Q: How much do your services cost? When are you available?

A: Since we come to you, pricing and availability for private in-home consultations and training programs varies slightly based on distance. We also offer virtual consultations at a flat rate. If you would like to learn more about our private training options, pricing, and availability please contact us directly and include your approximate location!

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Q: What forms of payment do you accept?

A: We accept:

• Cash

• Check

• Venmo

• PayPal

• Zelle

• Cash App

• Mobile Pay/Debit/Credit (with a 3% surcharge)

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Q: Do you come to my home or other locations?

A: Yes, we typically work with clients in their homes and other places where they struggle most. We also offer virtual consultations.

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Q: How far do you travel?

A: We work within about 45 minutes of Trenton, New Jersey. For example, that includes much of Bucks County, Lower Montgomery County, North Philadelphia, Mercer County, Hunterdon County, Somerset County, Middlesex County, Monmouth County, Ocean County, Burlington County, & Camden County.

Specific towns in New Jersey include: Trenton, Hamilton, Lawrence, Ewing, Bordentown, Princeton, Florence, Burlington, Pennsauken, Cherry Hill, Moorestown, Marlton, Medford, Pemberton, New Hanover, Wrightstown, Freehold, Jackson Mills, Roosevelt, East Windsor, Marlboro, Jamesburg, New Brunswick, Edison, Hopewell, Pennington, Ringoes, Lambertville, Stockton, Flemington & more.

Specific towns in Pennsylvania include: Doylestown, New Hope, Levittown, Newtown, Buckingham, Jamison, Warminster, Horsham, Hatboro, Bensalem, Feasterville-Trevose, Southampton, Bristol, Yardley, Washington Crossing, Richboro, Langhorne, Willow Grove, Abington, Jenkintown, Elkins Park, Flourtown, Plymouth Meeting, Spring House, Blue Bell, Ambler, Maple Glen, Fort Washington, Oreland, Huntingdon Valley, Fox Chase, Jamison and more.

This is not an exhaustive list, so please feel free to inquire whether or not your location is specifically mentioned! If you live close to these places, we can likely work with you at your home.

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Q: Do you work with aggressive dogs or dogs that bite?

A: Absolutely - we are experienced helping clients evaluate and work with dogs that behave aggressively towards people, other dogs, and other animals.

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Q: Do you work with my breed? Big dogs? Small dogs?

A: We are comfortable working with all breeds and dogs of all sizes.

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Q: My dog pulls really hard on leash - can you help?

A: Yes! We always incorporate leash training into our programs and group classes.

 

Q: My dog is a few years old - is it too late to train them?

A: It’s never too late! With the right training strategy, even adult and senior dogs can improve their behavior. We also work with clients to help them reduce the overall stress level of their dogs and improve quality of life, which is beneficial at any age.

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Q: I recently rescued/adopted a dog - when do I do to start training?

A: As soon as possible! We work with clients to teach them how to strike the right balance of exercises for their specific dog that will help them bond, play, and safely interact with each other, teach necessary life skills like bathroom routines and leash training, as well as useful commands for function and safety.

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Q: I have tried other training before, and my dog didn't respond well - what makes your training work?

A: Unlike many older training methodologies, which are often based on partial truths and logically framed pseudoscience, we utilize the lessons of modern learning theory and the wealth of research that exists on domestic dog behavior to create exercises and strategies that make sense to your dog and take advantage of their innate learning process and problem-solving abilities! We are always happy to help our clients sort fact from fiction when it comes to dog behavior, especially in this age of misinformation.

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Q: Do you use food or treats in your training?

A: Yes, food is an essential ingredient in efficient behavioral training. It can help dogs remember what they are doing right and retain the lesson for later. It also creates positive and calm associations with different commands, people and situations. In order to remain effective in obedience training, food use should generally decrease over time as you practice, and as you create and utilize other rewards over time - we walk you through this process in our training programs!

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Q: Do you use static shock, prong, pinch or choke collars?

A: We feel these particular pieces of equipment are largely ineffective and unnecessary in training dogs or modifying their behavior, and their use can create many unintended negative consequences. We help clients move beyond these tools to kinder, safer, and more effective training methods and equipment. We do not believe that deliberately causing pain or discomfort is helpful in training or respectful of dogs.

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Q: My dog is afraid of people (or men specifically) - will they be afraid of you?

A: Possibly, but that doesn’t mean we can’t work together and teach them to overcome it. Fear must be replaced by positive feelings - it can’t be suppressed, and avoiding frightening things may prevent things from getting worse, but still leaves your dog sensitized!

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Q: Do you work with dogs that suffer from separation anxiety?

A: Absolutely! We have plenty of experience helping clients manage, improve, and even resolve separation anxiety. Because every dog's situation and triggers are different, the strategies and solutions that work are also often different. Regardless, we can usually help you reduce their stress and improve their tolerance of separation, which invariably improves their quality of life.

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Q: Do you offer dog training services for service, therapy, show, agility, herding, sports, guarding, search and rescue, or other specialized programs?

A: We do not, however we can refer you to qualified trainers in the area who can help you!

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Q: Are there any veterinarians, groomers, kennels, day cares, pet sitters, etc. you would recommend?

A: Yes! We have relationships with many other local businesses and can always make recommendations for you! We can also search for certified providers on behalf of distant/virtual clients.

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Q: Are you currently hosting any Puppy Socials or Group Classes?

A: Unfortunately, we are not currently hosting any puppy socials or group classes, but if that changes, we will post about it on our social media and update this page. Subscribe below for updates!

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