About You and Your Dog

The school

You and Your Dog presents itself as a school rather than a lesson service – the about page is headed "About Canine Behavior University," and the home page's line is "Give your dog the education that they deserve!" The address published on the site is 1265 Corporate Center Drive, Oconomowoc. The about page is written as a letter to prospective owners and signed "Master Trainer Kristi Kummer, Owner You & Your Dog."

The programs

Four programs are named together: "We specialize in Board and Train, Daily Balance, Private Lessons and Puppy Pre-School, and group classes." Board and Train is described as the chance "to send their dog to school to learn obedience skills and also work on any difficult behaviors that they want to overcome." Daily Balance is singled out as the most popular: "We also offer Daily Balance which is our most popular program cuppled with private lessons. Your dog gets daily training lessons out in the real world practicing behavior in multiple locations with their training pack." Private lessons are offered in the home, "where we can work on specific behavioral issues that are occurring in home," and the site's own menu also lists a We Come To You option, private Skype lessons, quarantine services and boarding "for both long and short term stays."

Who it is for

The about page is specific about the dogs it expects: "You and Your Dog is meant for dogs and owners who need to brush up their dog's behavior issues. We focus on dogs that struggle with behavioral issues such as: jumping, pulling on walks, dog aggression, people reactivity, separation anxiety."

Philosophy

Stated in the school's own words: "Our philosophy at You and Your Dog is to create the strongest possible bond between dog and owner. The loyalty that our dogs give us is beyond explanation, and we owe it to our dogs to give them a balanced, peaceful and fun life. A well trained dog can go anywhere with you and experience everything in life with you. We want you to be able to take your dog everywhere with you and enjoy a life together." Trainers are described as "top notch and hand selected from our dog training program."

Events and things flagged as future

The home page lists Canine Good Citizen testing, a scent work seminar for all levels with no experience needed, and dog movie nights – each with dates given as to be determined rather than fixed. Two further items are announced as coming: "We are in the process of developing groups classes that we will be offering," and a train-the-trainer program announced by email inquiry. Start-up is by free phone consultation, booked from the home page.