Training
We accept Border Collie dogs for for training. Dogs must walk on a loose lead, and be hooked on livestock prior to coming to training. If you need help with getting your dog started on the basics, we do offer lesson days where you can bring your pup and work. Dogs start at 6 months of age for 30 days; then return at 9-12 months old. Older dogs are taken on a case by case basis. Please reach out to us if you have an older dog you would like to send for training.
Health Requirements
Owner must provide proof clean fecal test and of the following current vaccinations from a veterinarian for all dogs arriving at Crystal Rose for training:
Distemper
Hepatitis
Leptospirosis
Parainfluenza
Parvovirus
Bordetella (Kennel Cough)
Rabies
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Ongoing Preventative Medications
Heartworm (an adequate supply must be left for dogs remaining in training)
Flea/Tick Control (an adequate supply must be le for dogs remaining in training)
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Payment Schedule
We currently have a waitlist, a $100.00 deposit required to book your dog for future training. Dogs are taken in the order deposits are received. Deposits are applied to the monthly training rate. Our training fee is $850.00 monthly, due and payable in advance. This encompasses 30 days of training, and any missed days will be made up before your dog leaves our care. If the dog does not adjust to training after 2 weeks, you will be refunded half of your first months training. All dogs receive the following while in our care:
Separate kennels, cleaned daily
Bedded with shavings
Fed quality dog food
Worked daily
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Customers are encouraged to come see their dog's progress while in training, after the first two weeks of work.