Services

Private Training Packages

Personalized Coaching for Puppies, Adolescents, and Family Dogs

My private training programs bring hands-on, one-on-one support directly to your home or local park. Together, we’ll build the skills and confidence your dog needs to thrive while giving you the clarity and peace of mind you’ve been missing.

What You’ll Get:

  • Step-by-step coaching with a certified trainer (CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA, FDM)

  • Customized training plan tailored to your goals and your dog’s needs

  • Positive reinforcement strategies that strengthen your bond

  • Ongoing email follow-ups and video recaps after each session

  • Guidance for real-life situations—visitors, leash walks, crate time, and more

Payment Options:

  • Full payment or installment plans available.

Available Packages for Every Age & Need

Solo Trainer-Led Adventures

WEEKLY SESSIONS (CUSTOMIZABLE)

Personalized real-world outings designed around your dog’s individual needs and goals.

Ideal for puppies and young dogs learning about the world, building confidence or improving leash skills, and busy families who want their dog to practice around everyday distractions. Includes pickup, transportation, training, and a detailed follow-up.

Outings may focus on loose-leash walking, engagement, calm observation, confidence building, and responding to familiar cues in new environments. Every location and experience is carefully chosen to help your dog feel safe, successful, and better prepared to navigate the world.

90-MINUTES | $195

Private Sessions

60 MINUTE SESSION or

90 MINUTE BEHAVIOR CONSULTATION

Personalized, one-on-one training customized to your dog’s individual needs. Perfect for any age, training goal, or family looking for professional guidance without committing to a package.

Dogs experiencing fear, anxiety, reactivity, or aggression are required to begin with a 90-minute behavior consultation. This extended consultation allows time to review your dog’s history, assess contributing factors, discuss safety and management, and develop an individualized behavior plan.

Each session includes a detailed follow-up with practical recommendations and next steps.

60-MINUTE SESSION | $175

or

90-MINUTE BEHAVIOR CONSULT | $225

Puppy Training Package

5 SESSIONS (5 - 6 WEEKS)

Personalized training designed to help your puppy grow into a confident, well-adjusted family dog.

Sessions may address potty and crate training, puppy biting, leash walking, recall, settling, basic skills, socialization, confidence building, and healthy independence. Includes practical family coaching and a detailed follow-up with individualized recommendations.

Training is customized to your puppy’s age, temperament, developmental stage, and your family’s everyday routine. Together, we will build skills that make life with your puppy easier now while preventing common challenges from becoming long-term habits.

$825 | FIVE 60-MINUTE SESSIONS

ASK ABOUT 20-SESSION INTENSIVE PUPPY PACKAGE FOR BUSY FAMILIES | $3,000

Adult Dog Behavior Coaching Package

4 SESSIONS (4 - 6 WEEKS)

Personalized training for adolescent and adult dogs, whether you are refining everyday skills or addressing challenges such as leash reactivity, fear, anxiety, overexcitement, or aggression. *Dogs experiencing fear, anxiety, reactivity, or aggression are required to begin with a 90-minute behavior consultation.

Sessions focus on improving communication, building confidence, and developing practical strategies for calmer, more successful behavior at home and in public. Each session includes a detailed follow-up with individualized recommendations and exercises to practice between visits.

FOUR 60-MINUTE SESSIONS | $660

*BEHAVIOR CASES REQUIRE 90-MIN CONSULT | $225

Board & Train Packages

Immersive Training That Builds Skills - Even While You’re Away.

During a Board & Train stay, your dog lives in my home—not a kennel—receiving daily professional training, enrichment, and individualized care. This immersive environment helps your dog learn faster, generalize good habits, and return home with polished manners and newfound confidence.

What You’ll Get:

  • At least two personalized training sessions each day

  • Enrichment walks, puzzles, and calm downtime for balance

  • Outings to dog-friendly spaces for real-world practice

  • Daily video updates so you can track progress

  • In-home handover + follow-up coaching sessions after your dog returns home

Program Options:

  • Board & Train$200/day (custom stay length based on goals)

  • In-Home Boarding $150/day (for families wanting professional care and consistency while away)

Payment Options:

  • Deposit required to reserve your dog’s stay. Payment plans available for longer programs.

How We’ll Work Together

Your Journey to a Calmer, Happier Dog.

01

Book Your Free Consultation

We’ll talk about your dog, your goals, and which service fits best.

02

Get Your Personalized Game Plan

I’ll design a training roadmap that fits your family’s lifestyle.

03

Start Training With Confidence

We’ll meet in person or begin your dog’s program—and I’ll guide you every step of the way.

04

Celebrate Progress (& Keep It Going)

With ongoing support, follow-ups, and resources, you’ll feel empowered to maintain success long after our sessions end.

Positive training that actually works - our puppy is like a new dog!

Kate is incredible! Our small puppy didn’t respond to traditional training, but with Kate’s positive reinforcement methods, she’s thriving. Each session has clear goals, helpful recaps, and real progress—it’s amazing how quickly our dog has learned. We can’t recommend her enough!

MAGGIE & HER HUMAN DAVID

Kate helped our anxious rescue find confidence again!

Kate is amazing! Our rescue dog, Darby, struggled with anxiety after being attacked, and Kate helped her rebuild confidence through gentle, positive reinforcement. She celebrated every win with us and gave clear, supportive guidance after each session. We’re so grateful for her care and expertise!

DARBY & HER HUMAN LINDA

Our golden went from wild to wonderful thanks to Kate!

Kate is truly the best! She helped our golden retriever overcome impulse control issues with positive, compassionate training that actually works. Her detailed plans, follow-up notes, & resources made it easy to stay consistent. Our dog now loves training! We couldn’t recommend her more.

LEOPOLD & HIS HUMAN LEXIE

Puppy Socials

Safe, Guided Play to Build Confidence and Social Skills.

Give your puppy the best start in life with structured play sessions led by credentialed trainers. These small-group socials teach pups how to interact politely, explore new experiences safely, and develop confidence during their critical socialization window.

What You’ll Get:

  • 45-minute, trainer-supervised play and learning sessions

  • Small class sizes grouped by size and temperament (under or over 15 lbs)

  • Positive exposure to new people, sounds, and surfaces

  • Real-time guidance to prevent fear or over-arousal

  • Personalized support for shy or nervous pups

Details:

  • Held weekly at Island Animal Hospital

  • 45 minutes per session

  • $40 per session

  • Designed for puppies ages 8–20 weeks

  • No payment plans required

  • Please email or call me to sign up for socials with: your name, dog's name & DOB and your phone number (I will contact you with-in 24 hours)

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