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Best dog trainer I’ve ever worked with. Can understand each dog individually. Not a one-size-fits-all program. The facility is top-notch!
Michael Fellows
Sent our Doberman to Carter for three weeks, came back a different dog with awesome behavior and quite a few handy tricks! Carter is great with the dogs. I HIGHLY recommend him!
Nikki Frederick
Carter saved my rescue lab, Mulberry—and me! Forever grateful for his help and training and highly recommend him.
Linda Robinsonell
Carter is AWESOME! He is a dog whisperer who also connects easily with a dog’s owner. I highly recommend Wilde Acres to train, re-train, or assist in caring for your dog in any capacity.
Elizabeth Insley
Carter and his staff are wonderful. Our rescue dogs are now well behaved and we have the tools to continue what they learned at Wilde Acres here at home. Our dogs are happier and so are we.
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Board and Train DESIGNED FOR DOGS UNDER SIX MONTHS

Puppy Training

Leave your puppy with us, and we’ll return them to you better behaved. By choosing this option, you establish the plan for your puppy’s entire training journey. Make the most of that special window to formulate good behaviors from the beginning, rather than trying to fix them after-the-fact.
What's Included
  • Fundamentals: manners, socialization, play, potty training
  • Commands: Sit, Down, Stay, Come, Heel, and On Your Bed
  • Repetition of foundational concepts and skills
  • $225 credit to Wilde Acres that can be used for E-collar, merchandise, or boarding
  • $50 credit toward any Wilde Acres grooming service
  • Access to six weekly post-retreat handler classes per retreat
  • nlimited phone and email support from Wilde Acres trainers and staff
Pricing
  • 2-Week Retreat Package: $2,650
    • 2-Weeks – No follow-up retreats included
  • 4-Week Retreat Package: $4,860
    • 2 initial weeks + 2 follow-up weeks
  • 6-Week Retreat Package: $6,870
    • 3 initial weeks + 3 follow-up weeks
  • 8-Week Retreat Package:  $9,990
    • 4 initial weeks + 4 follow-up weeks
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Board and Train DESIGNED FOR DOGS OVER SIX MONTHS

Adult Dog Training

Leave your dog with us, and we’ll return them to you better behaved. Dogs get multiple daily 1:1 obedience lessons, supervised yard time, and walks in the woods to practice good dog behavior. After training is complete, both dog and owner are encouraged to attend weekly handler classes at Wilde Acres to solidify their pup’s learning.

What's Included
  • 2-Week Retreat:
    • This program is available for dogs 6-12 months old. It is predominantly focused on leash-walking and staying on the dog bed or in a down-stay while out and about in public.
    • Commands Include: Sit, Down, Stay, Come, Heel, On Your Bed, Fundamentals of on-leash obedience. Work on discouraging nuisance behaviors
  • 3-Week Retreat:
    • This program is available for dogs 6-18 months old. If you’re planning on attending only one training retreat, Wilde Acres recommends three weeks.
    • Commands include: Sit, Down, Stay, Come, Heel, On Your Bed, Fundamentals of on-leash obedience, Electronic collar training for off-leash recall (Come),  and working on discouraging nuisance behaviors
  • 4-Week Retreat:
    • A perfect training opportunity for dogs over six months and up to four years old. Wilde Acres recommends this training option if your dog is over 18 months old.
    • Commands Include: Sit, Down, Stay, Come, Heel, On Your Bed, Fundamentals of on-leash obedience, Electronic collar training to reinforce off-leash Come, On Your Bed, and Heel and working on discouraging nuisance behaviors
Pricing

  • Two Week Standalone Retreat: $2,650

  • Three Week Standalone Retreat: $3,650

  • Four Week Standalone Retreat: $4,600

Designed For All Dogs

Dog Day Training

Leave your puppy with us in the morning, and we’ll return them to you that afternoon better behaved. By choosing this option, you establish the plan for your puppy’s entire training journey. Make the most of that special window to formulate good behaviors from the beginning, rather than trying to fix them after-the-fact.
What You Can Expect
  • Fundamentals: manners, socialization, play, potty training, play biting, crate training
  • Commands: Sit, Down, Stay, Come, Heel, and On Your Bed
  • Repetition of foundational concepts and skills
  • 2 1-on-1 lessons (get a lesson each time you pick up your dog)
  • 6 1-hour handler classes with our founder, Carter Wilde
  • Remote training collar to use for off-leash training
  • Herm Sprenger or Wilde American collar to take home (up to $60 value)
  • 2 exit baths that includes hair brushing and washing (up to $200 value)
  • Unlimited phone and email support from Wilde Acres trainers and staff
  • Lifetime access to our handler class hosted off-site each month
Pricing
  • 4-Week Package: $1,950
    • Training on Tuesdays & Thursdays OR Mondays & Wednesdays for 4 consecutive weeks.
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Group Dog Classes

We offer group classes for puppies and dogs of any age to teach them foundations for basic manners as well as common commands that will set them up for a lifetime of success.

Email or call us to inquire about the latest offerings and availability.

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Designed For All Dogs

Private Dog Training

Private dog training lessons are a great option for those who want to take on the task of training themselves but need a coach to point them in the right direction. Get tips from our expert team of dog trainers in a 1-on-1 format. We’ll take you through the process of learning about your dog and our training methods at your pace. Private dog training can be used to achieve any of your goals, such as obedience training, behavior modification, or certifications like Canine Good Citizen or AKC Trick Dog.
Topics We Can Cover
  • Obedience
  • Manners
  • House training
  • Crate training
  • Dog or human aggression
  • Separation anxiety
  • Environment instability
  • Confidence
  • or almost any other avenue you’d like to pursue with your dog. 
Pricing
  • 1 Lesson: $250
  • 5-Lesson Bundle: $1,000
  • 5-Lesson Alumni Bundle: $900
    • For those who have already completed 5 lessons
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Board and Train For DOGS WITH AGGRESSION OR EXTREME ANXIOUSNESS

BEHAVIOR MODIFICATION

We offer custom behavior modification dog training packages. The length of stay depends on the dog’s age and severity of their issue. If you even think your dog might need extra help, contact us today—the earlier we can intervene, the better outcome you can expect. Additional 1-on-1 classes are included with this program.
Does your dog need a behavior modification program?

This type of retreat could help if your dog…

  • Has bitten people
  • Has worked with a behaviorist without change 
  • Is a danger to itself (for example, so scared, nervous or fearful it tries to climb out of a window or run away)
  • Is a danger to others
  • Has extreme separation anxiety or nervous behaviors 
Pricing
    • New Client Consultation Fee: $300
      • All clients considering a behavior modification program for their dog must first schedule a new client consultation. This is a one-time fee.
    • Behavior Modification Retreat: $1,900
    • Additional Weeks: $1,600 (each)
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Designed for those ready to begin their service dog journey

Service Dog Training

A therapy or service dog can help you or others dealing with a myriad of physical disabilities, chronic illnesses, and even mental health challenges. This training is also a great opportunity for those who want their dog to receive a service dog certification.
What to expect

Over the course of the training, your dog will learn:

  • Retrieval of dropped items
  • Public access manners
  • Hearing dog training (for the deaf)
  • Mobility assistance
  • Work with assistive devices (power and manual wheelchair, walker, crutches)
  • Seizure response
  • Nightmare interruption
  • Carry items
  • Balance/support for walking
  • Brace (getting out of chair or up off the floor)
  • Forward momentum/pull in harness
  • Tug cabinets, fridge, drawers, doors
  • Close doors
  • Tactile stimulation
  • Crowd control; positional cues around humans; body blocking
  • Turn off/on lights
  • Aircraft training
  • Deep therapy pressure for calming effect
  • Hit emergency button
  • Assistance in crisis
  • And many other possibilities depending on the client’s needs and the dog’s capabilities
Pricing
  • New Client Consultation Fee: $250
    • All clients considering a service dog retreat for their dog must first schedule a new client consultation. This is a one-time fee.
  • Service Training: Prices vary due to the wide range of needs for dog and handler teams. 
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Designed for hunting and competitive gun dogs over 6 months old

Bird Dog Training

Let us help train your dog for a life as a hunting companion or competitive gun dog. While we can work with dogs of any age, our Bird Dog Training is designed for dogs ages 6-18 months. Our immersive upland game dog training program will set your pup on the path to becoming not only a sweet and well-mannered member of the family, but an upland game dog with incredible drive.
What You Can Expect
  • Puppy Fundamentals: manners and socialization
  • Upland Fundamentals: introduction to gunfire and live birds
  • Commands: Come & Heel as well as specific upland game dog training commands Whoa, Fetch & Easy
  • Pointing and staying steady on the flush and shot
  • Refining range, making sure your dog continues working in your desired area
  • Continuing to strengthen manners and finished obedience behaviors
  • Adding more levels of distraction
  • Many other possibilities depending on your needs and the dog’s capabilities
  • A 1-on-1 lesson at pickup to review all commands and work your dog on live birds
  • One additional follow-up lesson with the Upland Game Dog Training team
  • An exit bath that includes hair brushing and washing (up to $160 value)
  • Unlimited phone and email support from Wilde Acres trainers and staff
Pricing
  • 8-week retreat: $6,000
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everyone who completes a retreat is eligible for

post retreat handler classes

Every training retreat at Wilde Acres includes six follow-up sessions called Post Retreat Handler Classes. After a dog has completed a training retreat, both owner and dog are eligible to attend the weekly handler classes.

Handler classes are designed to help dog owners handle their dogs the way the Wilde Acres staff did, thus getting better behaviors. These classes will help owners feel completely confident in their dog and their skills. Wilde Acres staff recommends attending at least three handler classes.

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