We’re here to help you and your dog understand each other.
Build the relationship and skills you need to move through life together in the ways that matter most to you both.
LEARNING TOGETHER
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Browse our FAQs
Check out who you’ll be learning with
Learn more about our methods, mission, credentials, and values
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Below you’ll find a few reasons pet parents and their dogs seek support.
These range from learning straightforward life skills to deeper behavioral struggles that could be showing up across many areas of your life.
Sit, down, stay, come, and more
Crate training
Leash walking
Building a positive relationship with your new dog
Managing play
Preventing, managing, and solutions for jumping, overexcitement, and frustration
Preparing for a baby, moving, or other life event
Preparing for hiking, paddleboarding, or other adventures together
Home alone struggles
Canine Good Citizen test prep
Therapy dog test prep
Fear
Anxiety
Aggression
Anything else you’d like our support with
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COLLABORATION + REFERRALS
Any animal professional you work with should feel comfortable referring to and collaborating with others when it makes sense.
Specialized behavior professionals, veterinarians, and veterinary behaviorists are the most common professionals we may recommend you work with instead of or in addition to us.
Learn a little about each:
SPECIALIZED BEHAVIOR PROFESSIONALS
Some animal behavior professionals have dedicated areas of expertise or hold specialized certifications that could make them a better fit for you and your dog.
A common example you’ll see referrals to is a CSAT (Certified Separation Anxiety Trainer), who has completed specialized learning and is uniquely qualified to address something that can be complex.
VETERINARIANS
A dog behavior professional (who isn’t a veterinarian) should never provide veterinary medical advice to you, but we do have a responsibility to recommend seeking veterinary care if we observe a need while we’re getting to know you and your dog.
We can all relate to how discomfort, confusing sensations, and pain influence our ability to navigate our mental, physical, and emotional world—the same goes for your dog.
Since veterinary medical and behavioral health are so intertwined and because many symptoms and conditions can limit or prevent your dog from making progress, behaviorally, we may recommend pausing your learning program while we help you work with a veterinarian who can rule out medical issues and/or provide care.
VETERINARY BEHAVIORISTS
A veterinary behaviorist is a veterinary doctor who, in addition to medical schooling and licensing, has completed a significant amount of advanced training and has become board certified in animal behavior. This is similar to a human psychiatrist.
Some cases we see benefit from or, in a handful of instances, require the expertise of a veterinary behaviorist.
If we recommend bringing in a VB, we’ll walk you through how to seek their support and what it looks like for us to collaborate.
WAYS TO LEARN TOGETHER
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For folks not ready to commit to full learning programs, we can take it one session at a time.
This option can also be used for folks who would like as-needed support after they complete a learning program.
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Packages of a set number of sessions where we’ll come to you to help you and your dog learn and grow together!
When you commit to a multi-session learning program, we lower the cost per session.
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Many pet parents are ready to build a great relationship with their dog, but want more support than weekly sessions or benefit from their dog getting a head start before joining in to learn with their dog.
In our day training + coaching combo programs, we’ll train with just your dog multiple times a week, then regularly coach you and your dog together to keep you and your dog on the same page with the learning they’ve been doing with us!
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When our availability allows, we love to offer 30-60 minute enrichment visits for folks who have already completed a training program with us!
When you schedule a visit, your trainer will come to your home (with or without you home) to engage your dog in training games and other types of enrichment to for fun!
This skilled support from someone who already knows and understands your dog is usually helpful for folks needing help meeting their dog’s unique behavioral health needs amidst a busy day or week.
HOW IT WORKS
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When you and your dog are ready to start learning, you'll schedule a meet and greet call.
During our call, we’ll chat about what kind of support you’re looking for, answer any questions, and explore next steps together
Cost: Free
Time Commitment: 10-20 minutes
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Next, we'll do a deep dive into your dog's world! We'll get to know you and your dog better via an in-depth assessment so we can build a tailored learning program for you.
We offer both virtual and in-person consultations, always based on what will best serve you and your dog’s needs and create the most supportive learning environment.
Cost: $150-$250
Time Commitment: 60-90 Minutes
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After your consultation, we'll share learning program recommendations to best support your goals and you’ll decide which you’d like to enroll in.
SINGLE SESSION LEARNING
Cost: $200 per session
Time Commitment: 60 minute session
MULTI-SESSION LEARNING PROGRAMS
Cost: $150 per session
Time Commitment: Packages of four or more 60 minute sessions (plus homework and as-needed virtual support in between)
DAY TRAINING + COACHING COMBO PROGRAMS
Cost: $125 per session
Time Commitment: Packages of 12 or more total sessions per month (plus homework and as-needed virtual support in between) made up of the below:
Day Training Sessions (your dog, your trainer)
45-60 minute sessions
Two or more per week
Coaching Sessions (you, your dog, your trainer)
60-75 minute sessions
One per week
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When you complete your learning plan, we'll celebrate you and your dog's growth and welcome you to join the Lifelong Learners Club!
We'll also debrief and reevaluate goals. Some folks are hungry to keep learning regularly, some switch to support as needed, and others like to move forward on their own.
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Once we've completed a learning program together, you'll get access to our Lifelong Learners Club!
Members get access to discounts on future learning programs, access to enrichment visits, and more to come!
