Common Questions
Services
Consultations
$30 for 45 minutes
Meet the trainer. Discuss the problem. Learn about possible behavior training plans.
House Training/ Crate Training
$50 for one hour
Does your dog have “accidents” in the house? Is he/she a slave to the potty pad? In this one hour session learn the myths and mistakes that are common in housetraining and get ready to approach this behavior in a new way.
Private Sessions
$65 per hour
For owners whose dog’s behavior has got them at the end of their leash. Some problem behaviors include: jumping on people, leash tugging, counter surfing, jumping on furniture, excessive barking, digging and bolting. During a private session you will learn how to manage the problem and set your dog up for success.
Puppy Manners
$85 for 90 mins
In puppy manners learn how to proper use properly puppy-proof your house the proper way to housetrain, get your puppy accustomed to the leash and stop nipping and mouthing you.
Dog Obedience Training Program
7 week program for $350
Obedience training is one of the best things you can do for you and your dog. It is the foundation to solving just about any problem and it enriches the relationship that you have with your dog. (Each session is one hour long. And there is one session per week.)
Includes:
- Sit/Stay
- Heel
- Loose Leash Walking
- Down/Stay
- Come/Recall
- Name Recognition
Behavior Modification
$300 for 4 sessions
$375 for 6 sessions
$450 for 8 sessions
Behavior modification sessions are only conducted in 4, 6 or 8 week packages to allow the owner and the dog to acclimate to the training process and make progress. These sessions are for dogs with aggression, fear or separation anxiety issues. These issues left alone can cause stress and injury to the dog, yourself other animals and people. It is important to deal with these issues when you first experience them even at a low level. Free phone and email counsel is included up until one month after the last session.
Petsitting
We offer in home petsitting while you are away from home. Petsitting in your home eliminates stress for your animals and allows them to keep their usual routine which is important for training and behavior management. You will feel secure because your animal is safe in its home environment.
Dogs
- One 30 min visit $30 per day
- Two 30 min visits $60 per day
- Additional dog/visit $5 each per day
- Extended Walks $25/ 30 min per day
Visits include (if needed): Medication administration (per Vet instructions), Food & Water refresh and a brief walk.
Cats
- One 30 min visit $30 per day
- Two 30 min visits $50 per day
- Additional cat/visit $5 each per day
- Extended Visit $25/ 30 min per day
Visits include (if needed): Medication administration (per Vet instructions), Food & Water refresh and social time.
Small Animals (including mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, arthropods, arachnids, fish etc.)
- One 30 min visit $20 per day
- Additional tanks or cages $5 each per day
Visits include (if needed): Medication administration, Food and Water, cage and tank cleaning.
Shelter Services
Animals that have been obedience trained have a better chance of leaving the shelter and are less likely to be returned for behavior issues.
Consultation includes (if needed):
- Explanation on techniques
- Discussion of general behavioral treatment plan
- Discussion of payment plans and options
Consultations are approximately 1.5 hrs in length.
Basic Obedience and Behavior Modification services for each dog includes:
- Behavioral evaluation
- Record keeping and progress reports after each session
- Tips and staff training for staff
- Signed certificate of completion (obedience training only)
- Free 20 min consultation (to be used by adopter)
Pricing for Shelter Services:
- Consultation $100
- Basic Obedience $75/hour
- Behavior Modification $75/hour