Professional Obedience Training for Dogs with Personality.
At Quirky Canines, we believe dog training should be personal, practical, and rooted in real experience—not just flashy websites or big-name branding. Owner Makenna Balmer brings over Ten years of hands-on experience in animal welfare and training across the Central Iowa area. This isn’t just a business—it’s a lifelong mission to build stronger communities through well-trained dogs and confident, educated owners. We keep things simple and effective, focusing on giving you the tools to succeed long after our sessions end. No endless upselling or unnecessary follow-ups—just solid training, support, and flexibility to fit your life. Whether you’ve got one question or a hundred, we’re here for all of them. Take a look at our packages below and reach out—your dog’s better behavior starts now.
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Pricing and Options
Consultation/One-Time 2-hour Lesson
$325 (per dog)
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Training collar, remote and protective case $200+ value
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Let’s get to know each other, learn the basics of using a training collar, and empower you to continue your training with confidence!
4 In-home Training Sessions (no public lessons)
$700 (per dog)
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Training collar, remote and protective case $200+ value.
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4 in-home lessons focusing on basic commands (Heel, Sit, Come, Down, Place, and “Off”/Stop Command) and understand how the training collar is used to effectively and efficiently build trust and confidence between you and your dog.
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Jump start your own dog training journey with help from our expertise.
Flexible In-Home/Public Training
$800 (per dog)
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Learn the basics (Heel, Sit, Come, Down, Place, and “Off”/Stop Command).
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Build confidence.
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4 in-person training sessions.
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You choose the combination of in home and in public sessions. Whatever fits your lifestyle and schedule better!
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Same great training with flexible options. Includes training collar, remote and protective case. $200+ value.
Five In-Home Lessons + Two Public Lessons
$1000 (per dog)
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Focus on your day-to-day routine (morning, lunch, evening) and learn basic commands (Heel, Sit, Come, Down, Place, and “Off”/Stop Command) to make your day to day less stressful.
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Two public lessons to help you test your pup’s new skills in real-world situations!
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Build confidence and enjoy new, exciting places while knowing your dog is safe and in control.
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Training collar, remote and protective case included. $200+ value.
One Week Board and Train (Per Dog)
The ultimate focus on consistency, avoiding the rebound and regression cycle that can happen with inconsistent training schedules. Includes training collar, remote and protective case. $200+ value.
$1000
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Base level commands:Heel, Sit, Come, Down, Place, and “Off” (Stop Command).
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One daily video update and 15 photos updates to keep you in the loop.
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Temperature-controlled 40 sq ft kennels and 24/7 monitoring.
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Daily training sessions to ensure effectivenes and 2 hour owner education session.
Contact Us Today! Reserve Training Or Reach Out With Any Questions Or Concerns.
“Zoomies are fun—until they turn your living room into a racetrack. At Quirky Canines Dog Training, we believe in keeping the quirky and adding a little calm. Let us help your pup channel their energy into good behavior, so you both can enjoy the zoomies and the zen.”
Contact us today for expert dog training tailored to your needs. Let’s get started!
P.O. Box 312
Newton, IA 50208
(515) 322-1812
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