Behavior Consulting and Training
Steps to Start
- Create an account on our client portal
- Upload vaccine information
- Fill out initial intake form (this will be emailed to you)
- Set up a time for a virtual consultation
- Agree to a training plan
- Start training!
Which Session Type Do I Need?
- Puppy Training
- Dogs younger than 9 months of age
- no major behavioral issues (formed behaviors like reactivity, resource guarding, separation anxiety, etc).
- goes over basics
- Behavioral/ Standard Training
- Dogs 9 months or older
- Major and Minor Behavioral issues (leash pulling, biting, fulfillment, reactivity, etc).
- goes over in depth behavioral context for the case
Consultations
- Virtual Phone call or FaceTime call
- up to 3 hours for a behavioral consult
- up to 1 hour for puppy consults or behavioral renewal consults
- required prior to training services
- required prior to purchasing packages
- Will discuss over a dozen needed topics like general history, medical history, home life, diet, and more during the consult. Please be ready with any vet notes needed to help describe health and medical history of your dog as needed.
Puppy Pricing
- Initial Consultation (up to 1 hour) = $60
- Quick Session (up to 30 minutes) = $35
- Mid Session (up to 45 minutes) = $55
- Hourly Session (up to 60 minutes) = $70
Behavior/ Standard Pricing
- Initial Consultation (up to 3 hours) = $150
- Renewal Consultation (up to 1 hour, and 3+ months without a session) = $75
- Quick Session (up to 30 minutes) = $60
- Hourly Session (up to 60 minutes) = $100
- Installing behaviors/ Transfer Training (up to 60 minutes) = $135
- this form of training allows for the training to work with the dog 1:1 on creating and shaping desired behaviors as much as reasonably possible, and later on transferring this to the owner (teaching the owner how to carry the torch if you will).
- Virtual Session (up to 30 minutes) = $60
Package Pricing
- Puppy Training Package
- $360
- 8x sessions up to 45 minutes each
- expires in 2 months
- no refunds
- dogs up to 9 months of age
- no major behavior cases
- Adolescent Training Package
- $320
- 4x sessions up to 60 minutes each
- expires in 1 month
- no refunds
- dogs 9 months to 1.5 years of age
- Behavioral cases okay
- Behavioral & Standard Training Package
- $360
- 4x sessions up to 1 hour
- expires in 1 month
- no refunds
- no age limit for eligibility
- Behavioral cases okay
Expectations of Owner
- Homework is necessary and an obligation on the owners part to work towards desired results
- Gear for the dog (harnesses, leashes, collars, muzzles, crates etc) will be provided by the owner for the canine
- Treats will always be brought by the trainer for demonstration purposes, but special treats, and treats for the session must be provided by the owner for their dogs.
- please always inform us if your pet has a food allergy or intolerance. Hydrolyzed diets should always be considered as well so non hydrolyzed meats enter your dog's system from treats.
- Communication of changes in the household, changes in behavior, expectations, feedback to trainer, cancellations, and scheduling is needed to allow for a team effort in your pet's care, training plans, well being, and trust.
- Follow the guidance of the trainer, there is no guarantee of a desired outcome when working with behavior for many reasons, breaking the guidance and training style of the trainer is likely to cause stunt, regression, confusion, or even aggression in your dog.
- Non Aversive Training methods, and no abuse towards the trainer. These are non-negotiable.
- Keep the animals of your household illness and parasite free
- Keep the dog in training up to date on recommended vaccines & Flea/ Tick preventatives
- Transportation for sessions outside of the household will be provided for owner and pet only by the owner
