Thank you for your interest in Blue Prints Dog Studio Training Services! Before you fill out our application, we'd like you to know a little bit about our training methods:

Blue Prints Dog Studio uses the science-based training techniques of Positive Reinforcement (R+). These techniques allow us to teach your dog behaviors without adding stress or creating negative associations with certain factors in their environment.

Positive Reinforcement is rewarding your dog the moment they perform a desirable behavior. When we reinforce these behaviors, we increase the likelihood that the dog will repeat the behavior. Your dog decides what is rewarding for them! Sometimes it’s food/treats, and sometimes it is other resources such as attention, movement, toys, etc. 

It is our goal at Blue Prints to strengthen the relationship between dog and owner by building trust and reinforcing the right decisions. We do not encourage adding stress or outside negative stimulus so the dog fears making the wrong choice.

Blue Prints Dog Studio does not practice the use of positive punishment or negative reinforcement. This includes the use of tools such as prong collars, e-collars, spray bottles, penny shakers, etc. If it makes your dog fearful, we do not use it in training to change behavior. It is our belief that use of these punishment techniques hinder the relationship between dog and owner and can lead to other behavioral issues. 

If you are currently using any of the previously listed tools, but are interested in making the switch, please include this in your application so we have an accurate training history. Using these tools concurrently with our training can cause confusion for the dog and lead to stronger undesirable behaviors.

By setting your dog up for success and understanding their motivations, our trainers help set up a management plan first, and then begin the training plan. Only by making sure the dog is comfortable in their environment first can they feel confident enough to change their behavior. 

If you are interested in learning more about Positive Reinforcement training methods, click this link for more information.  

Thank you for choosing Blue Prints Dog Studio services and we are always excited to meet new pups and help them and their owners create a cohesive life!

To continue to the application, please click "Next" below.

General Policies for Training:

I understand that the trainer and the training facility within Nottingham Plaza, Syracuse, New York, are not responsible for any further training or behavioral problems that may occur at any given date.

I understand that any training package purchases will expire in 90 days from original purchase date. Any classes purchased and transferred to private sessions expire 90 days from the original purchase date of the class. 

I also have thoroughly read and understand the following:

• Payment is due no longer than 1 week after services rendered.
• It is an owner’s responsibility to continue the exercises described by the trainer at the end of a completed lesson to see consistent results.
• Please give 24 hours’ notice if cancelling a scheduled lesson. Failure to do so will result in a $50 cancellation fee.
• Children 10 and under must be accompanied by an adult during training sessions.

Private training cost:

Individual Private Sessions

$150 plus tax for initial assessment and 1st in-home private session (90 minutes)
$135 plus tax for initial assessment and 1st in-facility private session (90 minutes)
$90 plus tax for 1 in-facility private session (60 minutes)
$100 plus tax for 1 in-home private session (60 minutes)
Training customer packages:

4-Pack of Private Sessions

$365 plus tax for 4 in-facility sessions (one 90 minutes and three 60 minutes)
$410 plus tax for 4 in-home private sessions (one 90 minutes and three 60 minutes)
$320 plus tax for 4 in-facility sessions (60 minutes each)
$360 plus tax for 4 in-home private sessions (60 minutes each)

Drop Off Training

$75 plus tax for 90 minutes
$100 plus tax for 120 minutes

By signing below, I acknowledge that I have read and agree to all the terms and conditions listed under the General Policies set forth by Blue Prints Training and Socialization Center.