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Training & Classes

The Chateau Daycare Academy:
Socialization & Training 4-Week Program
NEW: Scent Work 4-Week Program

New Classes Starting on September 14

Take daycare to the next level with our 4-week Chateau Daycare Academy Training Programs, designed to combine the adventure, enrichment, exercise, and socialization of a full daycare day with focused, trainer-led learning. Led by Certified Trainers, each Academy program provides structured training, individualized attention, and opportunities for pups to learn new skills while enjoying everything they love about their day at The Dog Chateau.​

​Socialization & Obedience Training: Our Socialization & Obedience Training seamlessly integrates structured one-on-one and small-group training with full-day daycare, creating a balanced approach to learning, play, and social development. Training is tailored to your pup’s age and experience level, with separate Puppy and Canine Academy programs.​​​​

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  • Daycare Puppy Training – Socialization & Obedience: For puppies 3–8 months old

    • ​Focuses on early socialization, foundational obedience, confidence building, and positive exposure to new environments, people, and experiences to help develop healthy social behaviors and essential skills from an early age

  • Daycare Canine Training – Advanced Socialization & Obedience: For dogs 8 months and older

    • Builds on existing skills with advanced obedience, impulse control, and enhanced socialization to ensure well-mannered behavior in various environments.​​​

Scent Work Training: Our Scent Work Academy introduces pups to an entirely different way to learn—by putting their incredible sense of smell to work. Through progressive, trainer-led one-on-one scent exercises, pups learn to search, investigate, problem-solve, and work independently while receiving focused mental enrichment.​

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  • Daycare Scent Work Training – Mental Enrichment, Confidence & Focus

    • Taps into your pup’s natural scenting abilities through structured search activities designed to provide focused mental stimulation, build confidence, strengthen concentration and problem-solving skills, and provide a rewarding outlet for their natural instinct to sniff and explore

Designed for pups at every stage, our Daycare Academy Training Programs combine structure, engagement, and proven training methods to support meaningful progress. With ongoing owner involvement throughout the program, we help build lasting skills, confidence, and a deeper bond between you and your pup.

Sign-up Chateau Daycare Academy

2 Days Per Week Scent Work

Monday & Wednesday

$150 per week (includes daycare)

8 Training Sessions

2 Evening Sessions with Owner

Monday, Wednesday, Friday

12 Training Sessions

2 Evening Sessions with Owner

$210 per week (includes daycare)

3 Days Per Week:
Socialization & Obedience Training
Scent Work Training

​​Requirements:

  • 1/2 Day Daycare Evaluation: Must be completed to be accepted into the program.​

  • All dogs require up-to-date vaccinations for rabies, DHLPP, and Bordetella. Proof of vaccination is required.

Select Training: Required

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Schedule

Schedule: September 14 – October 9, 2026

  • By Thursday, September 10: Half-Day Daycare Evaluation for all new Academy participants must be completed to enroll

  • Monday, September 14 | 9:00 AM: Classes Begin

  • Monday, September 21 | 6:00 PM: Evening Scent Training Session with 2-Day/Week Group & Owners

  • Tuesday, September 22 | 6:00 PM: Evening Scent Training Session with 3-Day/Week Group & Owners

  • Wednesday, September 23 | 6:00 PM: Evening Training Session with Canine TrainingGroup & Owners

  • Thursday, September 24 | 6:00 PM: Evening Training Session with Puppy Training Group & Owners

  • Monday, October 5 | 6:00 PM: Evening Scent Training Session with 2-Day/Week Group & Owners

  • Tuesday, October 6 | 6:00 PM: Evening Scent Training Session with 3-Day/Week Group & Owners

  • Wednesday, October 7 | 6:00 PM: Evening Training Session with Canine Training Group & Owners

  • Thursday, October 8 | 6:00 PM: Evening Training Session with Puppy Training Group & Owners

  • Friday, October 9: Graduation

Hours:​

  • Drop Off Between 6:30 AM and 9:00 AM

  • Pick-up Between 3:30 PM and 6:00 PM

Required Half-Day Daycare Evaluation

Before being accepted into the program, each dog must complete a half-day daycare evaluation to ensure your pup fits our pack environment well. This must be completed no later than the Friday before the start of classes to be eligible for class the following Monday.

 

As part of the evaluation, we screen for the following:

  • Temperament and Sociability: To ensure your dog can comfortably and safely interact with other dogs in a group setting.

  • Behavioral Traits: We assess for signs of aggression, excessive fear, or other behaviors that may impact the daycare or boarding environment.

  • Anxiety Levels: Dogs with high anxiety may struggle in group settings, so we evaluate how your pup adapts to being in our care.

  • Energy Level and Play Style: This helps us match your dog with appropriate companions and provide the right kind of play and rest balance.

  • Compatibility with Pack Setting: We observe your pup’s comfort level in a structured, pack-based daycare and boarding environment.

  • Destructive Behaviors: Our intake form asks about destructive tendencies. Dogs who exhibit these behaviors may not be a good fit. Please note that our policy includes charging for any damages to our boarding suites, as maintaining a clean, safe space is essential for all guests.

 

Following the evaluation, you’ll receive a detailed report within 24 hours, outlining our observations, recommendations, and whether your dog is ready to join the program.

Program Highlights

  • Full-Day Daycare + Training: Your pup enjoys supervised play and enrichment while participating in structured training sessions.

  • Small-Group & 1:1 Training During Daycare Hours: Training seamlessly integrates into your pup’s daycare day, allowing them to learn in a familiar, engaging environment. Sessions include small group learning and individualized 1:1 training with our expert trainers.

  • Owner Training & Support: Includes two 1-hour evening sessions with owners to review progress, teach reinforcement techniques, and provide customized feedback—ensuring training success continues at home.

  • Goal-Oriented & Personalized: Core obedience training is integrated with a customized approach to address your pup’s unique needs and behavioral goals.

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Training Method: Least Intrusive, Minimally Aversive (LIMA) 

The Least Intrusive, Minimally Aversive (LIMA) training method prioritizes positive reinforcement and humane, science-based techniques while respecting a dog’s natural communication and emotional well-being.

Values:

  • Dog-Centered Learning Approach: Tailoring training to the individual dog’s needs, temperament, and natural communication style.

  • Understanding & Respecting Dog Communication: Interpreting and responding to a dog’s body language and signals to create a stress-free learning environment.

  • Building Confidence & Engagement: Encouraging confidence-building exercises that strengthen the dog-handler relationship through positive reinforcement.

  • Consistency & Structure: Creating clear expectations and structured training plans to support reliable, lasting behavioral outcomes.

  • Owner Education & Involvement: Ensuring owners understand dog communication and are equipped with the tools to reinforce training effectively at home.

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