Hard Knocks Rescue and Training
Why HKRT Training?
In addition to finding homes for our rescue dogs, we offer training services to the public in an effort to keep dogs in their forever homes and out of shelters. Through Reward-Based Training and following LIMA (least intrusive, minimally aversive) principles, we build effective communication between our beloved dogs and their guardians. Along with teaching new commands, we utilize realistic management techniques to help with any behavioral issues that come with integrating a pet into your household. It's through these methods we are able to build a positive and long-lasting relationship between dogs and their humans!
Group classes at our Lowe Mill studio follow a set curriculum to help owners and their dogs learn basic obedience, proper socialization, and management techniques.
We offer a 6 week course free to anyone in the community.
we also offer higher level courses to prepare each pup and their human for the canine good citizen certification evaluation.
*All training inquires must first complete a free 30-minute zoom session with our head trainer
School of hard knocks
office private session- $75/hr suggested donation
-at our Lowe Mill studio 1055 just inside of door #2
in-home private session- $100/hr suggested donation
-Our trainers will travel to your home (within Madison County limits)
*All training inquires must first complete a free 30-minute zoom session with our head trainer
PrivATE sESSIONS
Structured 6 week courses are designed to equip with each dog and their owner with the tools to pass the canine good citizen certification evaluation.
each course is a $150 recommended donation per 6 weeks course with our certified cgc evaluator administrator.
*All training inquires must first complete a free 30-minute zoom session with our head trainer
Higher level group class
Hard Knocks Community College &
Hard Knocks University
a 6 week course specially designed for humans 55+ and their pups. we will have a volunteer handler for each dog to ensure both canine and human can absorb the full curriculum without having to worry about the pup.
our curriculum is geared towards basic obedience, proper socialization, and develops management tools in everyday life situations.
*All training inquires must first complete a free 30-minute zoom session with our head trainer
school of hard knocks
Continued Education - 55+ (handler included)
Our certified therapist will utilize reiki techniques to activate the natural healing processes of the body to promote physical and emotional well-being.
*All training inquires must first complete a free 30-minute zoom session with our head trainer