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Gemini Dogs University
Individualized day training with our CPDT-KA 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 the results you are looking for. 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 or 8 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 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.
The school day runs from 8:45am-5:00pm Monday through Friday. Slots are available from 8:45am-12:45pm and 1:00-5:00pm.
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 a half or full day 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.
Pricing & Packages
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Individual Days |
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Single Half Day of University: $95 One half day (4 hours) of Gemini Dogs University. Single Full Day of University: $185 One full day (8 hours and 15 minutes) of Gemini Dogs University. |
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Degree Packages Please note: you can choose from any degree package, your dog does not have to complete an undergraduate package to enroll in a graduate package. 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. Certain packages also include discounts on group classes, workshops, and in-home lessons. |
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Associate's Degree (6 Half days): $570 Associate's Degree (4 Full days): $740 Six half days (or four full days) of Gemini Dogs University and one 30-minute parent-teacher conference (private lesson with both you and your dog - $60 value) to be scheduled at your convenience. Also includes attendance at one Parent Night of your choosing ($25 value). You may use these days over a period of up to four weeks. |
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Bachelor's Degree (10 Half Days): $950 Bachelor's Degree (6 Full Days): $1110 Ten half days (or six full days) of Gemini Dogs University and two 30-minute parent-teacher conferences (private lessons with both you and your dog - $120 value) to be scheduled at your convenience. Also includes attendance at two Parent Nights ($50 value) of your choosing and 25% off a Beginner Obedience group class ($60 value). You may use these days over a period of up to six weeks. |
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Master's Degree (20 Half days): $1900 Master's Degree (12 Full days): $2220 Twenty half days (or 12 full days) of Gemini Dogs University and four 30-minute parent-teacher conferences ($240 value). Also includes attendance at four Parent Nights of your choosing ($100 value), 50% off a Beginner Obedience group class ($120 value), 50% off of up to five workshops or field trips ($90 value), and 50% off of one 90-minute in-home private lesson with Instructor Mich ($100 value). You may use these days over a period of up to twelve weeks. |
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Doctorate (30 Half days): $2850 Doctorate (20 Full days): $3700 Thirty half days (or 15 full days) of Gemini Dogs University and six 30-minute parent-teacher conferences ($360 value). Also includes attendance at four Parent Nights of your choosing ($100 value), 75% off a Beginner Obedience group class ($180 value), 50% off of up to 10 workshops and field trips ($180 value), and 75% off of one 90-minute in-home private lesson with Instructor Mich ($150 value). You may use these days over a period of up to sixteen weeks. |
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Part-time "Auditing" (for daycare/boarding dogs) |
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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. 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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"Sawyer has been a part of Gemini for a few years now. After doing a life skills class early in the summer, it was noted that she would benefit from having additional training, particularly for polite greeting and impulse control. Because she goes to doggy daycare about once a week, I've been enrolling her in 15 and 20 minute university audits. In just three or four audit classes, I already noticed a significant difference with her at home. She was never truly trained on "stay" prior to university, and now I can get her to go to her mat/place when I walk in the door and she will stay while I walk by...even long enough for me to go to another room and come back! It's definitely something we have to keep working on at home, but I was amazed to see how quickly she picked this up from university. She has picked up much faster, too, noticing that sitting gets her what she wants as opposed to jumping. Sawyer is an incredibly sweet dog, but undoubtedly has a lot of energy so finding ways to help her temper her energy in certain situations is key. I am so incredibly grateful to have the university audits as an option as the trainers help lay the foundation for the work that I can continue at home. For an extra $22 or $30, it's absolutely worth the cost to have Sawyer display the behaviors we're looking for, and of course, to help her be comfortable and confident."
- Lauren (Sawyer's mom)