Holistic Dog Walk & Train Programs
1-on-1 With Me (Vancouver)
Training You + Taking Your Pup on Walks
“Everything is safe and everyone is friendly”
That’s what we need to teach our pups on walks. Once we do, there will be nothing to react to
What Is Holistic Dog Walk & Train?
They are a 2-in-1 program. A dog training program + regular dog walk & train practice with me. With a focus on dog’s behaviours on walks outside their homes.
The objective is to build our dog’s self-confidence and strengthening their ability to handle the external environment and everything in it, so there’s nothing to fear.
The two main root causes of our dog’s reactivity on a leash is either a fear of something or someone they perceive as dangerous, or a strong desire to do something. And we should respond accordingly.
We will cover:
–Â How to freely and comfortably walk on a leash and without pulling.
– Identifying your dog’s external triggers in details, and desenstizing them to each and every one of them. Those triggers could be particular strangers, dogs, objects, noises, or movments.
– Understanding and meeting your dog’s needs & wants on walks, so the walk itself is a fulfilling experince. Dogs just can’t un-need what they need.
– Heavy socilization with strangers and other dogs on-leash. Dogs are social butterflies. and the more social your dog is, the less reactive they will be.
– Increasing their overall self-confidence outside. There’s nothing that they can’t handle.
– Increasing their joy, happiness and fulfillment on walks. Plus making the walks a solid exercise to burn some energy in the process.
– Showing you how to effectively communicate with and respond to your dogs on walks. We are walking WITH our dogs; not just walking our dog.
– Strengthening the bond between the two of you.
– Implementing the best daily routine and lifestyle that meets your dog’s needs and also works with your schedule.
– Food is medicine, so we will cover healthy nutrition to nourish their bodies and improve their health and their mode.
Who Can I Help?
Dogs who pull on a leash for any reason
Reactive dogs to strangers and people in uniform
Reactive dogs to any other dogs
Reactive dogs to moving objects; bikes, scooters, etc
Reactive dogs to particular noises; construction, traffic, etc
Shy, skittish, and nervous dogs
Social and outgoing dogs who don't get to go out or socialize enough
Dogs with food-related anxiety who pick up anything and everything from the ground
Rescue dogs moved recently to Vancouver
Puppies & adolescents
Busy Dog parents who don't have enough time for long focused dog training practice with their pups
Common Behaviours & Training I Can Help You & Your Pups With:
Pulling on a leash
Excessive barking outside
Aggressive Dog Behaviors
Dog desensitization training
Dog socialization training
Dog car rides training
My Dog Walk & Train Approach
This is entirly a dog-centered approach. Your pup will guide us to figure out what to do and how we do it.
I only walk dogs on a comfortable body harness with a back clip. Dogs are meant to feel comfortable, free, and enjoy their walks.
I walk WITH dogs; not walk dogs. It’s a date.
Dogs lead the walk as long as it’s safe to do so . This alone will skyrocket their self-confidence.
I respect dogs, and I always respond to their needs and wants. It’s a relationship based on connection, communication, and mutual love and respect; not control!
It’s about acknowledgment, guidance and support to help them perceive those negative triggers differently. It’s NOT based on commands to stop reacting and forcing them to ignore a stimulus that’s already there!!
Training is fun & play. Seriousness only stresses them out!Â
Dogs are highly influenced by our energy and body language; not our emotionless verbal cues!
Dog Walk & Train Programs
1-on-1 with me
Standard
$950
5 Sessions
10 Hours Practice
3 Months Premium Support
Initial Consult (2 Hour)
+
5 Walk & Train Sessions
(2 Hour each)
Weekly Sessions
Including 1x walk & train session with you
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Program Includes:
Demo videos, pics and text updates for every session
+
Personalized Written Training Plan
+
Dog Personality Assessment
+
Behavior Diagnosis
+
Progress Report
+
Demo & Practice with you
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Recommended for :
- 1 Dog.
- Recent to Semi-chronic behaviour issues (Up to 1 year).
- Essential desensitization and socialization training.
- Essential puppy training.
Plus
$1,750
10 Sessions
20 Hours Practice
5 Months Premium Support
Initial Consult (2 Hour)
+
10 Walk & Train Sessions
(2 Hour each)
Weekly Sessions
Including 2x walk & train sessions with you
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Program Includes:
Demo videos, pics and text updates for every session
+
Personalized Written Training Plan
+
Dog Personality Assessment
+
Behavior Diagnosis
+
Progress Report
+
Demo & Practice with you
_____
Recommended for :
- 1 Dog.
- Semi-chronic to chronic behaviour issues (1-2 years).
- Rescue dogs.
- Moderate dog reactivity.
Advanced
$2,450
15 Sessions
30 Hours Practice
7 Months Premium Support
Initial Consult (2 Hour)
+
15 Walk & Train Sessions
(2 Hour each)
Weekly Sessions
Including 3x walk & train sessions with you
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Program Includes:
Demo videos, pics and text updates for every session
+
Personalized Written Training Plan
+
Dog Personality Assessment
+
Behavior Diagnosis
+
Progress Report
+
Demo & Practice with you
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Recommended for :
- 1-2 Dogs
- Chronic behaviour issues (2 plus years)
- Rescue dogs
- Moderate to severe dog reactivity
- Full desensitization and socialization training
- Full puppy training
How Does It Work?
- Training Programs are designed to produce long lasting results:
Even though dog walk & train programs can be repeated; as needed. Please choose the appropriate training program based on the guidelines above, the number of dogs you have, the number of behaviour issues, and how chronic they are. The more chronic the issue is, the more time and practice is needed.
- Walk & train sessions are in-person within my service area on the map below.
- The initial consult session:
A 2 hour long session, and is mandatory for all packages. From there we will build the foundation, establish the training plan, and determine the key focus areas on our walk and train sessions.
- Walk & Train Sessions:
2 hour long each with me. I will do my best to schedule those sessions during your busiest days and times, so your pup gets his/her needs met and workout too 🙂
I will send you a recap of every session right after the session including demo videos, updates, and progress. So you can follow the training plan with us.
You will join us on the last session to demostrate what we have been doing, get you to practice, and answer any questions you may have.
You are welcome to join us during more walk and train sessions; especially for the longer programs, and ideally in the second half, so the progress is more obvious and noticeable.
Regardless of which program you choose, I highly recommend starting with 2 sessions/week for the first couple of weeks so I can build a relationship with your pup faster which will help us speed things up 🙂Â
- Premium Support:
I will be with you every step of the way. We will stay in touch during and after my walk & train sessions are completed to keep me posted with progress, videos, pics and updates, to make sure you mastered the practice on your own, to answer your questions, and to address any new issues that come up.
- Payment:
Payment is accepted as e-transfer and is due in full to confirm booking once the invoice is received.
- Cancellation Policy:
Consultation fees are fully refundable if you provide 48 hours notice BEFORE the initial consult session.
Consultation fees are none refundable in the event of a NO SHOW or AFTER the initial consult.
- Guarantees:
I’m very committed to making progress, producing long lasting results, and making both your dogs and you very happy in the process. That’s why I do what I do. I want to see positive changes in your dogs life and yours.
As long as you actively participate in this process, execute the training plan, and make the recommended changes, results are guaranteed. I just can’t do it without you.Â
- Limited Availability:
I do walk and train sessions only from March – October, Sorry! Winter hibernation…LOL
As you can see, those programs are very time consuming, so please let me know ASAP, so I can pencil our weekly sessions in my calendar 🙂
- Please apply below. I will review, and approve it; if that’s something I can help you with. Then email you an invoice accordingly.
I’m so looking forward to working with you and to my dates with your exquisite pups 🙂
Dog Walk & Train Service Areas
Not ready or can’t commit to a training program?
We can start with online coaching sessions
Have time to do dog walks on your own?
We can do a dog training program instead
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