What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Meet and greets for pet sitting, dog walking, pet visits, overnights etc. are FREE of charge and last about an hour.
30 minutes = $20+
1 hour = $35+
Assessments for Obedience and Behavioral Modification are $80 and include: 2 hours, basic instruction for sit, recall and focus, hand signals, Home Rules specific for your family and focus exercise instructions emailed, Q & A. Most clients complete their goals by 6 weeks. Obedience and Behavioral Modification prices are listed on our facebook page.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
After the customer contacts me via Thumbtack, I give them my cell number and email address. Texting is also encouraged. Then we set up for a meet & greet, for pet sitting, visits, overnights; and we set up an assessment for dogs needing obedience or behavioral modification. Once we have determined your needs we can decide on the cost; and then we book the upcoming dates.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have over 20 years experience in the animal industry. I have learned about training, behavior, husbandry, whelping etc. I am always reading and adding to my knowledge and understanding of animals in general. Most of my training has been hands on from running a successful boarding kennel in Maine, working multiple grooming jobs and being head of small animals and birds at Petco. They have all been a part of my growth. I never had a dog fight or bite at the boarding and daycare facility. I am very thorough in my assessments.
