Yes, the dogs are crate trained. They sleep in their crates at night (usually…in advanced training, they may sleep in the dorm style room with their handler). They also crate while their handler is at school or groups.

Yes…BUT…keep in mind that we provide an extremely structured scenario. Because we are in a prison, the dogs are leash walked/pottied beginning at 6:00a.m. through 9p.m. Because we can’t just “open a door” when they tell us they need to go out. Instead, we ensure they get out on a regular basis to potty. They are clean inside and in their crate (absent being sick). They will need  you to show the art of being able to ask for the door to be opened for them. Most dogs pick up on this very quickly. Puppies will obviously need continued potty training. 

All dogs in our program do basic and intermediate levels of training. When eligible a CGC Test is administered to show competency in their training. 

Yes, dogs are contextual and while they get extensive training inside, they need to know that the same rules apply in your home. That can only be accomplished by you. We have a video program which will help guide you in how we have laid the foundation and show you how you can pick up on it. Especially if you have a puppy, you should plan to seek out additional training as they age. 

I am not going to lie. I have lost guys from the program because of this part of things. But our trainers are doing this to save dogs lives from the shelter. While they are sad (read devastated) when the dogs leave, I have another dog in their hands within 48 hours. That’s the deal. We are trying to save lives from the shelter and our guys are soooo overjoyed when their dog is successfully adopted (despite their personal heartbreak for themselves). This is the whole point of our program, so please consider adopting from us, so that we can open up room to save more dogs!