Working with the core concepts of exercise, enrichment, nutrition, communication, and connection, I am here to help you and your dog find a life that suits you both. Like two puzzle pieces that need to turn a little to fit right, my goal is to help you together so everyone can be happy.
I love the moment the light bulb flares when a person discovers a clear way to communicate with their dog (or other animal). Can’t find a clear way to communicate or need help with a specific behavior? I can help.
Initial Consult $220/60 minutes
I’ll come for a visit and get a good picture of current life for you and your dog and we'll go over what issues you’re having and your goals. Then, we’ll come up with a customized plan to get you both from here to there.
Private Training $175/60 minutes
I’ll meet with you and your dog once a week or every other week and coach you as you train your dog. We’ll implement our plan for changes piece by piece at a pace that fits you and your dog. Much of dog training is human training, too, so be ready to learn new stuff right along with your dog. It’s a team adventure.
Enrichment Breaks $55/45 minutes
What's enrichment? Finding the right behaviors, play style, and games for your dog to use her body, nose, and brain to expend energy in a focused and healthy fashion. An Enrichment Break is a customized session where your dog gets the mental and physical stimulation she needs.
Nose Work Classes
Nose work is a fun sport for all dogs that builds communication and the bond between dogs and their humans. If you’re interested in more information or joining a class, please reach out.
Do you have a cat or other companion animal you need help with?
Clicker training is for all species (humans, too). Contact me if you’re interested.
“We are super grateful for all the work Elizabeth has done with Cooper. He is an adorable, but super high energy/anxious dog. He absolutely loves his sessions with her. The engagement training and nose work make a huge difference and afterwards he is calmer and happier. The mental stimulation makes a major difference in his behavior - much more than just an exercise walk. We (humans and dog) look forward to her visits every week!”
FAQs
Where do we train?
I will be working with you and your dog in your home setting. If the new behaviors you want are for situations away from the home, we will adjust as needed.
How many sessions will it take?
Since each client team has different goals and works together at different speeds, there is no set number of sessions. The initial consult gives me the information to design the customized training package for you and your dog.
What type of training do you use?
I am a KPA-CTP (Karen Pryor Academy-Certified Training Partner), thus a clicker trainer; I am also a CCUI (Certified Control Unleashed Instructor); I use science based, positive reinforcement training methods.
What is your training experience and background?
I discovered clicker training with my Australian Shepherd, Dixie, 17 years ago…and fell in love with it. Laurens, my Maine Coon, loved our clicker training as much as Dixie. I’ve been absorbing information from a huge variety of trainers since then from trainers working in tv/movies to different sports to behavior focus. My Border Collie, Lilly, and I are active in a number of sports: dock diving, nose work, and rally obedience. I am always taking classes not just to train Lilly, but to stay up to date on the latest information on how dogs think and learn and how we humans can more clearly communicate with our dogs. Fenzi Dog Sports Academy is a mainstay for me these days. I am a graduate of the Karen Pryor Academy Professional Dog Trainer Course: KPA-CTP, Karen Pryor Academy-Certified Training Partner. I have completed the Control Unleashed Instructor Certification Program: CCUI, Certified Control Unleashed Instructor.
What does Dog Training for the Whole Dog mean?
I am working with the core concepts of exercise, enrichment, nutrition, communication, and connection as the foundation of dog training: paying attention to the physical, emotional, and mental aspects of the dog, thus the whole dog.