Dog Training
Hereโs how it works:
Step 1: Book a Free Consultation.
Letโs chat! Ask any questions about how we work to see if weโre a good fit for you.
Step 2: Schedule your Initial Assessment.
The Initial Assessment includes a behavior evaluation and a customized training plan for helping you and your dog meet your specific goals.
Step 3: Start seeing lasting results.
With your customized training plan and ongoing support from your trainer, youโll start seeing results.
And weโll be here to support you at every step along the way.
Services
Initial Assessment
Initial Consultations are a required first step to setting you and your dog up for success. Initial Consultations include:
Behavior evaluation
Discussion of how dogs learn, training methods and behavior modification
Customized training plan for your dog
Access to customized training materials
Your training homework
The initial session is always virtual. This is for two reasons; First, it is more helpful to see how your dog behaves normally without the distraction of a new person in his or her environment. Second, most of the initial session involves planning and discussion, which doesn't directly involve your dog. When we do involve your dog, I will be observing and guiding and demonstrating with my dog when needed.
Private Dog Training
Offered as In-Person Outdoor, In-Person In-home (BROOKLYN ONLY), or Virtual
In a Private Training Session you will gain the skills to train your dog in a way that matches your lifestyle, preferences and goals. There is never just one way to solve a problem - we can always find a way that works for you and your dog. Donโt like crates? We donโt have to use one. Dog loves his crate? We can work with that as well! Your training plan will be tailored to you.
Here are some of common training goals:๏ปฟ
Focused attention amid distraction
Politely greeting dogs and people
Sit, Down & Stay
Drop It & Leave It
Leash manners (no pulling)
Coming when called
Crate training and housetraining
Behavior training frequently addresses the following:
๏ปฟSeparation anxiety
Reactivity to dogs or people (aggression)
Resource guarding
Fear and anxiety surrounding thunderstorms, loud noises, etc.
Handling issues, such as during grooming or vet visits
Day Training
Offered as In-Person Outdoor or In-Person In-home (BROOKLYN ONLY)
Day Training means that I will work directly with your dog. This is useful to reinforce skills that are part of your training plan, or to teach new skills that you can then implement. Depending on your goals, this could be a great way to outsource some of the legwork to a professional who can make more progress in a shorter period of time.
Day Training is particularly great for puppies or new dogs. It can be overwhelming to care for a brand new member of the household, and I could help lay that important behavioral foundation.
Dogs & Storksยฎ Consultation
As a licensed Family Paws Dogs & Storksยฎ Parent Educator, I can offer expert advice on common parent concerns about proper preparation for family safety and ease of lifestyle before and after your baby is born.
Topics often include:๏ปฟ
๏ปฟYour pregnancy and your dog
Concerns about jealousy and acceptance of your baby
Setting up your home environment for success and safety
Including family dogs from the start in a safe way
Dog and baby introductions and beyond
New and fun ways to include your dog in daily activities with a child
Managing dog and baby simultaneously on walks and in the house
Our Services are currently available in the following formats:
Virtual
We meet virtually and I guide you with step-by-step instruction or by demonstration with my dog. This option can be better than an in-person consult for some dogsโ needs, particularly for fear issues and separation anxiety.
In-Person
Our trainer meets you at a location convenient to you, either in-home or outdoors. Outdoors is a good for dogs whose goals require work outside, like leash manners, leash reactivity, recall/off-leash prep, etc. BROOKLYN ONLY
Day Training
Outsource some of your dogโs training to one of our professional trainers. We come to or near your home and work with your dog for an hour for maximum progress.
Safety Precautions
We will be taking the following safety precautions:
Masks required for unvaccinated persons
No sharing of equipment unless sanitized - leashes, treat bags, etc.
Sanitizing equipment between clients
Hand sanitizing between clients
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