Training - Urban Mutt Retreat

Dog Training

Learn more about our pup training courses and certified trainer, Ashley Oritz.

Meet your trainer, Ashely Ortiz!

Hi, my name is Ashley Ortiz. I graduated from the University of Texas A&M with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Wildlife Science to learn more about my love for animals. I have always had a passion for helping animals. Growing up, all of my dogs were always seen as part of my family. My love for animal behavior began early on in my life, but really took off when I began training my personal pets. By measuring each dog’s temperament, I have helped teach manners and basic obedience skills while being able to gain the trust of both dogs and owners. Through trust, I have built confidence in even the most unconfident dogs. Working with dogs and teaching clients how to reinforce good behavior truly brings me a sense of joy and fulfillment to my life to the point where I am sitting for my CPDT-KSA and will continue by education with the CPDT-KA.

Our Dog Training Options:

Dog training is an essential component of owning a furry companion. It works to address the physical and mental needs to create a happy, well behaved pooch. Not only will it help strengthen the ever-evolving bond between you and your canine, but gives them the opportunity they need to spend time with the humans they love the most.

Private Lessons

Our private lessons are customized to you and your dogs needs or specific situation. This is done at Urban Mutt Retreat but can be done in home by request with a travel fee. Private lessons can be purchased individually or in a package of 3 or 5. Training can be tailored to the following issues: Leash Aggressiveness, Reactivity, Separation Issues, Resource Guarding, Crate Training, Puppy Nipping & Tricks [sit, down, come, stay, no, wait, heel, focus, loose leash walking, etc.].

Rates: $35 an hour/UMR/per lesson, $90/UMR/3-pack, $145/UMR/5-pack [in home will incur a rate of $30-60]

Puppy Day School Training

Our Puppy Day School is an all day, drop off training program developed for puppies from 8 weeks to 6 months in age. Your puppy will spend a structured day with out trainer learning, socializing and playing!

Read why it is important to socialize your puppy here
Vaccination Requirements: Distemper & Parvo, Negative Fecal
Puppy drop off at UMR for day school. Day school is used for reinforcing what you train at home as well as other aspects of a healthy puppy development such as socialization, basic manners, enrichment, crate training, and relaxation. This comes with a report card on progress each day that your puppy is in

Rates: $200/UMR/3-pack, $300/UMR/5-pack, $600/UMR/10-pack, $1000/UMR/20-pack

Drop Off Days/Times: Monday – Friday from 06:30 AM – 9:00 AM [Drop-off] and 4:00 – 5:00 PM [Pick-up]

Puppy Obedience Class

This approach pertains to fun and games while teaching puppies necessary skills and obedience needed to have a healthy adult life. This includes plenty of play, but also vital social and communication skills needed in everyday life. This is for puppies 8-20 weeks and of any size, breed or mix. Both rounds of vaccinations and a negative fecal test is required.

Behaviors Taught Include:

Sit
Down
Come/Stay
Wait
Heel/Focus
Loose Leash Walking
Name Recognition
Handling
Impulse Control

Rate: $150, once a week for six weeks