Dog Training and Behavior Consulting

  • The first step to scheduling would be a  Consultation Session

    This would be held in your home or virtually

     It is an hour-long session with the dog and owners, designed to better understand your dog, family and overall training goals. During this session, we will teach you about canine behavior, why your dog does what it does, and how to prevent & manage behavioral concerns.  Afterwards, we will prepare a full training plan tailored to your dog and send it to you via email. 

    This session is a requirement for all new clients. Price for the Consultation Session is subjected to vary based on behavior. 

    Pricing: 

    In Your Home: $185 - range to $225

    Puppies & Basic Obedience $185

    Behavior Modification, Aggressive Display/Reactive $225.

    The fee is at the discretion of the Consultant and may increase based on training goals or behavioral history

  • Private Lessons- one on one lesson with pet owner and family

    30 minutes - $70 for the first dog & $50 for the second dog

    60 minutes - $145 for the first dog, $75 & $100 for the second dog

    Private Lessons can be held in your home or a predetermined field trip!

  • Group Classes- 2 to 6 dogs- at VCA Wellington and Family Pet Resort 3921 Miller Road Newtown Square PA 19403.

     Cost: $65 per class for the first dog, $45 for the second dog

    All payments are made to VCA

    1-hour classes held weekly. Price Varies based on class type. Class will begin with a 10-minute warm up session, during which the trainer will greet and briefly check over each puppy.  The main body of the class will focus on training goals appropriate to the dogs, and then finish with a cool down session, just like a gym class! All of our classes are "Drop In" which means you pay per class and can come to as many classes as you would like. 

    What to bring to group class:

      • Your Dog

      • A leash, Harness or Collar

      • 200 dog treats

      • A treat pouch,

      • dog's favorite toy

    Basic & Advanced Obedience  Saturdays 10 am to 11 am 

    Perfect for dogs and owners who want to work on distance, duration and distraction skills. We have a new concept and skill list each week. A consultation session is required

  • Puppy Prep Training Program- $76 per day

    For all puppies 9 weeks or older! This is a weekly training program including daycare and training We offer the program currently Tuesday - Friday You can pick one to four days of training.  This includes three training sessions,  lunch break and three group play sessions. School starts at 8 am and ends at 3 pm. Pups are welcome here 7 am to 6:45 pm


  • Enrichment Daycare $76 per day

    Our Enrichment Daycare builds on genetically predisposed behaviors in a positive way. We challenge natural drives such as: chasing, sniffing, carrying objects, chewing, herding, climbing, etc. By challenging these natural behaviors, we help curb destructive or maladaptive behaviors such as chewing furniture, destroying objects, jumping, and more. 

    Each enrichment activity is designed to provide an engaging, natural outlet while working on your dog’s physical and mental needs.

    This program is appropriate for dogs who prefer the presence of humans only, smaller groups of dogs, or who get overstimulated in larger group settings.


    This includes (3) enrichment sessions and a lunch break during the day. Enrichment sessions can include small group play, fitness & agility, massage, nose work, chase games, herding games, and more. 



  • Item descriptionAgility Sessions $30

    There are no prerequisite skills for this class. I really want to make it as easy and fun for everyone as possible! I do ask that your dog be accepting of strangers this way I can work in close proximity to you!

    Please remember to keep your pet secured on leash. 

    This is a 20-minute session, we ask that you please arrive on time to ensure maximum training time. 

    The Agility Session will be held indoors in our training room. You and your dog will be the only client present at that time. We may have clients in sessions or waiting in the lobby while you arrive. 

    Please keep distance as not all dogs are human and dog social. We do not allow on leash meetings with other pets for safety reasons.

    Supplies to bring:

    Your Dog

    Leash, Collar or Harness

    Treats that your dog can eat, especially if they have allergies. I do have treats if you run out

    Your dogs favorite toy


  • Puppy Sleep and Train

    How it works: 

    The Trainer will pick up your Puppy Friday evening and drop off Monday afternoon!

     Your puppy will work on foundational life skills in a home setting

    Crate Training Foundation 

    Potty Training Foundation

     Recall/Focus 

     Decrease Mouthing/Nipping

    Grooming & Handling

    A consultation session is required and a follow up lesson

    Requirements:

     Vaccines: 2 rounds of DHPP, Bordetella and any other age appropriate vaccines. 

    Rabies by 16 weeks of age 

    For puppies 9 weeks to 20 weeks old only 

    A consultation session is required. 

    Puppy will be sleeping in a crate

    Available Dates: 

    • December 20th to December 23rd 

    • December 28th to 30th

    •  New Years Eve December 31st to January 1st

    •  January 4th to January 6th 

    • January 11th to January 13th 

    • January 17th to January 20th (MLK weekend)