Train your dog to avoid rattlesnakes
for less than $100 in under 15 min.
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Cancellation Policy: You may cancel or reschedule your session up to 48 hours in advance. We do not allow refunds after scheduling, but we will credit to your account for future use of any programs with us. Cancellations within the 48-hour mark will not receive a refund or credit. We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for supporting a local, family-owned business.
why should you train your dog to avoid rattlesnakes?
Save money
Training a dog to avoid Rattlesnakes costs less than $100. However, if your dog
Save trauma
Rattlesnake bites are extremely painful and could lead to death even AFTER treatment. A few minutes of training could avoid all of that.
Save yourself
Time and time again, we have had clients say if their dog didn’t alert them to a Rattlesnake nearby, they would have stepped on it themselves.
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why partners snake avoidance?
What is partners snake avoidance?
At Partners Snake Avoidance, we train a negative association to the scent and sound of a rattlesnake using a small “stim” on an e-collar. That subsequently trains your dog to avoid rattlesnakes whenever he/she recognizes the scent or sound of a rattlesnake.
“After training, our first occasionally ran into snakes on trails, and would not approach them at all. She often let us know there was a snake up
Our experience
- Partners Snake Avoidance is one of the first dog schools to ever do Rattlesnake Avoidance Training.
- Since the beginning, we have trained over 17,000 dogs to avoid rattlesnakes.
- We pass that experience onto you and ensure that every dog is trained to the best of our ability.
“We have 2 dogs who were trained by Partners for Snake Avoidance. It was done quickly and with no discomfort to our pups.” -Paul K.
Raising the standards
There are a lot of variables that come into play with Rattlesnake Avoidance Training. Far too many to list. Therefore, we require our Lead Rattlesnake Avoidance Instructors to undergo a minimum of two years of training in order to properly read and adapt to all of the situations that can occur.
“We’ve gone to Partners for 6 years for our annual snake proofing and they never fail to excel! The trainers are very nice and conscious of your dog’s quirks/
Only the best for your dog
We have your dog’s life in our hands, and we take that very seriously. That is why only the best of the best trainers are hand-picked to be a part of our Partners Snake Avoidance. These high standards are set to achieve the best results with your dog.
“Everyone we worked with was very professional, and you can tell they truly care about the well-being and safety of your dog. Within one,
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frequently asked Questions
Do you use e-collars?
Yes, Partners Snake Avoidance has found that it is the best way to get a negative association with the sent and sound of the rattlesnake. However, we ALWAYS start at the lowest level and use the minimum amount of energy necessary to get the desired result.
Does it hurt?
The electric stim from the “e-collar” does not harm the dog in any way. Quite frankly, pain is a very poor way to train behavior as it tends to shut dogs down. We welcome our clients to test the “e-collar” on themselves, and we even test it on ourselves before every session.
Can I watch training?
Yes! As long as it doesn’t distract the dog (or us) from the training. Obviously, your dog’s success is our primary goal, so that is what we will always put first. We do reserve the right to stop training at any time in the interest of your dog’s safety.
why don't you use my leash?
Partners Snake Avoidance uses its own equipment in order to ensure that your dog doesn’t associate your leash and collar to the training. We want the training to be between the dog and the snake. Not anything else. Additionally, our equipment is designed to ensure your dog can’t escape which is possible with certain harnesses.
Are the snakes real?
Yes. Partners Snake Avoidance rattlesnakes are live and intact, meaning we do not defang or milk them. We want to maintain the most natural scenario possible, and of course, we don’t want to harm or cause any undue stress on the snakes. However, our snakes are in double mesh wire cages so there is NO way they can get to your dog.
Do we do the training?
No. Partners Snake Avoidance has specially trained handlers run your dog through the course. This makes certain that the dog is focused on the training and not
Will it work for all snakes?
Rattlesnake Avoidance Training will only work for live Rattlesnakes. The training is not guaranteed for other types of snakes or dead Rattlesnakes as they have a different association and won’t register for the dog.
How long does it take?
Rattlesnake Avoidance Training takes about 6-8 minutes. However, you should allow about 15-20 minutes in total to do the check-in, desensitization of equipment, training, and debrief.
How many times do we need to train?
We recommend refreshers every 6 months to 1 year. After your dog’s rattlesnake avoidance session, Partners Snake Avoidance instructors will let you know what they recommend for your dog.
Can the snakes bite my dog?
Nope! Partners Snake Avoidance rattlesnakes are in a double wire mesh cage with about 3-4 inches between the inner cage and the outer cage. There is absolutely no way a rattlesnake could ever bite your dog during training.
how old does my dog have to be?
Your dog should be at least 6 months old for Rattlesnake Avoidance Training. We have found that dogs younger than that are generally not mature enough for training to be effective.
Should my dog get the rattlesnake vaccine?
Yes. The benefit to getting the Rattlesnake vaccine is it buys you more time to get to the vet if your dog is bitten. Always consult your veterinarian for eligibility.
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Cancellation Policy: You may cancel or reschedule your session up to 48 hours in advance. We do not allow refunds after scheduling, but we will credit to your account for future use of any programs with us. Cancellations within the 48-hour mark will not receive a refund or credit. We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for supporting a local, family-owned business.