puppy and assistance
dog programs
Before any booking can be done, please fill out our education package questionnaire.
We do not offer board and train programs for behavior concerns.
Please see our Private Lesson Programs for further information.
choosing your
canine partner
Helping you choose a canine partner who fits your needs.
Whether your goals are canine therapy in hospitals and nursing homes, or a personal service dog to mitigate your disability symptoms Mutts Be Fantastic is here to partner with you on this journey.
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Choosing the right dog is everything and I have spent the last decade helping individuals partner and achieve success with their canine counterparts.
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Why choose a canine evaluator?
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My goal is to provide my years of education and expertise when it comes to selecting a dog that will fit you home and your needs to the T. I am invested in supporting my clients during this journey and provide emotional support and educational guidance so they can feel secure in their decision when choosing a canine companion.
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What does this look like as a service?
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Phone consultations are the first step. We will discuss what kind of dog you are looking for, size, breed, purpose for attaining them etc.
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Finding a dog that fits is a process. Whether we are choosing an ethical breeder that fits your needs, or searching for a rescue within those guidelines one can expect this to take 8 weeks or more to find a fit.
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I will use my various resources to guide you to the dog you have been dreaming of and we will make plans to move forward with purchase.
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What does the evaluation look like?
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I will be evaluating each puppy and/or dog for temperament around other dogs, people, sounds, strange objects, and general confidence in new environments.
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I will also be evaluating their overall structure, movement, and possible abnormalities. I will take the dog to the vet for examinations and x-rays as well to eliminate structural issues.
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Fees for evaluations:
$50 per in person evaluation can include multiple puppies/dogs
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$500 non-refundable retainer fee
This is for my time invested in research, phone calls, coordination, etc.
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(This fee will go towards the dogs training when the dog has been acquired.)
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puppy raising
8 week boarding program
Just added that new addition to the family?
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Puppy raising can be a difficult journey, but it doesn't have to be. Get your pup started out on the right paw with Mutts Be Fantastic Puppy Program!
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We take you from potty training, through that wild adolescence stage.
Dogs must be under five months of age to be applicable for this program. If your puppy is under sixteen weeks of age and cannot leave their yard, no worries. I will come to your home for a consultation and walk you through potty training and get you started on the right paw while you wait for that last set of puppy shots.
Once puppy shots are completed I can pick up your puppy for training.
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Program Details:
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By the end of their 8 week board and train your dog will confidently know:
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- Sit
- Down
- Stay
- Place
- Loose Leash Walking
- Heel
- Commands at a Distance
- Public Social Skills
- Recall to Come When Called
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At the end of this program your dog will go home with ALL equipment needed for their success:
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- A cot
- Preferred Leash Set
- We also give an instructional video featuring all behaviors with your dog.
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One In-home Lesson will be scheduled at the 4 week mark. I will bring the puppy home, have them settle on the place cot. Work through some of their sit, down, and stay as well. After they are done with their lesson, we can go outside to say hello and have family time.
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One Lesson will happen when puppy comes home to transition them back into the house for the night. You should have you video instructions at this time as well.
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A third lesson is optional for later down the road as your puppy grown into a teenager. It is available as a support option so that you can have assistance as needed.
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24/7 Consultation available to all clients after booking.
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Pricing: $2500
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public access program
Service Dog Boarding and Training​
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Our Board and Train program includes all their basic obedience as well as public socialization behaviors. We will also introduce tasking/alerts and prep your dog for their Service Dog In Training (SDiT) status.
You can pair this program with our puppy raising program. See the bottom for combination pricing details.
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By the end of their 8 week board and train your dog will confidently know:
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- Sit
- Down
- Stay
- Place
- Loose Leash Walking
- Advanced Heel
- Commands at a Distance
- Recall
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At the end of this program your dog will go home with ALL the equipment needed for them to begin working as an SDiT:
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- A cot
- Custom Leash Set Up
- Vest with SDiT Patch
- We also give an instructional video featuring all behaviors with your dog.
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Included Lessons:
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First Lesson- Four weeks into the training program we will return home for a decompression lesson. The pup will come in, settle on the place cot. Practice sit, down and stay before greeting the family.
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Lesson two when returning home. We will help you transition into the home and introduce you to working your dog through the new behaviors and discuss routine the first week home.
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Three more lessons are included so we can work through public access and introduce tasking and alerts in new environments.
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This will conclude with the last lesson taking you and your dog through the Canine Good Citizens Test through the AKC (This certification is useful for public access in places like churches and college campuses). Upon completion you and your dog will receive a certificate and ribbon.
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Price Is $3500
All boarding and training packages include a go-home bath for the health and hygiene of your pet.