Private Sessions - $90/session unless otherwise indicated

Customized in-home training, polite manners, problem behaviors, shy dogs, dogs and kids, off-leash control, advanced skills, trick dog training, dog preparation for new baby

  • Includes personalized training plan, follow-up phone calls/emails

  • Discount for purchase of three sessions.

  • The number of sessions will vary based on the issue being addressed.

  • Discounts offered for 501c3 rescue groups and newly adopted rescue dogs

  • All courses and individual training is being offered online. In-home sessions available on request

In addition to individualized training plans for behavior issues and manners in adult dogs, specific packages are available:

Puppy - $150 for three one-hour sessions for puppies less than 4 months of age at the start of class. $300 for 6 sessions.

  • Customized puppy training focuses on essential household manners and socialization. Puppies are taught skills that help them become well-behaved, happy members of the family.

  • Our training also emphasizes the prevention of behavior problems. By addressing issues such as jumping on visitors, begging, not listening, and resource guarding early on, we help you avoid potential challenges in the future.

  • The lessons and specific skills taught are tailored to the family's needs.

    • These typically include

      • Reliably coming when called

      • Responding to cues regardless of distractions

      • Walking calmly on leash

      • Sit, down, wait, stay

      • Polite greetings

      • Puppy nipping

Fear Free Handling and Vet Visits - $250 per three one-hour sessions or six 30-minute sessions

  • This series of customized sessions helps your dog or cat become accustomed to routine grooming and veterinary procedures. If positive training methods can be used to teach hyenas and tigers to allow blood sampling and tooth brushing without restraint, they can also be used to make routine procedures less stressful for your pet.

  • For dogs and cats that are uncomfortable being handled (nail trims, baths, brushing, routine veterinary procedures)

  • For young puppies and kittens - to help them learn that grooming and vet visits can be fun

New and Expecting Parents

Comprehensive, customized plans to help you and your dog adjust to life with children.  Includes helping your dog adjust to the sites and sounds of a new baby, arranging the home environment for success, teaching your dog essential skills that make life easier for the whole family, discovering activities that help promote a safe bond between your dog and child.

Packages available:

  • Great Expectations - $250 for three prenatal sessions

    • Focus on preparing with your dog before the arrival of your child

    • One free postnatal session if three or more sessions are completed before your baby arrives

  • Successful Transitions - $90/session or $350 for four sessions

    • Provides support and training throughout transitional periods that can provide particular challenges for your dog:

      • Homecoming

      • Crawling

      • Walking

      • Gaining independence

    • Dealing with and preventing behavior issues that are common at each stage (for example, growling, stealing food, over-excitement)

    • Building trust and a healthy relationship between your child and your dog

  • Grandparents

    • Grandparents are always welcome to attend parent training sessions free of charge

    • We also offer a special package for grandparents and their dogs. Information covered includes brushing up manners that are important when dogs are with children, creating a plan for stress-free babysitting and visits in the grandparents and/or parents home, and building a safe, healthy relationship when the dog does not live with the child,

    • Special discount if purchased along with one of our other packagesContact Gail for additional packages

Online Classes - $250/three session class unless otherwise indicated

Haver a dog that cannot attend group classes or prefer the convenience of learning from home? These focused classes are offered online. Each course is three weeks and includes online demonstrations, videos, homework, practice time and personal coaching. Courses include:

  • Company’s coming - door manners and greeting behavior

  • Loose leash walking

  • Kids training dogs

  • Fun with tricks

  • Basic obedience/polite manners

Educational Presentations

  • Preparing with your dog for the arrival of your new baby

  • Dog and baby/toddler safety

  • Dog-bite prevention education

  • Trick dog demonstrations