PRIVATE LESSONS

Private Lessons take place in clients homes, neighborhood or nearby parks. The first lesson should always occur at your property unless there are extenuating circumstances.

These are a few of the common topics I help with:

• Basic obedience
• Puppyhood help
• Loose leash skills
• Recall
• Problematic barking
• Jumping
• Housebreaking
• Crate training
• Grow confidence in nervous dogs
• Build self control for exuberant dogs
• Reactivity*
• Resource guarding*
• mild separation issues*
• Adjustments for newly adopted
• Nail trimming and lessons Nail Trimming

*If these behaviors appear to be severe or with a heightened element of aggression, you may be referred to a specialist or behaviorist.

Making adoption a smoother process

After volunteering with rescue and fostering for 7 years, I have developed a special interest in counseling owners with newly adopted dogs. Whether it be before, during, or after the adoption process, bringing an adult dog into your home can come with just as much preparation and work as a puppy. Thus, helping out with the transitioning of a new adult into a household is something that I especially love to help with. If you are considering adopting an older puppy, adult or senior and need help preparing then I’m happy to help!

As well, dogs recently adopted from a reputable rescue group or shelter will be considered for a discount of my services upon the first visit.

GROUP CLASSES

Puppy Classes – for dogs 8-20 weeks of age

These classes run for 6 consecutive weeks and are ideal if you have a new puppy in your family! The faster you get them into classes, the better. In this class we focus on basic behaviors with reward based methods and helping build confident resilient young dogs! Puppies learn a variety of skills as well as bonding, environmental exposure, discussing important life topics and developmental phases as well as safe social playtime. Classes are limited to 6 puppies.

$200

Adult Classes – for dogs 6+ months of age

This class is for all levels, especially beginners who need help learning basic skills and learning to work around distractions in a safe environment. Practice and learn skills such as impulse control, engagement, loose leash walking, sit, down, stay, come when called and emotional regulation. This class also runs for 6 consecutive weeks.

(This class is not ideal for dogs with moderate to severe reactivity. Please reach out to schedule a consultation if you aren’t sure or a private lesson first before proceeding with adult classes).

$200

Classes are held at Bark BBQ
4240 N Arlington Heights rd

 

 

 

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