Private, Semiprivate and Small Group Training Sessions for All Dogs
Understanding Fido offers clients a variety of positive, rewards-based training options occurring in the home or in the community. Our goal is to work alongside you to improve your dog's skills and confidence, to provide clarity on challenging behaviors, and to make life easier on both of you!
Why Work With Amy
Our owner, Amy Cranmer, possesses skills in observation and analysis that help identify opportunities to make training sessions more fun and effective. Our services will help you work towards your goals with your puppy or adult dog.
Amy's background in supporting behavioral needs and breaking tasks into attainable steps helps make training comprehensive and clear for both humans and dogs. After gathering information from BOTH of you, she finds ways to incorporate new strategies into your established daily routine with the least amount of disruption possible.
Consultation
This is the first step for all new clients. A consultation lasts up to 60 minutes and involves gathering information, assessing your dog's needs, evaluating his environment, and identifying some strategies that you can implement right away. Recommendations will be made for the right training plan to address both your dog's needs and appropriate goals for your family. A consultation for one dog costs $100.
(Additional fees apply with complex initial consultations for multi-dog households.)
Private Training Session
Our private training sessions provide undivided attention for you and your dog, and identify appropriate ways to include the whole family. Does the idea of having guests over or taking a walk in the park fill you with dread? Does crate training and door dashing have you rethinking your life choices? We can help!
Consistency is key in so many places in life, and our dogs are no exception. We make dog-related consistency easier by offering a package of three training sessions for $255 or a package of six training sessions for $500. Single session availability exists for established clients who need a little refresher. The cost is $90. Sessions can last up to 60 minutes.
Semiprivate Training Session
Semiprivate sessions are perfect for multiple dog households or tight knit neighborhoods where familiar dogs socialize often. Just like working out with a buddy can be more motivating, training with a bestie can be way more fun...and can save you a bit of money!
Lasting up to 60 minutes, a semiprivate session includes two dogs and two handlers. Our package of three semiprivate sessions costs a total of $315 and our package of six semiprivate sessions costs a total of $620. Single session availability exists for established clients who need a little refresher. The cost is $110.
(Please note that the dogs must be living in the same home, or encountering each other happily and with some regularity. Handlers should have a consistent relationship with their dogs, and the needs of the dogs must be compatible for a semiprivate approach to be appropriate for learning.)
Fido Takes a Field Trip
Brewery Dogs don't just wake up one day, fully self-actualized as the polite, relaxed, social greeter you want to bring to your neighborhood pub. It takes effort...and a plan!
While not every dog wants to be a Brewery Dog, it sure is nice feeling confident in taking your dog along as a sidekick while you run errands, explore a new park, or grab a treat from a food truck.
Let us guide you and your Fido in the art of field trips while we have some fun in the community! Lasting up to 60 minutes, these private field trips provide you and your dog an opportunity to build your confidence as a team, strengthen basic skills in a more challenging environment, and increase exposure to new settings and experiences.
Our package of three sessions costs $255 and our package of six sessions costs $500. Single session availability exists for established clients who need a little refresher. The cost is $90.
Baby Basics
Baby Basics is a training package for puppies under 6 months of age. Designed to promote consistency and support, this 6-session package is a great start in getting the whole family off on the right foot. Remember, what seems fun and cute and manageable at 15 pounds can look VERY different at 85 pounds...and they will triple in size in the blink of an eye!
Lasting up to 60-minutes, sessions can be one-on-one lessons with you, day training in your home with your pup while you work, or a combination of both. From potty training to leash skills...and all that comes between...we've got you! The Baby Basics package costs $500.
Pre-Pooch Preparation
Are you planning on having a dog for the first time in your life? Bringing home a new puppy? Rescuing a senior dog? Adding a new furry friend of any age (or species!) to your current dog’s life? Preparation is your friend!
Pre-Pooch-Preparation provides support and assistance through proactive problem-solving to make the transition as smooth as possible…for all involved. Amazon lists, furniture arrangement, schedules, community resources, information sheets…we’ve got you covered. If you haven’t already identified the exact Fido who will be joining your family, let’s talk about that too. We can help you take a good look at your lifestyle and your expectations and point you in the right direction for a love connection. Puppy or senior, Poodle or American Rescue Dog, one size does not fit all families. Pre-Pooch-Preparation is offered through a virtual format by phone or video. A single session costs $100 and lasts up to 60 minutes.
Virtual Training Services
Schedules get tight for all of us. Virtual sessions can be a great option and often allow us to provide you with feedback, insight and potential resources more quickly. They are appropriate for initial consultations, and in some cases, for ongoing sessions. Virtual services also allow us to support those who live outside of the Understanding Fido in-person service area, and those whose fearful dogs are not comfortable with strangers coming into their home just yet. Virtual sessions can be completed via phone or video. Duration and pricing as noted for services above.
Training Schedule and Fees
Client sessions are offered Monday through Friday. Payment is due at the time of your session. If you’re opting for a training package, full payment is due at the first session of your package.
We Can’t Wait To Meet You and Your Dog.
Do you think it's time for some better days? We do!