Training & Behavior Services

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    Private In-Person Training

    One-on-one instruction addressing your dog’s specific behavior needs. Private training can be scheduled for any training need or behavior issue. Including:

    Lunging/barking/growling on leash

    Jumping & counter surfing

    Resource guarding

    Fear & anxiety

    Stranger danger

    Excessive barking

    Basic manners - sit, stay down, recall, polite walking, wait, etc.

    Integrating a new pet into the home.

    In-home puppy training: nipping, chewing, crate training, socialization, and house training.

    In-person sessions are 75-90 minutes in length.

    $135 - 155*

    *additional fee for multi-dog home or travel outside of coverage area.

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    Remote Training & Behavior Consults

    An effective and economical way to work with your dog and your schedule.

    Remote training can be an efficient tool to help implement behavior change in your home.

    Zoom sessions are 60-90 minutes long.

    Advantages include:

    Ideal for shy dogs who are cautious around strangers.

    A great option for advice and support for immediate behavior issues.

    More flexible scheduling options.

    Connect from anywhere in the world!

    We can analyze video of your dog to understand behaviors & motivations.

    When you simply want answers and a plan to proceed independently.

    ​If unsure how to train in an online environment or how it will work, I can help you through the process.

    60 minutes: $115

    90 minutes: $125

    Remote Consultation
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    Home Alone Training

    Does your dog struggle being left home alone?

    Separation anxiety is a genuine form of fear, distress and panic that your dog experiences when left alone.

    We want them to learn how to feel safe and free from panic when we leave.

    Training sessions are remote, since our presence can actually get in the way of teaching your dog that they’ll be okay when you leave.

    Getting Started:

    We begin with a 90-minute Zoom session where you will learn the fundamentals and we will dig deeper into your dog’s separation related behavior. This includes an initial assessment and getting started with a training plan.

    After our initial session, we can meet for check-ins or more in-depth consultations, depending on your needs. Ideally once every two weeks.

    Initial Consultation | 90 minutes: $225

    In-depth follow-up | 60 minutes: $125

    Check-in follow-up | 30 minutes: $75

    Home Alone Training
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    LIVE Seminars & Webinars

    Why do dogs do what they dog?

    Is there a problem behavior you want to better understand?

    Do you want to learn more about their body language and social skills?

    How to better meet your dog’s needs?

    Do you live in a neighborhood with a lot of dogs?

    OR

    Do you live in an apartment complex where you need to navigate narrow passageways with your neighbors?

    OR

    Is there just a lot of barking, lunging and growling happening on your walks?

    Consider a LIVE seminar or webinar for your group, organization or community. In this forum you can ask questions and learn how to improve your dog’s behavior.

    This 2-hour session is filled with informative content, a robust question & answer time, and followed with a handout.

    Perfect for a community centered forum.

    *contact us for pricing & details.

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WHAT TO EXPECT

Step 1: Contact me to schedule a consultation
You can email plumpointpooch@gmail.com, or complete a contact form.

Step 2: Schedule our consultation: either remote or in-person
I will email you a link to schedule our consultation and complete an intake form. Depending on your dog’s training & behavior needs, we will either conduct our first session virtually or in-person.

Step 3: Our training session
Our first session will start with an assessment to better understand your dog’s learning style and motivations. We will introduce protocols to have a positive, stress-free learning experience. You and your dog will learn new games and skills, improve your mechanics so your dog can understand what you’re trying to say. We will apply those games and skills to practical applications for daily living. Our session will be followed up with training notes emailed to you 2-3 days after our training.

Step 4: Schedule follow-up training sessions
Based on your training needs, we can schedule follow-up training sessions or remote consultations. Follow-up sessions are typically scheduled no closer than two weeks apart.