Smart Paws Dog Behavior Modification

                  Dog Training and Behavior for Sierra Vista
                                  (At-Home Services)

                                        Military Discount of 10% off any individual service!

Service                              Length             FEE                    Description of Service

Consultations                    30 min             $30                       Low-cost & risk free! Not sure what service to
                                                                                                  choose? Meet the trainer and decide together what is
                                                                                                  best for your pet.

House-Training                 1 hour              $50                       Does Fido use the entire house as a toilet? Even
                                                                                                  adult dogs can be successfully potty trained - learn
                                                                                                  how to manage this problem using positive methods.

Private Training                1 hour each       $75 ea                  For owners with a particular behavior issue and in
Jumping Up                                                                                 need of specific solutions not covered by classes.
Destructive Chewing                                                                     Owners receive personalized instruction and follow-up
Excessive Barking                                                                       care from a Certified Pet Dog Trainer.
Leash Pulling                                                                              Package Discount = $60 ea / 4 Lessons ($240 total)
Separation Anxiety

Puppy Private                   1.5 hours            $100                   At-home mini-class; This one-time, one hour
                                                                                                 session includes Nipping, Chewing & Housebreaking
                                                                                                 solutions plus basic behaviors like "Sit".

Behavior Modification        1 hr each            4 sessions = $350
                                                                        6 Sessions = $425
                                                                        8 Sessions = $500

Sessions are conducted only in series of 4, 6 or 8 lessons to allow time for dog and owner to adapt to the training method and make progress. These sessions are for owners with dogs that exhibit aggressive, fear behaviors or separation anxiety despite their level of obedience (or lack of it) . Typical problems include poor reactions toward humans, other dogs and random objects. Separation anxiety dogs may have destructive behaviors and howl uncontrollably when confined. It is important to treat even minor problems quickly before a dog develops more severe habits which will cause physical harm.

Each session is one hour long and typically held in the home unless the behavior issue requires a neutral location.  The Certified Pet Dog Trainer creates a modification/management plan and provides detailed instruction for the owner including: how to read canine behavior, how to teach calming signals and how to react to in bad situations with the dog. During the session, both dog trainer and owner will work with the dog in brief, simple exercises. Breaks are also scheduled to allow the dog to relieve itself, drink water, play or rest to maintain motivation. The dog's lifestyle will also be reviewed in case changes must be made to increase the effect of the training plan.

Owners must be willing to completely forgo the use of corrections with their dog (yelling, yanking the leash, shock or citronella collars, etc). Only rewards such as food, toys, play or the removal of an aversive stimulus will be used in training. Owners must also be willing to accept that modification progress is based on the dog's history and their own handling skills. Owners that commit to the curriculum and acquire good handling habits will have a greater chance at success and rewriting the history for their dog. While the dog trainer & owners are working on the behavior modification goals, owners must follow the behavior management plan as well, to prevent a dog from repeating bad behavior during the training phase. The trainer will provide detailed instructions for management and modification.

After the session the owner will receive emails from the trainer containing instructions, advice and any additional homework exercises designed to continue the training plan. Keep in mind that behavior modification may require a huge commitment from you, the owner, in order to be successful. Be sure to discuss your concerns and your level of commitment honestly with the trainer so you receive the most appropriate solution.