Services and Cost
Travel Fee
$0.70/mile (round trip). This fee covers gas and travel time.
Accepted Payment Methods
Cash, check, credit card, Venmo, or PayPal
Private Session
First Session: $100 -approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes, and includes an email with training instructions.
Second Session: $80 - approximately 1 hour
Maintenance Sessions: $70/hour
Potential Focus areas for Private sessions:
Fine-tune previously learned skills
Manners
Behavior Modification
Reactivity
Barking, lunging, inability to focus on handler.
Fear of Strangers
Compulsive Behaviors
Resource Guarding
Phobias and panic disorders
Aggressive behaviors
We accept dogs with bite histories.
Written Report (Click HERE for a sample.)
During the initial session, your dog will be evaluated, and our certified behavior consultant will collaborate with you to develop a customized plan with realistic, achievable goals. The report will include:
Your dog’s history
A detailed summary of observations from the session
Prognostic factors
Safety recommendations
Intervention recommendations
Step-by-step instructions for implementation
Overall impressions
Secondary resources
This report serves as a valuable reference to guide your progress and ensure consistency in your dog’s training.
Day Training
$65 / hour (Up to 3 hours of training)
Click HERE for a sample of day-training videos sent to a client. Each video is typically sent individually and includes a brief description. For easy viewing, the sample provided here combines several videos into one.
Too Busy to Train? Let Us Help!
If you’re short on time, we can handle the foundational training for you, allowing you to build on your dog’s progress at home. With our drop-off one-on-one training, your dog will receive focused, individualized attention. Training videos will be sent to you via text in real time, so you can stay updated on your dog’s progress.
Eligibility Requirement:
For training to be effective, your dog must be comfortable with me. If your dog needs help becoming more at ease in new situations, we’re happy to discuss alternative options.
Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Test
Cost: $60 to North Star test administration (plus an additional fee of $20–$30 payable directly to the AKC).
The CGC is a 10-skill test that evaluates practical, functional behaviors every dog should have to be a welcomed member of the community. Achieving the CGC award is a prerequisite for many therapy dog certification programs, and earning the certificate may even help lower your insurance rates.
We recommend booking a private session or enrolling in a CGC preparation class before taking the test to ensure your dog is ready to succeed.
Class Rates and Details
Standard 5-Week Courses: $175
Reactive Dog Class & Social Saturday: $250 (reduced class size and additional support provided)
Aspiring Therapy Dog: $250
Each class is approximately 45 minutes long (except for the Therapy Dog class, which typically runs longer), followed by time for questions.
After each session, participants will receive an email summarizing the material covered and providing instructions for at-home practice.
Ready to Get Started?
Visit our registration page to sign up!
Puppy Essentials - $175 (Socialization and foundational work for pups between 2 and 6 months)
Adolescent /Adult Dog 101 - $175 (Manners training / proofing skills for real world success. For dogs over 6 months)
AKC Canine Good Citizen - $175 (If you are interested in pursuing a Canine Good Citizenship title, training a therapy dog, or simply want to prepare your dog for a more public setting, this class is for you! The final class will include the optional CGC test. Dogs must have a solid training foundation, and be able to stay calm in the presence of other dogs.)
Aspiring Therapy Dog- $250 (6 week course tailored specifically to dogs preparing to become therapy dogs. Involves exposure to medical equipment, “injured” individuals, other dogs, and other scenarios to mimic a hospital environment. Dogs must have a strong training foundation and a temperament suited for such service work.)
Social Saturday (Class A/ Butterfly) - $250 (This class will require instructor approval before enrolling and is limited to 4 dogs. This class is designed to help social dogs beyond 6 months of age continue to develop essential social skills in a safe and controlled environment. Participants will engage in various activities that encourage confidence-building through controlled play and interaction. Each session will include guided introductions to other dogs, supervised playtime, and exercises aimed at teaching appropriate social behaviors.)
Social Saturday (Class B / Bashful) - $250 (This class will require instructor approval before enrolling and is limited to 4 dogs. This class is designed to help friendly, yet reserved dogs beyond 6 months of age continue to develop essential social skills in a safe and controlled environment. While there are no guarantees that this group will be able to engage in off-leash play, that is the ultimate goal. We will engage in exercises aimed at teaching appropriate social behaviors and building confidence.)
Reactive Rehab Class - $250 (For dogs that overreact to various triggers. This class will require instructor approval before enrolling and is limited to 4 dogs. Dogs that have caused serious damage to another person or dog would not be eligible, but can sign up for private sessions. Please call or email us before signing up.
Junior Dog Trainers Class - $175 (For kids ages 7-12 and their friendly family dog. An adult must be present. We will teach kids how to care for their dogs, and how to train them ethically and effectively.)
Trick Dog Class- $175 (This class teaches up to 15 tricks, while providing mental enrichment, enhancement of balance and proprioception, and confidence building.)
Calm Canine Class- $175 (This 5 week specialty course is designed for friendly, social dogs over 6 months that have difficulty settling, or for dogs who need a new environment to practice impulse control.)
