Online Dog Training: As Effective As In-Person Training
... and in some ways, even better. Here’s why:
With online training I’m working with you, in your environment, to teach your dog. While I can teach your dog new behaviors quickly, ultimately your dog needs to do the behavior for you, not me. All family members can participate, even from far-flung locations!
A dog with fearful or aggressive behaviors especially benefits from online training, as a stranger in the home can unnecessarily stress an anxious dog.
After our first consultation, I’ll recommend a training package based on your dog’s behavioral needs and your training goals. We’ll have regular weekly online training sessions where:
- We’ll debrief what you worked on during the previous week.
- I will demonstrate training techniques using my helper dogs. Here, I’m demonstrating hand-targeting with my dog, Petey.
- I’ll watch you and other family members work with your dog and coach your technique.
After each session:
- You’ll receive follow-up notes and simple homework.
- I may include reading and resources to help you understand your dog’s behavior.
During the week:
- You and your sweet dog will work together as outlined in the training plan.
- I encourage you to send me brief clips of your homework sessions for me to coach your training before we next meet.
Additional benefits:
- No masks required, no need to get a babysitter, or to tidy the house for the trainer.
- Your dog remains in her own comfortable, familiar environment, which is especially helpful for dogs who are shy or fearful of new people.
- All family members can participate without having to head out to a training center.
