Free 20 minute phone consultation: This is for you to ask questions,
explain your goals, and describe your concerns. It helps us get right to
business when I arrive, making paid for time more efficient.
Base Rate: $70.00 per hour. (Prices drop 5.00 an hour when gas drops below 3.00 a gallon)
Reduced Service Rate: $60.00 an hour with *no* written follow up (see "included in visits"), cash or check only.
First visits have a two hour standard time line , though for puppies
this is sometimes waived, depending on the concerns at hand. First
sessions allows for letting the dog act naturally for observation,
having a few tests, getting deeper background information, and
understanding the home environment so practicing will work in well with
your schedule, then working in depth quickly to find a resolution.
For preventing many of the problems faced with a new puppy arrival, the trainer offers a 'Welcome Home Puppy' package. Trainer will meet with you as close to the home arrival as possible - but within 2 days maximum, stay 2-3 hours in the home working with many variables of care, connection and safety, a book and accessories are included, and a small discount into the group classes and Dog Club of West Linn gift bag will be offered as well. The package is for a fixed rate of $120.00, a substantial private rate discount, because any trainer or shelter worker feels the importance of preventative work is paramount to a happy family. If that small window of time before conflicting habits can form are preventative, it is a priceless investment.
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for details and scheduling.
Additional sessions, if needed (they can't all be one visit wonders!),
have a one hour minimum.
Training contracts available. Prior assessment required to purchase.
Grouping sessions in this way saves clients money. Contracts are limited
in availability.
Contracts are valid for one year, to be used for weekly or bi-weekly
meetings, for private customized work.
A 7 hour contract costs $400.00 (save $55), for minor problems or basic
skills.
A 15 hour contract costs $800.00 (save $175) for moderate problems,
skill needs.
Bulk contracts are also welcome to one free group specialty course in the
classroom.
Included in visits:
Drive time and expense to and from your location, within 45 miles
(according to Mapquest), each additional mile is $0.50, but most of the
metro area is covered in that range.
Also included are clickers (if you want that format), human grade treats
(if you want that format), bells (if needed), but most importantly, a
written follow up of each session. This helps structure the on going
practice needs, remind and organize all that was shared in the visit,
especially since I tend to flood you with information to give you the
absolute highest quality of time. A written review will help you
remember it all clearly. This will include what we covered, and also
(examples): home made treat recipes, chew deterrent recipes, answers to
questions you asked I said I would elaborate on later in order to focus
on training for the visit, as well as a long term look ahead at process
and steps to refining what was taught. This aspect of follow through has
been a crucial means to support clients and give them the highest value
for their time and money.
Rate Reductions:
One free hour for a shelter/rescue adopted animal within 2 weeks of
adoption, in hopes of less stress and confusion to all involved, and
better retention as a family. 10% discount for weekday, school day/
school hour visits.
There is no additional charge for priority sessions. For example, safety
related concerns (bolting from door/ traffic, menacing growls, chewing
wires or puppy proofing plants, garden and home, air bite/chomping,
aggressive nipping, and more), as well as trying to adopt a pet you need
evaluated who is currently in a shelter, and time is limited. I will
accommodate meeting with you as soon as possible, often in the same day
or next for an assessment.
*Offers cannot be combined* One discount per visit.
Cancellation policy:
24 hour notice, or one hour fee/free. This I hold to both of us at the
same standard. If I cancel short notice, you get a free hour. If you
cancel short notice, I bill one hour. The policy is one hour fee no
matter how long a session we had planned for.
Guarantee:
You'll see progress during our meetings, or there is no charge.
Medical needs:
Dogs must be current on their vaccinations to begin, whether you have
the paperwork on hand, or I confirm with your trusted veterinarian.
