1-on-1 Training Sessions (60 min)
Custom Training Packages
Board & Train Programs
We work with obedience, manners, puppy-training, and an array of complex behaviors for dogs of all ages, including…
- reactivity towards dogs
- reactivity toward humans
- resource guarding
- anxiety & fear
- noise-phobias
- leash-pulling / difficult walks
- over-excitement
- nipping/biting
- aggression towards humans
- dog fighting / dog-aggression
- excessive barking
- destructive habits
- Separation Anxiety
*DISCOUNTED* Behavioral Consultations for Rescue Dogs
*FREE* Adoption Matching Advice // Foster Counseling
What’s included with sessions?
Sessions will be held in the comfort of your home or on-location (park, office, etc.) depending on the needs of the case and your lifestyle. Life is hard enough, scheduling training sessions shouldn’t be! Evenings and weekends available.
All sessions include remote support, which is where the magic happens. That means you’ll have access to personal feedback and coaching when you need it. This includes email, texts, (limited) calls, and sharing media (videos or photos) for review. You’ll receive extra tips and edu materials as applicable to your training needs.
What’s the benefit of packages over single sessions?
Packages give you a chance to stay committed, save money, and spread the sessions out as needed over multiple months, keeping you on course with training goals amidst life’s other demands. Consistent coaching will benefit dogs at all stages of life, from puppyhood through adulthood, and ensure that you’re utilizing the proper structure and techniques as we chart progress together.
It’s an investment to enrich your life for years to come. Most folks find the added support is the push they need to create lasting changes.
Single sessions (pay-as-you-go) can be great for tune-ups and targeting specific problem areas (like manners, obedience, mild anxiety), however are not recommended for complex cases.
What if I’m not sure which training option is right for my dog?
This is where the initial 90-min consultation comes in: I’ll give you a frank appraisal of your needs based on a close examination of health, behavior, and history. Training is a collaborative process and I’ll outline a preliminary game plan so that you’ll know what to expect every step of the way.
What training methods do you use?
I follow LIMA standards for behavior modification (Least Intrusive, Minimally Aversive) which means that I prioritize the dog’s comfort in every session and find strategies to give them the best (and most effective) training experience, while considering the owner’s abilities and needs. I focus on shaping the behavior of the dog in front of me. I figure out what motivates your dog, what may be driving them to act in a less-than-ideal way, and how we can use those motivations to build/grow the behaviors that you want him to have. Techniques may include: positive-reinforcement, behavior shaping, leash-training, withholding-reinforcement, verbal corrections (“no” etc), and controlling their environment. There’s a lot more, although I don’t EVER use harsh physical corrections, and discourage the use of prong-collars, e-collars, and bark-collars for most situations (for a variety of reasons!).
For aggressive cases, a muzzle may be required.
Is your dog extremely sensitive and prone to shutting down? Is your dog rowdy and physical, often nipping for attention? Does your dog have social deficits, or a traumatic history? Has your dog been living with fear for 5+ years? All these cases require different approaches.
