Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What are the cost of your services?
A: Cost of services will depend on which program we determine is right for you and your dog. Email or Call Beth today to get started!
Q: Why do you require a phone consultation?
A: Beth feels that the best way to truly understand the help you need with your dog is by in-person conversation. This allows Beth to delve into what concerns you, and work with you to find the best program for you and your dog.
Q: At what age should I start training? Is my dog too young/old?
A: Puppies should start training immediately! Setting consistent boundaries at a young age will help your pup develop a good sense of what it is you want from him. Early training in basic obedience will set the stage for your pups future. Contrary to the popular saying, an old dog CAN learn new tricks! In fact, for older dogs with health issues, training is a good outlet when exercise is no longer an option due to health issues.
Q: What is your service area? Will you come to me if I am out of your service area?
A: We serve South Lake Tahoe, Meyers, and Stateline. If you are outside of our service area, you may start one of our training programs and travel to South Lake Tahoe for your in-person sessions.
Q: Won't my dog get fat if I train with food?
A: No! When training with food is done properly your dog should not experience weight gain. Your dog has to eat on a daily basis-- I will show you how to use your dogs need to eat for your training needs! We will also work on using other reinforcement besides food, such as toys, playing, and praise.
Q: How often will I need to train my dog?
A: Daily training will give the best results. But this is not as hard as it sounds. I will show you how to incorporate training into your daily life in a fun, innovative way. In total you will only spend a few minutes "training", but because I will show you how to make it fun, it wont be a burden on your day!
Q: Will I still have my lesson if the weather is bad?
A: Yes! This is the beauty of our hybrid training programs- if there is inclement weather, your lessons are online. While it can be nice to work in person, hybrid training forces you to learn the skills you need to train your dog. If bad weather impacts in-person sessions, those will be rescheduled.