Training for the Family Dog
Step 1: In Home Consultation
The first step for all programs, a consultation ensures that Model Paws is the right fit for you and your pup! The trainer will come to your home, meet you and your dog, and ask questions about your goals and lifestyle to curate a training plan that is right for you and your family. This is also your time to ask any questions you may have about the training process!
Each consult lasts anywhere from 30 minutes-1 hour. If you are a returning client with a new dog, a new consult will be required.
Pricing starts at $50, additional travel fees may apply.
Step 2: Pick Your Program!
Starter Puppy
Give your new family member the best jump start you can to help them integrate smoothly into your family. Intended for puppies to start before the age of 5 months old, this program covers all the basics a new puppy owner needs to know! We train with you and your family in your puppy’s home environment to teach them how to behave in the space they will be in every day!
Topics covered: Crate Training, Potty Training, Sit, Down, Place, Wait, Socializing, and Manners such as No Biting or Jumping!
*Starter Puppy Graduates receive a discount on future training!
Pricing starts at $550 for 6 sessions, additional travel fees may apply.
Obedience Masters
For family members new and old that may be a little bit past their puppy years. Starting at 6 months, this program covers house manners, basic obedience, and works towards becoming the best canine citizen they can be!
Topics covered: Problem Behaviors, Sit, Down, Place, Wait, Leash Walking, etc
Pricing starts at $450 for 4 sessions, additional travel fees may apply. Bulk discounts available.
It all starts here…
Puppy Selection
Bringing home a new family member can be overwhelming! Let us help you pick the right puppy for your family. We will discuss what you’re looking for in a dog, your lifestyle, and your goals for your new furry friend. Then, when the litter is ready, we will work with the breeder to arrange a time for the trainer to meet the puppies and perform a series of temperament tests to help select what we believe to be your perfect pup!
Model Paws acknowledges that puppies’ temperaments change over time, and puppy selection at or around 8 weeks of age is an educated guess. However, there are certain markers that even young puppies will show that can indicate personality traits that stick with a dog for life! Our trainers have extensive experience selecting puppies for all kinds of things, from family pets to service animals to detection dogs.
Pricing starts at $150, additional travel fees may apply