ⓘ Due to health reasons, Tonja Osborn is unfortunately not able to train dogs at this time. We are, however, still offering training. Tonja’s husband, Chuck Osborn, is now providing all the training at Canine Country Club. Chuck has been training dogs alongside Tonja for over 30 years. He is a highly capable and competent trainer and behaviorist. Chuck will continue all of our normal training programs, including Board & Train, group lessons and private lessons. We appreciate your consideration and understanding while Tonja is recovering and Chuck takes over the training program.
New Trick at Canine Country Club
Our dog training services and obedience training classes are fit for all dogs—whether you’re teaching tricks,giving your new puppy a crash course in basic behavior, or leaving your dog with us for extensive Board & Train options. We make it easy for the greater West Des Moines, IA area dog owners to find a training option that’s right for them, from our most popular Board & Train program, group classes, to private training sessions. We have something to accommodate every dog owner’s training needs. We can even teach competitive dog training services, AKC Canine Good Citizen preparation, and Therapy Dog International testing preparation!
Enroll your dog today!
Teaching your dog proper behavior and commands is important for their lifelong development. At Canine Country Club, we strive to help dog owners give their four-legged friends the education they need to be well-behaved, responsive and controlled. Contact Chuck at 515-491-925 for more information about dog training services and obedience training classes alongside our daycare and boarding services.
Board and Train
University Programs
Enrollment
Training Schedule
What to Bring to Class
Testing Out
Training Prices
Testimonials
FAQ
Board and Train
Board and Train
We offer comprehensive board and train programs in 2-, 3- and 4-week increments! These classes can be incorporated with regular boarding free of charge. You get:
✓ FREE consultation about your dog’s issues and what training you’d like
✓ FREE 1 – 1¼ hour in-facility private go home lesson
✓ FREE 1 – 1¼ hour follow up in-facility private lesson, to be used within 1 year
✓ FREE attendance to 4 training classes, to be used within 1 year
✓ 15% off future board and train programs
When your dog is enrolled in Board and Train they are here for training and training only. Board and Train is NOT the same as regular boarding. It is counterproductive to the training efforts for a dog in training to play in daycare, play or socialize with other dogs or commingle with other dogs. It breaks the continuity between dog and trainer. Your dog will only interact with other dogs if it is part of his/her training. This means your dog will be in his/her kennel for the majority of their stay. This is not difficult or hard on your dog. Training is a very mentally intensive activity. To best benefit from training, it’s best for your dog to remain in his/her kennel to think about and fully absorb the training received. This will increase the effectiveness of the training your dog receives. Your dog will receive his/her daily training with Tonja Osborn and 5-8+ potty breaks per day with a professionally trained staff member.
University Programs
Canine Country Club University Degree Programs
Bachelor’s Degree |
Master’s Degree |
Ph.D |
1400 |
2100 |
2800 |
2 weeks |
3 weeks |
4 weeks |
Dog Accepts Handling |
Dog Accepts Handling |
Dog Accepts Handling |
Collar |
Collar |
Collar |
Leash |
Leash |
Leash |
Grooming |
Grooming |
Grooming |
Flea Drops |
Flea Drops |
Flea Drops |
Medicine |
Medicine |
Medicine |
Coat/Sweater |
Coat/Sweater |
Coat/Sweater |
Ears |
Ears |
Ears |
Teeth |
Teeth |
Teeth |
Paws |
Paws |
Paws |
Rear End |
Rear End |
Rear End |
Jumping Up |
Jumping Up |
Jumping Up |
Sit by Side in Heel Position |
Sit by Side in Heel Position |
Sit by Side in Heel Position |
Loose Leash Walking |
Loose Leash Walking |
Loose Leash Walking |
Sit |
Sit |
Sit |
Down |
Down |
Down |
Come |
Come |
Come |
Eyes |
Eyes |
Eyes |
Loose Leash Sit and Come |
Loose Leash Sit and Come |
Loose Leash Sit and Come |
Touch |
Touch |
Touch |
Here |
Here |
Here |
Find It |
Find It |
Find It |
All Gone |
All Gone |
All Gone |
Hey – Attention |
Hey – Attention |
Hey – Attention |
Proof Weeks 1 & 2 Behaviors |
Proof Weeks 1 & 2 Behaviors |
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Heel Fast |
Heel Fast |
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Heel Normal |
Heel Normal |
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Heel Slow |
Heel Slow |
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Sit and Come Outside with Distractions |
Sit and Come Outside with Distractions |
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Down Stay |
Down Stay |
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Not yours – Food on Floor |
Not yours – Food on Floor |
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Seat Belt |
Seat Belt |
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Proof Weeks 1, 2, & 3 Behaviors |
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Sit and Come from a Distance |
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Not Yours – Walking over treats on floor |
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Meet & Greet Strangers |
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Wait at Doors |
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Go Lay Down |
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Enrollment
Enrollment Information
Please bring all materials with you to ensure your dog’s place in the class. Here’s what we need from you on your first night of class:
✓ You must fill Canine Country Club’s enrollment forms, found here.
✓ Bring a copy of your dog’s vaccination records for us to keep.
- Rabies (if over 16 weeks)
- Distemper, Parvo, and Bordetella
✓ Payment in full prior to your class or private lesson.
- Cash or check made out to Canine Training by Mystic Moon, NOT Canine Country Club
✓ Enter training via the back/east side of the building, through the blue door to the left of the POD storage unit
Need help or have questions? Visit our help center
Training Schedule
Training Schedule
Lesson |
Schedule |
Level 1 (Puppy and beginner manners and obedience) |
Sundays: 11am – 12:15pm |
Level 2 (Intermediate Obedience and Training: Agility, CGC, TDI, ATTS, IPO BH) |
Sundays: 12:30pm – 1:45pm |
Level 3 (Advanced Training: Agility, CGC, TDI, ATTS, IPO BH) |
Sundays: 2pm – 3:15pm |
Private In-Facility Lessons |
Monday-Thursday: 11:30am or 12:30pm Saturdays: Between 10am and 3pm |
What to Bring to Class
What to Bring to Class
✓ A happy, positive attitude, an open heart and a desire to have fun with your dog
✓ Equipment you’re already using with your dog (prong collar, choke chain, e-collar, etc.)
✓ Dog enters wearing a flat Collar (no Martingales, Halti’s, Harnesses, etc.)
✓ Attached to the collar is a 6-foot flat leash
✓ Cooked chicken breast cut into large grape size pieces
✓ For Sunday classes, please do not feed dinner the night before or breakfast the morning of class. For Wednesday night classes, please do not feed breakfast or lunch. A hungry dog learns faster!
Testing Out
Testing Out of a Level/Class
For dogs with prior obedience training or who demonstrate the ability to respond to basic commands and behaviors, we offer the ability to test out of levels and classes.
Level 2 prerequisites to test out of Level 1✓ Sit Stay, to the count of 5. ✓ Down Stay, to the count of 5. ✓ Loose leash walking, 10 steps and back. ✓ Recall from the sit or down, 5 steps away. |
Level 3 prerequisites to test out of Level 2 ✓ Sit Stay, with your back turned away for 5 seconds. ✓ Down Stay, with your back turned away for 5 seconds Recall, 20 steps/across the room. ✓ Loose leash walking around the classroom. ✓ All with distractions. |
Training Prices
Training Schedule
Lesson |
Cost |
Board and Train – 2 weeks |
$1400 |
Board and Train – 3 weeks |
$2100 |
Board and Train – 4 weeks |
$2800 |
Each Additional Week of Board and Train |
+$700 |
Luxury Suite Upgrade (with no camera) |
+$20/night |
Add on Therapy Dog International Training (4 week program only) |
+$200 |
Add on Canine Good Citizen Training (3&4 week programs only) |
$75/week |
Testimonials
Testimonials
Valorie K. W.
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On behalf of the Iowa Public Defender’s Association I would like to take the opportunity to thank you for generously donating your time to give a presentation during our June seminar. As the host office we were pleased with the attendance and the many positive comments we received regarding the seminar and the topics discussed. Providing top quality continuing education and training programs for our attorneys and investigators is the chief objective of the Public Defender Association. It would not be possible to conduct these seminars without speakers, like yourself, who graciously donate their time to share their expertise and insight.
On behalf of the Iowa Public Defender’s Association I would like to take the opportunity to thank you for generously donating your time to give a presentation during our June seminar. As the host office we were pleased with the attendance and the many positive comments we received regarding the seminar and the topics discussed. Providing top quality continuing education and training programs for our attorneys and investigators is the chief objective of the Public Defender Association. It would not be possible to conduct these seminars without speakers, like yourself, who graciously donate their time to share their expertise and insight.
Sarah Carr Smith
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I am blown away by how different my puppy was after her board and train with Mystic Moon! They are absolute dog whisperers. I almost became emotional when I walked with my pup and she walked next to me without pulling! You will not be disappointed in what they have to offer. I am so excited to enjoy my puppy without the stress of her being naughty.
I am blown away by how different my puppy was after her board and train with Mystic Moon! They are absolute dog whisperers. I almost became emotional when I walked with my pup and she walked next to me without pulling! You will not be disappointed in what they have to offer. I am so excited to enjoy my puppy without the stress of her being naughty.
Sarah Ericson
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Coco completed her 4 week Board & Train! So grateful to have found a wonderful, compassionate trainer Tonja Osbourne with Canine Training by Mystic Moon After recently adopting her, I was not making much progress training and after being part of the 4wek board & train program I am just amazed by the difference! She’s fully fluent in sit, lie down, heel, wait, ok, find it, go, come here- oh yeah and shes finally fully housetrained. Tonja also gave me training…
Coco completed her 4 week Board & Train! So grateful to have found a wonderful, compassionate trainer Tonja Osbourne with Canine Training by Mystic Moon After recently adopting her, I was not making much progress training and after being part of the 4wek board & train program I am just amazed by the difference! She’s fully fluent in sit, lie down, heel, wait, ok, find it, go, come here- oh yeah and shes finally fully housetrained. Tonja also gave me training…
Samantha Nicole Grandfield
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A big thank you to Tonja at Canine Training by Mystic Moon, Inc! Your private lesson with Vader today really opened my eyes! I have so much more to learn from you to become the best trainer/handler I can be! I hope to start coming to Sunday class again in the next few weeks! You are such an awesome friend and mentor! I appreciate your honesty more than you know! Vader and I have a long road ahead, but it will all be worth it! My passion for learning to train my dogs will only get stronger from here!
A big thank you to Tonja at Canine Training by Mystic Moon, Inc! Your private lesson with Vader today really opened my eyes! I have so much more to learn from you to become the best trainer/handler I can be! I hope to start coming to Sunday class again in the next few weeks! You are such an awesome friend and mentor! I appreciate your honesty more than you know! Vader and I have a long road ahead, but it will all be worth it! My passion for learning to train my dogs will only get stronger from here!
Caitlyn Parrott
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Tonja is awesome! Would highly recommend for all dog owners 🙂 My beloved chocolate lab is finally becoming a well-behaved, calm pup!
Tonja is awesome! Would highly recommend for all dog owners 🙂 My beloved chocolate lab is finally becoming a well-behaved, calm pup!
Lucylou, Rita, And Jack
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We were delighted to learn about “Canine Training by Mystic Moon Inc.” through our vet at Jordan Creek Animal Hospital. Tonja Osborn is a “dog whisperer” extraordinaire . . . We highly recommend Tonja and “Canine Training by Mystic Moon Inc.” to anyone experiencing puppyhood.
We were delighted to learn about “Canine Training by Mystic Moon Inc.” through our vet at Jordan Creek Animal Hospital. Tonja Osborn is a “dog whisperer” extraordinaire . . . We highly recommend Tonja and “Canine Training by Mystic Moon Inc.” to anyone experiencing puppyhood.
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