Train

• Cost: $25.00 per session

• Duration: Up to 30 minutes

• Details: Get personalized guidance from our expert trainers with a convenient over-the-phone Q & A session. Whether you're facing behavioral challenges or need training tips, our team is here to provide tailored advice to help you and your dog succeed.

An in-home evaluation/assessment is a thoughtful way of ensuring an individualized plan is designed specifically to meet you and your pup(s) needs.  It gives an opportunity for you to meet the trainer and discuss desired outcomes, answer & ask any questions, as well as see if our services are a good fit for you and your household. Many of our classes require a consult/ assessment to discuss important topics like current behavior, owner & dog skills, compatibility and goals. It is a proactive & crucial step in making our journey together successful.

$100.00

Bringing home a new dog, puppy or a rescue and not sure where to start?  Do you have questions about de-escalation, 3/3/3 rule, introducing other pets, when & how to start different types of training etc. This session will answer all your questions and get you and your new BFF started on the road to success. Essential for all new dog owners or if you are thinking of getting a new pup and like to plan ahead. This session can be used in lieu of a consult/assessment if training is your next step.  

This session, along with phone, text and video chat is free for the first 30 days for any pup adopted through the Stark County Dog Warden 

FREE(SCDW)

$100.00

Are you ready to get started leading your dog down the path of success? Do you see other dogs that are well behaved and  you're not sure where to start? Do you see other owners have the most amazing yet controlled relationship with their dogs?Believe it or not, it’s usually NOT the dog, OR the owner. It's miscommunication between both. Many people do not understand pack mentality or dog psychology. This personalized, in-home class will help you bridge the communication gap, and give you the skills you need to be the leader of your pack.  You'll learn how to set limitations, teach boundries and mutual respect. You'll also be trained on the 4 most basic yet important skills every dog needs to know Luring, sit, stay, down. We will also address particular concerns you may have and how to move forward with proper training. This 3 session class focuses more on owner handeling than the dog and is essential to you and your dog's success.  

$350.00

This playgroup is for the little ones between the ages of 8-21 weeks old. Come play and have fun with your puppy, learn what it takes to be a good leader and teach proper social skills to your new best friend. Speak with a trainer weekly about concerns and next steps for your puppy, as well as get professional advice about future training. Meet lifelong friends and dog friends.  Group is held every Wednesday at the Akron Pet Supplies Plus on Arlington Rd.  Class is from 6:30-7:15pm and  Coffee and tea provided as well as toys. Come at your convenience. Pay at the door.

$25.00/week

This class is for owners and their pups up to the the age of 1yr. In this class your puppy will begin their journey to stardom, following the guidelines of the AKC STAR Puppy program.  By the end of the 6 weeks your puppy will know such commands as sit, stay, beginning heeling, recall, socialization and more.  Plus you will also learn about leadership, setting boundries and limitations and so much more. If you have a pup under the age of one this is the place to start!  If your pup is under the age of 21 weeks you may join us for class C-4 prior. Held every Wednesday at the Akron Pet Supplies Plus on Arlington Rd.  from 7:30-8:30. Register and Pay online at www.hopebridgerta.org (training)

$155.00

 (Prerequisite C-1)

Don’t have time to teach all the basics?  We do.  If you're ready to have someone teach you and your puppy all the basic skills needed to point them in the right direction and get them off to a great start in life, we can do that for you! Your pup (1 year and under) will spend time at Hopebridge Farm learning through fun and positive reinforcement. An in-home consult/assessment (C-1) is required to determine compatibility, create an individualized plan and to establish a date. At the end of your pups training you will go through a 1.5hr mini class on leadership and handling so that you & your dog go home prepared for life. This class also includes a 1 time in-home follow-up session along with 30 days of free consults via phone, text or internet to ensure success. Refresher sessions for life at a discount.

(Prerequisite C-1)

Not ready to have your pup gone all night? Our day school is 5 days a week for 2 to 3 weeks with drop off and pick ups so that your pup can be home with you on the nights & weekends.  Designed for pups of various ages that need life skills and basic obedience training including manners, respect, focus, patience and your basic commands of sit, down, stay. This class can extend to more advanced training until your pup reaches the level you desire. An in-home consult/ assessment (C-1) is required to determine needs, dates and if this is the right program for you.

This class is designed for dogs of all ages and follows the guidelines of the AKC Good Citizenship Program.  By the end of this 8 week class you and your dog will have the knowledge and skills to be able to pass a 10 point checklist test provided by AKC and receive an official certificate of completion.  For the safety of all participants, aggressive or reactive dogs may not participate in group classes.  classes are held Monday evenings at journey Resource Center in Heartville from 

(Prerequisite C-1)

If you're already to start taking your relationship with your dog to the next level and start training or if you are starting to see behaviors you’re unsure about then this is the perfect place to start! This class can include all the skills from C-3 (Understanding leadership) and a customized individual plan to meet your needs; from breaking bad behaviors to starting proper positive reinforced obedience training to higher level training. Each session is approximately 1.5 hours long to allow for discussion time as well as training time. Pricing on this class and time needed is determined after our consultation. This class is flexible: meeting one or more days / week and can also be extended and advanced to reach you and your pup's true potential. Sessions are flexible in regards to how many days per week and the extent of weeks to achieve specific goals. 

Receive 1:1 personalized attention here on the farm for a smaller price.  Start training your dog through games that help keep them engaged while learning commands.  They have so much fun they don't even know they are learning obedience while your learning to see what it takes to be a leader.

Did you and your pup already receive board and Train through Hopebridge Farm or from somewhere else and they just need a refresher training session.  We can get you and them back on the right track with a 1.5 hour session.  This class gives you and your dog the opportunity to bring balance back into your life.

125.00 new client

90.00 Previous Client

(Prerequisite C-2, C3, C-9))

This 4/5 week class is designed specifically for rescue dogs that are ready to start being in the presence of other dogs.  It focuses on games and activities used to train focus and obedience skills while being in the presence of other dogs in a calm environment.  It also teaches owners about pack leadership and answers any questions owners may have. This is not a play group. Your dog must pass class C-9 or C-1/C-2 to show proof of  their (and your) ability prior to being invited to this class.  

TBD

The best time to start teaching healing is when they are a puppy and it doesn’t even require a leash.  However, we know this isn’t always the case.  There are strategies and skills you and your pup can still learn to make them excellent heelers and it all begins in the home.  This 3 session class teaches focus, on-lead healing and beginning distractions. Along with this comes advice on leadership and understanding dog psychology.  This class can be extended to offer loose leash healing, park walks and public places once in-home, on-lead healing is mastered.

$350.00

(Prerequisite C-1)

Does your dog already do well with all his obedience commands including recall and understands leadership?  Are they ready to be off lead for those hikes or romps in the field? Not sure where to start with off lead freedom? We can help. We use beeper E- collar training to perfect recall during freedom walks. If you need assistance with recall first, we can start there and move towards Freedom; this will be discussed at our C-1 consult along with advice to get you started. Take your pup to the next level with freedom walks. 2 sessions+ consults.

$350.00

(Prerequisite C-1)

Want to keep your new pup but you're afraid he will kill the cat?  Before you get rid of the dog, let's make a last ditch effort to E-collar train him/her so everyone can live in peace. We use positive reinforcement, patience and proper E-collar training to discourage chasing and allow your pets to get used to each other. Our success rate has been 100% effective with diligence from the owner.  In one to three sessions you can regain control of your house so everyone can live in harmony. 

$350.00