Puppy Preschool Class/Puppy Training (Puppy Socialization)
We provide customized puppy preschool class for puppies 7-12 weeks of age who are up to date on vaccine boosters and who have written health clearance from their veterinarians to attend class.
The first 16 weeks of a puppy's life is the single most important time to socialize puppies to prevent behavior problems down the road. This socialization can be achieved with classes or your own customized puppy socialization program.
Please call me at 916-968-3111 if you would like more information about customized puppy training/puppy socialization and/or puppy classes. (New puppy classes have not been scheduled yet. Please check back or call for availability.)
Agility Training
I provide relaxed and fun, reward-based agility training where your dog can learn to run a course around pylons and over jumps. Agility training is available on an appointment basis.
Scent Work Training
Scent work training is provided on an appointment basis.
Service Dog/Therapy Dog Training
I also provide Service Dog/Therapy Dog training on a customized basis that works around your schedule. Please call me 3 months in advance for details and times at 916-968-3111.
Training Outcomes/Effectiveness
Training duration and effectiveness for all categories vary from dog to dog depending on the frequency, intensity and severity of your dog's issues, past history, current physical health status (as verified by a veterinary exam), general temperament and the commitment and consistency of the dog owner/handler in applying recommended techniques as demonstrated during training sessions.
No one can guarantee a pet's problem behaviors can be fixed, resolved or remain resolved. No amount of training can resolve a dog's behavioral issues caused by ongoing medical problems (such as persistent pain, infections, and/or chemical imbalances).
For highly complex cases with multiple concurrent factors that require a multi-disciplinary, team-based approach, I may recommend the University of California Davis (UC Davis) Veterinary Medicine Behavioral Service for an evaluation.
Training Price Ranges
In-Person Training
$150-$350 per 1-1.5 hour session
In-person training prices vary depending on the severity and number of your dog's issues, the number of dogs (pets) involved, the number of people involved as well as the amount of preparation, research, planning and follow-up required to address/correct problem behaviors. Prices also can vary based on the types of training requested (Behavior issues, General Commands, Leash, Agility, Scent, Service and/or Puppy) and if the pet owner wishes to combine training categories into a single training session.
Note: In-person prices apply to the Carmichael and Fair Oaks CA regions. Current IRS standard mileage rates apply for any in-person training location more than a few miles beyond the Carmichael and Fair Oaks CA regions.
Phone Training
$60 - 30 minutes
$120 - 60 minutes
Training Agreement
Each training engagement needs your approval to a brief training agreement (that includes terms and a liability acknowledgement) prior to starting any training sessions. I will send the agreement electronically by email or text for your review. Inform me if you need a paper version of the agreement so I can print it out for you to read and sign.