Dog Obedience Training
10-14 Day Board and Train Program

This program was created for Dog owners who do not have the time to train their dogs. Customized training is also available for dogs staying at JD Kennels "Camp David" less than 2 weeks.

Dogs are trained on all the Basic commands for a family companion. The beginner basic training includes: 1) Attention to name, 2) sit, 3) down, 4) come when called, 5) walk on a loose leash, 6) stay. All of these commands are taught on leash only. Training is done with positive motovation.

Specialized training such as jumping on people or waiting at the door and follow-up refresher training is also available.

The program includes a private 30 minute lesson with the owner at the completion of the training.

The trainer, Terri Schmidt, has been training and exhibiting dogs since 1982. She has bred and showed dogs in conformation and has trained and exihibited dogs in obedience rally, agility, and lure coursing. She has also used her dogs in pet therapy work in hospitals. She has taught obedience and pre-agility classes for 15 years. Her breed for many years was the Rhodesian Ridgeback. She owner handled them to their championships and had them ranked in obedience nationally. Now she has a rescue Australian Shepherd named Roo. They have been showing in agility for several years in various venues. This year they qualified for the AKC nationals and attained thier MACH title. In obedience, Roo has obtained the Dog World Award and a High in Trial. This year she will be working on her Utility title. Some of Roos' other accomplishments include Television appearences. She has appeared on the show "Prison Break" several times and on the childrens program "Barney". Roo has played a main character in the video, "Barney goes to Firehouse". Terri lives in Garland with her family.

For additional information and questions, you can contact Terri at:

Home: 972-279-0217 or Cell: 214-869-8681