Training & Behavioral Support
Dogs, like people, learn best when their needs are met and when they are set up for success. Training and behavior support often overlap, but they are not the same. Training focuses on teaching skills and manners that help dogs navigate our human world more smoothly. Behavioral support addresses deeper challenges that may be rooted in emotions, stress, or other underlying factors that affect a dog’s wellbeing. Both can work hand in hand to build a calmer, more joyful partnership between dogs and their families.
Training
Behavioral Support
I use positive, reward-based methods that start with small, achievable behaviors and build on each success. Training is a two-way conversation between you and your dog that focuses on joy, trust, and cooperation. It’s a powerful tool for teaching skills and strengthening your bond, but it's frequently misunderstood, it isn’t about “fixing bad behavior.” It’s about helping your dog learn how to thrive alongside you.
Behavioral support goes deeper than basic manners. It’s about uncovering the why behind your dog’s challenges—whether that looks like reactivity on walks, conflict with another pet, or stress when left alone. Every dog’s needs are unique, and sometimes the root causes are subtle or easy to miss. We are detectives working together, observing patterns and making adjustments to support your dog and bring more balance and harmony to your home.
How do I know which one I need?
Skills or Behavioral Support?
You won't decide this alone. We'll have a pretty good idea of what you need after our free 15-minute discovery call. If you decide to move forward, we'll have plenty of opportunity to refine and prioritize your dog's personal training plan.
Custom-tailored training designed around your goals. We can work in your home, your community or online.
Personalized Coaching Plans
Initial Consult
1 to 1.5 hours
Your first session is a collaborative fact-finding mission. We’ll review and clarify your intake form, refine your goals and priorities, and begin shaping a plan tailored to your needs. If you’re facing behavioral challenges, I’ll provide immediate guidance to help ease some of the most pressing pain points. The initial consult can be held in person or online, even if ongoing coaching will be in person.
In-Person Sessions
Each in-person session includes:
1 hour of hands-on coaching and discussion with you and your dog
An individualized, easy-to-follow training plan
Curated resources to support your progress
Email support between sessions
2 video reviews (up to 2 minutes each, shared via YouTube)
Remote Sessions
Each remote session includes:
A 30-minute live video coaching call
An individualized, easy-to-follow training plan
Curated resources to support your progress
Email support between sessions
4 video reviews (up to 2 minutes each, shared via YouTube)
How It Works
Step 1:
Discovery Call (15 min, free) – We identify goals, location, and format (in-home inside radius, virtual, or trainer-approved public meet within the radius).
Step 2:
Book Initial Consult – If we’re a match, we take payment and schedule your consult; you’ll also get your intake form.
Step 3:
Intake Form – Please return at least 24 hours before the consult so we can review and prepare.
Step 4:
Initial Consult (60–90 min) – We review your intake, expand on details, and confirm whether Skills or Behavioral Support is the best track. If you choose a package, we schedule it together.
Step 5:
Ongoing Adjustments – We reassess as we go. Needs can change, and we’ll update the plan when warranted.
Policies
Payment: Packages are paid in full before scheduling the first session.
Use-by window: All sessions must be completed within the stated timeframe; unused sessions are non-refundable.
Service area: In-home training is available only within our service radius (about 45 minutes from northwest Stafford, traffic-dependent—not a perfect circle). We don’t travel beyond this area for owner sessions.
Location options outside the radius: If you’re outside the radius, we can work virtually, or—when appropriate after our discovery call—meet at a trainer-approved public location within our radius.
Rescheduling & Cancellations: Life happens. If you need to change your appointment, please give at least 24 hour's notice so we can offer the slot to another client.
Reschedules with ≥24 hours’ notice: no fee — we’ll find the next available time.
Late cancellations (<24 hours) or no-shows: Each package has a single count as a session (or for stand-alone consults, the consult fee is forfeited).
Exceptional-circumstance grace: each package includes one late-cancellation/no-show waiver for a genuine emergency; beyond that, late cancellations or no-shows are counted as sessions.
***Please note: Some behavior cases aren’t suited to public meet-ups; we’ll guide next steps or refer if needed.
Packages & Pricing
(Remote sessions are billed at 10% less than in-person pricing.)
Schedule A Free,
15-Min Discovery Call
Get Started
In-home sessions: available only within the mapped service area (about 45 minutes from northwest Stafford, traffic-dependent—not a perfect circle).
Outside the area: we’ll work virtually or—when appropriate after the discovery call—meet at a trainer-approved public location within the radius. (Travel beyond the radius is reserved for veterinary consulting.)
