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Eric Salas Mentorship Program

Eric Salas offers a mentorship program unlike anyone else in the dog sports world. His training methods focus on building a strong connection, earning the trust and respect of your dog, and having FUN! Eric will grow your skills and help gain a new perspective on how to connect with and train your dog. This is not passive training; he will motivate you to do the work that is essential for bonding with your dog. Eric provides a roadmap to success and the support to succeed. None of it is a quick fix, but if you follow the map that Eric provides and put in the time, the results are undeniable.

Each mentoring relationship is unique and personalized for your goals. The following is a small sample of the topics Eric can assist with:

Fine tuning your connection with your dog

Eric understands the dog/handler relationship from the dog’s point of view and can explain to the handler how to get better performance from their dog. He teaches you how to “speak” to the dog in a language the dog understands. Know how to create a bond with your dog and understand when your dog is ready to begin conformation training.

Handling/Training for events

Are you brand new to showing? A seasoned owner/handler looking for that special spark? A professional looking for the best approaches for your clients? A dog sport competitor suffering from anxiety? Master the elements in the conformation ring to be competitive in not just the breed ring, but also in groups and best in show. Compete at the highest levels in all dog sports by having a dog that works with you and loves its job. Learn the methods that make you and your dog a beautiful team in the ring.

Grooming

With over 40 years of experience in all breeds, Eric can teach you the techniques to groom any breed of dog to ensure it meets the breed standard.

Ringside mentorship

Sit ringside with Eric Salas and get insight on what is needed to show to the breed standard and what the judge is looking for.

Nutrition

What fuels your dog from the inside. Gain the knowledge about nutrition in one session that Eric has taken a lifetime to put into practice.

Conditioning

Make your dog a better athlete for any dog sport. Ensure they’re conditioned in the correct ways to enhance their performance and keep them fit and healthy for a lifetime.

Breed history - breed standards

Becoming an ambassador for your breed. You will never need to ask “what do you think of my dog” again. Dive into the “why” of dog structure and how the breeds were designed for different tasks. Learn about parts and how your dog uses them to do the job it was bred for.

Working with difficult dogs -behavior issues

Have a great dog with serious issues. Work with Eric to solve the most challenging of situations and understand why your dog does what it does so you can handle any future problems. Learn tips and techniques for dogs who demonstrate traits of shyness or aggression.

How to work with Eric Salas

Private LessonsOnline Mentorship

Spend Entire Days with Eric Salas

Eric provides dog training services worldwide. Contact us to request his private training sessions and spend a day (or more) working with Eric anywhere in the world. He can come to your kennel, a dog show in your area, or your house to help take your dog training skills to the next level. With his expertise, he will help you solve challenging behaviors and much more. There is no limit on distance or topics that can be covered.
Purchase multiple private sessions to save money. Sessions purchased in packages can be spread out over any period of time. Choose important shows and have Eric with you the entire day. He can come to any state and any country. It will be like your personal canine university.
"I am very flexible in meeting your needs to accomplish your goals. To get the biggest bang for the buck, all mentorship programs include online lessons for all paid bookings until I arrive at your location. It is my goal to prepare you for foundation skills so when I arrive, we are fine tuning with your hands-on portion of the lessons."
- Eric Salas
Prices for Private Lessons (Per Day):
  • 3 Days - $1,800 USD
  • 5 Days - $2,800 USD
  • 10 Days - $5,500 USD
Please Note: Our prices do not include lodging, meals, or transportation.
Get an unedited video of your private sessions for $50 USD for all sessions. Please bring an empty external hard drive with you if you intend to purchase footage.

Online Mentorship Lessons with Eric Salas

Train with Eric in any location across the world through our online mentorship program. Contact us to hire Eric as your dependable mentor for dog grooming and handling and addressing performance issues and/or behavioral issues.
  • Attendees of Eric’s seven-day symposiums receive six months of free online mentorship.
  • Attendees of Eric’s two-day dog training workshops receive one month of free online mentorship.
  • Attendees of MasterClass by Eric Salas receive a lifetime of free online mentorship.
Mentorship Program Details
Our online mentorship program covers the following topics:
  • Animal Behavioral Issues
  • Connection with Dogs
  • Handling/Training Techniques for Any Dog Show Events
  • Breed History/Breed Standard Education
  • Grooming
  • Ringside-Style Mentorship for All Dog Events
What You'll Need:
1. Download WhatsApp to your mobile device.2. Add Eric Salas to your contacts; Eric Salas +1 (360) 593-1200.3. Send the information listed below to Eric through WhatsApp via text:
  • First and Last Name:
  • Country, State:
  • Breed of Dog:
  • Current Challenges:
  • Goals:
4. After receiving your information, Eric will send you the first video lesson, which you should watch in its entirety. The content of the video is progressive and goes from simple to complex topics. Do not skip or watch partial videos before you start your exercise.5. Take a video of yourself and your dog practicing the content seen in the first video lesson. Please film with your phone horizontally. Try to keep each video between 60 to 90 seconds.6. You can send as many videos as you want. Eric will review your footage as soon as possible and reply with feedback or advance you to the next lesson. From time to time, Eric may request a voice or video call via WhatsApp to explain in more detail.
Online Mentorship Training Packages:
  • 1 Month of Lessons - $100 USD
  • 3 Months of Lessons - $225 USD
  • 6 Months of Lessons - $300 USD
  • 12 Months of Lessons - $480 USD

Doggie Bootcamp

Frustrated with your dog’s behavior? Send them to Eric Salas to address the behavioral issues through positive, effective training sessions. He will reprogram your dog and eliminate their bad habits. All sessions include a two-hour session with you and your dog at the end of the training. The sessions can be conducted in person or online. Additionally, you can extend your training with your dog for only an additional $250 USD per day.
  • 3 Days - $1,275 USD
  • 5 Days - $2,000 USD
  • 10 Days - $3,500 USD
Please email us today to book your private session.
Please Note: You can use multiple days whenever you need them.
Get an unedited video of your private sessions for $100 USD for all sessions. Please bring an empty external hard drive with you if you intend to purchase footage.

Watch Our Dog Handling and Grooming Videos

Many problems may be fixed by watching our free handling or grooming videos. Please subscribe to Eric Salas's YouTube channel to stay updated with his newest dog training videos.

Reminder

We require a 100% deposit of your payment upon booking our dog training workshops. Those who are paying with checks must ensure the check is cleared before training starts. Please note that we only allow cash payments for our per-day classes.

Learn More About Our Services

See our Workshop Schedules page for the dates of our dog training sessions. You may also email us to request more information about our workshops.
Also, we can help you host a workshop in your area today. Contact us today to learn more.