Specialties
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Problem-Solving
The challenges of having a dog who pulls you everywhere, or barks and makes a scene in public are real! The stress of having a dog who panics when left alone, or guards items in your home, will wear on your relationship with your dog and that's no good for you or your dog. During these sessions, we will help you understand how how these behaviours are motivated and provide you with the knowledge, management plan, and training techniques to help you and your dog to enjoy your days together.
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Personal Puppy Coach
Your very own personal puppy coach at your service! Puppy rearing is about so much more than ‘training.’ It’s really about laying a secure foundation, and thoughtfully staging the world around them so they learn that they are safe to be themselves. Our goal is to help you guide your pup, with patience and understanding, so that they do more of what we love and less of what we don't.
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Pre-Adoption Counseling
Bringing a new dog into your life is an exciting life event, but also not one to be taken lightly. Dogs range widely in personalities and needs, just like people. Taking the time to evaluate your interests and expectations is essential to finding the dog companion of your dreams. We can help with that and so much more! What to look for in a rescue organization or a breeder? How to prepare yourself and your home? Are you and your partner on the same page? Let us set you up for success, so that you can get off on the right foot on day one.
How it works
New clients start by booking an Initial Virtual Consult held on Google Meet. In this session, Don will gather background information on you and your dog, learn about your goals and set you up with a roadmap to success. It also includes follow-up support and resources via email for up to 2 weeks after the session.
After your consult, you can choose to buy an individual follow-up session or a package of 2 to 3 follow-up sessions. Here is when you can dig deeper and work on applying those hands-on practical skills. If you live within, or can travel to our service area, follow-up sessions can be done in-person. Virtual sessions are available internationally.
The cost of each hour-long session (whether purchased individually or as part of a package) is $150 + HST.
Because the work we do is tailored to each client’s unique needs, subsequent sessions can be booked directly with your trainer after your Initial Virtual Consult.
*Sliding scale rates, and payment plans are available. Please inquire for more information.