Serving the Santa Barbara Region for over 11 years
Serving the Santa Barbara region for over 11 years
Imagine a dog who looks you in the eye, settles next to you, greets people and other dogs politely, and walks calmly on leash. We’ll teach her how!
Let’s restore balance and harmony to your household |
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| Jumping on people at home and on walks |  |
Sitting and waiting politely for an introduction | |
| Whining and barking | |
Self-regulating and relaxing in place | |
| Ignoring you when you call | |
Running your way when she hears her name | |
| Chewing on things you care about | |
Chewing on her favorite toys | |
Jump on people TO Sit politely and wait for an intro
Whine and bark TO Calm herself
Ignore you when you call TO Eagerly come running
Drag you down the sidewalk TO Walk nicely at your side
Lunge at other dogs when on leash TO Check in with you instead
Counter Surf TO Keep four feet on the floor
Chew on the things you care about TO Find and chew on their favorite toys
I train your dog for you, then teach you
I’ll design and implement your customized training plan, come to your home for training sessions, and head-out from there for field trips and practice out in the world. Then I’ll transfer your dog’s new professionally trained skills to you.
I coach you while you train your dog
I’ll create a customized training plan for your dog and your goals, then support you step-by-step either in-person or via easy online videoconference. We go at your pace and add difficulty as you acquire your new set of training skills.
18 total in person training sessions
$3,600
Includes:
10 total in person training sessions
$2,000
Includes:
We’ll tailor this program to meet your needs. People opting for this program may work on basic behaviors like sit/stay sitting, down/stay, stationing, dropping and leaving things, leash walking, or recall. We can also work on jumping and barking, mouthing, chewing, digging, barking, polite leash and in-home greetings.
Each week I’ll meet with your dog, either at your home or out in the world, depending on your dog’s progress. I’ll teach new solutions for old behaviors, and transfer progress to you in a fun, hands-on session at the end of each week, so you know how to get and maintain new behavior. Then we’ll use our two follow-up sessions to make sure everything is feeling good before we call it a wrap. Let’s relieve some of the stress of your dog’s unwanted behavior so you can relax and have more fun with your best friend.
Your support package includes:
We’ll tailor this program to meet your needs. People opting for this program may work on basic behaviors like sit/stay sitting, down/stay, stationing, dropping and leaving things, leash walking, coming when called. We can also work on jumping and barking issues, mouthing, chewing, digging, barking, polite leash walking and in-home greetings.
Each week I’ll map out simple steps to move your progress forward. We’ll meet online two times each week to coach you through your steps and teach you how to get and maintain your dog’s best behavior. Video review sessions will provide a unique opportunity for me to experience and review your real-life training in action, and I’ll also check in with you via a shared online task list several times each week for a bit of extra support. My goal is to have you feeling relaxed and confident, and to make life easier for both you and your dog. (We’ll use our 2 follow-up sessions to make sure that relief sticks!)
Complete this program in 6-28 weeks.
12 total hours of trainer support
Complete this program in 4-12 weeks.
8 total hours of trainer support
Complete this program in 3-10 weeks.
6 total hours of trainer support
This package is for experienced handlers who need less long-term support, a little redirection and some fine tuning, or for those wanting to see how this training process works and what it’s all about.
Complete these program in 3-6 weeks.
3 total hours of trainer support
Got sore shoulders or maybe a little embarrassed by your dog’s unhinged leash walking behavior? This short, targeted program is for you. Let’s make leash walking fun again!
Not only will you hone your leash-handling skills, but by the end of this program, you’ll better understand your dog’s behavior and know how to:
For dogs without leash reactivity. If your dog growls, barks, lunges or can’t “hold it together” on leash, see our Leash Reactivity options.
Complete this program in 4 weeks.
6 total trainer support hours
YOU GET:
$1,250
Experience a sample 1-hour session and decide whether online training is for you. Added bonus — learn some classic and foundational skills you can put to use now.
Online Trial Session: 1-Hour. $145
Nothing gives me more pleasure than teaching my client’s dogs to behave. Whether in a training session or on a group walk, I seek every possibility to create positive learning opportunities. I am thrilled by the moment they get it, when you can see that light bulb switch on, when they understand good things are coming their way and they offer you their best behavior. Then doing the right thing becomes fun and training progress accelerates. Regardless of breed or age, I approach every dog with curiosity and respect. Because I’m passionate about getting the best results for both you and your dog, I look for the best in your best friend, and seek to combine the specific and unique ingredients that will help you live a stress-free, fulfilling life together.
Our Vizsla developed some unnerving and scary reactive behaviors on the trail when encountering other dogs. Thanks to Sara, we now have great tools to keep her focused and relaxed around other dogs she doesn’t know. It’s an incredible relief to have worked with Sara and our girl feels that way too!
Gina Fidel
Sara was wonderful and fun to work with and my dog loved her too! Her training methods are positive, loving, humane, and effective. After completing her four-week training program, I feel like I have all the right tools to work with my super high energy dog. My dog is so much calmer and relaxed and happier than before, and therefore, so am I!!
Nancy C.
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