The Educated Dog
Training and Behavior Modification
info@educateddogtraining.com (917) 428-1516
Training and Behavior Consultation
Private training sessions in your home
Set your puppy up for success
Puppies are pure joy - and hard work! All effort put in during this critical period of life pays off greatly in the future through preventing problem behaviors, teaching good manners, and building the foundation necessary for a harmonious life together. Work with a certified trainer and behavior consultant to:
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Create a safe home environment.
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Socialize your puppy to all the sights, sounds, and experiences of city life (see my puppy page).
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Respond effectively to unwanted behaviors - such as nipping, chewing, potty training 'accidents', and others.
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Teach good manners, through 100% positive and effective methods.
Teach new behaviors at any age
Learning is lifelong, and behaviors change throughout a dog’s life due to a number of factors including your dog’s life stage, a recent adoption, or life event. Or maybe you simply want more tools at your disposal, such as a rock solid recall or' drop it'. Work with a certified trainer and behavior consultant to learn:
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How to advance current behaviors
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Provide an enriching environment
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Understand what your dog is telling you through her body language
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Safe, interactive play, new tricks, more
Resolve behavioral issues
Problem behaviors can be extremely stressful for all. Many problem behaviors stem from underlying emotions such as fear and anxiety. Others are learned. Both can be modified using gentle, effective, and evidence-based methods of behavior modification. Work with a certified trainer and behavior consultant to help resolve such things as:
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Barking and lunging on leash
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Aggression, such as guarding his food or toys, barking at guests entering your home, and more
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Excessive barking in response to noise, for attention, frustration, or other.
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Fearful or shy around others, outdoors, or in other situations.
Preparing families with dogs for life with babies and toddlers
Are you expecting or already have a baby or toddler? Don’t wait for problems to arise, work with a licensed Family Paws Parent Educator to set everyone up for success - including:
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Preparing for your baby’s homecoming. The time to start is well before the baby arrives. Many changes occur both before and after delivery - including your daily routines, sleeping arrangements, baby equipment, and more - all of which can impact behavior.
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Adjusting your plans as your baby reaches new milestones - such as crawling, walking, talking and more. These rapid changes in your baby's movements, sounds and visuals can be unsettling for your dog, and must be planned for beforehand to ensure safety, inclusion, and fun for all.
Separation Anxiety Training Program
Remote training sessions
Teach your dog to feel safe when home alone
Does your dog show signs of distress when left alone, such as destroying things, vocalizing, or eliminating? These behaviors can be extremely difficult for you and your dog - but know that there is hope. Work with a certified separation anxiety trainer (CSAT) to effectively resolve these behaviors through scientific and humane methods - all aimed to teach your dog to feel safe when home alone.
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This program is structured in 4 week increments and includes the following:
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1. One initial 30 minute complimentary video consult to learn more about your situation.
2. One initial 90 minute separation anxiety evaluation - done live via Zoom.
3. Four customized, simple to follow, exercises ("missions") - for you to complete each week.
4. Weekly 60 minute live reassessments to track progress, provide support and resolve issues.
5. Daily feedback and support.
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This program is done remotely (the dog needs to be alone in his own home), and therefore, I am able to serve anyone throughout the USA.
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PRICING
Training and Behavior Consultation
Sessions are conducted in your home and include:
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Personalized plan to meet your goals
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Detailed written summary after each session
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Support between sessions to ensure continued progress.
Each session is 90 minutes:
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1 Session $175
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3 Pack $480
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6 Pack $900
Book your complimentary 30-minute phone consultation.
Separation Anxiety
This program is conducted remotely and includes:
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Weekly live assessments, customized daily exercises, support and feedback - all designed to meet your dogs specific needs.
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See above for details.
Each 4-week increment
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4-week package: $675
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Ad Hoc session: $125 (sessions for clients who continue the program on their own, but want additional support)
Book your complimentary 30-minute video consultation.
PRINCIPLES
1. The laws of dog behavior and learning are based on science - not anecdotes, myths, or opinions.
2. The most important component to your dog's progress in training and overall well-being - is you.
3. Mastering the general principles and techniques of dog training allows you to progress far beyond our sessions together.
4. Training should be joyful for you and your dog - pain or discomfort have no place in learning.
5. Training is lifelong and every interaction is a teaching moment.
6. Training is a step by step process. Just like you would not expect a child who doesn't know the alphabet to read, do not expect a dog who has not mastered a recall at home to come to you when chasing a squirrel.
7. No one can guarantee results, but we can choose the right tools in the right moment to increase the likelihood of learning to occur.
8. Think what you want your dog to do, not what you do not want.
9. Your dog's nutrition, health, genetics, and environment all impact learning and must be taken into account.
10. Play with your dog! This provides essential mental and physical stimulation.
