
LIFE SKILLS AND MANNERS
"PLEASE! JUST DON'T KNOCK OUR GUESTS OVER!"
Our approach is a little different. In addition to traditional cue training where you ask you dog to do something and they perform a behavior, we teach you something we call Choice / Response Communication Training™. We work on teaching the dog a collection of preferred behaviors and then we give them a choice as to want they want to do in order to get attention or earn a resource. We then instruct you around how to observe and respond to your dog so the behaviors you like happen more while the unwanted behaviors go away. Wouldn’t you love your dog to rest at your feet for attention instead of barking, jumping, or whining? Or maybe settle on mat while guests enter your home? Yeah, we thought you might.
Awesome for all ages of dogs, these plans are designed to help you understand the basics of dog learning, our C/RCT™ methods, and marker training in order to teach your companion good manners. In addition to the basics of sit, down, stay, and come, we also work on walking nicely, greeting manners, four on the floor, patiently waiting for their food, and staying in a designated spot during human meal time.
These packages are designed to address manners and skills and do not include emotional-based behavioral issues. Feel free to read about our behavior change program and process.
The following prices are for the single dog home. (Not all skills will be able to be addressed in a one-hour session or 3-session package.)
If you have a dog within 30 days of being adopted, please let us know when you fill out the New Client Profile and we can possibly put you into our sister program with UnShelter Me.
Single sessions $150. per session (approximately 1 hour)
Single sessions will cover one or two specific skills taught privately in your home. We will also discuss how dogs learn and how to use a marker (clicker) while teaching skills.
• Price includes session notes appropriate for what we cover in the visit.
• Additional time beyond the hour is $25 per 15 minutes.
The Triple Play 3 sessions (approximately 1 hour each) $425.
The content of the sessions are customized to meet your particular training goals.
• Price includes the private sessions, offered one-on-one in your home
• Session notes, support handouts, and homework
• Unlimited email follow-ups during our engagement
These sessions are price protected. If we go a little over our time, it’s ok! These sessions should be booked in advance in 3 consecutive weeks. A deposit is required and payment is due in full at the first visit.
Everything But the Kitchen Sink 5 sessions (approximately 1 hour each) $695.
The program covers most basic cues and C/RCT™ or the sessions can be completely customized to meet your specific training goals.
• Price includes private sessions, offered one-on-one in your home,
• Session notes, support handouts and homework
• Unlimited email follow-ups during our engagement
These sessions are price protected. If we go a little over our time, it’s ok! Appointments should be booked in 5 consecutive weeks unless there are special circumstances. A deposit is required and payment is due in full at the first visit.
Walking Like a Boss (3) 45-minute training walks $395.*
Do you have a puller? Distracted? Walks like a fish on the end of line? No problem. We can help with a package of walks that includes setting up a successful walk, techniques to help your dog focus, and positive reinforcement to uncover your dog’s brilliance.
• Price includes private sessions offered one-on-one in your home
• Session notes, support handouts and homework
*This package does not include leash reactivity. This would be a case for our Behavior Counseling process. Your dog may need some foundation training before he or she can take advantage of this package.
Appointments should be booked every other week unless there are special circumstances.
Payment is due prior to first appointment.
For the Multiple Dog Homes
The above programs can be modified to accommodate multiple dog households. Additional fees may apply. We can provide a cost summary once we review your profile.
Travel Fee
If you are outside of a 45-minute travel window, there may be an additional charge for travel.
No travel fee for virtuals! : )