Greater love has no one than this:
to lay down one's life for one's friends.
John 15:13
CYPRESS ARROW TRAINING ACADEMY LLC
Turn your “problem dog” into a well-trained K9.
Turn your “problem dog” into a well-trained K9.
Veteran GI Bill Approved Courses - Facility code: VA25810718
Veteran GI Bill Approved Courses - Facility code: VA25810718
Cypress Arrow's K9 Academy LLC
Cypress Arrow's K9 Academy LLC
We help create better relationships between dogs and their owners through motivational training techniques, mutual respect, and effective handling.
We are the ONLY certified trainers in Central, Louisiana with quantitative results in nationally recognized organizations.
LAW ENFORCEMENT OWNED, SUPPORTED & MILITARY APPROVED
Fully Licenced & Insured by Kennel PRO
FINANCING AVAILABLE
Veterans may be eligible for a monthly housing allowance (MHA) payment from the VA.
For ALL OTHER questions or information, please CALL US
Call (318) 447-8331 during business hours or (318) 715-5812 during after hours
"BASIC" Obedience
"BASIC" Obedience
This is a three (3) to four (4) week boot camp program to jump start your dog's training. It's 1 on 1 with your dog daily. We video his/her progress during the last week of training and send to you as a training tool. This class is normally for dogs a minimum of 5 months old and up. Limited availability, great for big or dominant dogs with unruly behaviors. An AKC CGC certificate (if temperament permits) and/or a training certificate will be awarded at the end of the training program. We include a 1 hour handler course and INCLUDES all training equipment.
$975
Discounts to our puppy owners, LEO and current military
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"ADVANCED" Obedience
"ADVANCED" Obedience
Advanced is Off Leash (3) to four (5) week boot camp program that includes all the same basic obedience cues except done off-leash. We include a few additional cues with hand signals. This class is great for those wanting to go into sport competition obedience or just extra control of the dog in or around public and home. The dog can also earn their CGCA or CGCU from AKC.
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$1500
Discounts to our puppy owners, LEO and current military
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LEO "Detection"
LEO "Detection"
Some classes are approved for the Veteran Post 911 GI Bill, or Law Enforcement Agencies
LEO Single or Dual Purpose detection training in:
Narcotics
Explosives
Cadaver
Search & Rescue
$1500 & up
DLE or NNDDA Certifications
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"SERVICE" DOG
"SERVICE" DOG
Our Service Dog program is a 3 phase training program that evaluates your dog to pass and be a medical Service Dog that performs task for the disabled. Our 3 phase trainning programs takes about 8-10 months for completion and in stages. We meet all ADA.gov requirements for each dog and also provide you with legal documentation to support your dog's training and evaluations for public and private access.
Total program CALL for Pricing
This course in paid in phases and certificates awarded per phase. Vest and equipment not included. All legal documents and handler courses included
STAR Puppy
STAR Puppy
Our STAR puppy classes are a 2 week board and train program. This STAR class is for puppies 14 weeks to 4 months old. It includes, sit, down and leash walking, socialization in public places and around other animals. Crate training and imprinting is also available upon request. Includes a handler class when you pick him up. Start your puppy off with a great experience and foundation obedience. An AKC STAR puppy award and certificate is given at end of class upon puppy achieving required goals
This class is affordable at
$500
Deer Tracking
Deer Tracking
We train proven deer tracking dogs using real deer blood, hoof and pheromones. Getting your dog ready for deer recovery during season is the best way to work your dog during the year. We work the dog on small and long tracks, in and out of water areas. All natural settings and dogs is awarded a tracking certificate.
We offer a FREE evaluation of your dog before training begins. Tracking classes are 4-6 weeks depending on the dog's hunt drive. We do not train DURING fall or winter months or during deer seasons.
Cost: $1200 - up
Private Lessons & Boarding
Private Lessons & Boarding
Basic, Advanced & Off Leash
Interested in doing all the tough work, and daily training and be the driver in the success of your dog? Our Private Lessons are for you! Enjoy weekly lessons with your Trainer and Dog(s) to learn all the necessary skills to become a well-rounded doggy citizen, enjoy the week with your homework and continue to shine bright in progress each week!
All ages are welcome to participate in Private Lessons, so lets get that new puppy or newly adopted dog off to a great start!
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$75 per hour & up
$25 per day for boarding
click for boarding & Refreshers
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Small Dog Training
Small Dog Training
Our Small (Toy breeds) dog classes are a 2-3 week board and train program. This class is for TOY breeds over 6 months old. It includes, strict RECALL, sit, down and leash walking, socialization in public places and around other animals. Crate training and imprinting is also available upon request. Includes a handler class when you pick him up. A basic Obedience award and certificate is given at end of class upon your dog achieving required goals
This class is affordable at $600
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"Protection" Training
"Protection" Training
Our Executive Protection Dogs are trained in complete off-leash control, you can give a command only once in a very pleasant matter-of-fact tone. Your dog will obey instantly regardless of the situation. By regardless of the situation we literally mean anywhere and everywhere. Our clients range from experienced owners to new owners. These dogs are trained in specific levels and ready within 3-6 months maybe more depending on their level of drives
We also provide session training for those wanting to teach and train their dog in protection.
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Our Team
Our Team
We love training dogs for you
We love training dogs for you
Tina Frey
Tina Frey
Owner/Trainer
Owner/Trainer
Tina is senior trainer and holds certifications in many nationally recognized organizations across the country. She is well experienced in training and handling K9 in many specific fields. Her expertise is focused on obedience, sport & detection training. Tina has over 25 years in dog training and over 30 years in breeding dogs.
Angi McCann
Angi McCann
CFO / Asst Trainer
CFO / Asst Trainer
Angi has grown up with handling and training a multitude of animals including dogs, horses, cows and other farm animals. Angi has a bachelors degree in Psychology and works with many veterans in the area of service dogs and PTSD. Angi works not only with the animals as an assistant trainer but also with our service dog customers
Chad Brown
Chad Brown
Head Trainer
Head Trainer
Chad has been training and owning dogs all of his life. His training experience was focused on upland and waterfowl dogs as well as working hunting dogs. Chad brings over 30 years of experience with training working breeds. Chad maintains quality training at our facility and manages all aspects of care of the dogs
Alicia Alsup
Alicia Alsup
Kennel Manager
Kennel Manager
Alicia brings a love of animals and care to our facility. She is responsible for cleaning of the kennels, feeding, administering medications as needed and giving the love to your pet while they are here to stay. Alicia has always had a love for k9 and assist in dog rescue organizations volunteering her time to save a life.
ABOUT TINA FREY
Tina Frey's experience is multifaceted. She has over 5 years in veterinarian studies at NSU college and many years experience in the veterinarian field with animal care, health, genetics and breeding. She has also bred many other breeds of canine with her father in the past 30 years as well as a horse breeder & trainer. In the early 1990's, Tina also competed in Cattle dog trials....earning titles on working cow dogs. She has over 20 years experience in k9 training and currently a CERTIFIED OBEDIENCE TRAINER through a nationally accredited college. Tina has multiple breed articles currently published in National and World Wide Magazines.
On top of the list .....she's been fortunate to have a couple of her Corso in the Movies (HBO) was just a bonus. As a volunteer, Tina has worked with many rescue organizations such as LAK9 SAR and Cajun Coast Search & Rescue covering Louisiana and surrounding states. Now she's volunteering her time with her Live search/tracking dog and HRD (Cadaver) dogs in disaster events or requested recoveries with local and state law enforcement agencies.
We are blessed and highly favored and give the glory to God to live a life pursuing our passion.
CERTIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE
Certified by the Louisiana State Fire Marshal - State Urban Search & Rescue Technical Search Specialist
Commissioned with the Rapides Parish Sheriff's dept. and Civilian volunteer for the Alexandria City Police dept.
Certified K9 Trainer with Animal Behavior College (ABC)
Animal Behavior College (ABC) is approved by Industry Leaders (Programs are approved for CEUs by the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT), International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC) and the National Association of Dog Obedience Instructors (NADOI) www.animalbehaviorcollege.com
ABC certified K-9 MENTOR Trainer (Train the trainers program)
Owner/ Director of Cypress Arrow Kennels/k9 Academy LLC
Member of Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT) www.adpt.com
Working Dog Director and Member of S.A.C.C.I. (Society in America for Cane Corso Italiano) www.sacciusa.org
American Kennel Club - Official AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC, CGA & CGU) Evaluator. www.akc.org
DLE (Dogs for Law Enforcement) certified K-9 Explosive and Narcotic Detection Handler team
DLE certified tracking/SAR K9 handler
DLE is a non-profit organization that offers an accredited program that certifies k9 teams under rigorous real world simulations. They also established the program to enhance handler's training abilities through state and national training seminars. www.dlecertification.org
LAK9 certified HRD (Human Remains Recovery) K9 handler team - www.lak9.net
Served 2 years as Dpt Lt Commander for Cajun Coast Search & Rescue - www.cajuncoastsar.com (501-C non-profit)
Earned the Cajun Coast SAR certified tracking team (certification meets national USAR requirements for tracking)
Held /performed many Local and National Seminars :
PSA - Protection Sports Association Seminar
American Street Dog Events and competition
AKC Rally / Obedience / Conformation
ABA/AMA Nationals and Irondog competitions
Working dog Seminars / training / club events
Fields of Experience:
Since 2013- Scent Detection Training/handling: Narcotics, Explosives, Tracking, HRD, SAR and Patrol
20 years +
Obedience Training and Instruction
Behavior Solving and Prevention / Aggression and Fear Training and Rehabilitation
Training & Owning Animal Assisted Therapy / Service Dogs
Canine Good Citizen training
Competition Obedience & Rally
Personal Protection
Conformation and Show Ring
Dog Breeding / Litter Evaluation
Puppy Class Instructor
Novice Class Instructor
Advanced Class Instructor
Pet Placement
Temperament Testing
Clicker Training / Target Training
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