Services Offered

1. Review and acknowledge the Training Release of Liability Agreement.

2. Submit this dog info questionnaire at the time of requesting an appointment:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/15jUFAMEotb76vn1ngf_ZqaY3Q0otGy2sPi8H22iR3b8/edit

This will give me all the information about your dog and what he or she needs help with.

3. Go to the Services Tab and book an appointment using the calendar.

4. Payment must be made in full prior to appointment. Invoices will be sent as appointments are made. Credit cards accepted; if you can't do online then cash/check must be paid prior to session start.

5. Download informational forms (below), print "Dog in Training" sign and hang on your front door before session.

6. Watch the 6 videos on this page (prong collar, ecollar, teaching the word NO, why crate a non destructive dog, Opposition Reflex and the Structured Walk). By watching these videos prior to training, it will give me more time to train and less time to explain. Ecollar is not used for all dogs, plastic prong often used on smaller dogs. Plan on crating if the dog is not already crated.

7. Prepare the dog's kibble for training (see info below), NO free feeding on the day of training, meaning do not leave the food bowl down, and have your dog on a leash. Small meal for breakfast.

8. I would love it if you can email me short videos on some bad behaviors that need addressing. These videos may be used in before and after videos upon owner's approval. Please email me clips of no more than about 45 seconds to dconway1327@gmail.com

9. It would be great to have an elevated raise cot so that we can teach the PLACE command if we are doing more than one session. Place is normally taught after a foundation is built in session 1 and the training has been practiced for at least a month. Here is a link to some: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=elevated+dog+bed&crid=5TEEOCZXPWS6&sprefix=elevated+%2Caps%2C210&ref=nb_sb_ss_ts-doa-p_1_9

10. If your dog has human aggression, it is important that the dog is muzzle trained prior to session. Dogs should wear a basket muzzle and be adjusted to it. You can ask for help with this when you book your session.

Make sure you read information on me and watch the videos on my training approach. Sessions are non-refundable unless rescheduled within 24 hours. Can only reschedule one time.

**FORMS**

Client/Dog Info Form must be completed upon booking appointment. If the form is not completed, your appointment will be canceled. The form is necessary so I have information about you and your dog and the issues you may be having.

****CLIENT INFO FORM - MUST BE SUBMITTED AT TIME OF BOOKING

Book Online - Please click to choose a date and time

*If your session is more than 2-3 weeks away and you have a dog under 10 months, you can start our socialization play groups on Tuesdays (Over 30 pounds), Thursdays (30 or below), or Monday Itsy Bitsy (under 15 pounds) right away unless there has been any signs of aggression or reactivity towards other dogs. The sooner you start socializing with lots and lots of dogs the better. Time is of the essence when it comes to socializing puppies, so just ask if there are any available spots. You must provide proof of vaccinations to attend any social events. Puppies must have vaccines to attend for their age. To understand the importance of socialization at a very young age, watch this video https://youtu.be/z-s5Rdy9fxk?si=DJq8D77pWfDoS0ai

*If your session is weeks away, I recommend that you visit the RESOURCES page to watch videos on different typical behavioral issues.

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Watch Required Videos

PLACE COTS

Dogs in Training Sign For Door

"Mental exercise tires a dog physically more than physical exercise does."

Anatole France

Please watch these 6 videos before training:

Anchor 2

Intro to Prong Collar

Intro to Remote Collar

Teaching the word NO

Why Crate a Non Destructive Dog?

Opposition Reflex and leash pulling/reactivity

Why does your dog pull to the point of choking? Why do we see so many tight leashes, gagging dogs, arm problems, reactive dogs, and dogs often walking sideways on harnesses and pulling so much that they are standing on 2 legs? Opposition Reflex. The more you pull back, the more they pull forward. The more you want to HOLD them back and restrain them, the more they try to get to the squirrel, the cat, the dog, the person, the bike, the guests…… but why? Dogs have what’s called OPPOSITION REFLEX, which is a dogs natural desire to pull into pressure, where we the human, would do the exact opposite. Understanding this concept can help you to better understand your dogs behavior. It will also help you to understand why some collars and harnesses are totally ineffective. It’s a long video, but it explains an important concept :)

The Structured Walk

loose Leashes Dog Training

On the day of training

Please give your dog a very small breakfast in the morning. Also, get about a cup of dry food and stick it in a baggie with something that smells good like a piece of lunchmeat, chicken, or some yummy leftovers. Kind of squish the bag together a little bit so the smell of the good food gets on the dry food. We’re going to pull that good stuff out, but we will be left with very good smelling kibble to use for training.

Please have your dog on a leash when I arrive. Clip leash on the dog at least 10 minutes prior to me arriving, this way the dog does not get extra aroused because you put the leash on.

Other items available on the day of training are leashes, Pet Corrector Spray (Behavior Coach), Mini Educator, prong collars and more.

PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU WATCH THE 6 VIDEOS ABOUT THE PRONG COLLAR, THE E-COLLAR, ABOUT THE WORD "NO," CRATING NON DESTRUCTIVE DOGS AND THE STRUCTURED WALK SO I CAN SPEND MORE TIME WORKING WITH YOUR DOG RATHER THAN EXPLAINING THAT INFO :)

** Payment**

An invoice will be sent to your email after your training session is booked and confirmed. Electronic payments are expected within 2 days of receipt of invoice. This is a non-refundable payment.

I no longer accept Paypal for any training or socials. Please pay through the invoice you will receive, Venmo or cash at the start of event.

If you cannot pay online a check made out to Loose Leashes Dog Training or cash must be paid at the start of training and when you drop off pup for social. Payments are non-refundable so you are encouraged to review all the materials about my training methods prior to booking a session.

Appointments are approximate. Sometimes it takes more than the 15 minutes I have allowed for travel. If this is an issue, please let me know so I can map out the day to give a more exact time.

Really looking forward to helping you and your dog out :)

PAYMENT AND CANCELLATIONS

Invoices will be sent for all training (not for the socials). You will be able to pay by credit card. If you use cash or check it must be paid at the beginning of the training or social. Paying prior to the session saves time and gives us more time to work with your dog. Be prepared to buy a few things that I will have when I come over. Often clients purchase Pet Corrector spray and a short training leash.

All training is non-refundable unless you reschedule within 24 hours. You cannot reschedule more than once. You must pay the $50 cancel fee before rescheduling.