Because each dog is an individual, there is no set-in-stone formula for training — each lesson I strive to be flexible and observant to each dog's needs, to figure out what motivates them and excites them, or alternatively what is overstimulating or disconcerting for them. Although there are some core behaviors I strive to teach each dog that I get to work with, each dog and owners' training plan will be different and will evolve as we get to know each other better and figure out how to communicate.
Booking any 6 week course includes weekly student training notes, text consultations, and custom worksheets. You will receive a printed booklet of lesson notes and pictures, as well as a graduation certificate and a photo shoot of your pup wearing a graduation cap!
Dog Walking and Group Hikes: Includes pick up from home, confirmation of walk start time, photos of the walk, confirmation of walk end time, and text notification of drop off. $15 every half hour, not including travel time. Solo walks must be scheduled in advanced and are $15 every half hour, not including travel time.
Looking for specific association programs? I offer those too!
AKC Classes:
Booking any 6 week course includes weekly student training notes, text consultations, and custom worksheets. You will receive a printed booklet of lesson notes and pictures, as well as a graduation certificate and a photo shoot of your pup wearing a graduation cap!
Dog Walking and Group Hikes: Includes pick up from home, confirmation of walk start time, photos of the walk, confirmation of walk end time, and text notification of drop off. $15 every half hour, not including travel time. Solo walks must be scheduled in advanced and are $15 every half hour, not including travel time.
Looking for specific association programs? I offer those too!
AKC Classes:
- S.T.A.R Puppy- a 4 week course for pups under 5 months old. Ideal for building a strong team foundation for future working dogs.
- Canine Good Citizen (CGC)- (14 months+) The CGC award is a prerequisite for many therapy dog groups. Some homeowner’s insurance companies encourage CGC testing, and an increasing number of apartments and condos require that resident dogs pass the CGC test.
- Community Canine (CGCA)- (18 months+) Usually this class is taken by service teams in training to get them ready for that last step before they're ready to rock the Service Dog at Work badge.
- CGC Test- typically service dog handlers have the dog pass the Canine Good Citizen test as another form of credentials.
- CGCA Test- another form of credentials
Canine Life and Social Skills:
CLASS (Canine Life and Social Skills), is wonderful 3-tiered educational program for the life of the dog to promote training focused on the use of positive reinforcement and to strengthen relationships between humans and their canine companions.
- Bachelors Degree- 6 weeks
- Masters Degree- 6 weeks
- PhD- 6 weeks
Any six week course will be $210. Payment can be in the form of cash, personal check, or money apps such as Venmo or Apple Pay. Payment can be in one lump sum at the start of the course or $35 at the start of each lesson. Tips are always welcome.
Seminars: ($30 for each hour lesson)
- Service Dog Rights and Responsibilities
- Potty Training
- Leash Manners
- Sit and Down
- Wait and Leave-it
- Boredom Busters
- Greeting People Politely
Day Play: Need a trusted someone to look after your pup while you're out for a good handful of hours? Want to make sure they're getting exercise and mental stimulation in a safe and controlled environment? Day Play is your solution! During Day Play your pup will never leave the trainers' sight, they will be taken to parks, on hikes, go swimming (if weather permits*/swimming not available in fall-winter*), follow a preset training curriculum, and spend the in between times playing with the trainers' own dog(s). An evaluation is required to ensure the safety of all dogs. $35 for 8 hours
Board and Train: Going out of town for a few days? Now the Day Play doesn't have to stop for your pup! Our four-legged kiddos get anxious and nervous when they're away from their family, so having them stay with someone they know helps reduce that. As with Day Play, Board & Trains include trips to parks, going on group hikes, going swimming*, actively training 2-3 sessions a day, socializing with other dogs. $50 for 24 hours per dog.
Board and Train: Going out of town for a few days? Now the Day Play doesn't have to stop for your pup! Our four-legged kiddos get anxious and nervous when they're away from their family, so having them stay with someone they know helps reduce that. As with Day Play, Board & Trains include trips to parks, going on group hikes, going swimming*, actively training 2-3 sessions a day, socializing with other dogs. $50 for 24 hours per dog.
+ - b&t and day play require dogs up to 4 months to have at least distemper, hepatitis, and parvovirus (DHPP)
+ - b&t and day play require dogs over 4 months to have distemper, hepatitis, parvovirus (DHPP), and rabies