FAQs — Golden Coast Training

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The first step to enroll in any one of our Board and Train programs or private sessions is to schedule a FREE phone consult and then an evaluation lesson.
Markers: Yes, Good, No, Ready?, Break
Commands: Sit, Down, Place, Heel, Stay, Come, Crate
3-week process for a board and train which comes with your very own place bed and prong collar. Or one lesson at a time for a private session.

Yes, we offer a behavior modification program. Depending on the type of behavior, we will be able to create a training plan with you and address each thing individually.
They stay in my house with me so they train in a household setting that is the most realistic to their situation back home. Always being supervised and getting the option to go on field trips and errand runs throughout the day! They sleep safely in temperature-controlled rooms in their assigned size-appropriate crates.
We offer daily updates that consist of pictures and video progress of your pup throughout their stay.

Yes. Must be crate trained.
An evaluation is important because it will help us see and observe any unwanted behaviors firsthand. And by seeing it firsthand we can help navigate you to the best training option to achieve your goals.
After receiving our professional advice on where to go forward with your dog we can schedule the start date to enroll your dog into the board and train program or schedule your private lessons. 1 week lead time between the evaluation and start date.

For our board and train we have you make the first half payment at drop off and the other half at the go home lesson. We ask if a cancellation does come up you provide us with a 24-hour notice. Then we can reschedule you at a later date.
We ask that you pay at the first official meet and greet before we start your program or training.
If you sign up for just boarding, we have you pay per day.

Yes, we ask that you provide us with plenty of time to arrange your dog's stay with us. We will do our best to accommodate with what works best for your schedule.
We like to say around the 2- or 3-month mark they are able to start training and start their foundational work.
We accept cash, check, Venmo, Apple Pay, and Paypal

Yes, we are happy to offer this service at no extra cost to you & your dog. Unfortunately, we cannot provide care for dogs in need of Subcutaneous injections or IV fluids.
Yes, we want to make sure we don’t change up your dog's diet while staying with us so they can stay comfortable and happy. We ask that you label food containers or bags that you send with your dog.
Indeed, we can.

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