Behavior Consulting and Training
Rem K9 works with dogs of all ages for most needs. From basics of owning a puppy to the complex world of adult dogs. I specialize in complex behavior cases, separation anxiety, and cooperative care. I work alongside vets, other professionals, groomers, and vet behaviorists as needed. If you're not sure what you need, please feel free to browse below or fill out the form at the bottom of this page.
Steps to Start
- Create an account on our client portal
- Upload vaccine information
- Set up a time for a consultation and home eval
- Agree to a training plan or package
- Start training!
Consultations
- Puppy training:
- up to 1 hour for puppy consults or behavioral renewal consults
- dogs under 9 months of age with no major behavioral issues
- clients with dogs of any age who go 3 months without a session
- Adult and Behavioral Training:
- 3 hour combination of a Virtual Phone call or FaceTime call followed up with in home eval
- up to 2 hours for a behavioral consult with intake paperwork and history
- up to 1 hour for in home eval
- Daytime Training:
- Goals Set during meet and greet and discussed during weekly check ins of program design.
- 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.
Training Services
3 types of training available for most human and pet needs!
Puppy Training
1:1 training services for basic needs
- Dogs younger than 9 months of age
- no major behavioral issues (formed behaviors like reactivity, resource guarding, separation anxiety, etc).
- happens in home, in public, or virtually as needed
- grooming exposure and cooperative care for vet and grooming
- lots of homework is always required for these circumstances and session length is always determined by the puppy's ability to continue learning and owner ability to consume information needed for homework. I will not overwork owner or dog in these projects.
- multiple sessions a week are most successful and helpful.
- goes over basics
- environmental exposure
- touch exposure
- socialization (prime time is up to 16 weeks depending on the case)
- basic manners in human households
- how to handle typical puppy behaviors ( ex: biting)
- specialized planing for household/ behavioral management to prevent common mistakes or problems
- Initial Consultation (up to 1 hour) = $75
- Quick Session (up to 30 minutes) = $45
- Mid Session (up to 45 minutes) = $65
- Hourly Session (up to 60 minutes) = $90
Adult and Behavior Training
1:1 training services for most needs
- Dogs of all ages
- Major and Minor Behavioral issues (leash pulling, biting, fulfillment, reactivity, separation anxiety, predatory complications, etc).
- grooming exposure and cooperative care for vet and grooming
- lots of homework is always required for these circumstances and session length is always determined by the puppy's ability to continue learning and owner ability to consume information needed for homework. I will not overwork owner or dog in these projects.
- multiple sessions a week are most successful and helpful.
- goes over in depth behavioral context for the case
- Initial Consultation (up to 3 hours total) = $200
- 2 hours will be virtual, going over needs, expectations, history, medical, etc
- 1 hour in home after virtual is completed
- Renewal Consultation (up to 1 hour) = $100
- virtual or in person will be case by case
- 3+ months without a session
- Hourly Session (up to 60 minutes) = $120
- Virtual Session (up to 30 minutes) = $60
Day Training
Designed for busy pet parents.
- Dog of all ages
- Done in home while owner away
- 2 sessions per week, 30-45 minutes each (depending on ability of pet).
- video instruction and demonstration provided to owner.
- 1 virtual session per week with owner for up to 20 minutes to go over questions.
- Billed monthly instead of per session.
- In and out with ease via a key, code, magic, etc.
- Set goals for each time frame
- ie:
- countersurfing
- basic obedience
- potty breaks
- crate training
- etc
- Billed at the beginning of every month = $800
Package Pricing
- Puppy Training Package
- $450 (that's 20% off)
- 8x sessions up to 45 minutes each
- expires in 2 months
- no refunds
- dogs up to 9 months of age
- no major behavior cases
- Adult and Behavior Training Package
- $400 (that's 17% off)
- 4x sessions up to 60 minutes each
- expires in 1 month (unless otherwise planned case by case)
- no refunds
- no age requirement for eligibility
- Behavioral cases okay
- Daytime Training Package
- $800
- twice weekly sessions up to 45 minutes each (based on dog's abilities)
- owner not present
- once weekly virtual session for up to 20 minutes (check in with goals)
- billed at beginning of month
- no refunds
- no age requirement or eligibility
- must have access to home
- designed for busy pet parents
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
