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Aprils K911 Academy - Las Cruces, NM

Member since Nov 2020

We teach basic, intermediate, advanced, certify service/therapy dogs AS Social, grumpy dog daycare, limited overnight boarding, as well as privates, farmers markets socials, & phone consultations.

I teach you how to control your dog off-leash using your positive/negative markers. I teach you how your energy & beliefs affect your dog & how to use that to influence your dog's behaviors.

We help you teach your dog confidence in the things he's scared or unsure of because scary dogs are not happy dogs.

We always social distance for these 7-week classes. Message us for an enrollment form to bring by/send in your deposit to hold your seat in the class. Bring your friends, bring your family.

OUR DAYCARE adds to your dog's knowledge where they learn to socialize with other dogs in a controlled, confident building way. It's like getting 3 wks of classes in one day. $18/day or 2 dogs for $30. $5 cage muzzle rental IF NEEDED.

Where no one else will board your grumpy dog, we do. Your dog will be treated as mine. Inside kennels at night, play in the yard during the day, summer pool, shade, tunnels, DIGGING! Fed 2x day. $2 per meal IF we supply the food or bring your own. And we teach your dog how to overcome their fears of other dogs & other issues... if they bark a lot, insecure... we can help your dog grow. $25/24hrs, $10 over the 24 hrs. $30 for holidays or overbooked. Limited booking so book today!

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How do you serve precious pets?

Dog Trainer

What part of the animal kingdom do you serve?

Dogs

Which training type do you employ to encourage paw-sitive behaviors?

Pet Behavior Modification
Dog Obedience Training
Service Dog Training
Dog Therapy Training

Cat-astrophes happen! What is your cancellation policy?

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If a pet care professional has published their own cancellation or refund policy, that policy governs the refund of the service amount only. Any PetWorks fees, including the Care Coverage Fee and Pet Care Professional Cancellation Fee, are governed by this PetWorks Cancellation Policy and not by the pet care professional's policy.

Pet Parent Cancels
If the pet care professional has not published their own cancellation policy, the service amount is refundable only if the pet parent cancels at least 72 hours before the scheduled start time of the booking. Cancellations within 72 hours of the scheduled start time are non-refundable for the service amount. The Care Coverage Fee is non-refundable when a pet parent cancels, regardless of timing and regardless of whether the pet care professional has their own cancellation policy.

Pet Parent No-Show
If a pet parent does not show up for a confirmed booking, no refund will be issued for the service amount or the Care Coverage Fee.

Pet Care Professional Cancels
If a pet care professional cancels a confirmed booking, the pet parent receives a 100% refund of everything they paid, including the Care Coverage Fee. The pet care professional receives no payment for the canceled service and is charged a Pet Care Professional Cancellation Fee equal to 10% of the service amount, up to a maximum of $150. PetWorks may collect this fee by deducting it from a future payout through PetWorks or by other means if no future payout is available.

Policy in Effect at Booking
The cancellation rules that apply to a booking, including any pet care professional cancellation policy on file and the Pet Care Professional Cancellation Fee rate, are those that were in effect when the booking was confirmed.

Which part of the country do you serve pets?

Las Cruces, Dona Ana county, NM

What year did you begin serving pets?

2009

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LOCATION: 2735 Desert Wind Way, Las Cruces, NM 88012
SERVICE AREA: Within 100 miles, including Las Cruces, Dona Ana county, NM

How do you serve precious pets?

Dog Trainer

What part of the animal kingdom do you serve?

Dogs

Which training type do you employ to encourage paw-sitive behaviors?

Pet Behavior Modification
Dog Obedience Training
Service Dog Training
Dog Therapy Training

Cat-astrophes happen! What is your cancellation policy?

PetWorks Cancellation Policy

Pet Care Professional's Own Policy
If a pet care professional has published their own cancellation or refund policy, that policy governs the refund of the service amount only. Any PetWorks fees, including the Care Coverage Fee and Pet Care Professional Cancellation Fee, are governed by this PetWorks Cancellation Policy and not by the pet care professional's policy.

Pet Parent Cancels
If the pet care professional has not published their own cancellation policy, the service amount is refundable only if the pet parent cancels at least 72 hours before the scheduled start time of the booking. Cancellations within 72 hours of the scheduled start time are non-refundable for the service amount. The Care Coverage Fee is non-refundable when a pet parent cancels, regardless of timing and regardless of whether the pet care professional has their own cancellation policy.

Pet Parent No-Show
If a pet parent does not show up for a confirmed booking, no refund will be issued for the service amount or the Care Coverage Fee.

Pet Care Professional Cancels
If a pet care professional cancels a confirmed booking, the pet parent receives a 100% refund of everything they paid, including the Care Coverage Fee. The pet care professional receives no payment for the canceled service and is charged a Pet Care Professional Cancellation Fee equal to 10% of the service amount, up to a maximum of $150. PetWorks may collect this fee by deducting it from a future payout through PetWorks or by other means if no future payout is available.

Policy in Effect at Booking
The cancellation rules that apply to a booking, including any pet care professional cancellation policy on file and the Pet Care Professional Cancellation Fee rate, are those that were in effect when the booking was confirmed.

Which part of the country do you serve pets?

Las Cruces, Dona Ana county, NM

What year did you begin serving pets?

2009

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