Prior to the training the owner and Trainers go over the behavioral assessment information and discuss the dogs age, breed, temperament, tolerance, and training. Each dog is fitted with a stimulation collar, and their individual "working level" is carefully determined, in the presence of the owner. The Highest Level is not what is used for this training.

Dogs are introduced to live, indigenous snakes, including Rattlesnakes, in a controlled setting. The Rattlesnakes are live, have their fangs, and rattles intact, and are double muzzled for the safety of the dogs and humans. The environment is a natural setting in which a dog may encounter a snake.

We teach your dog to associate the presence of rattlesnakes with an unpleasant, yet non lethal, experience, creating a strong AVOIDANCE. The stimulation of the collar is given at the precise, and critical times during the training process of SIGHT, SOUND and SMELL of the Snakes. Once the dog honors their instinct to Avoid, we use positive reinforcement to assure that the dogs is understanding YES this is what we are wanting you to do.

You will learn to recognize your dog’s specific "ALERT" signs, empowering you to identify when your dog has detected a snake. Your dog will learn not only to protect themselves, but will also become you, and your families first line of defense.