Jon Stolzer The Farm is happy to introduce Jon Stolzer, owner of Canine Inc., to head our Training Program. Jon's credentials are: Expert Canine Behaviorist and Training Specialist with diploma earned from Triple Crown Academy, Austin, Texas – the country's leading canine behavior school Educated in Police Canine Training and Instruction through North State K-9 Academy Certified Canine Emergency Health and First Aid Specialist AKC Good Citizen Evaluator Canine Inc. Therapy Dog Evaluator Licensed as instructor for Emergency Canine Health & First Aid through PetSaver Training.

The Farm at Natchez Trace teams up with Canine Inc. for a comprehensive training program for you and your dog.

The six-week courses cover two levels – basic and intermediate - and are designed to foster greater understanding between you and your dogs. While your dog learns good manners, you will receive a basic education in canine behavior and psychology.

Certified Expert Canine Behaviorist and Training Specialist, Jon Stolzer of Canine Inc. has designed a course to work in line with a dog's natural intellectual design. In accord with The Farm's philosophy, he looks at each dog as a unique individual. Jon has built a program he describes as "obedience dogs love and understand" by taking the three elements dogs need in order to be balanced: mental stimulation, physical stimulation, and fair/consistent leadership. In our classes, obedience is both fulfilling and fun!

Basic obedience is required before entering the Intermediate program. The Intermediate program uses the groundwork of the Basic and continues into a "high distraction" environment, increasing the duration and distance over which you will control your dog.

Classes are in a group setting (10 dog limit) and consist of 1-hour sessions for six consecutive weeks. In order to achieve desired results, participants should plan to attend all sessions. Sign up for our Monday series or our Tuesday series at beginner level and our Thursday series at intermediate. Class runs from 6:30pm to 7:30pm and the cost per dog is $155.00.

The cost per six-week session is $155.00. Total payment is due in advance. The class fee is non-refundable once the six-week session has begun.

To reserve a place in our training program, please contact Guest Services at (615) 662-6628 or email Guest Services Manager, Cogie Smeeton, at cogie@thefarmatnatcheztrace.com.