Turning Point Dog Training

Meet our March Board and Train Crew!

Dan, Henri, Mullens, Walter, Oliver, and Otis all joined us this spring for a variety of reasons: excessive barking, resource guarding, confidence building, reactivity, learning to settle, and more. This diverse group of guys truly showcases everything a board and train is capable of tackling.

A fun fact about this group is that Dan and Henri are next door neighbors, while Walter and Oliver are housemates.

If you’re interested in a board and train, we are currently scheduling for July and August. Please fill out the inquiry form on our website to be matched with a trainer and learn more about our programs.

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Meet our tallest client spotlight to date, Taj!

Taj is a 10 month old Kangal who lives outside of Akron with his parents. If you’re not familiar, a Kangal is a Turkish livestock guardian. Kangals can reach up to 33 inches in height and weigh up to 150 lbs! Taj’s mom, JJ, said her favorite thing about Taj is how sweet he is and that he gives the best kisses.

Taj started coming to training around 7 months old because his parents wanted to set their large puppy up for success. They originally reached out to address jumping and leash manners, and work towards Taj becoming a therapy dog and a solid hiking companion.

JJ and Taj continue to work on sit and down stays around distractions, walking nicely on leash, and building confidence on different floor textures. The most important thing JJ has learned during training is that consistency and structure are key to success. By teaching Taj the rules and enforcing those expectations, Taj is blossoming into a very sweet, loving, and giant teenager.

“Taj is a great puppy and the Kangal breed is a very smart and independent breed. We knew before we got him that proper and consistent training is a must! He is a good puppy and wants to learn! We are so pleased with the progress that Kel has made with him! We also love that he can now participate in the day care services at TPDT. We wanted him to have social play time with other dogs but we were uncomfortable with other dog day care centers, that really do not monitor the dogs playing etc. and allow too many dogs playing at once. We like that TPDT controls the play groups and we like that they know which dogs get along with what dog!”

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May events are here & include a new puppy class & reactivity workshop!

Our Puppy Development class runs on Tuesdays at 6:30 PM starting on May 26th. This class is best suited for puppies 6 months old and younger. We cover engagement and relationship building, basic obedience, proper socialization, confidence building, nutrition coaching, and more. The cost of class is $375. You can sign up under the Events section on our website.

We will also be hosting our first three-day reactivity workshop from May 29th - 31st. This seminar will address what reactivity is, why it happens, and how to create lasting change with your dog. This seminar will start with in-depth lectures and transition to working with your dog through reactivity exercises. The cost of the seminar is $350 and space is limited! You can sign up under the Events section on our website.

Pack Walks will continue at Loew Park at 10 AM. Please continue to sign up in the event we need to change location due to inclement weather. Walks are $10 and open to anyone, not just clients.

Structured Daycare will continue to be Monday, Wednesday, Friday with drop off from 7 - 9 AM and pick up any time before 6:30 PM. Daycare is $50 for the day If you have not completed training but are interested in daycare, please email [email protected] to schedule an assessment. We will be offering nail trims ($25) on Wednesday, May 20th.

This month’s pack hike will meet at Mill Stream Run Reservation at 10 AM on Saturday, May 9th. This is an ON LEASH event that takes place outdoors, so please dress accordingly. Pack hikes are $10 and open to anyone. For more information, you can find details on our website under the Events section.

We can’t wait to see you this spring!
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