For behavior modification packages, yes. It may seem tempting for a trainer to simply appear in your home and begin working with your dog. But having tried that long ago, I can promise that starting with a consultation is a better use of both of our time. A consultation allows me to know exactly what to expect before meeting your dog in person, which allows me to craft a plan ahead of time. Setups like how I interact with a dog for the first time, what the first layer of training looks like, are all prepared by the time we meet.

This is not only efficient, but it also keeps me and everyone else safer in severe cases, such as those involving aggression.

I recommend that you schedule all the sessions as soon as possible because my calendar may fill up quickly. Each session should be scheduled roughly 1 week apart, but there is room for flexibility.

Rescheduling is easy and you have access to your appointments and my calendar at any time - no phone tag or email exchanges necessary!

Please keep in mind that any scheduling changes must be made at least 24 hours in advance. Refunds are not offered for changes or cancellations within 24 hours prior to your session. Sessions in a package must be used within a 4 month period.

If you are not sure that a package is what you need, please email me or schedule a free call and we can discuss the best options for you and your dog.

In my experience, I have found that 5 sessions is often the bare minimum to help a client and their dog towards success. Complex behavior challenges like reactivity and aggression often require follow-up support. But at that point you will see significant, measurable progress. You will also have a clear sense of how to continue moving forward with your dog. After doing a package, I would be happy to schedule additional sessions as needed.

If you are a returning client, you are welcome to schedule single sessions.

All of my sessions involve working directly with you and your dog. We will meet in places like your home, your neighborhood, or local parks/trails. Locations are picked to suit your dog's training needs.

I do not offer board & train.

Your package appointments can be scheduled via the email you received upon purchasing the package. There is a "Schedule" link in the email.

If you want visual instructions, check out this video:

If you are still having trouble, please shoot me an email and I will gladly help you!

You can make changes to your appointment up to 24 hours prior to your session. This can be done digitally through the link you received via email - no phone tag or email exchanges necessary!

Refunds and rescheduling requests not offered for cancellations made within 24 hours of the session.

Sessions in a package must be used within 4 months of purchase. I am happy to issue full refunds for any unused sessions, and for scheduled sessions within 4 months of purchasing a package, as long as the refund request is communicated at least 24 hours prior to any scheduled sessions.

After a decade+ of working with dogs in shelters, in homes, on trails, in classrooms, on reservations, and in my own life... I have hands-on experience with an enormous range of behaviors. Reactivity, Aggression, Overarousal, and Fear are the most common topics I address. But I have worked on tricks as whimsical as nosework, and situations as broad as off leash hiking etiquette. And if I don't believe that I can help you, I would love to refer you to other reputable canine professionals.

The only behavior challenge I don't directly address is separation anxiety. But I can help via a Behavior Helpline consultation, during which I can assess the degree of your dog's separation issues and give you an overview of what would be required to address it. I can also direct you to separation anxiety training resources.