DOG TRAINING

DOG TRAINING

Dog training has never been easier with the help of technology! Jackie offers 45-minute virtual training sessions in the comfort of your own home through online video conferencing, primarily via Zoom. She also offers in-person lessons in the North Metro Atlanta, GA area.

All dog training clients must first book an initial animal communication reading or a single consultation to determine the best course of action.

Training sessions cover a wide range of topics, including obedience, improving house manners, behavioral modification, impulse control, polite greetings, and more. Each session is fully customized and tailored to meet your specific goals and needs.

Jackie believes in maximizing the use of science-backed positive reinforcement training while incorporating non-conventional animal communication modalities to bridge the best of both worlds.

Clients also receive email support between sessions, along with a customized training plan and homework assignments to work on throughout the week.

Dog Training Bundles

  • Price: $165
    One 60 minute Virtual Consultation Conducted via Zoom

    If you are a new client interested in signing up for a training package and have not completed an animal communication reading, you must first schedule a single consultation or an animal communication reading before beginning a training plan.

    During this session, Jackie will discuss your specific concerns and goals and formulate a customized training plan to move forward.

    This consultation is also ideal for addressing single topics such as:

    • Housebreaking

    • Jumping/nipping

    • Managing counter surfing

    • Preparing for a new puppy

    • Owner-trained service dog questions

    • Preparing your dog for a new baby

    • Working through fear/anxiety

    • Determining next steps for a training plan

  • Price: $465
    Three 45 minute virtual lessons conducted via Zoom.

    Recommended for 1-3 goals including, but not limited to:

    • Intro to obedience (sit, down, stay)

    • Coming when called

    • Jumping/nipping

    • Housebreaking

    • Impulse Control

  • Price: $750
    Five 45-minute virtual lessons conducted via zoom.

    This package is my recommended option to provide ample time to practice and to cover multiple topics.

    Topics including, but not limited to:

    • Counter Surfing/Begging

    • Housebreaking

    • Jumping/Polite Greetings

    • Obedience Curriculum: sit, down, place/stay, leave it, drop it

    • Impulse Control

    • Coming when called

    • Leash Walking

    Recommended for dogs showing behavioral concerns including, but not limited to:

    • Leash reactivity

    • Aggression

    • Fear/Anxiety

    • Customizable to your needs

  • Price: $1,120
    Eight 45-minute virtual lessons conducted via zoom.
    A great option for multi-household pets, complex behavioral concerns, trick training, or more frequent support and guidance.

    Recommended for dogs showing behavioral concerns including, but not limited to:

    • Leash reactivity

    • Aggression

    • Fear/Anxiety

    • Customizable to your needs

 Frequently asked questions

  • No! Jackie can work with all of your dogs during the session at no additional cost. While the session is limited by time, she is committed to addressing all of your questions for each animal.

  • Jackie believes in maximizing the use of positive reinforcement-based training as her first line of defense, paired with the non-conventional animal communication techniques she is gifted with. She stands by the LIMA principle — “Least Intrusive, Minimally Aversive.”

  • Please make sure you have plenty of high value treats available to last the duration of our session. These treats should be crumb sized and a variety should be present in case your pup gets bored with one flavor. Moist, meaty, stinky treats work best. Having boiled chicken is always a crowd favorite! Make sure your pup is hungry and ready to work. This may mean withholding breakfast until after our session if we are meeting early or feeding a half portion. Make sure your dog has enough energy to train and you limit distractions during this time so we can spend the full 45 minutes focused.

  • Yes! The whole family is welcome to join if desired, but you know your children best…. if they are unable to sit through the session with the attention solely on your pup, you may want to provide an activity for them to do or utilize a babysitter. You know your family dynamic best, so I leave the choice to you.

  • No, results are not guaranteed, as many variables can influence the outcome, including the family’s ability to follow through with homework assignments, the individual skillsets of the pet parents, the learning style of each dog, and the specific behavioral challenges being addressed. Every dog is unique, progresses at its own pace, and some may require more time and sessions than others. Each training package is designed to provide a foundation for families to build upon, knowing this is a long-term journey they are embarking on together.

  • Yes! There are great benefits in holding sessions remotely. Often the first 15 minutes of meeting with clients in person involve getting the dog to settle back down after the initial excitement of having a new person enter their home. By holding sessions virtually, we remove the added distraction and can jump straight into learning.

  • Each session will begin with Jackie asking how the previous week’s homework went and addressing any questions that may have come up. The focus will then shift to expanding on the skills learned the week before and introducing 1-3 new skills to practice, depending on the goals for that week. Jackie will provide a tutorial and explanation, then guide you as you practice with your dog, coaching you through any challenges. An outline of the session and homework assignments will be provided at the end of each lesson.