fee is due two weeks before the start of your dog's camp. Camps can be scheduled November-May. We do NOT offer camps June-October. **
Puppy Boot Camp: (dogs 2-6 months old)
This is a 2 week, intensive program where we'll work on house/crate training, socializing (puppies will go on several outings to meet new people and be exposed to different environments). We will start basic training (sit/down/come/place), but will keep everything very puppy level. We will work on attention training, name-recognition training, kennel up, grooming, handling, and start marker/place work.
$1100/2 weeks
Doggy Boot Camp 101 (dogs ages 6 months and up)
This is a 3 week, intensive program where your dog stays with us, and we start their training careers. In this camp we will work on basic command such as sit, stay, down, come, heel, wait, stay, place, kennel up, and leave it. Dogs should be house/crate trained to attend this camp. This camp does not focus on aggression issues (humans or other animals).
$2000/3 weeks
Doggy Boot Camp 102: Off Leash! (ages 6 months and up)
This is a 3 week intensive program that is for dogs who understand basic commands and are ready for off leash work. This is an e-collar specific program. Owners will be required to purchase an e-collar for this class. We will condition your dog to the collar in a safe and responsible manner. Once your dog has been conditioned properly, we will start to condition them to basic commands w/the collar. This program focuses on ecollar conditioning, recall work and place work. Dogs should be house/crate trained to attend this camp. Dogs do not need to have previous training to take this camp. This is a great program for people who want to use a collar for hunting, or off-leash hiking, etc.
$2100/3 weeks ($2300 if you want us to purchase the collar- we generally use Dogtra IQ+ collars and will only use a quality collar in training- email us for more details on the types of collars we use; we can help you find the best one for your dog).
Doggy Boot Camp 103: Combo Camp!
This is a combo camp from the 101 and 102 programs. Your dog will stay with us for 5 weeks. Your dog will start by learning basic behaviors such as sit, stay, down, come, heel, place (stay), and leave it. Once the dog is doing well with basic obedience we'll begin to introduce the ecollar. The collar will be conditioned in a safe and responsible manner; the dog will be worked on off leash skills using the collar such as come and place (stay). Your dog will go on many outings and adventures as we proof the skills they are learning. They will be exposed to other dogs, livestock, people, walks/hikes, etc. Dogs should be house/crate trained to attend this camp. Owners will be required to purchase an ecollar for this program.
$3500/5 weeks ($3700 if you want us to purchase the collar- we generally use Dogtra IQ+ collars and will only use a quality collar in training- email us for more details on the types of collars we use; we can help you find the best one for your dog).
Customized Boot Camp: (any age)
Sometimes there are very specific issues your dog needs work on; we get it! We offer a customized boot camp option where you can create your dog's education. This program is ideal for advanced obedience training (we can train and show your dog if you'd like), severe behavioral problems, manners, socialization, etc.
$115/day, minimum 2 week stay (aggression issues require a minimum 4 week stay)
OUR LAST BOOTCAMPS OF EARLY 2023 WILL BE MAY 2023. WE HAVE 2 SPOTS REMAINING. AFTER THAT WE WILL BE SCHEDULING FOR NOVEMBER 2023 AND BEYOND. IF YOU'D LIKE TO SCHEDULE A BOOT CAMP PLEASE REACH OUT ASAP- SPACE IS VERY LIMITED AND FILLS QUICKLY.
To register your dog for boot camp, send us a note at [email protected] - we'll chat and figure out what you have in mind, what issues you are having and what dates work for you! We do require a non-refundable $200 deposit to hold your dog's spot at camp. The remainder of the fee is due no later then 2 weeks prior to the beginning of your dog's camp. This can be split into payments provided it's paid in full 2 weeks prior to the beginning of the dog's camp. You can reschedule the camp up to two weeks before the agreed upon start date as well. Please note, we do not offer camps June-October due to travel, show and event conflicts.
At Whispering Echos Farm we understand that sometimes you just can't train your dog; don't worry! We don't judge! We have options for you....welcome to Doggy Boot Camp! In boot camp your dog stays with us and is essentially in constant training for their entire stay. We only take in two boot camp dogs at a time to ensure your dog gets the training and attention they need to succeed! We have several different boot camp options. All boot camps include three, 30 minute follow up lessons at our facility; the first follow up is when you pick up your dog. We will show you what your dog has been working on and instruct you on how to handle your dog. Pickup/drop off can be arranged for an additional fee. Boot camp includes a personalized training program for your dog (each dog will be trained 3-4 times per day, for a total of 60-90 mins), boarding, socialization, field trips (multiple throughout the course of their stay), doggy playtime, one-on-one time w/the trainers and a customized summary of your dog's training. If we have classes going on at the time of your dogs stay, they will likely participate in them as well.
All boot camps include two, 30 min, private follow-up sessions OR you can enroll in one of our obedience class sessions (6 weeks). Private follow up sessions and classes both take place at our facility in Cokato. You will be provided with videos and updates of your dog while they stay with us. We stand behind our training so if at any point in your dogs life you feel they need a refresher on the skills they learned at camp, they can come back here- free of charge- for up to 3 days.
**All boot camps require a $200 NON REFUNDABLE deposit to hold your dog's spot. Boot camps can be rescheduled up to two weeks before they start. This fee will be deducted from your boot camp fee. Intact dogs are welcome, however please let us know if your bitch may be in heat (training options may be more limited during heat cycles). Remainder of fee is due two weeks before the start of your dog's camp. Camps can be scheduled November-May. We do NOT offer camps June-October. **
Puppy Boot Camp: (dogs 2-6 months old)
This is a 2 week, intensive program where we'll work on house/crate training, socializing (puppies will go on several outings to meet new people and be exposed to different environments). We will start basic training (sit/down/come/place), but will keep everything very puppy level. We will work on attention training, name-recognition training, kennel up, grooming, handling, and start marker/place work.
$1100/2 weeks
Doggy Boot Camp 101 (dogs ages 6 months and up)
This is a 3 week, intensive program where your dog stays with us, and we start their training careers. In this camp we will work on basic command such as sit, stay, down, come, heel, wait, stay, place, kennel up, and leave it. Dogs should be house/crate trained to attend this camp. This camp does not focus on aggression issues (humans or other animals).
$2000/3 weeks
Doggy Boot Camp 102: Off Leash! (ages 6 months and up)
This is a 3 week intensive program that is for dogs who understand basic commands and are ready for off leash work. This is an e-collar specific program. Owners will be required to purchase an e-collar for this class. We will condition your dog to the collar in a safe and responsible manner. Once your dog has been conditioned properly, we will start to condition them to basic commands w/the collar. This program focuses on ecollar conditioning, recall work and place work. Dogs should be house/crate trained to attend this camp. Dogs do not need to have previous training to take this camp. This is a great program for people who want to use a collar for hunting, or off-leash hiking, etc.
$2100/3 weeks ($2300 if you want us to purchase the collar- we generally use Dogtra IQ+ collars and will only use a quality collar in training- email us for more details on the types of collars we use; we can help you find the best one for your dog).
Doggy Boot Camp 103: Combo Camp!
This is a combo camp from the 101 and 102 programs. Your dog will stay with us for 5 weeks. Your dog will start by learning basic behaviors such as sit, stay, down, come, heel, place (stay), and leave it. Once the dog is doing well with basic obedience we'll begin to introduce the ecollar. The collar will be conditioned in a safe and responsible manner; the dog will be worked on off leash skills using the collar such as come and place (stay). Your dog will go on many outings and adventures as we proof the skills they are learning. They will be exposed to other dogs, livestock, people, walks/hikes, etc. Dogs should be house/crate trained to attend this camp. Owners will be required to purchase an ecollar for this program.
$3500/5 weeks ($3700 if you want us to purchase the collar- we generally use Dogtra IQ+ collars and will only use a quality collar in training- email us for more details on the types of collars we use; we can help you find the best one for your dog).
Customized Boot Camp: (any age)
Sometimes there are very specific issues your dog needs work on; we get it! We offer a customized boot camp option where you can create your dog's education. This program is ideal for advanced obedience training (we can train and show your dog if you'd like), severe behavioral problems, manners, socialization, etc.
$115/day, minimum 2 week stay (aggression issues require a minimum 4 week stay)
OUR LAST BOOTCAMPS OF EARLY 2023 WILL BE MAY 2023. WE HAVE 2 SPOTS REMAINING. AFTER THAT WE WILL BE SCHEDULING FOR NOVEMBER 2023 AND BEYOND. IF YOU'D LIKE TO SCHEDULE A BOOT CAMP PLEASE REACH OUT ASAP- SPACE IS VERY LIMITED AND FILLS QUICKLY.
To register your dog for boot camp, send us a note at [email protected] - we'll chat and figure out what you have in mind, what issues you are having and what dates work for you! We do require a non-refundable $200 deposit to hold your dog's spot at camp. The remainder of the fee is due no later then 2 weeks prior to the beginning of your dog's camp. This can be split into payments provided it's paid in full 2 weeks prior to the beginning of the dog's camp. You can reschedule the camp up to two weeks before the agreed upon start date as well. Please note, we do not offer camps June-October due to travel, show and event conflicts.