Training
Rate $170 per 60-75 minute consult-scheduled at your convenience-late am’s, afternoons, evenings & some weekends- or $500 for 3 Lessons prepaid, online
Written homework, articles and handouts emailed & or in-person- included (LOTS!)
Our mailing address: 2995 Woodside Rd. Ste 200,Box 620568, Woodside 94062
Clients learn a lot & can take notes without having to manage their dogs with a new person present. Your dog can “meet me” prior to in-person- by getting used to my voice again.
We will speak on the phone and I will observe your dog, equipment you are using & interactions online.
In person lessons (after at least one online lesson) $190 minimum. (additional charges may be incurred for reactivity &/or aggression)
-Lessons are supported by tons of written information- emailed &/or hard copies, after payment is received.
My Newfoundland(s) assist in classes & lessons when needed.
I often return calls from my private cell phone and your caller ID will say “Private Caller” -please pick up
Gift Certificates available for Private Lessons & Classes -a truly ‘GREEN’ & USEFUL Gift!
Supplies for Training (please have or acquire from us) –
*A narrow thin (<1/2” width), 6’ long (minimum) flat leather or nylon leashes and snug fitting collars with i.d. tag, possibly a well fitting harness- send me pictures of the harness on if using one.
*A treat bag or fanny pack for the handlers with a large supply of large, soft, motivating jerky style dog treats meat or cheese at least 3” length
Curated Supplies are available at lessons (cash or check please. for calming, acclimating, leashes, collars, soft dog treats, etc.
ALL SALES ARE FINAL
Let us know if your dogs have or develop any food sensitivities.
I am an advocate of fresh food feeding (not processed dog ‘food’) very successfully, as you will see with my dogs. I can give you resource info.
Please note:If your dog is ever vomiting, sneezing, coughing, has loose stools or parasites, any contagious conditions or diarrhea, have been to a vet hospital for any reason or professionally groomed, within 5 days prior to our lessons or class please let us know as we may need to re-schedule.
Please do NOT vaccinate, de-worm or have your dog professionally groomed or boarded within 5 days prior to in person lessons or classes.
REMINDERS – Once we schedule- If you need to re-schedule lessons for other than unforeseen health reasons please give at least 24 hours notice by voice message. (I am not online constantly)
Lessons re-scheduled or cancelled without 24 hour notice via VOICE MESSAGE may result in full charge.
By booking you agree to our terms. thanks very much.
IMPORTANT- Your dog should not have been recently fed within the last 3-4 hours at least We want to work with hungry Dogs!
Please feed your dog out of your hand- while rewarding & training or a device (I’ll explain) instead of from a bowl/plate when possible.
Please do not leave food out all the time for your dog
Thank you! Woof!
We look forward to helping you & your dog!
Please call (650) 851-5500 & leave a voice message anytime
A Trainer’s Perspective
When you pay for a lesson or training, you aren’t buying an hour or two of my time.
You’re paying for thousands of hours of sweat, struggle, success and tears.
(since 1986)
You’re buying previous mistakes, heartache and revelations.
You’re buying nights awake thinking about a dog or student I need to help more.
You’re buying years of training , researching and networking, of carefully
considering your dog like he/she was my own.
You’re paying for my further education, because I still seek instruction as
frequently as possible.
You can’t put a price on education, experience or personal development, or the bliss
of finally being “with” your dog.
Thank you for letting me teach you, while I put food on my table and in my dog’s
bowls with the most fulfilling job ever. ❤️
Shared and Adapted with permission from Trainer- Amy Skinner
Bari Halperin, Dog Days –Training Exercising< Socializing since 1995