Team Training
What is TEAM TRAINING? How many SESSIONS does my dog need?
Team Training is what we call traditional coaching: One of our DGDC trainers teaches YOU to train your dog.
You work with us and your darn good dog each session, starting with an in-home consultation.
Package & Consultation Pricing
Consultation (in home or virtual)*
$150
$145 (adopted dogs special pricing)
Let's review our goals, the current situation, create a plan, and get to know each other. Based on your needs, we can decide what training package will give you the best results.
*required before purchasing a package
Team Training 10 Pack
Ten 50 minute sessions in-person or virtual
Beginner clicker training with printed and online guides
Puppies: create house training plan and guide to dealing with the darn naughty puppy behaviors (biting & destructive behaviors), puppy socialization and creating force free handling skills for grooming and leashing, etc.
Puppies and adult dogs: some foundation behaviors like sit, down, or stay, and coming when called
Adult dogs: LLW (loose-leash walking) fundamentals taught in home for 6-8 sessions, then we take it outside
Training printouts and access to online training resources
3 months email and phone support
Graduate certificate upon completion
$1500
$1360 (adopted dogs special pricing)
$140 in savings!
8 & 10 Session Packages can be purchased in full, or in two or four installments.
Team Training 8 Pack
Eight 50 minute sessions in-person or virtual
Same plan and foundation skills taught as 10 Pack
LLW (loose-leash walking) fundamentals taught in home
Two final sessions dedicated to your specific training goals
Same access to support, resources, and certificate
$1215
$1100 (adopted dogs special pricing)
$115 in savings!
8 & 10 Session Packages can be purchased in full, or in two or four installments.
Not ready to commit that big yet?
No problem - check out the NEW Training Intensive Option.
TRAINING INTENSIVE: 4 Pack for $650!
First session INCLUDES the in-person consultation + three 50 minute training sessions
Great for pet parents who have previous training experience AND who are brand new to positive reinforcement training
More affordable initial financial commitment
If at the end you'd like to keep going, great! Buy an add-on 4 Pack for only $550!
4 SESSION PACKAGE ADD-ONS
Once you and your darn good dog have finished your package, you might discover there's more potential to be tapped! Or a new goal that would make your life with your pup much smoother and more harmonious.
The following 4 Packs are $595 and available to existing or returning clients:
COMPLETE LLW (LOOSE LEASH WALKING) TRAINING
BELLS, KNOCKS, AND TRUCKS!: Alternative behaviors to barking (your neighbors will thank you and you will love the quieter home life as a result)
TRICKS: Work towards earning your next - or first - Tricks Title with your dog
CUSTOM PACKAGE: you decide what you and your darn good dog are going to accomplish next!
Find out more about Day Training, a popular option for the highly-scheduled-but-needing-progress-NOW pet parent.
"Ability to work with even the most difficult dogs."
"Joan Marie is very knowledgeable and patient with pups, and I really respect her ability to work with even the most difficult dogs. She loves to teach dogs commands and shape behaviors through positive reinforcement." - Beth F.
"A true gift."
"Joan (Harrris) has a true gift when it comes to obedience training and behavioral issues." - Lorie M.