MANNERS TRAINING
Private lessons ◆ Everyday life skills ◆ For friendly, happy dogs
Your dog is absolutely friendly and happy, but jumps, pulls, counter surfs, or has a similar habit you don't exactly love. Although perfectly normal in doggie world, some canine pastimes might not mesh well in our human world. It's not about obedience. My goal is to teach you and your dog important skills so you can enjoy your lives together. Examples of manners and life skills training I can help with include:
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Pulling on walks
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Not coming when called
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Jumping on people to greet
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Scavenging on counters or tables
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Begging for food at the dining table
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Barking to request food or attention
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Mouthing on humans during play
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Dashing through doorways
HOW IT WORKS
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Submit Intake Form
After you complete the intake form below, I'll get in touch with a realistic package recommendation for your goals. I typically suggest a 4-session package if you have a single manners challenge to work on. I may suggest a package of 6 or 10 sessions if you have multiple challenges to work on, or if you are just getting started with foundational skills training.
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Book Package and First Session
When you book a package, you will choose an appointment for the first session. This 60-minute kick-off session is held at my home (located in 60646). We will discuss your doggie manners goals, practice initial training steps together, and get you started on your homework for the first week. We will also book the remaining sessions for the package.
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Remaining Sessions
Remaining package sessions may be at my home, your home, or an agreed-upon public location within my travel area. These coaching sessions are approximately 45-60 minutes long and are held weekly, with step-by-step homework for you to complete in between. For a 10-session package, we will take a week off here and there to give you more time for homework practice.
PRICING
Manners Packages
Each session is 45-60 minutes
Trainer's home or your home
Custom step-by-step training plans & homework
Email support between sessions
$625 for package of 4 sessions
$900 for package of 6 sessions
$1,450 for package of 10 sessions
$20 travel fee per visit
(Travel locations are listed at the bottom of this page)
This service is not for dogs who are fearful, anxious, reactive, lunging, growling, snapping, or biting in any context. If you are looking for help with any of those behaviors, please book a Behavior Consultation instead.