Private Consultations

Expert, effective help for issues that are causing you concern, fear, or frustration, such as: 

• Lunging at people, cars, and critters during walks
• Dog and cat safety
• Not coming when called
• Growling when people get too close to the dog’s food, resting places, or toys
• Barking at strangers
• Stealing objects and growling when you try to get them back
• Excessive barking, chewing, and nipping
• House-training lapses
• Dog park manners

After our first consultation, training sessions include demonstrations and coaching you to work with your dog. After each session, I send follow up notes and a bit of homework, appropriate resources, and provide email support between sessions. You and your dog will love how it feels to learn together!

A private consultation will also get you off to a great start before your new puppy or dog arrives! 

60-minute online consultation: $125. After our first session, I will recommend an appropriate number of follow-up sessions to address your training needs.

Looking for an in-person appointment? Click here for my in-person service area.

If we have had an initial online consultation or discovery call, use this link to book the number of follow-up sessions I’ve recommended.

60-minute online sessions: $125. 

Behavior Essentials is ideal for a new dog in your home, whether puppy or adult.

We cover the essentials for a well-mannered canine companion, with a training plan customized to your dog’s particular needs. We’ll discuss how dogs learn, why rewards-based training works so well, and everything a puppy or dog needs to have a happy, fulfilling life as a member of your family.

You'll learn to communicate behavior expectations to your dog, who will love to learn with you.

Training sessions include demonstrations and coaching you to work with your dog. After each session, I send follow up notes and a bit of homework, and provide email support between sessions. 

The entire family is welcome — and encouraged — to participate in training.

➡️  If your dog has fearful or aggressive behavior (growls at you or other people or dogs, snaps, has bitten, and so on), start by booking an Initial Online Consultation here.

Six 60-minute sessions: $675 (a 10% discount on the regular hourly rate of $125)

Includes 30 days of email support and exclusive lifetime access to my online resource library after the conclusion of our training sessions.

After your payment, you will get a coupon code that will auto-fill when you schedule the appointments. Please choose six "Recurring" appointments, one week apart.

Preparing ahead of time is key to a safe and harmonious home for your children and your beloved family dog. This online session is perfect for people with dogs who: 

• Are starting to plan a family
• Are expecting a baby
• Have newborn babies, older babies, or toddlers in the home
• Are grandparents and extended family who have children visit  

Follow-up includes:

• A customized assessment of your dog’s behavior
• Safety and management strategies that work for your family dynamic and lifestyle
• Ideas for exercise and enrichment for your dog
• Links to relevant resources and downloads
• A customized training plan and homework
• My exclusive eBook, Preparing Your Dog for Life with Baby 

Two-hour online consultation: $225.

Includes 14 days of email support after our session. If we’ve already met for this first session, you can book a one-hour follow-up appointment here.

Does your dog have a hard time when you leave the house? The good news is that separation anxiety is treatable. We start with a 30-minute consultation to discuss your dog’s separation issues, learn about the next steps, and get some ideas for immediate relief. 

Many clients like to have a quick check-in before beginning a recommended training package.

For instance, I may have suggested you have a vet examine your dog, as sometimes behaviors are caused by a dog being in pain, or I may have recommended you talk to your vet about behavioral medication. 

We’ll check in about how things are going, celebrate your progress to date, and discuss next steps. 

30-Minute Check-In: $65

In this online session, we’ll discuss your concerns about your dog’s behavior and you'll learn about the services I offer. While we can't solve problems in 30 minutes, I’ll offer perspective and support, and follow up with options that can help address the issues you're experiencing.

$50, and you'll receive a $25 credit on a future session or training package.