DALMATIA BnB
Boarding and Breeding, LLC

We offer flexible private lesson packages to fit your schedule and training goals: 6-week package for $500, 12-week package for $900, and our comprehensive 18-week package for $1,800, all designed to provide personalized, one-on-one training for you and your dog.

Each session includes personalized training instruction, hands-on guidance for you as the owner, customized training plans based on your dog's specific needs, and ongoing support between sessions to ensure consistent progress.

Yes! We believe in lifelong support for our clients and provide ongoing guidance between sessions to help you practice techniques at home and address any questions that arise during your training journey.

Each private lesson session is designed to provide comprehensive training time while keeping your dog engaged and focused - we tailor the session length to your dog's attention span and learning needs for maximum effectiveness. Typically they run from 30 minutes to an hour.

Private lessons are conducted at our facility where we can provide a controlled training environment, though we can also work with you in your home environment to address specific behavioral issues in your dog's natural setting.

An AKC Trick Dog Title is a recognition program by the American Kennel Club that celebrates the bond between dogs and their owners by showcasing their tricks and training skills. There are five levels (Novice, Intermediate, Advanced, Performer, and Elite) that a dog can earn by demonstrating a set of skills and tricks in front of an AKC-approved evaluator. The program is open to all dogs regardless of breed, age, or size, and it's a fun way to improve your dog's obedience and performance abilities. Dalmatia BnB LLC can help you prepare your dog for the AKC Trick Dog Title test and provide guidance and support throughout the process. We are also Certified Evaluators for the AKC and can award titles. Contact us for more information and start training your dog to become an AKC Trick Dog.

The Urban Good Citizen Test is a program designed by the American Kennel Club to evaluate a dog's behavior and training in urban environments. It is a test that assesses a dog's ability to behave appropriately in public places such as parks, streets, stores, and other urban settings. The test consists of ten exercises that evaluate the dog's behavior in areas such as accepting a friendly stranger, walking on a loose leash, walking through a crowd, and reacting to distractions. The Urban Good Citizen Test is a great way to assess your dog's socialization and training skills and to ensure that your dog is a well-behaved canine citizen in urban environments.

An AKC STAR puppy is a certification program offered by the American Kennel Club (AKC) for puppies under 1 year old. This program is designed to recognize and encourage responsible puppy ownership and socialization. To become an AKC STAR puppy, your puppy must attend a basic training class and pass the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy test, which evaluates basic obedience skills and socialization with people and other dogs. Upon passing the test, your puppy will receive an AKC STAR Puppy medal and a certificate of achievement. This certification is a great way to set your puppy up for success in their future training and development.

A Canine Good Citizen (CGC) certificate is a nationally recognized certification program that acknowledges and rewards dogs who display good manners, obedience, and behavior in public. This program is designed to promote responsible dog ownership and strengthen the bond between dogs and their owners. To obtain a CGC certificate, dogs must pass a 10-step test that evaluates their temperament, obedience, and socialization skills. The test includes tasks such as walking on a loose leash, sitting politely for petting, and coming when called. CGC certification is a great way to demonstrate that your dog is a well-behaved member of society and can be trusted in a variety of situations.

Dog massage therapy provides numerous benefits including stress and anxiety reduction, improved circulation, pain relief for arthritis and joint issues, faster recovery from surgery or injury, and overall relaxation. It's particularly beneficial for senior dogs with mobility issues, high-energy dogs that need calming, and working or athletic dogs that need muscle recovery. The gentle, therapeutic touch helps strengthen the bond between you and your pet while promoting their physical and emotional well-being.

Absolutely! We offer spa treatment packages that can be combined with our boarding and training services. Many clients love adding spa services to extended stays - it's a perfect way to pamper your dog while they're with us.

Our comprehensive spa package "The Works" includes a thorough bath with quality products, nail trimming, ear cleaning, teeth cleaning, and a professional blowout to leave your dog's coat looking and feeling amazing. We can also add therapeutic massage and heat/cold therapy treatments for the ultimate relaxation experience. Each service is tailored to your dog's specific needs and comfort level.

We offer a complete spa experience including professional dog massage therapy, baths, nail trims, ear cleaning, teeth cleaning, and blowouts. Our spa services also feature specialized heat/cold therapy treatments designed for post-surgery recovery, anxiety relief, senior dogs, athletic/working dogs, arthritis management, and high-energy dogs. All sessions are conducted in a calming environment with soft music to help your dog relax and feel pampered.

Classes focus on positive reinforcement training methods and provide a safe, controlled environment for puppies to learn and socialize. Each session builds on the previous one, covering everything from basic manners to important life skills. We keep class sizes manageable to ensure each puppy gets individual attention while learning to interact appropriately with other dogs.

Yes! Our puppy classes include foundational training that prepares your puppy for the CGC test. We cover all the essential skills needed including polite greetings, walking on a loose leash, sitting and staying on command, coming when called, and proper behavior around other dogs and people. We use balanced training methods with visual cues and can adapt our approach for both hearing and deaf dogs. This early preparation sets your puppy up for CGC success as they mature. Testing will take place after the last training session.

Our puppy classes are designed for puppies typically between 8-20 weeks old (after initial vaccinations). The 6-class program costs $320 and covers essential puppy development including basic obedience, socialization with other puppies, house training guidance, bite inhibition, and foundational commands like sit, stay, come, and leash walking.

Yes! We offer a complimentary photo book add-on service for puppy classes at just $35. This captures precious memories of your puppy's learning journey and socialization experiences. It's a wonderful keepsake that documents your puppy's progress throughout the 6-week program and makes a great addition to your puppy's development records.

As a professional dog trainer with a master's degree in psychology, and training from Tom Rose, I bring extensive expertise to puppy development. I'm also an AKC Dalmatian breeder who uses Puppy Culture methods, so I understand critical developmental periods from both training and breeding perspectives. Our classes emphasize balanced training with proper timing, consistency, and motivation - not just basic commands, but building confident, well-socialized puppies. What truly sets us apart is our personalized approach in a home-based environment. Unlike large commercial facilities, we keep class sizes small for individual attention while maintaining our 24/7 care philosophy. We're USDA licensed and Red Cross certified in pet first aid/CPR, ensuring your puppy's safety. Plus, we offer unique services like CGC preparation adapted for both hearing and deaf dogs using visual cues and balanced methods. Our classes also include foundational work that prepares puppies for potential future training needs, whether that's basic manners, advanced obedience, or even specialized programs like scent work, agility, or tracking. With our 100% success rate in behavior modification, we catch and address potential issues early when they're easiest to correct.

Your dog will live in our home as part of our family during the entire 3-week period, receiving 24/7 personalized attention in a cage-free environment while undergoing daily professional training sessions.

Our comprehensive 3-week intensive includes daily professional training in our home environment (no cages), regular photo updates, spa services, and follow-up support to ensure lasting results - all for around $2000-$3000. Your dog will learn sit, down, climb, free, stay, off, no, door manners, leash manners, become potty trained, and learn house manners!

Post the 3 weeks, your dog won’t be the only one who’s learned a lot. We dedicate a handover session to you, showing you just what your dog has mastered, and how you can continue the training at home. Plus, you always have our friendly Dalmatia community here for any ongoing support!

Brace yourself for some incredible transformations! Our program covers obedience commands like sit, stay, heel, and recall. We also focus on socialization, leash manners, and any specific behaviors you want us to address!

You'll receive daily updates and photos throughout the entire 3-week program so you can see your dog's progress and stay connected while they're training with us. You'll even receive some nicely edited fun videos of your dog strutting their stuff out in the community!

The short answer is - yes! But, we recommend limiting visits to avoid disruption in your dog's training routine. Rebecca swears by the 'immersion approach,' allowing your furry friend to fully settle into the training environment and thrive!

Yes! We have extensive experience with specialized training including deaf dog programs using visual cues, e-collar vibration, and hand signals, as well as service dog training and behavior modification for reactive or aggressive dogs.

We use balanced training. It's a mix of methodologies that champion positive reinforcement, corrective training, clear communication and tons of play! Rebecca believes in a customized approach that respects each dog's unique personality and learning style.

To ensure the health and safety of our guests, all dogs must be up to date on Rabies, Distemper, and Bordetella. Cats must have FVRCP and Rabies. Proof of vaccination is required. Your pet is required to be on preventatives for worms, fleas, and ticks.

I send picture and video updates during your pets' stay. If you would like we can set up a live video chat for you.

To maintain our standard of cleanliness, and to prevent items from being lost or destroyed, I ask that you leave your pets' comfort items at home. If there are special circumstances we can make an exception. I provide clean bedding, toys, and food bowls. Please bring food and treats in closed container and medications in original packaging.

In most cases, yes! I have the ability to freeze or refrigerate foods. If feeding requires special equipment or a veterinarian to administer it, I would recommend boarding with a local veterinarian instead.

Pick order will determine this. If you apply and put your deposit in early in the pick order the greater chance you will have in getting to choose your preferred sex.

Puppies will be 8 weeks old at pick up time.

Yes.

The program is free to the Veteran and is fully funded by donations from the community.

The Battle Buddy Program is a comprehensive 6-week intensive training program including 150 hours of specialized training. Your dog will board with us during training while you participate in handler training sessions. The program includes our detailed 90+ page service dog training manual, weekly progress reports, and a structured two-week post-training protocol to ensure continued success.

The Battle Buddy Program is a specialized service dog training program designed specifically for veterans and active military personnel. Drawing from my military HR background and understanding of military culture, this program pairs service members with trained service dogs to assist with PTSD, MST, anxiety, depression, mobility issues, and other service-connected disabilities. We understand the unique challenges faced by those who've served and provide both the dog and the support system needed for success.

Contact us at +660-890-5766 or click this button to complete the application.

We provide lifelong support for all Battle Buddy teams. This includes follow-up training sessions, phone consultations, refresher courses as needed, and access to our support network. We understand that military life and disabilities can change over time, and we're committed to adapting your dog's training to meet evolving needs throughout your partnership. Our door is always open for questions or additional support - we're here for the long haul.

Absolutely. With my psychology background and understanding of military trauma, our program specifically addresses PTSD, anxiety, depression, and other service-connected mental health conditions. We train dogs to recognize triggers, provide grounding during episodes, interrupt nightmares, and create a sense of security in public spaces - all crucial for veterans dealing with invisible wounds of war. Our approach combines clinical understanding with real-world military experience.

Participants must be veterans or active military with documented service-connected disabilities that a service dog can assist with. You'll need to demonstrate the ability to care for a service dog, have stable housing, and show financial capability for ongoing care including vet bills, food, and supplies. We also require completion of our detailed intake process and commitment to the full training program.

Yes! We can work with your existing dog if they demonstrate the right temperament and health for service work. We'll evaluate your dog's suitability during our intake process, assessing their temperament, trainability, and physical condition. Many veterans find that training their own beloved pet creates an even stronger bond and more effective working relationship than starting with a new dog. Our comprehensive assessment ensures your dog has the right qualities for reliable service work.

Our service dogs are trained for various tasks including Deep Pressure Therapy for anxiety and PTSD episodes, Anxiety Alert to recognize oncoming panic attacks, Grounding techniques during flashbacks, Nightmare Interruption, mobility assistance, medical alert work, and public access skills. Training is customized to your specific service-connected disabilities and individual needs using our proven methods.

Basic Requirements: • Must be a disabled veteran with proof of service • Must have a documented disability that a service dog can assist with (physical, PTSD, etc.) • Must be able to physically and mentally care for a service dog • Must have stable housing that allows service dogs Financial Requirements: • Must demonstrate ability to financially support ongoing dog care including: - Regular veterinary care - Monthly food and supplies - Emergency medical fund - Basic grooming needs Living Situation Requirements: • Safe, stable housing environment • Landlord approval if renting • Appropriate space for a service dog • Supportive home environment Commitment Requirements: • Must commit to completing the full 6-week training program • Ability to attend all required training sessions • Willingness to practice training exercises daily • Commitment to ongoing care and maintenance of the service dog • Agreement to follow service dog public access guidelines • Dedication to maintaining the dog's training standards Documentation Needed: • DD-214 or military service records • Documentation of service-connected disability • Proof of residence • Two personal references • Veterinary reference (if currently own pets) • Evidence of financial ability Note: Each application is reviewed on a case-by-case basis. We understand that every veteran's situation is unique and we're committed to working with qualified candidates to ensure successful partnerships. Contact us to discuss program details and available support options.