Training & Other Services
We are accepting new clients!

-We can work virtually with you no matter where you are in the world!

-Ethics and welfare come first.

-Positive reinforcement training methods based on science.

-No painful tools, punishment, force or intimidation.

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​​How it Works

1. Bark at us below and we will contact you via email with our intake form and to schedule your Discovery Call (free for 30 minutes).

2. Schedule your initial consultation (costs $75). We will meet with you and your dog virtually or in person to determine our training plan.  

3. Pay your deposit of $20 to hold your consultation appointment (via Square invoice, Zelle or Venmo). The remaining  $55 must be paid at the end of the consultation (via cash, Square invoice, Zelle or Venmo). 

For virtual appointments, you will be emailed a Google Meet link prior to our consultation. Depending on location, a virtual consultation may be required. 

4. We can book and start your training journey!

*Rabies and vaccination records are required to be submitted before we begin our sessions.​

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Packages:

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Fearful Dog

Helping your fearful dog or dog with trauma is a progression and always depends on the dog. It can be renewed as many times as desired since learning and fear extinction can be a lifelong process for some dogs. We will work in a variety of indoor and outdoor experiences (depending on the dog). We can also help with every day things like building confidence about the car and wearing technology (collar, harness, leash). This program is appropriate for "reactive dogs".

Program includes: 8 sessions, folder with handouts, access to a Google drive folder for video references and material, treat pouch (if needed), and a certificate of achievement upon completion of 8 sessions. $1,495

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Puppy Programs

Puppy: for puppies 8 weeks to 5 months. 

We will work on creating skills that your puppy can use to learn how to communicate with you and also learn how to navigate the very busy human world. We will work on appropriate socialization at your puppy’s pace. After puppy we recommend continuing to our Adolescent program. 

Program includes: 8 sessions, folder with handouts, access to a Google drive folder for video references and material, treat pouch (if needed) and certificate of achievement upon completion of 8 sessions. $895

 

Adolescent: this program is for pups 6 months to about one year old. There are many ups and downs while your pup’s brain is being reconfigured into an adult brain. This is a time when your puppy’s inhibitions and impulse control is often diminished. 

Program includes: 8 sessions, folder with handouts, access to a Google drive folder for videos references, treat pouch (if needed) and certificate of achievement upon completion of 8 sessions. $1,050  *Adolescent package can be renewed once depending on your dog’s age. Note that we will not exclusively focus on manners but manners is worked in to the training techniques you will learn. 

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​Manners & More

This program can be for dogs that have not learned any manners yet or dogs who need to brush up on them. You will learn how to teach your dog cues, like sit, down, stay, off, leave it, take it, come. 

While manners and having a who listens are important, we also want to make sure we don't have underlying reasons why your dog may not listen or perform the cues.  This will be reviewed at our consultation. 

Program includes: 8 sessions, folder with handouts, access to a Google drive folder for videos references, treat pouch (if needed) and certificate of achievement upon completion. $995

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Relationship Building or Control Unleashed

If you're just looking for some fun activities to do and enjoy spending time training and learning with your dog, this is the program for you! As a Licensed Family Dog Mediator and Certified Control Unleashed Instructor, there is a lot we can do! The enriching activities and pattern games you will learn will help to build connection, communication, and encourage relationship building!  

Program includes: 4 sessions, folder with handouts, treat pouch (if needed) and certificate of achievement upon completion. $595 *Can be renewed infinitely. 

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You Choose

This program is to focus on specific manner-type things you need help with. Practicing training in social outings could be in this program. 

Please note that we want to make sure we don't have underlying reasons why your dog may not listen or perform the cues.  This will be reviewed at our consultation. 

Program includes: 4 sessions, folder with handouts, treat pouch (if needed) and certificate of achievement upon completion. $595

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Single Training Session

$150 (up to 90 minutes) for one dog. A surcharge of $25 will apply for each additional dog.

Packages are listed below and are customized. Please see the attendance and cancellation policy. 

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Virtual Consultation

We can book a time for you to ask questions, run ideas, get information, or create a plan about something. This can be for anything from family or home changes, moving plan, help with creating a management plan, etc. Note this is not the same as a training lesson. $150 for up to 90 minutes.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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Consultation Ideas:​

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Family Change Preparation

Independence Day Preparation

Management Plan

Moving

New Dog Preparation

​Vet Visit Preparation ​

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​​AKC Evaluator: We are an American Kennel Club evaluator. Please bark at us below for more information.

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​Do you want to learn even more about dogs?

Watch The Dog's Truth  from the Family Dog Mediation Education Center.

Watch the trailer or get the course here!

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What breed did you adopt? 

Try The Dog Key, a super fun and complimentary service from Family Dog Mediation Education Center.

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Why Work With Affinity?

So many of us have adopted rescue dogs who can take a long time to feel comfortable in their new home. They can often show fear of people, other dogs, novel items, the car, walking through doorways, etc. Sometimes our home's environment itself and ways we show our affection to our dogs can actually make them feel nervous or frightened. Most puppies go through fearful stages as they grow. Some of the people and dogs that we have been able to help have trauma and fear. Some examples include dogs rescued from meat farms in South Korea, other international rescues, puppy mill rescues, fee-ranging southern U.S. "strays", and adopted rescue and shelter dogs. 

 

There is no quick or easy "fix" for fear and/or trauma. Every dog is different. If you work with us, we can help you understand the emotions that may drive your dog's behavior, and ways to promote positive experiences and emotions that can help your dog feel better. We will teach you ways to help build communication between you and your dog, that can help your dog to feel safe and supported. We will create a lesson plan specifically for you and your dog try to bridge the gap in communication and understanding each other. This will help to build trust and a better bond between you and your dog. We teach and train using positive reinforcement and are force-free. We do not promote using aversive training methods, painful tools for corrections or scare tactics to get results. You cannot build confidence using those things. Our philosophy is that training should always be ethical, science-based and a fun learning experience with the dog's welfare in mind.  We do not believe any dog needs a heavy hand or painful corrections. Our three Cs in any relationship with our animals are connection, communication and confidence! 

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Though we are very experienced with fear and trauma, we have lessons and classes for all stages of puppyhood and through adulthood. As we go through life and grow with our dogs, there is always something new and fun to learn! Whether you are looking for something specific like helping your fearful or reactive dog, help with a certain issue, raising a puppy, just brought home a new rescue dog, or you are just looking to do something fun and build a better relationship with your dog, we have a place for you! ​​

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