Urban Dog Consultation

A happy dog is a trainable dog. Our unique approach addresses your furry companion's essential biological, emotional, and social needs before diving into training. Often, issues that appear to be behavioral are rooted in unmet needs that, when addressed, lead to more sustainable and effective training outcomes.

  • Comprehensive Needs Assessment: We start by reviewing your dog's hierarchy of needs, considering its origin story, breed characteristics, personality traits, and living environment. This holistic evaluation helps us understand the unique challenges your dog may face.

  • Personalized Consultation: In a one-hour session, available in-home or via Zoom, we’ll engage with you and your dog to identify underlying needs and tailor our recommendations to your situation.

  • Customized Strategy Packet: Following the consultation, you'll receive a personalized packet filled with science-based insights and actionable strategies designed to support your pup's overall well-being and enhance its ability to learn and thrive.

  • Why Choose Us?

    Focusing on your dog's overall well-being, we help create a solid foundation for training, ensuring that the skills you work on are more easily learned and maintained. Whether you’re facing specific behavioral issues or simply want to enhance your dog's quality of life, Urban Dog Consultation is here to guide you every step of the way.

  • Important Note: All clients are required to book an Urban Dog Consultation before enrolling in our Back to Basics or Reinforcement Walk training services. This ensures that we fully understand your dog’s needs and can provide the most effective training experience.

    $300

Back to Basics

Are you feeling burned out and struggling to meet both your own and your dog’s needs in the wake of the pandemic and changing social environments? You’re not alone. At Urban Dog Consultation, we believe that small wins can lead to big changes, and our Back to Basics is designed to help you and your dog regain balance and harmony.

Who It’s For: Back to Basics is perfect for dogs experiencing behavioral issues that have emerged over the past few years. It’s also ideal for dogs transitioning from their puppy developmental stage to maturity, typically between 2 to 3.5 years old. Common challenges during this stage include jumping, resource guarding, and learning to “leave it.”

What We Offer:

  • Personalized Assessment: We start by identifying the specific commands that will best support your dog’s needs and address behavioral issues.

  • Essential Commands Training: Our focus is on teaching the foundational commands every dog needs to become a good sidewalk citizen. These include sit, stay, down, leave it, and more, ensuring your dog can navigate everyday situations with ease.

  • Small Wins for Big Changes: We emphasize achievable goals, helping you and your dog build confidence and develop a strong bond through positive reinforcement.

Why Choose Back to Basics? By focusing on fundamental skills, you can create a more enjoyable and manageable life with your dog. Our approach not only addresses immediate behavioral concerns but also supports realistic goals for you & your dog to be civil sidewalk citizens capable of sharing community spaces.

Back to Basics is tailored to the pet parent’s individual needs, and the hour may be adjusted to fifteen-minute demos, training sessions, and or electronic support. Our goal is to set you up for success!

$120 per hour

Reinforcement Walks

Are you looking for extra support with your dog’s behavior during walks? Our Reinforcement Walks program is designed to help you tackle common challenges in real time while creating a positive learning environment for your pup.

What We Offer:

  • Tailored Walking Experience: We focus on walking your dog in optimal environments and routes where you may be experiencing behavioral challenges. This hands-on approach allows us to address issues in the moment.

  • Positive Reinforcement Training: During the walk, we integrate positive reinforcement techniques to encourage good behaviors. This helps your dog learn how to respond appropriately to various stimuli they encounter.

  • Behavioral Focus: We address common behaviors such as lunging, resource guarding, and mastering loose-leash walking. Our goal is to transform these challenges into opportunities for growth.

Why Choose Reinforcement Walks? With our expert guidance, you’ll gain the tools and strategies needed to create a more enjoyable walking experience for both you and your dog. Reinforcement Walks not only help improve behavior but also strengthen the bond between you and your pup.

Important Note: The package is inclusive of twelve 30-minute walks that must be completed within six weeks.

$600

Behavioral Training

Behavioral training is a powerful way to strengthen your connection with your dog while promoting a happy, balanced life together. By focusing on your dog’s instincts, emotions, and responses, this training goes beyond basic commands to create lasting, positive change. Behavioral training offers gentle, effective solutions to reduce anxiety, curb excessive barking, or address behaviors like aggression or destructiveness. The result? A well-adjusted, confident dog—and a more harmonious relationship for both of you.          

$120 per hour

Sliding Scale

We believe every pet deserves a happy, healthy life—and every pet parent deserves access to the tools that make that possible. That’s why we offer a sliding scale for those who may find our standard rate out of reach. Our goal is to ensure that anyone seeking support for their pet’s well-being can access compassionate, affordable solutions. Please inquire for more details regarding your specific situation and needs.