About THE Pack : Big D’s Best Buds

Obedience and behavior help in Dallas

THE Pack: Big D's Best Buds is the Dallas dog training business of Larry D Pletcher, an ABCDT certified dog trainer based at 7933 Cliffbrook #275. He describes training as building a relationship of trust and respect, and favors private lessons for owners who can put in the time, using rewards and fair consequences matched to the dog's energy.

Lessons

The Puppy/Beginner course ($350, or $70 a session) runs one hour a week for five weeks at the client's home or Larry's, covering sit, down, stay, come, off, leave it, leash manners and common puppy problems. Advanced ($350) adds distance, duration and distraction, heel and place. Single-issue sessions for anxiety, aggression or integrating dogs cost $80 an hour.

Board and train, day camp and boarding

Board and train stays with Larry run 14 days ($1,000), 21 days ($1,470) or 35 days ($2,450), the longest including practice in parks and stores. Daycare is $25 a day with walks and play, Day Camp adds 20 minutes of obedience for $50, and boarding is $40 a night.

What to ask

Ask about current availability. Phone 214-882-2219 or email lpletch1369@gmail.com.