Our Services
Membership Level
Dogs thrive when they know what is expected of them, which is why we’ve created our flexible membership levels, Bronze, Silver,
and Gold. At every level, DOGHOUSE dogs experience hours of outdoor play and free-play time with their friends and are comfortable
and confident with their routine and level of independence.
All dogs begin at the Bronze level, but once your dog has spent some time at DOGHOUSE, our trained handlers will reevaluate them.
Our goal is to advance your dog at a pace he or she is comfortable with so they can participate in off-leash runs on the 200 acres of
wooded land, streams, and farm fields that comprise the DOGHOUSE grounds.
Bronze Level
We are sociable dogs with little obedience training. Some of us have not learned all directional and interruptive cues; others of us know
them but are inconsistent in following them. We do enjoy plenty of time lounging and enjoying free-run time in one of the DOGHOUSE
fenced-in yards. At this beginning level, training is recommended to help dogs learn and model positive behavior to more quickly advance
to Silver level.
- Learning to be good leash walkers
- Usually come when called
- Have had inconsistent training
- Adjusting to the suite concept and may occasionally complain
- Learning patience at gates, doors, and when given food
Introducing Cues:QuietSitWait
Bronze Level Rates
- Daycare: $42
- Overnight: $55
- Handler’s Haven: $65
- Long-line Training: $20 /half hour
Silver Level
We are sociable dogs with enough obedience training to follow directional cues. Until we are completely self-reliant, we have
the ability to free-play with our friends and explore the two-acre, fenced-in yard. At this level, long line training is not
required but is available for those who are interested in off leash activities.
- Usually consistent with following cues
- Social with most dogs
- Training is apparent
- Comfortable in our suites
- Sits and waits at gates, doors, and when given food
Learning Cues: QuietSitWaitThis WayComeLeave ItLet’s Go
Silver Level Rates
- Daycare: $37
- Overnight: $50
- Handler’s Haven: $60
- Long-line Training: $20 /half hour
Gold Level
We have worked hard to get to this level, and our handlers understand that, without reinforcing cues, our good behavior may modify.
We spend a lot of time outdoors in one of our two-acre yards and those of us that are off leash reliable also enjoy walks on our
entire two hundred acres of DOGHOUSE property.
- Consistent with all our cues
- Social with all dogs
- Well trained
- Enjoy relaxing in our suites
- Sits and waits at gates, doors, and when given food
Mastered Cues: QuietSitWaitThis WayComeLeave ItLet’s Go
Gold Level Rates
- Daycare: $29
- Overnight: $44
- Handler’s Haven: $54
Long Line Training
Long line training is a method our trainers use to teach verbal cues. Taught with a long line, your dog progresses from having the
line controlled by a handler, to dragging the line, and finally, advancing to no line at all. The line isn’t used as restraint; it is held with
no tension and is used to reinforce directional cues.
Although it is not included in the daily rate, long line training by our professional handlers available to DOGHOUSE members during
daycare and overnight stays.