von Sontausen

Julia Priest
(209) 367-4901 PST
email: julia@allk-9.com | web: www.sontausen.allk-9.com

"Our philosophy incorporates modern methods of behavior modification with common sense practical dog training that the average pet owner can use and understand. We understand that what you want is a well behaved pet and enjoyable companion. For those seeking advanced skills, we offer private coaching and specialized training."

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About the Trainer
A former police K-9 handler, Julia Priest is a nationally recognized trainer and behaviorist who has taught classes and seminars throughout the US. An Obedience Judge, (ASCA) she has earned the Front and Finish Platinum award for excellence in obedience, as well as the United Schutzhund Clubs of America Master Sports medal in Gold and numerous awards for obedience and tracking. She has personally earned more than 50 titles on more than a dozen dogs.

But her experience is not limited to the competition arena. From pugs and poodles to rottweilers and retrievers, Julia has experience with many different breeds, adapting the training to suit the dog's individual character. There is no "one size fits all" philosophy here.

Lessons are at your convenience, at our facilities in Acampo and various locations in the Lodi area. Board and train clients stay at our small country kennel and home. Fenced, shaded with indoor and outdoor quarters and ample opportunity for socialization and exercise, reservations are limited so that each dog gets abundant personal attention. All training is done personally by Julia Priest.

Click here to see some of Julia's Star Students

We are pleased to announce that Julia Priest will be representing the US AWDF at the 2004 FCI World Tracking Dog Championship in Elster-Jessen Germany.

Lark von Sontausen SchH1 FH and FH Ch. Ira von Sontausen SchH2 FH IPO3 been selected as the US first team and alternate. The test will be a grueling 2 day event consisting of two IPO FH2 tracks per dog. Each team must pass both tracks to achieve the title.

Price Schedule

Basic cost for board and train is $300 a week. The length of stay your dog requires depends on the individual pet, his issues and abilities. For advanced skills and problem behaviors, an in depth evaluation will be done. The cost of the evaluation is $50, and will be waived on purchase of a training package. *All Dogs must have proof of current vaccinations or titers.

Call or e-mail to schedule an evaluation or discuss your dog's training plan.

Training

Pet Training
Let Julia show you how to "Teach your dog how to treat you."Lessons are intensive and productive. You will not leave without seeing significant improvement in your dog.

One on One
Six lessons approximately half hour in length. Coaching for obedience competition or pet obedience basics scheduled at your convenience.

"Buddy System"
Two handlers with two dogs
Six lessons. Two friends share lessons scheduled together as above.

Family Plan: Up to 5 family members 1 dog
Six Lessons. Approximately 1 hour. Scheduled at your convenience. All members of the family work with the dog together, receiving individual coaching and integrated training. Covers basic manners and problems ( jumping, food stealing, bolting, etc.)

Puppy Camp
Puppies 10-24 weeks will benefit from a 2 week stay for introduction to these skills:

. Basic house manners,
. Leisurely Leash Walking,
. Intro to "come"
. Meet friends politely
. Crate training/ Housebreaking
. Intro to down with stay
. Leave it
. How to Play Fair ( returning and giving up a toy in play)
. Socialization with other dogs, farm animals and people

Board and Train Level 1
Minimum stay 2 weeks. For dogs over 6 months. Owners supply food.

. Basic house manners,
. Leisurely Leash Walking,
. Really Reliable Recall,
. Wait at gates and doorways
. Crate training
. Answer the door calmly
. Meet friends politely
. Go to Your Place
. Down stay with distractions
. Field trips to public places
. How to Play Fair ( returning and giving up a toy in play)
. Leave it

Owners will receive support and instruction at the completion of the course, and may return to the kennel up to four times for private lessons any time within the first year. Dogs completing the program should be able to pass the AKC Canine Good Citizen Test.

Board and Train Level 2 Intermediate skills
Dogs over 6 months which have completed the basic course may return for more skills, including:

. Answer the door calmly or on alert
. Meet friends politely
. Off leash heeling
. Drop on recall
. Bark on command
. Hand signals for sit, stay, down, and come
. Formal retrieve
. Sit out of motion
. Formal recall to front and finish
. Down Stay with strong distractions
. Work on trial fields, public areas

Dogs completing the program should be able to pass a USCA Bh (Traffic Safe Companion Dog) test. Handlers can receive instruction and coaching and may enter the dog in a trial to achieve the title.

Board and Train Level 3 Advanced skills
For dogs which have completed the intermediate course, and which are suitable in temperament to serve as Service Dogs
. Retrieve dropped items
. Fetch the phone
. Stand / support in harness
. Field work in public places
(stores, train stations, buildings etc.)
. Open Doors
. Back / Positions
. Work with and around medical appliances, wheelchairs, or special situations
. additional custom skills available by arrangement

Therapy Dog Certification
Includes visits to local rest homes and senior centers to prepare the dog for TDI certification. For more information on Therapy Dog requirements,
testing and certification, please visit:
Therapy Dogs International, Inc. (TDI).

Private Training and Competition Coaching
Individual coaching for AKC obedience through Utility or Schutzhund obedience through OB3 including ring run-throughs and trial practice.

Tracking through TDX/ FH
Both AKC and schutzhund style
Note: If you wish to compete in both venues it is suggested you start with schutzhund (footstep) style work.

Behavior modification
Problem solving for more complex problems such as dog aggression, aggression toward people, neurotic behaviors. By arrangement.

If you have any questions or special needs, please email Julia Priest or (209) 367-4901 PST for more information.