FAQs
- What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
We do not have a standard pricing system for our in-home/one-on-one services. Please contact us for pricing. Pricing for group classes can be found on our website.
- What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
Our in home teaching is customized to your dog’s needs. We start with a no charge telephone consultation or email to determine what you and your dog’s needs are. Whether he needs the basics such as sit, down, and leash walking or help with behavioral problems such as resource guarding and jumping we can help. Before the initial appointment, a client information sheet is emailed to gain further information about your pet. This information helps us to see if there are any additional behavioral needs which we feel need to be addressed. We service Maryland and parts of Washington DC.
- What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
A six month course covering Operant and Classical Conditioning and Functional Behavior Analysis was completed. This course was taught at Humane Domain by a well known Certified Animal Behaviorist, Debbie Winkler. Further education was obtained by assisting Puppy K and Basic Training classes at Humane Domain for over two years. Although there is no licensing for dog trainers, there is a certification which can be obtained, Certified Professional Dog Trainer. Jody Broughton earned her certification in 2016 after obtaining over 300 hours of dog training experience and passing the CCPDT exam. We are also a member of The Professional Pet Guild and the International Association Of Animal Behavior Consultants; a Family Paws Parent Educator, and an AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator. Please see our website for references.