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1 hour | Starting at $300
During our 1-hour consultation, we’ll get to know each other and explore your dog’s health and behavioral history, training, routine, and any factors influencing their behavior. This information-gathering session helps us determine the best first steps moving forward and ensures we create a personalized training plan tailored to your dog’s unique needs.
In some cases, we may determine that we’re not the right fit or recommend that you consult a veterinarian first to address any underlying medical concerns before beginning training. Our priority is ensuring the best possible outcome for you and your dog.
How we design a customized plan...
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Some Kinds Words From Fellow Dog Owners
Jill and Richie are seriously the best!
I cannot stress how integral of a role they played in helping me raise my German shepherd puppy. My puppy is still learning, as I am as well, but everywhere we go my puppy gets compliments on how sweet and well behaved she is! Their approach to training is supported by science and it’s force free. I’m super grateful for reaching out to them for their services! I highly highly recommend them!
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I would have given 10 stars if I could.
ill is absolutely the best. She is not just training your dog. She is teaching you to understand your dog and communicate better. We have 2 dogs. One has been adopted very recently and needed some help. Jill was so patient and so kind with her. At some point she worked with both of our dogs. Now our dogs get along better, behave better and we could not be happier.
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Jill's been incredible and our dog absolutely loves her.
Ginger has progressed so much over the course of the sessions we've had, but so have my partner and I as dog owners! It's clear that Jill cares not just about her work during our sessions, but the continued quality of life for the dogs and owners she works with.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many sessions will my dog need to be fixed?
We are not in the business of fixing dogs, only in the business of helping humans to help their dogs. Behavior is complicated and nuanced; there is also no way of giving any timeline or promise to any behavior change. We are here to help; we can promise that. If, after a consultation, we believe that behavior is something we cannot handle, we will refer to someone more qualified to handle your case, often a veterinary behaviorist.
Can we talk on the phone or text questions?
We handle all training questions in our consultations and training sessions; we do not train via email or phone.
Why DOES education and certifications matter?
I am certified in applied animal behavior through the university of washing and certified Karen Pryor Academy for Animal training and behavior which means that I went through extensive education to be at the level that I’m at in my craft. It was important to me to be the best at my craft.
Since the moment I chose to switch to positive reinforcement, I have been entrenched in courses and education! I believe in giving the utmost respect to all living beings and their handlers by educating myself wholeheartedly on my work. It’s so detrimental that our industry isn’t regulated, anyone can say they are a dog trainer or behaviorist—But what does that mean? It means they’ve had a dog or handled one—Maybe.
The damage I’ve seen done to animals in the name of training is horrible and often irreversible. I will make it my quest to share my knowledge with those who want it.
What is most important to me is to be the best advocate I can be for animals and humans. Training without education is really not enough, there is so much to learn, and so many mistakes you can make along the way if you’re not careful. I have seen and worked on the other side of science and it’s harmful and unethical.
Why DON’t YOU use punishment?
While punishment does absolutely decrease behavior (we all have experienced this in school or at home) —— Does it actually work to change behavior? Punishment is not training. It’s a short-term fix that will only lead to pain, fear, and confusion for our animals and humans.
Punishment is suppressing the behavior, creating fear, and not allowing our learners to express their emotions. If dogs are pulling on the leash, we need to figure out what is happening in the environment that is making them pull, then we can set up training to help them. If your dog is fearful or anxious about an unknown or distracting environment, they will pull.
This behavior is often involuntary, as they speed up their walking, when they’re nervous or excited. This is the time that all of the yanking on the leash would happen… While your dog is experiencing stress. What are you doing to their mental state? You’re making them more anxious and fearful!
