Our Programs
Our puppy and dog training programs are designed with an emphasis on positive reinforcement & fear free teaching. Guardians can expect a fun & engaging learning experience for themselves & their dogs. We understand that each dog is unique, customizing our approach to address the dog's specific needs for behavior training or change. Through positive reinforcement techniques and engaging training sessions, we teach essential skills that not only provide effective socialization, but also build the behaviors you love in your companion dog and promote overall good manners . As you participate in our programs, you will discover new ways to communicate with your dog, creating a relationship built on kindness, safety and science-based learning.
We'll come to your home! Both you & your dog can learn in a familiar place.
Yes, our one-on-one coaching & training is right there with you, in your own home.
And, after each session, you'll get a summary email, links to videos and PDF's of handouts (if applicable), so that you will have reference materials on everything we teach you. Plus, we'll be available to you when you have any questions!
Join us to create a cooperative partnership with your dog, making every moment spent together more enjoyable and fun for you both. Let’s get started on this journey of learning, teaching and connecting!
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Initial Assessment & Customized Training Strategy
Every dog or puppy is unique. While every dog or puppy learns through the same scientific process, they may learn best through different strategies. Every guardian has a different education in dog training. We appreciate that some of you are just starting out & some of you may have trained your other dogs. Every guardian also has different behavior needs or skills in their journey with their dog! We get that! Our Initial Assessment will help us get to know you, your dog, your training knowledge & your training objectives.We'll visit your home to see how your dog behaves in his own environment. We'll spend an hour and a half with you & your dog, discussing the challenges & your training goals, observing your dog, understanding your current training education & the relationship with your dog. We'll suggest 1 or 2 concrete training ideas to get you started right away, and discuss the on-going training plan, specific to your needs & objectives.
(1.5 - 2 hours, $95)
Getting Started!
Puppy Playdates!
Puppy Playdates
Occasionally, at times when we have several puppies enrolled in our programs at the same time, or have puppy owners looking for dog-dog early socialization, we hold 'Puppy Playdates'. Puppies* can build appropriate social skills through play. Your puppy will learn both 'how to read dog' & 'how to speak dog', or in other words how to communicate through 'dog body language', body signals all dogs use to communicate. Attending organized playdates, supervised by a Certified Professional Dog Trainer can provide the necessary socialization with other dogs, increase the likelihood that those experiences will be positive and effective in raising a confident adult dog, and give you the opportunity to also learn as the trainer is coaching the guardians throughout.
*for puppies 8 - 16/18 weeks of age, (exceptions possible, just reach out!), must have 1st vaccination, including Bordetella. Liability waiver must be signed.
(45 - 60 minutes, $30 each
Enjoyable Walks We will teach your dog that walking beside you is where all the great stuff happens! Learn to engage your dog to 'work' during his walk, and then give 'permission' to 'Go Sniff'. We'll give you techniques to stop leash pulling & leash reactivity for more enjoyable walks!
2 X 1 hour sessions, $150
Puppy's Basic Education
Let's meet your new puppy (8-16 weeks) to discuss early socializing & puppy training basics.
8 X 1 hour sessions, $600 ('pay as you go' available)
Puppy is Coming Home Soon. What you will need to know and do to welcome home your new puppy one Day #1.
2 X 1 hours sessions, $150
Lovin' my Crate
Crate training is beneficial for both dog's and owners! Crates can help with other training by helping your dog to understand boundaries, control impulses, learn hold positions and release cues.
2 X 1 hour sessions, $150
Those Tough 'Teenagers'
Your puppy is no longer a 'baby', but has now become a 'teenager', transitioning into adolescence. Does it seem that he has forgotten all he used to know? This is the 'next steps' in grounding your puppy's early learning through the tough development period up to 18-24 months and just beyond.
2 X 1 hour sessions, $150
Rescue Re-Set
Kudos to you for rescuing an unwanted doggy! The rule of 3 is the first thing you'll need to know: 3 days, 3 weeks, 3 months... to finally feel they are safe and that you can be trusted. We can help with setting new expectations for your rescue dog, while they learn to adapt to you, your routine & your home.
4 X 1 hour sessions, $300 ('pay as you go' available)
Reliable Recall
Getting you and your dog 'connected' in a world where so many things can be more interesting than you! Fun training to develop attention & response to your dog's name or 'come' or any other 'recall' word, so running back to you will be exciting and rewarding!
3 X 1 hour sessions, $225
'Bring Me' Learn how to teach your dog to 'Sit' while an item is thrown; how to 'retrieve' the item on command; how to bring the item right back to you; and how to release the item to your hand.
2 X 1 hour sessions, $150
Happy Husbandry Our objective in ‘Happy Husbandry’ is to create ‘cooperative’ care, where your dog has a say in the process and can choose to ‘cooperate’ or ‘switch it off’! We can coach you on helping your dog to choose to ‘cooperate’ with the added benefit of building trust, confidence & the bond you have with your dog!
2 X 1 hour sessions, $150
Help for your 'Socially Sensitive' Dog!
Take a breath! You are not alone if you have a 'socially sensitive' dog! It is a very common challenge for many dog owners. Your dog may be ‘leash reactive’, over-reacting (or over-excited) by things in his environment that would normally not bother (or excite) other dogs quite so much. He may be lunging, growling, barking or even ‘air-snapping’ at people, other dogs, or ‘scary’ things. He may also simply be way over-excited by certain people or when he sees other dogs, etc. He may be stressed and worried about new social situations. He may not know just how to interact with confidence, with people or other dogs or in some situations.
Remember, your dog is simply not the label of a 'reactive dog'. Your dog is still many other things. There are so many other words and experiences that can define your dog. See and appreciate all that your dog can be. Have fun and find ways to enjoy the other aspects of your dog.
Remember also that YOU are much more diverse than being only the guardian of a 'reactive dog'. This is easier when you create positive experiences with your dog. You can do other enjoyable things, when you have a good management plan, not necessary waiting until your dog is 'fixed'.
Changing the 'big feelings' or a socially sensitive, or reactive dog, takes a wide-range of training and is very specific to your unique dog, and his 'triggers'.
Get started with an Initial Assessment (1.5 hrs, $95). Next, we'll suggest a training plan and give you our thoughts on how many sessions we would suggest.
Let's meet to evaluate where your dog is today, and what you want to accomplish.
