The Good Kind of B.A.D
Professional Dog Training You Can Understand and Apply to Your Everyday Life
Welcome to Baptista Academy for Dogs (B.A.D), where humans and dogs learn the key to happy and healthy companionship.
Founded by U.S. Air Force veteran Maegan-Ann Baptista, B.A.D brings world-class dog behavior expertise straight to your home. After nearly a decade of military service, including over a dozen U.S. Secret Service missions and an overseas deployment handling patrol, explosive, and drug detector dogs, Maegan turned her passion for working with high-drive dogs toward helping everyday dog owners confidently communicate with their pets.
At B.A.D we deliver tailored training plans built specifically around your lifestyle and your dog's needs. We provide the roadmap for healthy habits that unlock the ultimate human-canine companionship.
There is no one-way streets in dog training. We have a balanced baseline to training and adjust accordingly to what works for each dog.
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Training & Pricing
Browse our programs below. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
All programs come with a 15 ft foot leash and an e-collar from E-Collar Technologies.
While e-collar training is not mandatory, it is required for any off-leash training.
Private Lessons
$1500
6 Private Lessons
60-90 minute, 1-on-1 sessions
Focus ranging from basic obedience to reactivity
Hands-on owner education
Recommended for active owners
$300+ worth of gear included
*Additional 60-90 minute, 1-on-1 sessions for
$150/session
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Day Training
$2500
15 Day Program - $1000 deposit
This program is for dogs 6 months and older
Daily Drop-off and Pick-up (flexible times)
1 hour owner education every Friday
On & Off Leash Obedience
Environmental Exposure
$300+ worth of gear included
Includes quarterly refreshers for the life of your dog
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Board & Train
$3500
15 Day Program - $1000 deposit
Followed by minimum 5 hours of owner education
This is for dogs 6 months and older with typical behavioral issues. During their stay, they reside in my home and become part of the pack.
On & Off Leash Obedience
Environmental Exposure
$300+ worth of gear included
Includes quarterly refreshers for the life of your dog
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Behavior Modification
$5000
4 - 6 Week Board & Train - $2000 deposit
*Followed by a minimum of 10 hours owner education
This program is designed for committed owners who are dedicated to changing their lifestyle through the education of their dog’s specific needs. During your dog’s stay they will live as part of our family. He or she will be living in our home and interacting with my family on a daily basis.
*This training spot is offered on a limited basis. Future scheduling available, deposit required.*
During the follow up sessions, you will be taught how to maintain training milestones and continue to improve your dog’s behavior, obedience, and your relationship.
You will learn:
Gear Familiarization
Verbal Markers & Rewards
Importance of Engagement & Play
Targeted Behaviors:
Environmental Fears
Uncontrollable Barking
Leash Reactivity
Dog and Human Reactivity
Separation Anxiety
Impulse Control