Is your 1st (or 3rd) dog more than you bargained for?
Do you have bigger fish to fry than basic obedience? Does your dog struggle in a specific area that doesn’t fall under “the basics?” Whether it’s fear of the car, problem barking, resource guarding, or something else, let’s team up to get you and your dog some much needed relief
What is affecting you and your teammate’s quality of life?
Barking
Resource Guarding
Fear
Handling Sensitivity
Ways We Can Team Up
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Coaching
I teach you how to train your dog
For the guardians who have the time and the desire to be in the driver’s seat of their dog’s training
We meet one hour a week for 6-8 weeks. In between sessions you practice to prepare for the next step
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Day Training
Training done for you
For busy, overwhelmed guardians or those who just prefer the hard part be done by a pro
I come to your house and train your dog three times a week for an hour. At the end of each week, we meet for an hour long transfer session, where I teach you how to maintain your dog’s new skills. Each week is built on the next
How it Works
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Step 1: Submit Contact Form
Complete the form and schedule your initial consultation
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Step 2: Initial Consultation
One to one and a half hour information-gathering session so I can create a customized training plan for your dog
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Step 3: Pick Your Training Structure
Day Training: I train your dog
Private Training: I train you to train your dog
Coaching Packages
For those eager to be in the driver’s seat of their dog’s training under the guidance of a professional. They have the time and motivation to grow their dog’s skills
Initial Consultation
90 minute session in your home where I gather all relevant details about the behavior(s), introduce initial management steps to get you some relief and prevent worsening, and nail down your top training priorities. Information from the consultation is used to form your dog’s customized training plan
$175
6 session program
6 week program
We meet 1x/week for one hour
$990
8 session program
8 week program
We meet 1x/week for one hour
$1320
10 session program
10 week program
We meet 1x/week for one hour
$1650
Day Training Packages
For those who would like to be involved in their dog’s training but prefer to leave the nitty-gritty to a pro
18 Session Program
4 weeks
3 day training sessions/week
1 team meeting/week
2 follow up sessions
$2700
Initial Consultation
90 minute session in your home where I gather all relevant details about the behavior(s), introduce initial management steps to get you some relief and prevent worsening, and nail down your top training priorities. Information from the consultation is used to form your dog’s customized training plan
$175
14 Session Program
3 weeks
3 day training sessions per week
1 team meeting per week
2 follow up sessions
$2100
FAQ’S
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Dog guardians play a supportive, but key role when it comes to day training. Their job is to put the management suggestions into place and maintain the skills handed over at the weekly transfer sessions
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In private coaching the owner learns how to build and maintain new behaviors. Between sessions, they practice to prepare the dog for the next step of the training plan
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Because training involves a lot of repetition broken down into incremental steps, day training packages focus on a max of 2-3 skills. We would rather train fewer behaviors really well
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For both day training and coaching packages, training will take place in your home and/or in public spaces as the training requires
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While you certainly can be, your presence is not required. Your participation is only required for the weekly transfer and subsequent follow up sessions. Your participation in transfer and follow up sessions is necessary for the training to be effective.
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I strictly us. This means your dog will receive something they like when they get it right and either no reward or loss of access to something they want when they get it wrong. I do not use use tools that rely on pain or force.
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Day training and coaching sessions take place Monday through Friday between approximately 12:30-6:30 depending on the day of the week
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Day training and transfer sessions are all one hour in length.
Package lengths vary from 3-8 weeks
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No, I do not take separation anxiety cases or serious aggression cases (history of damaging bites). I know amazing trainers who do however! Reach out and I will connect you with someone who can help
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In the beginning stages, consistent rewards will be necessary to keep new behaviors strong. Just like us, dogs don’t work for free! After a robust reward history is built, rewards can become more intermittent. Also, rewards can come in many forms; food, toys, access to resources. As long as it’s motivating to the dog, it can be used to reinforce desired behavior.