Are you struggling to find the time to train your dog or does your dog have more serious problems such as anxiety or aggression? Our behaviorist will come to your home and train your dog for you while you work, take care of the kids, or just take a much needed break! All you need to do is maintain the training that she has already completed. Day training is very convenient and easy for you, and – more importantly – exceptionally effective for your dog. Because your dog is being trained by a professional, most problems can be resolved in 3 – 4 weeks. This is an excellent choice for behavior problems and basic manners alike.
Thank you Kristina for helping me with my extremely unruly young Lab, your ‘homework’ turned him into a love!”
– Marianne Gage
How Does It Work?
Schedule a 90-minute initial consultation
Tell us what your concerns and goals are and we will give you a prognosis and a personalized training package to achieve those goals.
Dr. Kristina Spaulding comes to your house and trains your dog
Direct one-on-one training of your dog three times a week, and a weekly transfer session where we teach you how to maintain the newly taught behaviors.
Enjoy your life with a well-behaved dog!
Have a dog that is a pleasure to live with. An improved quality of life for you and your dog is usually attained within three to four weeks.
What We Can Help With
Puppy Concerns
We can help you and your puppy get started off right! We offer help with common puppy concerns such as house-training, mouthing or nipping, and chewing. Busy schedule? Worried about socializing your puppy? We’ll do it for you! We can expose your puppy in a positive and safe manner to a variety of people, animals, situations and locations. This is an excellent way to reduce the likelihood of behavior problems developing later on in life.
Basic Manners
We’ll teach your dog how to be a polite, well-behaved member of the family and your community. Each package is tailored to your specific goals, but common behaviors include polite greetings, walking well on leash, sit, down, stay, come, drop it, leave it, and wait at the door. Having a well-trained dog improves their quality of life as well as yours.
Problem Behaviors
Do you have more serious concerns? Is your dog guarding food, barking at strangers or lunging at other dogs? Behavior modification conducted by a professional is much more effective than trying to do it alone. Let our expertise and experience help you fix problems such as growling, snapping, biting, running away, fear and anxiety, on-leash aggression, barking, and digging.
Is Your Goal Missing From This List?
Contact us and we’ll develop a specialized training package to meet your needs
Pricing
Initial 90-minute consultation: $150
During the initial consult I will:
- Take a detailed history
- Determine your goals for your dog’s behavior
- Give you management solutions to give you some immediate relief
- Put together a training package based on your goals
Each training package is customized to the client’s specific needs.
Most initial consultations are conducted on Saturday mornings or Monday or Tuesday evenings. We sometimes have availability during the day on weekdays. We are currently scheduling into September, but once you’ve scheduled an appointment, you will also be added to our waiting list in case something becomes available sooner. Please be aware that after the initial consultation, it may take 4 – 6 weeks to start training. Click here to schedule an initial consult.
Contact us to learn more or to get started!
(518) 369-9135
info@smartdogtrainingandbehavior.com