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What if I'm not ready to commit to training?

If you’re not sure whether you’re ready to commit to training, we recommend setting up a Discovery Call or sending us an email so we can discuss the details of your particular situation. From there, we can provide you with a recommended service, and answer your questions. When you’re ready to sign up, we’ll be here, ready and thrilled to work with you. There’s no pressure to sign up for anything right away. We also do not require you to purchase packages, with the exception of the group classes, as those are sold as a 6-week series.

Is my dog too old or too young for training?

Probably not! Puppies start learning at the rate of an adult dog by the time they are 8 weeks old. Of course, there are considerations to take when training and socializing young puppies, such as providing them with adequate breaks and keeping sessions short. With older dogs, ensuring your dog is in good health is of utmost importance. While there are certain conditions that can make training more difficult, such as dogs experiencing cognitive decline, many adult and senior dogs benefit from incorporating training into their day-to-day life. It’s important to keep in mind that training will look different for each pup, and generally speaking, we can make modifications to most training exercises to accommodate the needs of our (human and) canine learners.

How long does training take?

This depends on a lot of reasons. Everyone has their own idea of what a “trained dog” is. Likewise, everyone has their own end result in mind. Once we understand what skills you’d like to teach your dog and to what level those skills need to be trained, we can provide you with a better estimate. Keep in mind that your dog’s progress is heavily reliant on your participation. We like to think of having a well trained dog as a lifestyle.

Why do some trainers guarantee results and others don’t?

In our opinion, guaranteeing results is unethical. We stand behind our work and truly believe that you will come out of whichever training program you choose with a stronger connection to your dog and a better understanding of their behavior. Training is a long term commitment and behavior modification happens slowly. We’re not about quick fixes but we won’t waste your time. Our goal is to improve the overall welfare of every dog we work with. We want to work with dog guardians who prioritize connection over compliance, emotional and physical safety over suppression, and value their dog’s sense of self. When we strip training down to guaranteeing results, the priority of helping our dogs exist in our world in a way that does not forego their needs, is lost.

What if the training does not work?

If the training service you signed up for does not work for you or your dog, you can always reach out to discuss your concerns with us. We will do everything in our power to transfer remaining funds to a service better suited for you and your dog.

Do you work with all dog breeds?

Yes! We are happy to work with all dog breeds, all ages, and all sizes.

Can the whole family be involved in training?

Absolutely. The only exception to this is if having the entire family there makes the training more difficult for your dog and in our group classes, we ask that young children not attend Reactivity 101.

What if I don't want to use treats or food in training?

If you don’t want to use treats in training, we can have a conversation regarding your concerns. Ultimately, when using positive reinforcement to teach dogs new behaviors, using food as reinforcement tends to be the most efficient approach. That being said, it is not the only approach. Whether or not food will be needed in the training is dependent on your training goals and your individual dog.