During our intake session, we go over the basics of your dog's life, their training history and future goals. Health and daily routine information is discussed and any improvements suggested. Enrichment options, exercise guidelines, nutrition suggestions etc are discussed if necessary. I give an overview to learning theory and why my approach with positive reinforcement training works. We lay some groundwork on a few training games and equip you to practice them in preparation for further lessons. These basic skills are the foundation of communication between you and your dog, and play heavily into long term learning!

Credit card is stored on file and a non-refundable, non-transferable scheduling fee of $50 is charged to hold the session! Remainder of session fee, minus the scheduling fee, due at time of service. Any questions, please inquire!

FOR PUPPIES UNDER 6 MONTHS ONLY!

During our initial session, we go over the basics of your dog's life, their training history and future goals. Health and daily routine information is discussed and any improvements suggested. Enrichment options, exercise guidelines, nutrition suggestions etc are discussed if necessary. I give an overview to learning theory and why my approach with positive reinforcement training works. We lay some groundwork on a few training games and equip you to practice them in preparation for further lessons. These basic skills are the foundation of communication between you and your dog, and play heavily into long term learning!

Roughly 50 minutes of instruction on up to three skills and 10 minutes of preparing you homework notes and answering any questions you might have for practicing between sessions.

Credit card is stored on file and a non-refundable, non-transferable scheduling fee is charged to hold the session! Remainder of session fee, minus the scheduling fee, due at time of service. Any questions, please inquire!

A package of training and enrichment sessions for puppies under 6 months old.

Intro session for this Puppy Package is one hour, followup sessions are also one hour. This package totals 4 hours of in-home instruction.

Sessions will focus on how to best teach puppies new skills, how to keep puppies out of mischief, potty training and nipping assistance, and how to keep them physically and mentally thriving for years to come.

Included in program: 4 hours in person instruction time, travel to your home, treats for rewards during session, and written homework assignments for each session.

All Puppy Program sessions must be scheduled no later than the conclusion of our first meeting!

This package consists of a 2hr intake session with four 1hr followup sessions, all in-home, allowing you to establish and implement necessary management and enrichment strategies and make significant headway on your training plan under professional guidance and support.

Included in program: travel to your home, treats for rewards during session, written homework assignments for each session.

Sessions are scheduled at least 2 at a time, preferably 3+ at a time. We need a well planned schedule to implement our training, and weekly or bi-weekly sessions work best for this.

Skills taught can be similar but not limited to: Focus on handler, Name Recognition, Recall Foundations, Wait for Bowl, Wait at Doors, Leash Foundations.

This program consists of a 2hr introductory session with six 1hr followup sessions, allowing you to establish and implement necessary management and enrichment strategies and make significant headway on your basic manners training plan under professional guidance and support. Followup sessions can be split into in-home and out-in-town practice to really challenge your dog's growing skillset!

Included in program: 8hours in-person instruction time, travel to your home, treats for rewards during session, written homework assignments for each session,

Sessions are scheduled at least 2 at a time, preferably 3+ at a time. We need a well planned schedule to implement our training, and weekly or bi-weekly sessions work best for this.

Skills taught at home: Focus on Handler, Name Recognition, Sit, Down, Stand, Recall Foundations, Polite Greetings, Wait for Bowl, Wait at Doors, Leash Foundations.
Skills practiced in public: Ignoring Distractions, Polite Leash Walking, Polite Greetings, No Potty Accidents in (Pet Friendly) Stores, Confidence Building, Off-Leash Recall.

A bundle of 4 followup sessions. Intro consultation MUST be done first before purchasing this package.

Sessions are scheduled at least 2 at a time, preferably 3+ at a time. We need a well planned schedule to implement our training, and weekly or bi-weekly sessions work best for this. I have Monday availability I can input manually if necessary, my other days and times are public on my calendar.

A bundle of 6 followup sessions. Intro consultation MUST be done first before purchasing this package.

Sessions are scheduled at least 2 at a time, preferably 3+ at a time. We need a well planned schedule to implement our training, and weekly or bi-weekly sessions work best for this.

Behavioral Assessment

For puppies 6 months old or younger with age appropriate vaccination status!

This is a 6 week class designed for socialization and positive exposure to new people, dogs, textures, and sounds in a public place. Instruction will include potty training advice, crate/confinement training suggestions, how to curb puppy mouthing/nipping, and some introduction to some basic manners skills such as sit, come, wait, and leash walking. This class will fulfill AKC S. T. A. R. Puppy requirements!

Where appropriate, we will also introduce some play time between well-matched puppies and discuss what healthy play looks like, how to advocate for our dogs to keep our dogs enjoying play, and when and how to stop play that's getting out of hand.

This class is Fear Free and positive reinforcement based, meaning no choke chains, no prong collars, no E-collars. Please bring your puppy on a comfortable collar or harness and a standard 6 foot leash. NO retractable leashes!

Bring 1-2 cups of pinky nail sized soft treats (you can use a freeze dried dog food like Dr. Marty's to replace pup's breakfast if you'd like)! We use a LOT of food, so while sometimes we use very high value treat food like cheese or a chicken nugget, we can't use that all the time or it will be unhealthy.

This class will meet at 112A Stockhouse Road Bozrah CT.

For dogs and puppies older than 6 months with no previous training OR graduates of STAR Puppy.

*This class is designed for NON-reactive dogs. If your dog barks continuously, growls, lunges or in general cannot tolerate dogs or people within 20 feet of them, please select a private lesson instead!*

This is a 7 week class for learning our basic family dog skills such as sit, down, come, wait, and leash walking, as well as practicing polite greetings and learning management practices to prevent undesired behavior.

*FIRST CLASS NO DOGS* Lesson one is ONLY a lecture! Bring a notebook and pen if you'd like to take notes.

This class is Fear Free and positive reinforcement based, meaning no choke chains, no prong collars, no E-collars, no slip leashes. Please bring your dog on a comfortable collar or harness and a standard 6 foot leash. NO retractable leashes!

Bring 1-2 cups of pinky nail sized soft treats (you can use a freeze dried dog food like Dr. Marty's to replace pup's meal if you'd like)! Bring something your dog REALLY likes as they are likely to be distracted in the challenging space! Skip breakfast or only give a half portion if you think pup needs more motivation!

This class will meet at 112A Stockhouse Rd in Bozrah at the Dogs By The Dozen facility.

A bundle of 4 90 minute followup sessions, best for addressing work with more than one dog in the home. Intro consultation MUST be done first before purchasing this package.

Sessions are scheduled at least 2 at a time, preferably 3+ at a time. We need a well planned schedule to implement our training, and weekly or bi-weekly sessions work best for this.

During our intake session, we go over the basics of your dogs' life, their training history and future goals. Health and daily routine information is discussed and any improvements suggested. Enrichment options, exercise guidelines, nutrition suggestions etc are discussed if necessary. I give an overview to learning theory and why my approach with positive reinforcement training works. We lay some groundwork on a few training games and equip you to practice them in preparation for further lessons. These basic skills are the foundation of communication between you and your dog, and play heavily into long term learning!

Credit card is stored on file and a non-refundable, non-transferable scheduling fee of $200 is charged to hold the session! Remainder of session fee, minus the scheduling fee, due at time of service. Any questions, please inquire!

This package consists of a 3hr intake session with four 1.5hr followup sessions, all in-home, allowing you to establish and implement necessary management and enrichment strategies and make significant headway on your training plan under professional guidance and support.

Included in program: travel to your home, treats for rewards during session, written homework assignments for each session.

Sessions are scheduled at least 2 at a time, preferably 3+ at a time. We need a well planned schedule to implement our training, and weekly or bi-weekly sessions work best for this.

Skills taught can be similar but not limited to: Focus on handler, Name Recognition, Recall Foundations, Wait for Bowl, Wait at Doors, Leash Foundations.

For puppies 6 months old or younger with age appropriate vaccination status!

This is a 6 week class designed for socialization and positive exposure to new people, dogs, textures, and sounds in a public place. Instruction will include potty training advice, crate/confinement training suggestions, how to curb puppy mouthing/nipping, and some introduction to some basic manners skills such as sit, come, wait, and leash walking. This class will fulfill AKC S. T. A. R. Puppy requirements!

Where appropriate, we will also introduce some play time between well-matched puppies and discuss what healthy play looks like, how to advocate for our dogs to keep our dogs enjoying play, and when and how to stop play that's getting out of hand.

This class is Fear Free and positive reinforcement based, meaning no choke chains, no prong collars, no E-collars. Please bring your puppy on a comfortable collar or harness and a standard 6 foot leash. NO retractable leashes!

Bring 1-2 cups of pinky nail sized soft treats (you can use a freeze dried dog food like Dr. Marty's to replace pup's breakfast if you'd like)! We use a LOT of food, so while sometimes we use very high value treat food like cheese or a chicken nugget, we can't use that all the time or it will be unhealthy.

*NO CLASS 5/24*

This class will meet at 112A Stockhouse Road Bozrah CT.

For dogs and puppies older than 6 months with no previous training OR graduates of STAR Puppy.

*This class is designed for NON-reactive dogs. If your dog barks continuously, growls, lunges or in general cannot tolerate dogs or people within 20 feet of them, please select a private lesson instead!*

This is a 6 week class for learning our basic family dog skills such as sit, down, come, wait, and leash walking, as well as practicing polite greetings and learning management practices to prevent undesired behavior.

This class is Fear Free and positive reinforcement based, meaning no choke chains, no prong collars, no E-collars, no slip leashes. Please bring your dog on a comfortable collar or harness and a standard 6 foot leash. NO retractable leashes!

Bring 1-2 cups of pinky nail sized soft treats (you can use a freeze dried dog food like Dr. Marty's to replace pup's meal if you'd like)! Bring something your dog REALLY likes as they are likely to be distracted in the challenging space! Skip breakfast or only give a half portion if you think pup needs more motivation!

*NO CLASS 5/24*

This class will meet at 112A Stockhouse Rd in Bozrah at the Dogs By The Dozen facility.