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Immersive Training for Real-World Reliability.
Why settle for "good enough" manners? Our boutique Immersion Training Residencies in Crown Point provide a total behavioral reset in a professional home environment.
Welcome to a higher standard of training. The Immersion Training Residency is our most comprehensive program, designed for families who want professional results in a warm, boutique environment. Your dog becomes a part of our home, receiving 24/7 care and intensive, personalized instruction from Cheri Shanahan.
Your Dog is a Guest, Not a Number.
Most training facilities are high-volume kennels where dogs spend 20+ hours a day in a concrete run. At Your Dogs 2nd Home, we do things differently. We only accept a limited number of guests at a time. Your dog lives in our home, sleeps in our house, and learns in a real living room—the same environment they'll be expected to behave in.
How It Works: The Boutique Flip
A Home, Not a Kennel
Your dog enjoys a comfortable stay-over residency in a serene, home-like environment, ensuring they are relaxed and ready to learn.
02. The Immersive Residency
Your dog becomes a guest in our professional home environment for their intensive training stay. In this real-world setting, we work 24/7 to replace old habits with "Real-World Reliability," ensuring they learn how to navigate a home calmly and confidently.
03. The Homecoming & Beyond
Training doesn’t end when your dog leaves our home. We provide a comprehensive "Hand-Off" session where we transfer those skills to you, giving you the information and coaching needed to maintain a reliable companion for the long haul.
The Program Tiers
Choose the prescription that fits your dog's needs
The "Good Dog" Residency
The Boutique Polish
The dog who has a good heart but needs a "boutique polish" on leash manners and basic household etiquette.
INVESTMENT
$1,900
$158/mo
2-Week Program
What You'll Get
Emotional regulation
Reactivity rehab
Building neutrality in public spaces
Door manners
All residencies begin with a professional evaluation to ensure the best fit for your dog.
The "Reliable Companion" Residency
Off-Leash Freedom & Reliability
Families wanting off-leash freedom and reliability in high-distraction Northwest Indiana areas.
INVESTMENT
$2,600
$216/mo
3-Week Program
What You'll Get
Off-leash recall
Public neutrality
Advanced "Place" work
All residencies begin with a professional evaluation to ensure the best fit for your dog.
MOST POPULAR
The "Behavioral Reset" Residency
Complete Emotional Overhaul
Complex cases involving reactivity, severe anxiety, or deeply ingrained bad habits that require a complete emotional overhaul.
INVESTMENT
$3,400
$283/mo
4-Week Program
What You'll Get
Emotional regulation
Reactivity rehab
Building neutrality in public spaces
All residencies begin with a professional evaluation to ensure the best fit for your dog.
Note on Behavioral Modification
For the safety of our community and your dog, cases involving dog/human aggression or severe leash reactivity require a minimum of 4 weeks. Behavior modification cannot be rushed; we prioritize building a stable emotional foundation to ensure the results stay permanent once your dog returns home.
What's Included in Every Stay?
24/7 Home Supervision
No lonely nights in a kennel; your dog is part of our family.
Visual Progress
Photo and video updates twice a week.
Real-World Proofing
Training at Bulldog Park, Valparaiso Central Park, and the Fairgrounds.
The Handover
A 2-hour intensive coaching session to ensure the results transfer to you.
Request Your Evaluation
Tell us about your dog and which residency tier interests you most. We'll personally review your application and reach out to discuss the best fit for your pup.