Your Dog In Real Life
Have you found yourself asking:
Why doesn’t my dog listen to me?
How do I get my dog to stop pulling on leash?
Why won’t my dog stop jumping on people?
How do I get my dog to come when I call them?
Am I ever going to be able to have guests again?
Why is my adolescent dog such a menace?
How the heck do other people do this?
If your dog didn’t come pre-programmed with basic manners, you’re not alone. And I’m here to help.
Training is about building relationships
The best training results take consistent time and practice! Here’s how we work together during your training program:
Assessment: We start by understanding your dog’s personality, behaviors, and environment.
Customized Plan: We create a flexible, individualized training plan tailored to your dog’s needs and your goals and lifestyle.
Ongoing Support: We stay connected, cheer progress, and adjust methods as needed to ensure lasting results.
Teamwork: You are included in the process and encouraged to ask questions, provide feedback, and actively engage.
Positive Environment: Training sessions are fun, motivating, and rewarding, making learning enjoyable for both you and your dog.
“Elizabeth guided us through the last months of puppyhood and into adolescence, giving us the knowledge, tools, and confidence to continue working with our pup as she grows into an adult.”
— Jenny T.
Training Packages & Pricing
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How it works:
Step 1: Schedule your 60-minute consultation
Step 2: Choose your membership start date
Step 3: We meet weekly to build skills
Step 4: We check in to review skills practice and answer questions
Step 5: You enjoy your well-behaved dog!
What’s included:
6 or 12 weeks of training
1 weekly 60 minute in-person training session
Weekly skills practice video reviews
Access to chat M-F
10% off the Essentials Start Kit (harness, long line, snuffle mat, treat pouch)
Investment:
$1440 for 6 weeks
$2595 for 12 weeks (save 10%)
Additional single sessions can be purchased for $175
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Finished your training membership but aren’t quite ready to go it alone? The Pro Support membership is here to keep your training goals on track.
This 4-week program is good for dog parents who are now training on their own but want some continued support.
What’s included:
1 weekly 30 minute virtual check-in
Weekly video review
Access to chat M-F
15% discount on single training sessions
Investment:
$475 for 4 weeks
What to Expect
Structure: I come to your home once a week and show you how to work with your dog. You send me practice videos, questions, and other support needs via chat between each visit.
Best for:
Dog parents who want to learn along with their dog and be heavily involved in the training process.
General behaviors, at-home problems that require management and intervention (greeting guests, counter-surfing, door-dashing, etc.).
Dog parents who have the time and energy to train their dog every day.
Not ideal for:
Dog parents who do not have time to practice the training skills with their dogs on a daily basis.
Dogs with reactivity towards humans or other dogs. If your dog struggles with big feelings, check out my Reactivity Training options.
Level of dog parent involvement: High. You’ll be practicing and reinforcing training between weekly sessions, recording and submitting videos, and adjusting your practice as feedback is provided.
Ready to get started?
Schedule your consultation today.
Frequently Asked Questions
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My private dog training program offers a flexible monthly memberships with no long-term commitment. You can pay month-to-month, or pay for 3 months at a time for a 10% discount.
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Sessions/video submissions cannot be cancelled or skipped.
Effective dog behavior change takes consistent work and effort. No matter what someone may try to sell you, there are no quick fixes in dog training.
Showing up each week to learn, and working with your dog on a regular basis, are what yield the best results.
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Private coaching is great for basic manners and problematic at-home behaviors including:
Settle on a mat
Recall
Loose leash walking
Greeting guests
Counter surfing
Other at-home behavior issues
Building confidence
Over-excitability
Door-dashing
Crate training
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It varies! Most people find that 3-6 months feels most supportive.
The membership is designed to be flexible to meet your needs and lifestyle, with no contract or minimums. It’s built around providing continuous support to achieve the best results.
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My methods are rooted in positive reinforcement. I do not use any aversive tools or techniques, such as e-collars (shock/beep/vibration collars), prong collars, choke chains, slip leads, balanced training, or punishment based methods.
I use a combination of methods and protocols such as counter-conditioning, desensitization, BAT (behavior adjustment training), pattern games, engagement-disengagement, reinforcing calm behaviors, and focus cues. Training is focused on positive and fun experiences for your dog!
By addressing the root cause of the behavior, such as fear, anxiety, or frustration, your dog will learn how to engage with and experience the world calmly and confidently.
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Positive training is always the first step for behavior modification. Sometimes, the underlying cause of the behavior can be so strong that medication is needed to help the training stick.
If we decide that medication might be beneficial for your dog, I will support you with a veterinary referral and will share notes and updates with everyone on the training team.
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Yes! Most dog parents have been dealing with behavior issues for a long time. My clients often come to me after seeing several other trainers or trying different training methods themselves. If your dog’s behavior has you at the end of your leash feeling overwhelmed, frustrated, or tired, you are not alone.
Training is not about quick fixes. I work with you and your dog to rebuild your relationship, develop trust, and change habits. All of this takes time and practice, and we’ll work at your dog’s pace for the most effective results.
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This program is for basic manners. Reactivity requires a different approach and a longer time frame. If your dog struggles with big feelings, my Reactivity Training might be a better fit.
Financial Support
Because positive relationship building with your dog shouldn’t be a financial burden, I offer a limited sliding scale for those unable to pay the full rate. Please contact me if you would like to discuss this option.
Additionally, because adoption from a shelter or rescue is such an incredible way to support your community and provide a loving home to a dog in need, I offer a10% discount for the first month of membership for newly adopted dogs (from both rescues and shelters). Not only do many dogs in shelters and rescues not have basic skills, but the adjustment period into your home is such a special and important time to support their learning!