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Our Services
Tree Frog Farm is a facility that concentrates on building a relationship between you and your dog. We provide: Beginner training, advanced training, behavior consultations, confidence building, consultations and behavior modification counseling regarding fear and aggression. In addition, outdoor dog agility. Learn more ABOUT US.
GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE
Behavior Consultations
Puppy and family dog classes
The Charm School for Dogs
Pre-puppy CONSULTATIONS
PRIVATE LESSONS
Dog Agility, Canine Good Citizen Classes
“It’s not board and train but it costs as much”
Private "Park" Sessions
Client dog Luna showing she has learned that walks can be calm and enjoyable.
Other SERVICES:
Evaluations for dogs exhibiting questionable behaviors, shall we say.
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rates
GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE
PRIVATE LESSONS ~~~ $125 per hour
“THE FOUR PACK”: Private lesson package ~~~ FOUR ONE-HOUR LESSONS, $460
The four lessons must be used within four months.
“TRAINING FOR DURATION”: 24 private lessons to be used within one year.
Liz will work one-on-one with your pup, 1-2 times/wk or spread them out to every other week. Great for the working peeps. This package works with the dog as an individual. The consistency of training will help guide your young dog through developmental changes. The familiarity of the handler (trainer) can help a newly adopted dog become more comfortable in their environment. The knowledge that Liz brings to the table can help your scared/timid dog feel more comfortable. Your dog and the handler will build a constructive working relationship. At least four of the 24 lessons should involve the family. $2700
In addition to in-person training, Tree Frog Farm is offering distance learning through on-line technology: $125/hr
Who is utilizing this service through Tree Frog Farm? New puppy people. Those seeking pre-puppy consultation. Recent adopters. People looking for behavioral consultation. People with dogs that have a strong car aversion. Distance learning works remarkably well. Clients thus far have Zoomed in from: DownEast Maine, Arizona, New Mexico, California, NYC, Colorado, Vermont, Chicago, and Florida.
For in person training, video links will be sent via email, to compliment the days lesson.
Greater than 24 hours notice of a prepaid lesson is required otherwise, the missed lesson will be deducted from the remaining scheduled lessons. Cancelled unpaid lessons (within 24 hours) will be noted and a deposit will be required to reschedule.
Private lessons are typically held at Tree Frog Farm. Liz can come to your home if needed. There is a travel fee for in-home lessons, the amount of which depends on travel time. If you provide your address, we’ll give you a travel quote. There is a $10 minimum for travel.
Private lessons with handler & dog
$125/hr, in person
Off-Campus travel fee applies, cost based on location.
Private lessons are great for people with variable work schedules, reactive dogs, full family involvement, perfecting handling techniques, behavior modification, etc. Private lessons are also a wonderful compliment to any training class (see the hybrid version, for instance).
Private lessons without handler (one on one)
$125/hr + mileage
$115/hr if two or more lessons/week
Some dogs need a little extra guidance from a handler that is familiar and comfortable working around distractions. One-on-one lessons mix-up work with play, to give the dog a break from intensive training. The owner is briefed and shown the techniques his dog is learning weekly. Frequent dog participants have been: puppies whose families work during the day. Reactive dogs, who need to get exposed safely, and frequently to triggers in order to counter condition and desensitize the dog to those triggers. Dogs in need of confidence building through training and games. Dogs, whose owners are older and unable to repeat training techniques frequently enough for the dog to learn the techniques.
PUPPY CLASS
$250 for 7 weeks, indoors, 5-6 puppies
FAMILY DOG
$250 for 7 weeks, indoors, 4-5 dogs
Hybrid Version Class
7 week class + two one-hr. private lessons.
Puppy: $480
Family Dog: $480
Charm School for Dogs
$350 for 10 weeks, 6 dOgs
Prerequisite for CS is a previous training class. We recommend new students to Tree Frog Farm schedule a private lesson
before Charm School so Liz can get to know you and your dog and assess your skills.
Confident Canine
4 week class: $160, 4 dogs
The Next Step: Canine Good Citizen Preparation
6 week class: $200
For the following classes please see our Rate Page for more details. Check the calendar for class dates and times. Puppy Class, Family Dog and Charm School all start with a dog-free Orientation Class. You must pre-register and you can not enter midstream unless prearranged with instructor.
To use calendar PLEASE CLICK on the class name to see start date, PLEASE CLICK on any Private Lesson to see if that spot is available.
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about us
Our Training Philosophy
Dogs don't come knowing human language. We teach the dog’s guardian to recognize the signs the dog is giving, and help the guardian guide the dog in front of them. We treat dogs as individuals, and people as well.
We believe prevention, and teaching alternative behaviors is a constructive way to guide a dog
We believe safety is paramount while guiding a dog. If a dog is not feeling safe, they will have a harder time being successful.
We use reward-based training. The dog offers a behavior, the behavior is recognized with an auditory marker, and this is followed with a reward. The more often the behavior is rewarded the more likely the behavior will occur. In addition to using food as reward, we encourage people to think about what else the dog finds rewarding. For instance: Play, access to resources like playing with other dogs, tug of war, chasing, etc.
Once the behavior is solid, rewards will occur on a random basis.
What We Offer:
Behavior counseling/modification for reactive dogs
Fearful dogs counseling & evaluation
Private lessons/at home/TFF
Group training TFF
Rescue dog consultations
Agility training
Dog wrangling for photo shoots
Liz Langham, Owner & Lead Trainer
Tree Frog Farm is a place to have fun and challenge yourself and your dog. We strive to maximize learning while keeping the atmosphere relaxing. Tree Frog Farm puts the companion dog first.
Set in lovely North Yarmouth, ME, Tree Frog Farm conserves and protects the natural wildlife environment while encouraging wildlife habitat, breeding ground, and conservation. In fact it is not uncommon for Liz to bring her binoculars down to the agility field so class participants can take a moment to observe an American bittern frogging.
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CONTACT US
Liz Langham
Owner & Lead Trainer
phone. 207 837 1613
treefrogfarm@gmail.com
Please email to register for a class or to schedule a private lesson or consultation.
Include your full name & phone number,
your dog’s name / age / breed(s), and the class you’d like to join. You will receive a confirmation email.
Tree Frog Farm Dog Training
239 Mountfort Rd.
North Yarmouth, ME 04097
Our current classes are listed below.
Classes are filled on a first-come, first-served basis.