Adult Dog Programs
Five By Five Canine is here to help you resolve those undesirable behaviors quickly and efficiently, with permanent solutions. With our in-home, hands-on support, we will always tailor your training to your specific needs with effective results!
We will help you build a repertoire of problem-solving skills and smart training practices, so you will be prepared for any behavior problems that might crop up later your dog’s life. We believe in a positive approach to all of our training, and are always ready find that creative solution for you and your best friend. Overall, Five By Five Canine is here to support you and your adult dog on your journey to living your best life together!
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“POTENTIAL” – THE SUPREME PROGRAM
Are you wishing for a relaxed, rewarding relationship with your dog where having houseguests, going out on walks, or just general life around the house is fun and stress-free? But do you just not have the time? This program is for you!
Our walk-and-train program will give your dog all of the skills they need to accomplish your goals, without you needing to do any of the initial training and hard work. Bronagh will work privately with your dog for the first 8 sessions and solidify all of the skills your dog needs, then will easily transfer those skills over to you in the remaining group sessions.
Programs cover everything from basic manners and obedience behaviors, recalls, place, loose leash walking, appropriate greetings, focus in the face of distractions, behaviors for vet visits, collar grabs, and many other behaviors tailored directly to your dog. (Note: aggression and anxiety cases are generally better suited to our other programs.)
The program includes:
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90-minute consult with your family, discussing training goals and current undesirable behaviors as well as several strategies that you can implement right away for immediate results. We will form a training plan, as well as discussing ways to further increase your dog’s emotional and physical welfare. The consult will be virtual via Zoom.
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8 walk-and-train sessions—2 times per week, one-on-one with Bronagh (generally in or around your home)
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4 in-home training sessions (with you and your family)
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2 field trip lessons
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A training plan specifically tailored to your dog’s individual needs.
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Bronagh will be available to support you through the entire program via email and phone along with the in-person lessons and walk-and-train lessons.
NOTE: only available for clients based in Litchfield County
Extra Benefits:
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20 foot long line
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treat pouch
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clicker
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photo updates during each walk-and-train session
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unlimited email and text support for six months after conclusion of program
NOTE: EXTRA BENEFITS THAT INCLUDE PHYSICAL ITEMS ARE CURRENTLY SUSPENDED DUE TO COVID-19.

“Showtime” – THE premier PROGRAM
Do you want the best possible relationship with your dog? Do you have a list of behavioral or obedience concerns that you’ve realized could use some improvement? Are you experiencing leash reactivity or over-the-top excitability on walks? Anxiety or excessive barking in the home? This program is for you!
Our premier in-home program will help you fully accomplish every single goal you have for your dog and teach you how to problem solve any problem that may come up in the future.
Programs cover everything from basic manners and obedience behaviors, leash reactivity or aggression, recalls, place, anxiety cases, loose leash walking, appropriate greetings, excessive barking, focus in the face of distractions, behaviors for vet visits, collar grabs, and many others. Don’t see what you want to work on in this list? No problem! We always make sure our training can be tailored directly to your dog and their specific needs.
The program includes:
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90-minute consult with your family, discussing training goals and current undesirable behaviors as well as several strategies that you can implement right away for immediate results. We will form a training plan, as well as discussing ways to further increase your dog’s emotional and physical welfare. The consult will be virtual via Zoom.
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8 in-home training sessions (1 hour each), at least two to three of which we will take “on the road” to dog-friendly environments to practice behaviors outside of the house.
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1 hiking session to work on behaviors with distractions as well as hiking etiquette.
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A training plan specifically tailored to your dog’s individual needs.
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Bronagh will be available to support you through the entire program via email and phone along with the in-person lessons
Extra Benefits:
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clicker
- unlimited email and text support for three months after conclusion of program

“walk through the fire” – THE intermediate PROGRAM
Do you have a handful of behavioral or obedience concerns that you think could use improvement? Are you wishing for a more carefree relationship with your dog? This program is for you!
Our intermediate in-home program is perfect for focusing on in-depth obedience or manners training as well as cases where obedience is going well, but your dog is experiencing in-home or leash reactivity and anxiety.
Programs cover everything from basic manners and obedience behaviors, leash reactivity or aggression, recalls, place, anxiety cases, loose leash walking, appropriate greetings, excessive barking, focus in the face of distractions, behaviors for vet visits, collar grabs, and many others. Don’t see what you want to work on in this list? No problem! We always make sure our training can be tailored directly to your dog and their specific needs.
The program includes:
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90-minute consult with your family, discussing training goals and current undesirable behaviors as well as several strategies that you can implement right away for immediate results. We will form a training plan, as well as discussing ways to further increase your dog’s emotional and physical welfare.
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6 in-home training sessions (1 hour each), at least one to two of which we will take “on the road” to dog-friendly environments to practice behaviors outside of the house.
- Bronagh will be available to support you through the entire program via email and text along with the in-person lessons.
Extra Benefits:
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clicker
- unlimited email and text support for one month after conclusion of program

“tabula rasa” – THE baseline PROGRAM
Do you need help with basic obedience or house manners? Do you have everything in the house covered, but leash walks are a nightmare? Do you have a specific reactivity problem that you would like to focus on? Do you just need help getting started with your training? This program is for you!
Our baseline program is perfect getting you started or back on the right foot. We can focus on a general behavior improvement, or pick one or two more serious behavioral concerns and focus on those.
Programs cover topics including basic manners and obedience behaviors, specific reactivity cases, recall games, place, loose leash walking, appropriate greetings, foundation for distraction training, and many others. Don’t see what you want to work on in this list? No problem! We always make sure our training can be tailored directly to your dog and their specific needs.
The program includes:
- 90-minute consult with your family, discussing training goals and current undesirable behaviors as well as several strategies that you can implement right away for immediate results. We will form a training plan, as well as discussing ways to further increase your dog’s emotional and physical welfare.
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3 in-home training sessions (1 hour each)
- Bronagh will be available to support you through the entire program via email along with the in-person lessons.
Extra Benefits:
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clicker
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unlimited email support for two weeks after conclusion of program
Not sure which program is right for you?