About Bad Dog Basics

In-home training in South Kingstown

Bad Dog Basics is a dog training business in South Kingstown, with the tagline "Interpreters of Canines, Trainers of Humans." It offers private in-home dog training and group dog training classes, serving South Kingstown and surrounding areas including South County, Washington County and Kent County. Private services begin with a free, no-obligation consultation.

Programs

The programs target jumping, leash pulling, stealing objects, chewing, play biting and poor recall, and differ mainly in how much one-on-one time the dog gets. The Good Dog Program includes five biweekly lessons at home, a group class video series and six months of follow-up support. The Great Dog Program adds five school days of one-on-one training for the dog, eight lessons at home or in public, a five-week round of group class and a polishing lesson. The Awesome Dog Program covers one year of school days and lessons, multiple group classes and lifetime support, including off-leash listening, and is described as perfect for puppies. The Brave Dog Program is for dogs that are fearful, shy or timid.

What to ask

Ask about program pricing, the group class schedule and current availability. Hours are 9am to 8pm, Tuesday through Sunday.