Services
Custom dog Training
Once you’ve had a look through my site and program offerings below, schedule a time to book a free 30-minute call to go over your goals and see if we’re a good fit.
Services
Once you’ve had a look through my site and program offerings below and think we’d be a good fit to help you with your dog, please click the button below to book a free 30-minute consultation.
I currently work with non-aggressive dogs over 8 months old of all breeds. I do not currently work with severe reactivity or aggression. If you are in need of behavior modification for an aggressive dog, I can refer you to another trainer.
Payment in full is required prior to the first lesson.
Travel fees will apply to clients outside of a 10-mile radius of Portland at a rate of $0.75/mile.
Private 1:1 Training Programs
Basic On-Leash Obedience
5 lessons – $650
This program is ideal for owners who just brought home a new dog and want to prevent bad behaviors from starting or nip any built-in behaviors in the bud. It’s also great for those who have been struggling with their dog’s behavior for some time and are ready to try something different.
I will teach you how to advocate for your dog, which will build your relationship, trust, and confidence.
This program includes:
- 5) 1-hour lessons at your home or a predetermined location
- Basic obedience skills: sit, down and place, with a built-in stay
- Loose-leash walking
- Impulse Control
- Long line recall
- Potential field trips to parks or stores, depending on the dog/handler
- A Herm Sprenger prong collar
- 4′ biothane leash
- Email and phone support for the life of your dog
Note: Price DOES NOT include the E-Collar Technologies EZ-900 (upgraded with bungee strap + buckle for a more comfortable fit, as well as winged hypoallergenic contact points ). E-collar cost ranges from $230 to $280 depending on your dog’s size. I can purchase the e-collar on your behalf and set it up for your dog.
Off-leash Obedience with Remote E-Collar
8 lessons – $1000
This package is the same as the Basic On-Leash Obedience only we introduce the e-collar. If you are dedicated to the training process and able to consistently work with your dog, or if you’ve already started working on some basic obedience together, we can achieve your goals with this fusion package.
This program includes:
- Eight (8) 1-hour lessons at your home or a predetermined place
- Basic obdedience skills: sit, down, place, with built-in stay
- Impulse control
- Loose leash walking/heel with the prong collar, and later incorporating the e-collar
- E-collar work for walking, recall, and reactivity
- Herm Sprenger prong collar
- Off-leash recall
- 4′ biothane leash
- Field trips (to the park or Home Depot)
- Email and phone support for the life of your dog
Note: Price DOES NOT include the E-Collar Technologies EZ-900 (upgraded with bungee strap + buckle for a more comfortable fit, as well as winged hypoallergenic contact points ). E-collar cost ranges from $230 to $280 depending on your dog’s size. I can purchase the e-collar on your behalf and set it up for your dog.
Adventure Dog Skills
3 lessons – $350
If your dog has their basic skills down, and you’re ready to take their training to the next level, the Adventure Dog Skills program will help you get your dog adventure ready.
If you’ve dreamed of hiking, trail running off-leash with your dog, or camping, but don’t know how to handle other dogs coming into your dog’s space without permission, this package will help you build your confidence communicating with other owners and advocating for your dog.
This program includes:
- Three visits to a local trail or park where we will practice recall with your dog using the long line and/or e-collar.
- Trail commands to aide with passing other dogs and people
- Learn how to prevent other dogs from approaching your dog on the trail
- Build response plans for different scenarios and learn how to read a dog’s body language to determine how to appropriately respond
* Basic On-Leash or Off-Leash Obedience Programs are a prerequisite for Adventure Dog Skills. I will also consider previous e-collar training with a trainer aside from myself.
Virtual Lessons
Don’t live nearby? No problem! We can work together over video call no matter where in the world you live.
Private 1:1 Virtual Lessons
You can purchase the Basic On-Leash Obedience or Off-leash Obedience package listed above for virtual lessons.
We will meet over Google Meet and I will demonstrate how to implement the training via video.
I will provide more homework for my virtual clients, since we will not be able to go on field trips together.
Note: Issues such as aggression, reactivity, and resource guarding are best handled in person. There are no guarantees from a phone call training session.
Virtual packages do not include the Herm Sprenger Prong Collar or the biothane leash. I am also not able to set up the e-collar for you, but can send you instructions on how to do so.
On-leash obedience – $450
Off-leash obedience – $650
One-time Phone Call
Just looking for advice to troubleshoot a specific behavior or skill without visual demonstration? A 30-minute or one-hour call with a professional trainer can provide the advice and feedback you need.
You can book me for a private, one-time call to where we can discuss anything you like, such as:
- Feedback on proper e-collar use
- Developing impulse control
- Handling introductions to new dogs or people
Note: Issues such as aggression, reactivity, and resource guarding are best handled in person. There are no guarantees from a phone call training session.
30-minute phone call – $30
1-hour phone call – $50
Frequently Asked Questions
Will the prong collar or e-collar ruin my relationship with my dog?
Nope! When used correctly, the prong collar and e-collar are incredible communication tools and will improve your relationship with your dog. By teaching your dog to understand how to turn pressure on and off, they will learn to make decisions based on this knowledge.
Will my dog have to wear the prong collar and e-collar for the rest of their life?
Ah! The question everybody asks. I’m guessing that you wear your seatbelt every time you get into the car. Aside from the fact that it’s illegal not to, you do it because it can save your life in the event of an accident. I explain it this way: while you may not have to use the e-collar every time you hit the trail once your dog is fully trained, you really don’t want to be without it that one time you need it, like when your dog decides that chasing coyotes is cool (ahem, have been there), your dog breaks their sit while a dirt bike passes through your campsite (ahem, have been there), or a bear crosses your path (have not been there…yet).
If I have a question after we finish training, can I still get in touch with you?
Yes! You may contact me via phone and email for the life of your dog.
How does the e-collar work?
Modern day e-collars are completely different from the archaic shock collars of the past. I use E-collar Technology brand e-collars that use a TENS unit to deliver an electrical stimulation to your dog. Humans use this as a form of therapy all the time in acupuncture, at the chiropractor, and physical therapy. E-collar Technology e-collars have a range from 0 to 100, and most dogs’ working level starts at a level that humans can’t even feel.
Do you use positive reinforcement?
I do indeed! I use a ton of positive reinforcement. I start out teaching dogs the basics (sit, down, place) by using positive reinforcement. Once they understand the command to fluency, then we pair over the e-collar to reinforce the command, while still using positive reinforcement.