1-on-1
Dog Training
Welcome To The Team
Looking for an experienced dog trainer? With over 20 years of experience, I’m dedicated to helping owners achieve their goals with their furry companions.
From Basic obedience to stressful Behavioral issues such as pulling, reactivity, aggression or anxiety, we’ll work together to make your dog well-mannered, obedient, and happy.
Fill out my Contact form to start the training process. Once I receive your message, I’ll provide available consultation times to discuss your concerns and the best program for success.
Programs start with 1-on-1 sessions, each program offers a combination of the services below.
In-person consultations are offered at trainers location, Zoom session, or students home.
Includes:
- Analysis of issues, goals, and relationship.
- Experience methods and exercises that will instantly change the way you and your dog communicate
- Answers to all your dog training needs
- Breakdown of which services will meet your goals the most efficiently
- Management and Training exercises you can can apply as soon as you sign up to a program.
Receive individual attention with private 1-on-1 lessons, available in-person and via video chat (Zoom).
During each lesson, you and your dog will learn the steps to achieve your goals. We will go over everything from basic commands and behavior modification to advanced problem-solving.
Additionally, you’ll benefit from personalized feedback and guidance tailored to your individual needs. This ensures that the training is being done correctly so that you can focus on reaching your goals promptly.
This training service provides the advantages of private 1-on-1 training and Board and Train, without requiring your dog to stay overnight away from you. You will drop off your dog for a few hours, and receive a briefing on what your dog has learned at pick up.
Once we have done 1-on-1 sessions between us, you will be giving the opportunity for your dog to spend its time with me, getting multiple sessions throughout the day as if it was my own dog. This allows for a very efficient and holistic training experience where I can find what methods work best for your dog at a natural speed.
Monday through Friday, I provide your dog with the chance to be part of my pack, enjoying training, walks, and bonding sessions throughout the day.
NEED TO KNOW
While we work towards your personalized program goals your dog receives the benefit of hourly rotation between:
Individual training and play time
Exercises to eliminate issues such as anxiety, leash reactivity, barking, overexcitement, etc.
Crate and Place training around distractions
Safe pack socialization, walks, play or relaxing around other dogs
Confidence building in a rotation of different distractions
Continue to improve your communication and walking skills with your dog and teach them to follow your directions even in distracting situations !
All programs come with a complimentary one-year access to group classes (in-person or zoom). These classes serve multiple purposes: accelerating your training, enhancing real-life preparedness, substituting rescheduled lessons, and providing opportunities to experiment with new methods and games.
Details
- Dream Team Group Class: This class is exclusively for students enrolled in the program. It serves as supplementary support during and after the training program, with a focus on refining foundational walking skills and drills amidst outdoor distractions. Effective communication techniques are emphasized throughout the class.
- Social Club: This class is designed for graduates who wish to enhance their social skills and maintain their training in a supportive environment. Each session focus rotates between activities including games, tricks, guest trainers, and hikes. Join us for an engaging and advanced experience!
Dogs with behavioral issues must first do an In-Person Consultation or Program before joining any class. The goal is for everyone to have a great time with their dogs.
Class availability varies every month and will be posted on the calendar when they are available.
Virtual dog training consists of check-ins with personalized support through the K9 Playbook and accountability to propel you forward.
We will focus on laying the groundwork for achieving your long-term goals. Meanwhile reviewing what you learned the check-in before, that way you can make sure all the material is being retained and reinforced.
Details:
- Monday-Friday
- You send me daily updates and any questions with video, audio or text messages via a 3rd party app.
- I respond once per day with tips (normally audio, text , or K9 playbook directions) on what to work on and what your next steps are.
- 1 month Access to the K9 playbook and 1-on-1 Graduate lessons
If you’re a dog owner in urgent need of assistance, then this service is ideal for you. It can be personalized to your specific goals to ensure that you achieve the best results in obedience or behavior modification training as efficiently as possible.
Monday through Friday, I provide your dog with the chance to be part of my pack, enjoying training, walks, and bonding sessions throughout the day.
I offer the opportunity for your dog to live with me getting multiple training sessions throughout the day. I will focus on transforming your dogs’ behavioral issues and honoring their personality, limitations, and speed of learning.
On the weekends they can return home to relax and practice what they have learned over the weekend with you before coming back for further training.
Details:
This service includes all the benefits provided by Pack School.
Drop off on Monday and pick up on Friday, with a break-down lesson at each pick up.
At pickup you will be shown what your dog has learned and lifestyle changes necessary to maintain new habits.
- Boarding only option is available for Graduate students $100-$200 per day. Weekend Days are an additional $50
Choose from 4 Different Programs to achieve your goals:
In our lessons, we’ll focus on your main goal. By following my guidance, you’ll enhance your relationship with your dog, address problem behaviors, and access additional program benefits.
Each Program includes additional support; through the K9 Playbook, Group Classes, Virtual Coaching and Day Training.
Dream Team Program (Basics)
Let’s focus on the basics and foundation that you need to have a calm and happy dog at home. This program is done through private 1-on-1 lessons at trainers location or zoom sessions.
Master the basics of communication, the key ingredients for a dream team. Perfect for puppy or first time dog owners.
Learn effective techniques for teaching fundamental skills while addressing common behavioral issues like: House training, loose leash walking, crate training, jumping, mouthing, whining, and begging.
Dogs exhibiting behavioral issues will require additional support and/or sessions to achieve comprehensive training, a joyful bond, and safe management.
While our primary focus training together is ensuring you achieve your desired goal, this program offers a multitude of benefits:
• Finding the methods that best work to build a strong, happy and trusting bond
• Teaching you the training skills required to maintain your dog’s level of obedience
• No more raising your voice, clear and calm communication with verbal markers: “Ready,” Good,” “Yes,” “No,” etc.
• Causes and prevention of unwanted behaviors
• Learn the Basic commands; Come, Sit, Down, Stay, Focus, Touch, Out.
• Step-by-step exercises on walking your dog on a “loose leash”
• Rewards, play and enrichment; learn fun exercises to keep your dog calm at home and focused around distractions.
• Crate training, a safe and enjoyable way to keep your dog calm, happy and out of trouble.
Urban Dog Program (Walking)
Let’s put an end to all those stressful, dangerous, annoying and embarrassing issues, I’ll show you a clearer and stress-free way to walk with your dog.
Walking your dog should be the highlight of your day. Let’s focus on enjoying outings and being prepared for all the surprises that come with living in an urban world.
Learn how to eliminate unwanted behaviors on walks such as pulling on the leash, jumping on strangers, barking and and scavenging for unwanted items.
This program is done through Pack School drop offs, 1-on-1 sessions or advance group classes (when available).
While our primary focus training together is ensuring you achieve your desired goal, this program offers a multitude of benefits:
• Includes everything from the “Basics Program”
• Stop unwanted behaviors on walks such as leash reactivity, separation anxiety, excessive barking, attention seeking.
• “Heel” around distraction
• “Place” training, master a calm state of mind at home ( we will use and elevated bed)
• Confidence building with a rotation of different exercises.
• Optional e-collar training for advanced impulse control, and stress-free communication (e-collar not included)
Transformation Program (Behavioral)
Having a happy and well-behaved canine companion is the dream of many owners.
This program includes everything from the “Basics and Urban Dog Programs it is specifically designed to help dog owners unlock their dog’s full potential and ensure a long, happy life together, allowing you to do things with your dog that you always wanted to.
This program is a combination of 1-on-1 lessons, Pack School Day Training lessons, and advance group classes (when available).
While our primary focus training together is ensuring you achieve your desired goal, this program offers a multitude of benefits:
- Stress-free “Loose leash” and/or “Heel” walks around distractions
- Safe methods to manage and reduce severe behaviors such as: fear, aggression, resource guarding, etc.
- “Place” training, master a calm state of mind Outside ( we will use and elevated bed)
- Learn to communicate around high distractions in and outside your home.
- Safe and calm socializing or walking around other dogs
- Advance “Down” and “Place” Training – for use with elevated bed, or any other surface (ideal for car rides and outings)
- Find the perfect Games and Jobs for your dog to live to its fullest
- Off-leash Training; require e-collar training for complete freedom, advanced impulse control, and stress-free communication (specific e-collar brand will be required)
- Dogs with behavioral issues; such as aggression, reactivity or anxiety will be limited to the benefits of this program.
Fast Track Program (Hybrid Board and Train)
If you’re a dog owner needing urgent assistance, these services are perfect for you. They can be personalized to your goals for the best results in obedience or behavior modification training.
Monday through Friday, I provide your dog with the chance to be part of my pack, enjoying training, walks, and bonding sessions throughout the day. On the weekends, they can return home to relax and practice what they have learned over the weekend with you, before return for further training.
This program utilizes multiple training sessions per day making your dog eager to learn, and speeding up the process of making that dream come true!
Length of Stay for each Program:
Urban Dog Program (Walking)- 2-3 weeks (15 days)
Transformation Program (Behavioral Issues)- 3-4 weeks (20 days)
Additional Details:
- Available Monday through Friday- Weekend days additional cost
- At pickup you will be shown what your dog has learned and lifestyle changes necessary to maintain new habits.
- Pack School (4-8 hour drop off) at pick up briefing is approx. 20 mins
- Board and Train pick up briefing is approx. 60 mins
- Virtual Coaching Support
- Discounted Graduate Lessons
- Invitation to Free Group Walking classes
