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Gemini Dogs University

Individualized day training with our CPDT-KA and KPA-CTP certified trainers to build confidence, sociability, impulse control, and focus.

Day Training

We at Gemini Dogs have always believed that you are the best trainer for your dog, but sometimes you need professional help to get results. That is why we have created the Gemini Dogs University Day Training Program.

The Gemini Dogs day training program is a great alternative to a traditional board-and-train because you still get to enjoy your dog at home. It's truly the best of both worlds!

Drop them off with us for 4 hours and we will teach your dog new skills (as well as practice and perfect old ones) and return a mentally and physically tired (and smarter!) pup to you at the end of the day.

Gemini Dogs University takes place in our Gemini Dogs University classroom and dogs are trained in and around the Gemini Dogs facility.  

Like all of our training programs, we use humane, science-backed, non-aversive, positive reinforcement-based training methods. We do not use e-collars, prong collars, penny shakers, or any similar tools that utilize force or fear in any of our training.

At "school", your dog will work with our CPDT-KA and KPA-CTP certified trainers to build confidence, sociability, impulse control, and focus. Your dog will have a specially-tailored, individualized learning plan.

Choose from one of our 4 Majors.

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The school day runs from 8:45am-5:15pm Monday through Friday. Slots are available from 8:45am-12:45pm and 1:15-5:15pm.

Parent nights are held on Wednesdays evenings.

Late pick up or early drop off may be requested, but require prior approval and may not always be able to be accommodated. 

*Please leave your dog in the car and check in at front desk when you drop off your dog for University.*

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Ready to Register?

Fill out our registration form and book an Admission Interview below. Enrollment is limited.

The Admission Interview will include both an evaluation component (ensuring your dog is comfortable with basic handling, crating, and being separated from you) and orientation (discussing training goals, how University works, and introducing some basics for you to implement at home right away).

 Once your dog has attended and passed the Admission Interview, you will be given the password to the client portal where you can book University days, Parent Nights, and Parent-Teacher Conferences, and purchase Degree Packages.

Admission Interviews cost $30.

Does your pup already do daycare or boarding with us? You can skip the interview  and book a 20 minute training session during their daycare/boarding stay. When booking training during daycare/boarding for the first time, please submit this form. These training sessions are a great way to add a little extra mental or physical exercise to your dog's daycare or boarding stay. We can work on calm behavior coming in/out of the daycare, go for a structured walk, work on a specific issue, or even introduce them to agility equipment! If you want your daycare dog to do full 4-hour days of University, we will still have you come in for an Admission Interview so we can go over your training goals and how University works.

How It Works

Choose from one of our packages:

Single Day of University ($80):

One day (4 hours) of Gemini Dogs University.
Time slots are 8:45am-12:45pm or 1:15-5:15pm.

Undergraduate Programs

Associate's Degree ($468):

Six days of Gemini Dogs University and one 30-minute parent-teacher conference (private lesson with both you and your dog) to be scheduled at your convenience. Also includes attendance at one Parent Night of your choosing.

You may use these days over a period of up to four weeks.

Bachelor's Degree ($760):

Ten days of Gemini Dogs University and two 30-minute parent-teacher conferences (private lessons with both you and your dog) to be scheduled at your convenience. Also includes attendance at two Parent Nights of your choosing.

You may use these days over a period of up to six weeks.

Grad School Programs

Master's Degree ($1480):

Twenty days of Gemini Dogs University and four 30-minute parent-teacher conferences. Also includes attendance at three Parent Nights of your choosing. You may use these days over a period of up to twelve weeks.

Doctorate ($2160):

Thirty days of Gemini Dogs University and six 30-minute parent-teacher conferences. Also includes attendance at four Parent Nights of your choosing. You may use these days over a period of up to fourteen weeks.

All degree packages include a number of Parent Nights and Parent-Teacher conferences which are where you (the humans) will learn about the skills we are teaching your dogs and how to continue our work at home.

 

Part-time "Auditing" (for daycare/boarding dogs)

Auditing Program:

20 minutes of one-on-one training or enrichment with one of our trainers. Available for dogs enrolled in our regular daycare or boarding program.

$30 for 20 minutes of individualized training or enrichment.

Current Daycare/Boarding dogs do not have to participate in an Admission Interview to do training audits. Just submit this form and book a training or enrichment add-on during daycare/boarding.
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Behaviors Taught Include:

  • Sit
  • Down
  • Stand
  • Stay
  • Look
  • Touch
  • Target
  • Leave it
  • Drop It
  • Come
  • Wait
  • Off
  • Let's Go (loose leash walking)
  • Side

We also work on:

  • Polite greetings of people and dogs
  • Impulse control
  • Food bowl and doorway control
  • Accepting handling (for grooming and vet exams)
  • Not jumping
  • Walking nicely on leash
  • Staying off of furniture and counters