We are the only Agriturismo in Italy that offers special services for travelers with dogs. Ther trainer Breon O'Farrell helps with matters like dog sitting and dog training.

After twenty years of training dogs in America, BREON O'FARRELL, author of the book "Philosophy Dog. The art of living with man's best friend" in New York City-USA, has brought his gentle and effective methods of training to Italy .

Various levels of obedience, puppy socialization and habituation, and behavioral problem solving are among the many ways in which you and your dog can benefit from visiting “Il Cucciolo”.

If you are traveling to Italy and would like to bring the entire family (dogs included) then there is only one place to consider staying: “Il Cucciolo”.

DOG SITTING
The single most attractive service we offer travelers with dogs is our ‘Dog Sitting' during the hours you are out touring the remarkable medieval and ancient attractions of the area. You will never be turned away from a church, restaurant, museum or shop because the dog isn't welcome. You will not have to split up with your partner, one of you staying outside with the dog on a leash, while the other visits the treasures of the Etruscans.

We know what a joy it is to have our dogs with us, but we also know that touring with them can be stressful. You will have the best of both worlds. Your dogs will be at “Il Cucciolo” in your care when you are here, and when you are off touring we will take great care of them for you. When you return from the days excursion you will find your dogs well exercised, well fed, well trained and happy. This is a much better arrangement than paying a fortune to leave the dogs behind at a kennel of some sort in your home country.

Our Dog Sitting includes one supervised play session with other dogs in A.M. (if appropriate). An exercise period with ball and human throwing it (after lunch). A third exercise period swimming in the pond (weather permitting) (in late afternoon). Rest and private time are also provided in their private ex-pen. Brush outs after pond swim.

When you are not out touring, you will provide for all of your dog's needs, and you are welcome to use the fenced in area when you wish at no cost.

DOG SITTING COST: 20 EURO/DAY. No more than you would pay for kenneling your dog and leaving it behind in a much less desirable situation. We offer a fifteen percent discount for stays of fourteen or more days.

DOG TRAINING
Dog Training at “Il Cucciolo” is managed by Breon O'Farrell. After twenty years of training dogs in the Big Apple, Breon is now having all kinds of new and interesting experiences. He is training Truffle dogs (and finding truffles).

Your dogs can be taught any level of obedience including brushing up on old tricks. You can have problem behaviors resolved, puppies house trained, agility training and suspicion training.

DOG TRAINING COST : 40 euros an hour.

WEEKEND INTENSIVE
For folks who can manage it we have The Weekend Intensive Training. This is usually designed for people with new puppies who want a good overview for how to communicate with the pup, and of course housetraining. We also focus The Weekend Intensive on resolving Behavioral Problems of every sort. It is a package that includes staying at Il Cucciolo and working for about six hours in two or three days with the trainer on your relationship with your dog. The package can be applied during the week also, please enquire about prices.