Programs

Our training at Peacock Bridge is probably the most boring dog training you will ever see. We’ve simplified it over the years to make it easy for both you and your dog. We teach your dog a lot of different things while here but the main emphasis of our training is on two basic commands which makes it easy for you and your dog to learn. Our main focus is on the off leash come and the down stay. We choose to emphasize these commands for the simple reason that if you saw three dogs running across a field chasing a deer and from 50 yards away, one of the dog’s owners yelled “Come” and his dog immediately turned away from the other running dogs and the deer and came running right back; would you need to know anything else about that dog’s relationship with his owner? Or if you saw a dog put on a “Down Stay” in the middle of a picnic surrounded by kids and other dogs and the dog laid there effortlessly for half an hour; would you need to know anything else about that dog?

What you are seeing in both of the above examples is a demonstration of a dog with a solid foundation of respect for his owner. You intuitively know that there is no way a dog with that level of respect will pull his owner down the street on a leash, lunge aggressively at a stranger, or sneak out to the kitchen and pee on the floor if you have told him not to and he respects you.

A few simple exercises like the come or down command performed at a very high degree of difficulty demonstrate perfect respect and respect is the key to solving your dog’s behavior problems almost regardless of what they are. Every dog we train here at Peacock Bridge will come when called and lie down and stay regardless of the temptation.

We call it Foundation Training. Once we have your dog’s foundation complete, addressing the problems that brought you to the dog trainer become much easier to address. Respectful dogs (and children) simply follow the rules!

Our German Shepherd, Jett, had issues with aggression. We were hesitant to take him for walks or invite people to our home. Jett is now a true gentleman. He is a pleasure to take on walks, go into pet stores, and he listens to our simple commands. PBK has exceeded our expectations.
Mike and Mary N.
Wyomissing, PA.

Level I

Basic Obedience

On Leash, we teach all of the following:

  • Sit, Down, Come
  • Walk on loose leash
  • Stay – 2 hour duration
  • Distraction Proofing
  • Elimination of Simple Behavior Problems

*Although Level I is an on leash program, it also includes off leash control in familiar, confined areas such as in your home or fenced yard.

Level II

Advanced Obedience

Off Leash, we teach all of the following:

  • Sit, Down, Come
  • Walk on loose leash
  • Walk with no leash
  • Stay – 2 hour duration
  • Advanced Distraction Proofing
  • Elimination of Complex Behavior Problems

*This is the ultimate in obedience control for your dog. Regardless of distance or distraction, if your dog can hear you, your dog will obey instantly, happily, and on the first command.

Puppy Program

The perfect program for puppies 8 weeks and older.

Supervised socialization and conditioning exercises are essential to raising a highly social, well balanced, and temperamentally sound adult dog. Our Puppy Program will help prevent unwanted behavior and lay the foundation for future obedience training.

Our Puppy Program has four goals

  • House training
  • Standing Rules: no chewing, jumping, rough play, etc.
  • Establish your leadership based on respect, not fear
  • Come when called. The most important command your dog should know.

Behavior Modification

Changing bad behavior into good. We deal with all types of dog behavior problems such as:

  • Jumping
  • Pulling
  • Chewing
  • Anxiety
  • Dog aggression
  • People aggression
  • Running away
  • Barking
  • Carsickness
  • House training

If your dog has a problem, we can help.

We were extremely satisfied with the services at PBK. They delivered exactly what they promised! Dixie is our second dog we’ve asked Peacock to train. They are prompt, professional and know the animals! They went to great lengths to explain the philosophy behind the training which helped us to be able to follow through with the behavior training when we got home. I would highly Peacock!
Jean H.
Wyomissing, PA.
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