The Dog Chapter
What would you like life with your dog to look like?
Less stressful? More fun? Or maybe you're just getting started with a new friend. Imagine the possibilities. Go ahead, dig a little deeper. How would you LOVE life with your dog to look like?
- relaxing walks?
- a great recall?
- polite greetings when visitors come over?
- cooperation for nail trims and vet visits?
- sitting through a meal, TV show, or reading without being interrupted?
- harmony with other dogs and pets in the house?
- finding a way to keep your high energy dog satisfied?
Whether you are looking for basic manners or help with a more challenging problem, I can help.
Questions?
Questions?
This is private training. We'll meet where you need help- eventually. But we start online. Starting the foundations in your home with no added strangers (me) prevents stress and gives your dog the best chance to succeed. Each training package includes the option of exchanging two half-hour virtual sessions for one hour-long in person session. Additional in person sessions can be purchased separately once we get the basics started.
No. I'm sorry but we have a working farm with livestock and working dogs. It's not fair to any of them to have strange dogs come to the property.
I know that problems from puppies to adults can be frustrating! I don't need to be there to believe what you tell me. You'll start by filling out a questionnaire where you can explain your challenges as well as your goals. When we meet online for your initial consult, you can give me a virtual tour of your dog's spaces if that's relevant.
We'll use video so I can see your training and demonstrate skills for you to practice. The simplest way is to take short video with your phone and text it to me.
I'll share some tips and tricks to help with the videoing practice.
I fill my weekends and evenings with learning and training our own animals. An advantage to sending video is that your dog does not have to be with you at the time we meet. I have had virtual sessions with teachers, nurse practitioners, therapists, farmers and even an EMT from their place of work! If you have half an hour for a lunch break and a place you can chat online, we can make it work.
The initial consult is $100 for the questionnaire and the one hour virtual session in which I give you some management tips to get started with right away.
After that, prices vary according to the training package you choose.
Virtually amazing training help!
- Video allows me to see your dog's training progress and share demonstration video back to you
- We can get together more frequently since I don't spend time driving. Shorter sessions but twice a week means less overwhelm and faster feedback.
- No strangers in your home prevents stress for your dog. I don't need to be there to believe what you tell me about your dog's behavior. And there's always that video.
- I can coach you wherever you and your dog are- home, on vacation, at camp, visiting family or anywhere most anywhere else.
- Supplemental in-person sessions are available.
This session today was super helpful. I had started working on these concepts based on the reading I have been doing, but your lesson really gives me better focus on where to improve the finesse. The videos are helpful as well as I work to figure out better choreography and instincts!
Kathy Roosa and puppy Io
I create personalized training plans for your specific situation so you can relax with your dog at home, around others, and out in the world.
It's time to reap the rewards of your hard work and love every minute of a delightful dog.
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