There is a lot of information, which is why there is both a Short and Long Version. If you have any questions, please let me know by whatever means are most convenient for you. I look forward to hearing from you! - g^2
Short Version:
- science-based, dog-friendly
- I use rewards to encourage behaviors we like
- I teach alternative preferred behaviors to replace unwanted activities
- goals:
to teach dogs self-control and good decision-making
- until we get there: management, quality communication, and training
- checks made out to Gregarious Dog Training, LLC; or cash
- payment by other means can be made with advance arrangements
- $90/hour (plus mileage, if relevant)
- regardless of the total time, evaluations are a flat $90
- text messages are preferred for short notes
- emails are preferred for long notes
- texts are returned as I can, emails each evening, calls each morning
- Sundays are Family Day
Too long version:
I have been training people to train their dogs since 1995 using dog-friendly techniques. What this means is that I use the science of animal behavior to understand dogs and change their behavior in ways that dogs comprehend and are supportive of a trusting relationship. In other words, I use rewards to encourage the activities we like (usually starting with treats, eventually switching to life rewards - AKA positive reinforcement) and removal of desirable people or items to discourage undesirable behavior (timeouts, removal of toys, etc. - AKA negative punishment). The worst thing that happens during training is that the dog doesn't get the treat, and the worst thing that purposefully happens in life is a timeout. However, management and meeting the dogs' physiological needs are where we start. Dog behavior services are $90/hour (cash or check made out to Gregarious Dog Training, LLC, cards with arrangements in advance through services like Zelle (preferred), Gmail billing, or PayPal (if absolutely necessary), etc. These are scheduled on a first come, first served basis. If you have any questions, concerns, or would like to schedule a session, please text, email, or call me. I text on and off all the time, I usually return emails each evening and calls each morning. Below is my current availability for private sessions; I also teach classes from Puppy Kindergarten and Life Skills to therapy dog prep in Gardnerville at multiple venues. I live in New Washoe City and work the entire 395 corridor in Nevada and beyond. Each line is in the format of month and date, day of the week, available time slot(s) for the day, and my location, or origin and destination if traveling (so that mileage and time can be taken into account - roughly calculated at $0.30/mile one-way, and only relevant if I am not already nearby).
