Services

Cara provides one-on-one training sessions with you and your dog in your home. She recommends starting out with an introductory session to gather information, discuss expectations, create a training plan and teach basic foundational skills.

Subsequent sessions can be booked over the next few weeks and can cover any of the following:

Foundational skills and basic obedience

Achieve reliable responses to basic cues such as Sit, Down, Stay, Come, etc. and learn how to employ them effectively in your everyday life
Teach proper leash manners and appropriate behaviors outside of the home
Work through basic distractions and learn redirection techniques

Overcoming behavioral issues

Learn techniques for helping your dog work through behavioral issues such as reactivity, separation anxiety, resource guarding, fear of strangers, dog aggression, etc.
Understand appropriate use of desensitization and counter-conditioning training
Develop management techniques to keep your dog happy, healthy, and safe in various environments

Puppy training and housebreaking

Set a strong foundation for your puppy by incorporating basic training into your daily routine
Understand developmental stages and learn how to handle your puppy appropriately as they grow
Utilize effective strategies for housebreaking that work with your lifestyle

Socialization and desensitization

Expose your dog to a variety of people, places, and situations
Identify and help reduce environmental sensitivity and reactivity
Learn techniques for redirecting your dog in the presence of various distractions
Help your dog safely and confidently greet all types of people and other dogs in a variety of situations

Enrichment

Understand your dog's physical, mental and emotional needs and how to provide adequate mental and physical enrichment on a daily basis
Learn games, puzzles, and other problem solving activities to teach your dog
Develop a routine that is well suited to your dog's specific personality and individual needs

Extra practice sessions

Depending on your needs and the needs of your dog, Cara offers additional follow up sessions where she works directly with your dog when you are not at home to practice skills and provide real-world training along with physical and mental stimulation and enrichment when your dog would otherwise be alone