FAQs
- What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Private lessons: $35/hr @ my home $45/hr @ your home (plus travel costs). Typical total $50-$65/lesson Board & Train: $50/day (additional charge may apply for dogs w/ aggressive behavioral issues)
- What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I earned my ABCDT from Animal Behavior College In 2010. I then worked to complete the requirement to qualify to take the CPDT-KA (Certified Professional Dog Trainer-Knowledge Assessed) exam through the internationally respected CCPDT (Certification Council of Professional Dog Trainers). It is dedicated to the mastery of humane, science-based dog training practices. The CPDT-KA measures a broad range of knowledge and skills in ethology, learning theory, dog training technique, and instruction. Eligibility requirements: ? A minimum of 300 hours experience in dog training within the last 3 years. ? Provide a signed attestation statement from a CCPDT certificant or a veterinarian ? Sign and adhere to the CCPDT Code of Ethics CPDT-KAs are then required to stay current in their professioal field by earning CEUs through attending approved seminars and courses. (Its also worth noting that I have a Bachelors degree in Music Education from the University of Idaho. The basic concepts of positive reinforcement are the same whether a person is teaching kids, dogs, dolphins or even chickens.)