Dog Training Programs
Do you dread walks because your dog pulls you down the street, bolts after rabbits or goes bananas when she sees another dog?
Are you embarrassed to have guests over to your house because your dog is over-the-top excited and won’t settle down?
Does she charge the front door & bark when the doorbell rings?
Are you worried he might jump up and knock someone over?
Does she counter-surf? Or dig holes & uproot plants in your backyard?
Do you leave him at home when you go on a hike because he can’t be trusted to stay close or listen to you off leash?
Or because it’s too much work to take him?
Your dream dog is hiding under all those naughty behaviors.
I can help.
Imagine your dog…
Walking calmly by your side
Going to his bed to lay down when the doorbell rings
Coming to you when you call her 100% of the time
Laying calmly by your side at your favorite restaurant patio area
Getting praise and compliments from neighbors, friends & strangers because she’s so well-behaved
Trained dogs have more freedom.
Dream Dog 2 Week Day Training
If you want a reliable, trustworthy, “go anywhere with you” kind of dog, this is the program for you!
You’ll drop your dog off for the day.
Each day, your dog will have private, 1:1 training with Kolleen to learn & master:
Loose leash walking
Heel
Sit and Down with an implied Stay
Coming when called
Place - sending your dog to a dog bed in your house
Kolleen will address more serious behavior problems, including: dog or people aggression, extreme fearfulness, and anxiety.
How it works:
Week One - Residential Training
This week is all about learning foundational skills and behaviors - and practicing them hundreds of times. Your dog will learn how to behave around all the things they may encounter when at home and around your neighborhood.
Things like:
Passing dogs and humans on a walk
A crying toddler
Indoor house cats
Other dogs in the home and yard
Ignoring squirrels, rabbits, birds on walks
The doorbell ringing
Noisy household appliances (vacuum cleaners, blenders, etc.)
House guests
Training Agenda:
Week Two - Public Places & Distraction Training
This week is all about distraction training and mastering the skills and behaviors learned in week one. I’ll take your dog to public places based on your lifestyle.
Places we might visit include:
Restaurant patio
Shopping mall or retail store
Coffee shop
Children’s playground
Busy hiking trail
Dog Park
What’s included in the program?
An initial in-home session prior to the drop off days so you and your dog can be introduced to the e-collar
Two weeks, Tuesday - Friday, of drop-off Day Training with the Trainer
Drop-Off 8:30-9am, Pick-Up 2:30-3pm (Flexibility Available)
The e-collar that we’ll use during training
Unlimited training support for the life of your dog
Private lessons & refresher drop-off days to polish up their skills or address new behavior problems that may arise after training
“I was expecting a severe approach to get Boomer shaped up, but Kolleen, while serious and consistent, is so kind and clearly loves dogs, genuinely connects with the owners, and makes the experience both enjoyable and worthwhile.
After the second week, he could walk on a leash! It was amazing.
I was so relieved, he was proud of himself for following direction, and walks became enjoyable experiences. I highly recommend Kolleen and couldn’t be happier with both her approach and the results!”
Holly Z.
Well-Mannered Dog - Private Lessons
I’ll guide you step-by-step through training your pup and give you homework to work on between sessions. We’ll meet in your home and out in public to be sure your dog can handle distractions.
This program requires a substantial daily time commitment from you - expect to do hundreds of reps for each skill.
Training lessons include:
Loose leash walking
Heel
Sit and Down with an implied Stay
Coming when called
Place - sending your dog to a dog bed in your house
Mild behavioral problems such as on-leash reactivity towards dogs or people, fear, and anxiety.
How it Works:
Please note: This program is not intended for dogs with more severe behavior issues. If your dog has serious behavior problems, including: dog or people aggression, extreme fearfulness, and anxiety, my Dream Dog program is for you.
What’s included in the program?
Four private lessons with you:
Two lessons in your home
Two lessons in a public setting
The e-collar that we’ll use during training
Unlimited phone and email support for the life of your dog.
