Private Dog Training

On March 15th, 2020, Owner Michelle finished a one year apprenticeship with Mardi Richmond of Good Dog Santa Cruz.

Michelle specializes in puppy training, foundational manners and life skills, as well as working with hound and pointing breeds—the “sniffy” dogs she knows and loves.

Her approach is rooted in positive, kind, and effective methods. Using reward-based training, Michelle helps you build a strong, trusting relationship with your dog while achieving real-life results.

Training begins with a one-on-one consultation in your home, where you’ll work together to identify goals, address challenges, and create a personalized plan. After the initial session, you can continue building skills out in the real world, reinforcing and expanding on your dog’s progress with practical, everyday experiences.

Initial Consultations are $120 for 1.5 hours.

Follow up sessions are $100 for 1 hour.

Training sessions are currently offered seven days a week between the hours of 10am and 4pm.

Puppy Preparedness Package- $220

Did you recently adopt a puppy? Are you looking to get your pup started off on the right paw? Together, let’s tackle some of those puppy problems (crate training, mouthing, jumping, house training ect) while setting your puppy up to successfully navigate the world through clear communication and guidance. This package includes two sessions (one 1.5 hour session and a follow up 50 minute session).

Basic Manners (3 lesson package) $320

During your consultation, we will go over previous training history, goals and develop a management and training plan to meet the skill and life needs of you and your dog. These sessions will help establish a routine for a newly adopted dog or identify and improve newly changed behavior. Concepts include sit, stay, crate training, jumping and leave it. Follow up sessions may be necessary.

This package includes an initial consultation (1.5 hour) plus two follow up sessions (1 hour each).

Loose Leash Walking Package

($470)

Do you want to enjoy going on walks with your dog? Does there seem to be a break down in communication causing excess leash pulling, stalling or excessive sniffing? I will provide you with the tools to motivate your dog to walk with you in a way that encourages collaboration and reduces frustration for both you and your dog. We will likely be suggesting either a martingale, front clip harness or Gentle Leader to manage the pulling while teaching you methods that encourage and motivate your dog to walk with you.

This package includes an initial consultation (1.5 hour) plus four follow up sessions (1 hour each).