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Professional Dog Training Programs in Southeastern Washington
Programs
At Mattox Dog Training Academy, we specialize in creating customized training programs to meet the unique needs of each dog and owner. Whether you’re looking for obedience training, help with anxiety or aggression, or specialized service dog training, our expert trainers use proven methods to ensure your dog’s success.
Our scenic farm in Eltopia, WA, provides the perfect environment for structured learning and personal growth for your dog. With decades of experience and a commitment to excellence, we offer programs that prioritize consistency, care, and positive reinforcement.
Basic Obedience
8-12 Week Program
$1505
due on sign up then
billed every 4 weeks
Multi-dog discounts available
Basic obedience involves
- socialization, getting them familiar with small dogs, big dogs, puppies, and old dogs, basically all sizes and age ranges. Being around horses and new people constantly.
- Basic obedience, on-lead, and off-lead work combined with recall work and downs. Load and unload commands for medium to large dogs getting in and out of vehicles. Wait command for waiting at doors.
- Focus, sit with focus, and wait for food and commands. Manners: not jumping on people listening to leave it and off.
- Confidence building: training on stairs, a frames, wobble boards, see-saws, and trampolines.
- Grooming: getting nails done, climbing in and out of the bath, and getting their coat blown out.
- Kennel Training: Go to bed (command to get in the kennel) and wait to be freed once the door opens. Also, being calm inside the kennel
We strongly believe training every day with consistency is a key component to your dog’s learning and growth, which is why the board and train program is so important.
Advanced Anxiety
12 Week Program
$1505
due on sign up then
billed every 4 weeks
This is mandatory for all dogs coming in with anxiety. In this program. We work on everything listed in the basic obedience program, As well as getting to the root of the anxiety and focus on confidence-building
Anxiety can come from a multitude of things whether it’s improper training as dogs don’t understand punishment, they understand correction in the moment. They can even be fearful of something either at home or in public. It’s important to remember a lot of anxiety can be a direct result of current and even past events in the home environment. This is also important to remember when adopting rescue dogs as you never truly know what they have been through in the past. Good training can help build the foundation and confidence needed to take the next step in their life.
Advanced Aggression
12 Week Program
$2100
due on sign up then
billed every 4 weeks
This is mandatory for all dogs coming in with issues stemming from aggression and aims to find the root cause. Everything listed in the basic obedience program is taught, but with a focus on what leads to the aggression and what is needed to overcome those issues.
We get to know your dog and understand their story and what the underlying issue is. One of our head trainers has said in 45 years of training, she has only met four genuinely aggressive dogs. Everything else stemmed from anxiety or understanding what happened at the moment and why a dog showed aggression. In both the Advanced Anxiety and Advanced Aggression Programs, it’s important to understand we work at your dog’s pace, not a set standard. Each dog has a different story to tell and has individual needs.
- Aggressive
- Resource Guarding
- Food Aggression
- Lead Reactive
- Anxiety Aggression
Daily Boarding
Graduates Only
$60
Per night
We welcome all our board and train graduates to come out and visit us while their person is out on vacation or taking care of business.
*Stays 30 days or longer receive a discount.*
We love all the pups that are trained here and can’t wait to have them back for a stay. During that stay they will get
- Time to play in the play yards.
- Daily time working with our trainers on commands and overall obedience.
- A fresh bone every day.
- A nice warm blanket and dog bed to curl up with in the evening.
- Plenty of toys to chew, toss, and squeak.
Minerals are provided with feeding along with other oils and supplements at no extra fee. While we are talking about extra fees, please know we will never charge you extra for any of the services listed below; everything is included in the listed price
- To give your dog its required or prescribed medication while it’s here.
- To prepare an extra meal for your dog.
- To provide fresh bones and treats daily for your dog.
- To get extra play time outside.
- To bathe them during the stay.
- To do their nails during their stay.
Refresher Course
4 Week Program
$1225
$312.50 deposit due on sign up
This refresher course is for those who have already gone through our board and train program.
We understand life gets busy, and sometimes, we don’t have the time or energy to work with our dogs or follow through like we should. This refresher course aims to help those who have already completed our board and train program but could use a little extra time put into helping them remember their manners and the foundation we built with the original program.
VIP Add-On Package
$35.00 EXTRA a WEEK purchased in 4 week increments
You get weekly photos or videos along with trainer updates on how the training is progressing, what is being worked on and any problem areas they are seeing. If additional time is requested after the initial 8 week contract it is at the trainer’s request and not mandatory but a recommendation. This is also why we say the program is 8-12 weeks as we try to cater our program around the specific needs of your dog.
Once Monthly Group Classes
$100 per dog per class
$250 Pre-purchase for 3 classes
These classes are held once a month, and each month has a different training focus. Please click enroll, create a profile, and then look under group classes for upcoming dates and times. Up-to-date vaccination records are required to join, but no fecal.
Specialty Training Plans
Therapy & Facility Dog Training
Starting at $12,040*
*This covers up to 8 months of on-site training, which does not include the 3-month board-and-train program. Any additional time or tasks will increase the cost. Please remember each dog is unique.
This type of training is meant for someone who wants a dog for a group setting such as schools, hospitals, police stations, and retirement communities. Therapy dogs are meant for groups, not just individuals.
All dogs being trained as a therapy dog must first go through our basic board and train for a full 12 weeks. This is not included in the starting price.
ESA Training
Starting at $12,040*
This type of training is meant for someone who wants a dog to help with their anxiety in or out of the home.
All dogs being trained as an ESA must first go through our basic board and train for a full 12 weeks. This is not included in the starting price.
Service Dog Training
Starting at $27,090*
*This covers up to 18 months of on-site training, including the 3-month board-and-train program. Any additional time or tasks will increase the cost. Please remember each dog is unique.
Yearly Recertification is $250 per year.
This type of training is meant for someone who wants a dog that completes a task. They can be trained to work with wheelchairs and canes. Training can be specific or for any combination of Alerting, Seizures, Autism, Narcolepsy, Diabetes and PTSD.
All dogs being trained as a Service Dog must first go through our basic board and train for a full 12 weeks. This is included in the starting price.
Service, Therapy, and ESA Dog Laws for Washington State
Them Mattox Difference
The Mattox Foundations of Good Training
Confidence
Having confidence in your dog and it being confident in you are key. This is why at the end of every board and train program we spend 45 to 90 minutes with you going over all the training your dog has received during the stay here. We will have recommendations on feeding amounts and schedules, recommendations on proper training tools to use at home and show you how to use them. Recommendations on outings to take and how to best go about socializing your dog once they leave. This support doesn’t stop there, we always want to hear how you and your dog are doing once they have left and encourage our clients to reach back out with any questions that may arise.
Consistency
Training every day with structure helps your dog know what is expected of them and ingrain into them the commands and expectation the trainers have for them. We understand life gets busy and you cannot train with your dog every day. That is why the foundations we build here through our board and train program are important. We want to ensure long term obedience is achievable for your dog with realistic upkeep at home.
Nutrition
While your dog is training at Mattox Dog Training Academy, they will be receiving the best of care. Nutrition is one of the biggest factors in our dog’s lives. when they can be everything from the family pet and your best friend to a service dog providing specialized care. We want to ensure each dog’s nutrition is individually evaluated, administered, and monitored. We will also instruct you on how you can best feed your dog in today’s world of preservatives and additives.
Dog Training 101: What to Expect
Please use the new customer portal to sign up and schedule your obedience training or specialty training for any additional information you can call or email.
Class Times and Dates:
Please use the new customer portal to sign up and schedule your obedience training or specialty training for any additional information you can call or email.
Your dog will stay with us for 8-12 weeks. During that time, we will reset destructive behaviors using the Mattox Method. By living away from their owners in a farm-like environment, the dogs will encounter a structured lifestyle that will cause them to adapt to our loving and ordered lifestyle.
We will treat your dog as if they were our own. In our house, the dogs always come first. We will exercise, groom, and ensure your dog receives the best nutrition while staying with us.
What We Expect From You:
We require the first four weeks to be paid upfront. Please be on time. If you cannot make a lesson, let us know, and we can reschedule. Listen to our instructions and follow all our directions strictly.
Materials You Will Need:
We will make an individualized plan specific to your dog’s needs.
Nutrition And Health:
Before a dog comes to us, we must ensure the dog is in good health and up to date on shots. Nutrition is a critical factor in the health and training of a dog. We use raw meat, homemade supplements, vitamins, and minerals at Mattox Dog Training Academy.
You must provide dry food, and canned dog goods, for your dog, and we will provide the rest.
Follow Up:
Two weeks after the training, some dogs may need to come back for a follow-up. We can work on anything you need, and we will clarify any issues arising after you return home. This follow-up visit is included in the cost of training.
Vaccine Requirements
You must show proof of the listed vaccinations below.
- Rabies Vaccination
- DHLPP, DA2PP-L or DA2PP-C
- Leptospirosis annual
- Bordetella
- A fecal done for giardia and parasites
Common Questions:
Can I visit my dog during training?
No, you can’t visit while they are here for training as it sets the training back; they need to be comfortable and integrated here so the trainers can effectively work with your dog.
Can I bring my dog’s blanket, bed, or toys?
No, we appreciate you wanting to care for your dog while they are away. All bedding and toys on site get washed and sanitized daily. If you bring bedding blankets or toys, we cannot’ keep track of only your dog’s belongings as they would get cleaned and sanitized with the rest
