About Spirited Canine Boarding and Training

Boarding and training in Effingham

Spirited Canine Boarding & Training is a boarding and training business in Effingham led by Christina, its trainer and owner. Her journey into dog training began with the adoption of her first dog, Spirit, in 2015, followed by years managing daycare and boarding facilities and mentoring under other trainers before she moved into full-time training.

Approach

Spirited Canine specializes in reward-based balanced training. The methodology is rooted in reward-based training, while a balanced approach brings in a variety of techniques to reach the desired outcome, from basic obedience to behavior modification.

Services and facility

Services include 1:1 private lessons, group classes, boarding and board and train. Private lessons take place in the modern facility and start with a customized plan based on the owner's goals and the dog's temperament and learning style, covering anything from leash manners to anxiety or aggression. The facility has a temperature-controlled boarding area, a training room and a fenced-in yard for play and socialization.

What to ask

Ask about prices for lessons, classes, boarding and board and train, the group class schedule, and which tools the balanced approach uses.