Specialization in Rescue, Shelter & Puppy Mill Survivors
K9 Coaches Training & Behavior Services
Making Family & Pets a Winning Team
Welcome
Don't train with pain!
NO Chain Collars, Pinch Collars or Shock Collars. This equipment does not work & breaks down the human/canine bond.
Using psychological methods, learning & behavior modification happens; clients learn how to communicate with their canine companions. Building a trusting relationship where your canine wants to perform.
K9 Coaches specializes in working with shelter, rescue & puppy-mill survivor dogs. All dogs need patience, consistency, structure & love... with some needing a little extra. Customized sessions make this happen so that BOTH canine & human are working as a Team willingly.
30+ years - dog trainer experience
8 years - ran own rescue
BS - Psychology/Sociology
MS - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
AKC Evaluator #98295
(S.T.A.R. Puppy, CGC, Community Canine, Urban CGC, Trick Dog)
IAADP - Partner
The Pet Professional Guild Member
Training Philosophy
K9 Coaches is a reward-based dog-training service conducting private behavioral consultations and private training sessions. The most effective way to train your dog is through a healthy relationship built on clear communication, knowledge and trust.
K9 Coaches believe that training should be both human-friendly and dog-friendly. The most effective training happens when the human learns how to be a consistent positive leader. Positive training brings out the best in you and your dog.
K9 Coaches give you the tools to teach your dog basic commands, learn how to reinforce desirable behaviors, discourage and redirect inappropriate ones, and learn when and how to set limits. Training strengthens the bond between you and your dog, and a well-mannered dog has more privileges.
K9 Coaches will help you achieve the training level you desire, whether your goal is a Psychiatric Service Dog or just a family companion; K9 Coaches have the knowledge, experience and skills to help you reach your goal.
SESSIONS PRICING
IN-PERSON - SPOKANE, WASHINGTON AREA
(additional cost may apply for travel)
- Basics & Manners: $50.00 / hour (follow-up sessions $35.00)
- Behavior Modification: $75.00 / hour (follow-up sessions $50.00)
- Psychiatric Service Dog: $75.00 / hour (follow-up sessions $50.00)
(PTSD, Anxiety, Panic Attacks, Autism)
VIRTUAL - ANY LOCATION
(Phone, Online, Video, Email, Facetime, Zoom)
Time charged will be a compilation of direct & indirect activity; including but not limited to phone calls, reviewing video, creating video, and compiling written instructions.
- Basics & Manners: $50.00 / hour (follow-up sessions $35.00)
- Behavior Modification: $75.00 / hour (follow-up sessions $50.00)
- Psychiatric Service Dog: $75.00 / hour (follow-up sessions $50.00)
(PTSD, Anxiety, Panic Attacks, Autism)
Psychiatric Service Dog Training (Veterans & Civilians)
What you need to know...
You will need:
- A diagnosis of a condition that would benefit from having a Psychiatric Service Dog (PSD)
- A letter stating your diagnosis & support from a mental health advisor to have a PSD
- A dog that can do the training & work required to become a PSD
- Commitment to the Training Program, which can vary from 6 months to 2 years*
- Financial & physical ability to care for a dog & do the training required
- Basic Obedience Manners, Public Access Training & Final Service Dog Training will all be covered; along with Rights & Laws of Psychiatric Service Dogs.
*The length of time to complete the Training Program will vary for each Team. Factors that will affect this are the dogs age, beginning training level, handlers training knowledge, ability to work with the dog daily & progress of the Team.
When beginning the Training Program, weekly sessions are ideal. Once a solid foundation is developed, every other week sessions can be done.
There is no such thing as a difficult dog, only an inexperienced owner.
~Barbara Woodhouse
Dogs are not our whole life, but they make our lives whole.
~Roger Caras