Private Training
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Other Services
Pawsative Behaviors - Private Training and Consultation
Pawsative Steps - Private In Town Leash Skills
Give your dog a great foundation from where to jump off into a more rigorous behavior training program. Whether you want to take your dog into competitive obedience or just master the basics of COME, STAY, SIT, and DOWN, my training program will help you build a solid foundation and beyond.
I will work with all household members so that everyone is on board with the same training routine. You will learn how to train your dog in basic foundation skills as well as some really cool tricks to show off to your friends.
Work on specific behavior or training issues at a pace comfortable for you and your dog.
Emotional Support Dog Training
An emotional support animal is any animal that provides emotional support alleviating one or more symptoms or effects of a person's disability. Emotional support dogs do not require any unique or extensive training, making it hard for some people to believe the legitimacy of your need for such an animal. Together we will focus on teaching the basics of good manners and obedience, strengthen the bond between you and your dog at home and out in the community. I highly recommend that you and your dog take the AKC-Canine Good Citizen exam. Please see the ACK-CGC section for more details.
Therapy Dog Training
Do you have some free time during your week? If so, volunteering as a therapy dog/handler team is a rewarding experience. This training will prepare you for the Alliance of Therapy Dog's (ATD) certification. Any dog one year of age or older, of any breed, with the right obedience skills and temperament, and who enjoys meeting new people are welcome to take the ATD certification exam.
The ATD tester/observer will guide you and your dog in the fine art of visiting with people safely and enjoyably. All of the testing components to becoming certified with the ATD are entirely free of charge, but there is a fee to the actual registration with the ATD's, which you will pay directly to them. Of course, there are other organizations that you can register with to help you prepare as well.
AKC-CGC Preparation and Exams
More intensive training programs that will teach you and your dog the skills to pass the following AKC exams:
• Canine Good Citizen (CGC)
• CGC Community Canine (advanced version of CGC)
• S.T.A.R. Puppy
• Urban CGC
• Trick Dog
Dogs who pass the CGC test are not service dogs, and they do not have special access rights in public places (stores, restaurants, planes, etc.).
All dogs, including purebred and mixed breed dogs, are welcome to participate in the AKC's Canine Good Citizen program. In addition to the test fee, there is an additional $20 fee that you will need to pay directly to the AKC for the title and certificate. There is an additional $10 fee for the certificate without a title.
Free/Test and Observations by ATD Volunteers
Dog Training For Folks With Special Needs
I have more than 35 years of experience teaching and working with various people with special needs and abilities. I will come to your home or meet you out in the community and work with your special needs family member. I emphasize all the wonderful strengths they have to offer their family pet. This training is not service dog or emotional support dog training. The training is geared for fun interaction and emotional bonding with the family dog.
Bringing Home A New Puppy
Are you getting ready to bring a new dog or puppy into your home? I will come to your home and give you suggestions on how to dog-proof your house and yard. I will show you techniques for introducing your new dog to the other animals already in your home. Together we will develop a training program for you and your new dog that fits your needs and schedule.
Group Presentations
A registered therapy dog/handler team will come to your organization, school, or business and discuss the differences between a service dog, a therapy dog, and an emotional support animal. Audience members will have an opportunity to ask questions and interact with the therapy dog. If time permits, the therapy dog will perform some tricks.
$65/hr Training at my facility
$65+/hr Training at your home**
$55/hr Training via an online platform
Please see the Classes page for class prices.
Please ask for a discount code if you are signing up for your 4th or more class.
Please note that the Alliance of Therapy Dogs Test and Observations are administered by ATD volunteers and are free of charge.
**Additional long-distance charges may apply
2022 Training Rates
