Private Coaching

What is Private Coaching?

Coaching Services will get you working hands-on with your dog’s training in the comfort of your own home. You will learn how to work as a team by deepening your understanding of dog behaviour and communication. Available in packages of 1-2 months, all clients start with an initial 90 minute goal-setting session. In addition to your training goals, we will review your pet’s behaviour history, observe their current behaviour and provide actionable steps for improving safety and security in the home.

Private Coaching is offered in packages of either one or two months and throughout the package you will have support for any questions or concerns via email, phone, and text. Upon the completion of your package, you have access to one month of our Virtual Office Hours, held weekly.

_{*If outside of our service area, a travel surcharge will apply}.

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What issues can be addressed with Coaching?

SKILLS:

Obedience basics (ex. sit, down, wait, stay)
Loose-leash walking
Polite greetings
Manners at the front door
Recall
Drop it/leave it

ADOPTION and/or DOG INTEGRATION:

Decompression and setting up for success
General safety
Relationship building
How to manage multi-dog home
House/confinement training

BEHAVIOURS:

Leash reactivity (barking/lunging)
Dog-directed aggression
Human-directed aggression
Resource guarding
Fear & anxiety (ex. noise phobias, inability to settle
Cooperative care for grooming or medical applications
Equipment conditioning (ex. harness, muzzle)

All coaching packages include:

✓ Customized training plan
✓ Equipment recommendations
✓ Active & passive management strategies for safety and success
✓ Step-by-step instructions for new skills
✓ Tailored handouts and videos
✓ Email, phone, and text support
✓ Access to virtual office hours for 1 month after program

Coaching in 4 easy steps!

STEP 1

Goal-setting consult

Our first step is a 90 minute consultation to discuss your training goals and provide some immediate relief with prevention and management strategies.

STEP 2

Information sharing

After the consultation, you will receive a package of relevant materials, videos, infographics and step-by-step guides for your dog’s unique training plan.

STEP 3

Weekly sessions

Each week we will meet for a 1hr session to review the previous weeks’ progress, address any issues and begin the next steps of the plan.

STEP 4

Set you up for a lifetime of success

Upon completion of your package, you receive access to a full month of our weekly virtual office hours.

Hear what clients have to say…

Katie & Earl

“Sarah is an incredible dog trainer. She really cares about how your dog will do in the long term rather than using quick fix techniques that are only a Bandaid on a much larger problem.“

Patricia & Biscuit

“Sarah is great with dogs and very knowledgeable about animal behaviour. It takes time, but she works with you to shape your dog’s behaviour into the behaviour you want.“