Training for Your Needs
Flexible enough to adapt to successes and challenges.
We begin by understanding what matters to you and your dog, then develop a plan together. As you practise and learn, we adjust our approach to reflect what's working, what's challenging, and what comes next.
Start with a two-step assessment
Every new client begins here. The assessment gives us time to get to know your dog, understand your goals, and decide together where to begin.
Step 1 · Virtual conversation (45 minutes)
We discuss your dog's history, health, routines and environment, along with the situations you'd like help with. We can also identify simple changes to your setup that may make things easier while training develops.
Step 2 · Practical coaching (60 minutes)
We observe, demonstrate and practise together, working on skills relevant to your goals. This session takes place in your home for in-home clients, or live on Zoom for virtual clients.
Your written roadmap: After the assessment, you'll receive a practical training plan with next steps you can build on.
Initial Assessment & Custom Roadmap
Both options include the two appointments and a written roadmap. Virtual coaching is available across BC.
Book In-Home Consult Book Virtual ConsultWhat can we work on?
Whatever brought you here, we start by understanding the situation rather than assigning you to a predetermined program.
Some examples include housetraining, puppy biting and mouthing, comfortable handling, settling, barking, jumping on visitors, loose-leash walking, recall, and adjusting to a new home.
These aren't separate courses or a checklist every dog must complete. We may work on several areas, revisit an earlier skill, or change direction when something new becomes important.
What happens in a follow-up session?
Each 60-minute appointment is a chance to observe what's happening, practise together, and make informed changes. We'll demonstrate where useful, offer feedback, and help you develop skills you can continue using between sessions.
Sometimes progress means building on a success. Sometimes it means making a task easier, changing the environment, or trying another approach.
Support between sessions: Questions are part of learning. If you need clarification or run into a challenge while practising, you're welcome to email us. For questions that require more time or discussion, we can arrange additional coaching.
Follow-up coaching and pricing
After the initial assessment, you can book individual sessions or choose four or six sessions for ongoing support. A package is a number of appointments, not a fixed curriculum or a promise of particular results.
The focus and pace can change as you and your dog learn. We can discuss which option makes sense for your goals and circumstances.
Follow-Up Rates
| Sessions | In-home | Virtual |
|---|---|---|
| One | $120 | $90 |
| Four | $440 | $330 |
| Six | $620 | $465 |
Follow-up coaching is available after your initial assessment.