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The Retreat at Three Dog Ranch

Kalispell, Montana

4.8/5· 23 Google reviews

About The Retreat at Three Dog Ranch

The Retreat at Three Dog Ranch in Kalispell offers premier dog care services, including luxury boarding, Board & Train programs, and personalized dog training in the serene beauty of Montana. Our state-of-the-art facility provides a home away from home, designed to keep your dog comfortable, safe, and happy. With a certified trainer, 24/7 on-site staff, and spacious accommodations, we ensure every dog enjoys an enriching experience tailored to their unique needs. Whether you’re seeking advanced training, a relaxing boarding stay, or a combination of both, The Retreat at Three Dog Ranch is Kalispell’s trusted choice for exceptional dog care. Visit us to see why we’re the Flathead Valley’s top destination for luxury dog boarding and training.

Training & services

Training goals

  • Behavior consultation
  • Canine Good Citizen preparation
  • Obedience training
  • Puppy training
  • Socialization

Behavior support

  • Aggression training
  • Resource guarding

How training happens

  • Board and train
  • Group classes
  • In-home training
  • Owner coaching Customer-reported
  • Private training

Dog age

  • Puppies
  • Senior dogs

Training level

  • Advanced obedience
  • Advanced training
  • Beginner training

Dog sports

  • Rally obedience
  • Scent work
  • Trick training

Training approach

  • Positive reinforcement

Additional services

  • Boarding
  • Dog walking

Other listed services

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  • Advanced Manners
  • Akc Temperament Test
  • Animal Behavioral
  • Animal Hospital
  • Basic Manners Classes
  • Canine Psychology
  • Canine Sports
  • Continuing Education
  • Dog Behavior Consultant
  • Dog Bite Prevention
  • Dog Manners Class
  • Dog Show
  • Dog Sports Classes
  • Dog Trainer Program
  • Dog's Information
  • Dogs Advice
  • Dry Dog Food
  • Education Workshops
  • Family Dog Manners
  • Fit Paws
  • Fitness Classes
  • Home Classes
  • Individual Class
  • Nail Trimming
  • Obstacle Course
  • Pet Manners
  • Private Consultations
  • Shy Dogs
  • Stuffed Kong
  • Weekly Class

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Questions & answers

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What people have asked about this business.

Hello Debbie, I have a friend who may be looking to give a good home to a dog. She lost her little dog about a year ago. She would provide probably 2 walks a day . I think she would take a training class. Should I give her your contact info ?

Yes, go ahead and I will visit with her. I have dog who is looking for a new home. Debi

Community answer · The Retreat at Three Dog Ranch · 2023-09-21

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After completing the training, does the pet owner continue to use a clicker, or is that just during the training process? thanks!

The clicker and treats are faded as the cue is added to the behavior. They are used in the learning process.

Community answer · Debi Buchholz · 2019-09-21

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Hello, What is the average fee for training a German Shepard for obedience to home protection?

I can't give a specific price answer to this question as it depends on the rate of learning, the age/background experience of the dog, time spent training, effectiveness/ consistency of the owner doing the training, etc of the dog. Also, I don't do home protection training.

Community answer · Debi Buchholz · 2019-09-21

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Customer reviews

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4.8
out of 523 Google reviews

Mentioned in reviews

  • Training methods 3
  • Advice 2
  • Classes 2
  • Dog training 2
  • Lab 2
  • Learned 2
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  • Personalized attention 2
  • Pet owner training 2
  • Thorough trainer 2

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23 collected reviews

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5/5
We recently adopted an 8 year old shepherd from the Humane society in Coeur D Alene Idaho and were lied to about how he reacts around cats. I called her for advise on how we could break him of this habit or if it was even possible. She was SO amazing and helpful on the phone an…Read full reviewClose full review

We recently adopted an 8 year old shepherd from the Humane society in Coeur D Alene Idaho and were lied to about how he reacts around cats. I called her for advise on how we could break him of this habit or if it was even possible. She was SO amazing and helpful on the phone and referred me to a trainer closer to my area. She also said that if I or the other trainer needed any more help or advise to give her a call. This was a very stressful situation for not only me but the new dog and my cats and it was such a relief to talk to someone who was willing to help. I cannot begin to explain how grateful I am that she went out of her way to help.

Courtney Mostad
5/5
My husband and I found Debi while surfing the web for positive trainers in the valley. It was important to us that our trainer use only positive, reward-based methods, and we were so grateful to find that at Anything's Pawsible. Debi brings her robust knowledge of positive rein…Read full reviewClose full review

My husband and I found Debi while surfing the web for positive trainers in the valley. It was important to us that our trainer use only positive, reward-based methods, and we were so grateful to find that at Anything's Pawsible. Debi brings her robust knowledge of positive reinforcement training and dog behavior into the classroom in a warm and cheery manner, making her an excellent teacher for both two-legged and four-legged pupils. Our dog was SO excited to arrive at class every weekend, and seemed to salivate at the chance to work with Debi. After completing the "family dog manners" class, we absolutely have a closer bond with our pooch, and she has excelled greatly in her obedience training. I loved that Debi gave us "homework" to do throughout the week, thus training us to train our dogs and getting us in the habit of working with our dogs often. We are excited to work with her again in the next class we've signed up for. She is always willing to lend a helping hand, answer questions after class, and respond to queries via text/email. I would absolutely recommend her to anyone who is looking for a trainer in the area!

Marie Heitman
5/5

Enrolled my 8 month old toy aussie in her family dog class. Went to every class she held. She is very good with her dogs, funny, and has a lot of knowledge. I would go back to her again. Worth the time if you want to have a well behaved and polite dog.

Jamie Campbell
5/5

Confused by negative reviews I see regarding this dog trainer. So different from my experience and comments don't even make sense as her training facility is actually quite nice and attached to her home. My pup and I participated in her Puppy Kindergarten classes - we both learned alot and plan to continue with her for future classes.

Heather Harrington
5/5
Debi is a highly accomplished and qualified teacher who lives and breathes her dogs and training successes! She is confident, knowledgable and incredibly helpful. Your dog's success means everything to her, and she will do anything and everything possible to make sure it happen…Read full reviewClose full review

Debi is a highly accomplished and qualified teacher who lives and breathes her dogs and training successes! She is confident, knowledgable and incredibly helpful. Your dog's success means everything to her, and she will do anything and everything possible to make sure it happens. She has made herself available to us in training classes, phone calls, text messages, numerous training resources, videos and books. She always has an idea, suggestion or trick up her sleeve. Her training classes and dogs are her life and her reputation means everything to her. Other reviews were written without actual knowledge of Debi's training classes and her dogs. We have had the pleasure to be a part of both; my husband, myself and our four kids loved working with Debi and highly recommend her training program and dogs!!!

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