Orchard Point Kennels

It deAt OPK, we believe it’s never too early to start! You can begin training almost immediately, though the specific program depends on your pup's age. For the very young ones, we offer an Intro to Puppyhood course focused on socialization and foundation skills. Once your puppy reaches 4 months old, they become eligible for our immersive Board and Trainprograms.pends on the program

In most cases, yes. We have extensive experience working with reactive and potentially aggressive dogs. To ensure the safety of our staff and other clients, we require an in-person consultation first. This allows us to assess the dog's behavior and determine the best path forward. While we strive to help every dog, if a dog's aggression is so severe that no progress can be safely made, we will be upfront with you about our limitations.

The honest answer? It’s up to you! While we do the heavy lifting here at OPK, the real magic happens when those new behaviors are implemented in your home. By consistently breaking old habits and maintaining the boundaries we set during training, you’ll see lasting changes in just a few months. Without that home-life consistency, even the best training won't stick long-term.

We pride ourselves on being versatile and results-oriented. We utilize a variety of tools depending on your specific goals and your dog’s temperament. While our Group Classes introduce students to almost every training tool available, our Private Programs primarily lean into professional e-collar training (balanced training) to ensure reliable communication and off-leash freedom. If you have questions or concerns about our methods, please reach out to: info@orchardpointkennel.com.(mailto:info@orchardpointkennel.com) We're constantly trying to improve our education to be as versatile to any dogs needs. Exposure to new methods and information can support our growth as human & dog educators.