I can't afford my training plan. Do you offer financing?

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While I typically ask for 100% of the cost up front, please let me know if cost is the reason you're on the fence for beginning training! I'm able to offer a larger portion of the sum up front followed by smaller monthly payments. This is something we can discuss at your consultation to make sure you feel comfortable moving forward. 

 

I want my dog to walk well in a harness. Can you make this happen?

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Moving forward, I will not be accepting clients who wish to have their dog in a harness as the end result for leash walking. Harnesses create pressure on the dog's body that they instinctively lean into, causing them to pull. While I'm able to train a heel in a harness (as I am with an off-leash heel), my preference is to teach my clients how to communicate with their dog through dog psychology by utilizing a slip lead/collar or prong collar that sits high up on the neck. If your dog suffers laryngeal paralysis or tracheal collapse, we will use a head collar to avoid pressure on the neck. Harnesses are only used in my training plans for scent work and tracking purposes.

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When I'm finished with training, will my dog not need training for the rest of its life?

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During my entire animal training career, I've always been asked, "When is it considered fully trained?" The truth is, training NEVER stops! Even if a behavior is considered fully trained, maintenance is always required to keep the behavior sharp. This is why it is so important that I train you so that you're able confidently maintain your dog's behavior after i'm gone. I offer all my clients with lifetime support, so any questions you have outside of our training together is always welcome.​​

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Do you have a board and train option?

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While this is something I would love to incorporate in the future, I don't at this time. I believe in educating the owner through 1 on 1 training sessions where I come to you and teach you to be self sufficient in your dog's training.  However, I do see the benefits of the board and train in combination with what I do already. There are some instances where a board and train may be a vital part of your dog's training. If this is something I recognize during our consultation, I will happily refer you to a great board and train that can help.

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