Expert in-home training for you and your dog.
Texas Hill Country Service Area: Wimberley, San Marcos, Kyle, Buda, South Austin, Dripping Springs, Driftwood, Blanco, Bulverde, Canyon Lake
We start where it’s easy to learn. Consultations focus on common behavior issues such as reactivity, poor impulse control, fear and nervousness, jumping, pulling on the leash, etc. Basic puppy and adult dog manners are offered, too!
We develop a training plan that fits your lifestyle and progresses at your pace. Sessions are about 60 minutes. You will receive helpful handouts, an email recap with videos, and suggested homework. To stay connected between sessions, share your updates and training questions via text or email.
Ready to take the first step? Help is a click away!
Services include:
Puppy Manners & More
Fun, positive and effective training for you and your puppy! Get your questions answered and learn some new skills. All training is done using a kind and humane approach.
Puppy training can begin as early as 10 weeks. Your lesson includes information on house training, crate training, enrichment activities, cooperative care tips and information on socialization. Basic cues such as Sit, Down, Recalls, safety and impulse control training cues such as Leave It and Drop will be covered too.
Basic Pet Manners
Set your dog up for success.
This type of training is for dogs of any age. We will work on basic foundation skills, which will help you enjoy a polite pup. The basics include Sit, Down, Stay, Leave It, Loose Leash Walking, and going to Place. We will also discuss fear-free cooperative care techniques that aid in grooming and vet visits. In addition to a well-behaved and confident companion, you will learn how to utilize positive reinforcement in your daily life with your dog.
Behavior Consultation
Fear, Anxiety, Reactivity, Poor Impulse Control, & Other Issues
Most dogs experience some form of the above, be it mild or severe. Helping you address and understand the issue is why I advanced my education, took the extra step to become a Certified Dog Behavior Consultant through the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants, and continue to learn from the country’s top experts in dog behavior.
If you have a specific behavior concern, contact me. Relief from stressful behaviors for you and your pet is only a call or click away.
Beyond the Foundations:
Cooperative Care, Enrichment Activities, CGC, Therapy & Scentwork
Need guidance on how to help your dog become comfortable with Veterinary visits, nail trims or muzzle training? Want to learn some new tricks or how to find scent? Perhaps you want to train for therapy work or to pass the Canine Good Citizen test? I can offer you guidance and support for all of the above, building confidence at both ends of the leash.
Our Dogs’ World Has Changed…
Over the last half century dogs’ lives have changed dramatically. Depending on your location it can mean that the dog’s environment can be chaotic or very quiet. Each dog and breed has different needs which can conflict with their current environment.
While the love we share for dogs has grown our expectations have changed significantly. Many dogs end up in situations that are beyond their coping capabilities.
We need to provide our dogs with the tools needed to navigate our world in a way that is not overwhelming to them.
Too many dogs are being relinquished, labeled bad or unmanageable simply because they don’t have the tools needed to confidently exist in our busy world.
Many times, training fails because people expect too much of the animal and too little of themselves. Education is the solution.
I look at the total picture which includes your dog’s health, movements, activities, routine, enrichment and play patterns. I also listen to your needs, desires and goals for your life with your dog.
I help people communicate with their dog, shape desirable behaviors and start new behavior patterns leading to new habits.
