FAQs
- What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
--Private Lessons-- (Service areas: Olympia, Yelm, Lakewood, Puyallup, University Place, Tacoma, Auburn, Kent ) I travel to your home and teach you the skills needed to set you and your dog up for success. We also learn to work through distractions in ways that build reliable understanding. Private Lessons can get you on the right track with: •Loose leash walking •Reactive and fearful dogs •Growling over toys and bones •Coming when called from any distraction •Crate/potty training and puppy nipping
- What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I like to listen to an owner and be sure I really understand what their goals are and then I create a plan of action with them. I am there every step of the way to troubleshoot their needs and celebrate their successes.
- What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I am a CPDT-KA (Certified Professional Dog Trainer - Knowledge Assessed.) It is a widely acknowledged exam delivered by a third-party council that ensures trainers are committed to continually developing their knowledge of scientific and positive training. I have also completed my KPA-CTP (Karen Pryor Academy - Certified Training Partner) This program was 7 months long and required me to travel 2 hours away several times to meet with my instructor to be evaluated on my knowledge and training skills. Both of my certifications require continual renewal by submitting proof of attendance to seminars, workshops, and classes to ensure my knowledge is always up to date.