Dog Training Services by Sheila McClain

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Introduction: **Please specify in your inquiry/request the DATES of training. Photographs are great too. Breed, age, and name. (This helps tremendously, thank you.)** The services provided are training (basic and intermediate) and socialization (at my home, dog parks, and walking). Your pets will receive patience, kindness, love, personal attention, consistent lessons with positive praise, and loving attention. Individual training sessions are 60 minutes in length. I Will work with multiple dogs in your family. Rates for puppy/dog training ($85 per hour). Accepted payment methods: Zelle and cash. Thank you, Sheila McClain Certified Coach Dog Trainer My enjoyment of watching a puppy/adult dog learn to socialize with other dogs and people is a wonderful feeling. My joy of having my dogs go way back to my childhood. I have two wonderful dogs, Julie (German Shepherd) and Cheyenne (Euro-Hound mix), who bring me much joy. Working with other people's dogs is a rewarding experience for me because it is great to see other owners/fur parents enjoying the same loving relationships I do with mine.

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Hired 18 times

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17 years in business

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This pro accepts payments via Cash and Zelle.

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Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, responsiveness, and professionalism.

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Bonnie S.

Nov 9, 2020

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Shiela is smart with a great personality. After interviewing 3 others we hired her during the interview. What got me in the interview was the two border collies puppies were eight weeks old and as far as training goes she said they are babies and started the next week. The puppies are 5 1/2 months old and Shiela is training the dogs all the basics. Every week I have a new issue and she has the solution for growling, food aggression... Sheila with her smile, intelligence and laughter with humor has become a wonderful part of our family God Bless!

Details: 0 - 6 months old • Medium (26 - 40 lbs) • Private lessons • Puppy training • My home, venue, etc.

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Katie G.

Oct 21, 2020

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We have Ahmad a great experience with Sheila. She is very professional and took the time to listen to what our needs were with our beagle puppy. She took him at 9 weeks and kept him for 8. She then agreed to take him for another four weeks to hyper focus on specific areas to make life easier for us as a family with a puppy. She sends videos and photos daily of our puppy so that we can see him change and grow. Sheila takes great care of the dogs and she socializes them as well. Duke has been loving his time there and we are thankful for Sheila and her flexibility to help our family have a happy and trained dog!

Details: 0 - 6 months old • Extra Small (1 - 15 lbs) • Board and train at a facility • Puppy training • House training • Biting • Crate training • Chewing • At the pro’s location

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Eric W.

Sep 7, 2020

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Sheila was responsive from the moment we showed interest in her services. It's clear how much she loves working with dogs and helping them fit into their families. Our pup spent 1 week in a board and train while we were out of town and made notable progress in that time. We will certainly reach out to Sheila again for any future training or boarding needs.

Details: 0 - 6 months old • Small (16 - 25 lbs) • Private lessons • Puppy training • Barking • Biting • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

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EJ P.

Aug 8, 2020

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Very good experience. She is attentive to owner's wishes, opinions & tries to accommodate & incorporate into all aspects of training program. My GSDs absolutely LOVE her including a very head-strong very smart female, who wants things "her" way not mine or the trainers. She uses no harsh methods/ words only positive reinforcement with much praise. I plan on continuing with training & to board my dogs with her when I am unable to take them on trips with me.

Details: 0 - 6 months old • Large (41 - 70 lbs) • Board and train at a facility • General obedience training • Chewing • Leash pulling • House training • At the pro’s location

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Michele S.

May 6, 2020

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Sheila is personable and informative. I enjoy learning from her and I feel confident that my Freya is with someone who is caring and kind with her. It’s been two weeks into our one month board and train , Freya has learned so much in such a short time and so have I

Details: 0 - 6 months old • Large (41 - 70 lbs) • Board and train at a facility • Therapy or service dog training • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

Dog Training Services by Sheila McClain's reply

Good morning Michele, Thank you for the kind words! Freya is your little princess who is melting hearts and brings smiles each day! Thank you for sharing such a sweet girl and the opportunity to train her. 🐾🐕‍🦺 Best, Sheila

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What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
The basic rate for training for 60 minutes is $85.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
The typical process is to schedule an appointment to meet new customers and ask questions about their pet care/training needs or wants. Discuss goals and schedule training.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
My training consists of Certificate Empowerment Life Coach and Mediator. Attended basic, intermediate, and advanced training courses with my pets in 1985. My time is spent reading and viewing dog training methods. I am excited to share that my second Master's degree in Organizational Development and Leadership has been completed! In addition, I have completed a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and a Masters of Arts in Strategic Communication. And YES, I love to learn! In addition to my love for animals, I am a CMSP Instructor in California. The above education and experience help me ask questions, listen and observe my clients bring out the best in them- human or canine.

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