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.

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.

During an introductory consult, 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. Training and behavior cannot be divorced from the overall health and wellness of the dog, both mental and physical! I take a broad view approach and get a feel for the big picture before moving on.
To round out the intro consult, 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!

This class is designed for puppies and dogs 6 months old and up (or otherwise approved) with no history of reactivity (continuous barking, whining, lunging, growling etc) towards strangers or other dogs.

This is a beginner level course for dogs in public spaces, working on emotional regulation, handler focus, impulse control, real world distractions, recall, and leash manners with an emphasis on meeting your dog where they are and building cooperation and mutual success, not creating a robot! You and your dog will have fun and learn new skills to help navigate the world together. Previous training is very helpful but not required.

Dogs must come on a standard 6 foot leash and comfortable harness or collar. No prong, choke chain, or E-collars permitted! BRING TREATS! At least 1 cup of pinky-nail sized soft treats.

Location changes weekly, please mind the schedule as follows, though it is subject to change:

Week one: Leary Park in Waterford
Week two: Bluff Point in Groton
Week three: Poquonnock Plains Park in Groton
Week four: Mystic Village
Week five: Home Depot in Waterford
Week six: Mystic River Park

For puppies 6 months old or younger with at LEAST two rounds of distemper/Parvo vaccinations!

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.

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 strictly 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 Leary Park in Waterford!