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Private In-Home Training and Consultations

Tara McLaughlin, CPDT-KA, CDBC, owner and trainer of GoodDog! Training, offers private in-home dog training lessons and behavior consultations for puppies and dogs of all ages in the Charlottesville, Virginia, area.

Whether you want to get a good head-start with puppy training, learn how to teach your dog how to be the best family pet possible, or resolve problem behaviors . . . it is important to learn how to effectively train and communicate with your dog in order to build a healthy, loving relationship together.

Private lessons and consultations in your home are the most conducive environment for you and your dog to learn, with the least amount of distractions and stress. It is also where you spend most of your time interacting with your dog. Additionally, all of your questions can be answered, and a customized training program can be developed to meet your needs for you and your dog.

Many behavioral problems can be resolved with behavior modification, reward-based training, exercise, and appropriate management. Tara uses contemporary behavioral solutions for your dog that are recommended by the most highly regarded canine behaviorists in the country.

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How It Works

 
Training Sessions and Consultations are designed to teach you how to teach your dog to get the behaviors you want.

•After you fill out a brief intake form, I will send you a questionnaire to fill out and return to me prior to our appointment. This will give me information to prepare for our session.

•At the first appointment we'll discuss training and behavioral needs for your dog and your lifestyle.  I will develop a training plan specifically designed for you and your dog.

•Training, behavior modification, and management recommendations will be agreed upon.  I will show you how to work with your dog to get the desired behaviors and we will practice it together so that you will be able to successfully put it into effect.

You will receive a GoodDog! Training booklet with training directions and behavior articles for your specific needs.

If you have questions, need advice, or want suggestions, you can contact me by email or phone for support prior to our follow-up.

•If necessary we will follow-up by email or phone after a week to discuss progress, future recommendations, and to schedule follow-up appointments if needed.

Fees for Private In-Home Training and Behavior Consultations
 

 Initial 1 and 1/2-hour appointment: $175
  •Additional fee for multiple dog households
  If your dog has aggressive behavior, see "Aggressive Behavior Consultation" below
 Follow-up 1-hour appointment: $100
 •Additional fee for multiple dog households
 
 
Follow-Up Puppy Package: $360
• 4 one-hour lessons
 
After the initial 1 and 1/2-hour appointment, owners of puppies may purchase follow-up lessons in discounted packages of
4 one-hour lessons. 
•  $360 discounted price is in consideration of a one-time payment at the first lesson.
•  The 4 one-hour lessons are to be completed within 6 weeks.
•  For puppies 5 months or younger.

 

Aggressive Behavior Consultation

Initial 1 and 1/2-hour appointment: $225

Please note:  If your dog has aggressive behavior I require a referal from your veterinarian.  It is very important to rule out a medical component when dealing with aggressive behavior with dogs.  If your dog is sick, it can affect his behavior.  Sometimes we don't even know that the dog is sick unless they have a complete medical workup.  So, please, if you notice a behavioral change in your dog, or if your dog develops aggressive behavior, it's very important for you to take your dog to your veterinarian and rule out a medical issue before you contact a trainer.  This website is an excellent resource Agression: When Should I Worry  

 

I take aggressive behavior cases on a limited basis.  Please contact me by phone and let me know in detail about your dog's aggression issue.  This way, I will be able to determine if I will be able to help you. I will take dog-dog aggression, and people aggression depending on the situation.  I do not, however, work with dangerous dogs, or cases that have legal ramifications.

Follow-up 1-hour appointment: $150

 
 
Charlottesville, Virginia | phone: 434-293-5836 | email: gooddogtraining@gmail.com
 
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