About Meadow Ridge Pet Lodge

Training at a Rapid City pet lodge

Meadow Ridge Pet Lodge is an 11,000 sq ft boarding, daycare, grooming and training facility in Rapid City. Its training program is led by training manager Delaney, a certified master trainer through Highland Canine Training's School for Dog Trainers and a member of the International Association of Canine Professionals. She and her golden retriever Phoebe are a certified therapy dog team through the Alliance of Therapy Dogs.

Programs and prices

Board-and-train runs 3-6 weeks at $700 per week, with a custom curriculum and owner follow-up lessons. Day training runs Monday to Friday for 3-6 weeks at $400 per week. Both start with a free consultation, and a $25 hands-on evaluation is available. Private lessons cost $80 per hour plus tax and cover obedience, behavior modification, reactivity, dog sports, service dog and therapy dog training. Group classes include Basic Obedience and Puppy Obedience (six weeks, $165 plus tax each), Advanced Obedience ($150), Loose Leash Walking ($135) and Trick Classes with AKC trick dog testing ($135). A one-hour nail trim workshop costs $30.

What to ask

Ask about upcoming group class start dates.