How to contact me:

Phone: (707) 273-3521

Email: Emily@thedoglistener.net

Facebook: Emily The Dog Listener 

Contact me anytime with a question or to learn more about me!  I look forward to showing you how quickly your dog can change, and how quickly your relationship can improve!  

Are you looking for communication and teamwork with your dog? 

Behavior Rehabilitation I specialize in rehabilitating behaviors such as aggression, fear, social issues, destructive behavior, separation anxiety, hyperactivity, pack dynamics, and control issues.

Foundational training “Lifestyle training” includes obedience training from basic to advanced, emphasizing the relationship aspect of your training, and I work with you on building and maintaining a motivational drive in your dog to enjoy working with you.

Puppy Program I help you from the very beginning to lay the crucial foundation of teamwork, from imprinting first experiences to handling all the puppy stages, social exposure and socialization, house training, and assimilating into your unique environment and lifestyle.

I work directly with owners and their dogs through private sessions as well as my drop-in group class. I am a certified CGC Evaluator and can provide training for passing the test as well. Any session includes unlimited phone and text support as well as my training articles.  Sessions can be held at owners homes or in specified locations to help us achieve the best success. I tailor my methods specifically to you and your dog(s), work with your entire family, and show relationship based methods that work to heal, create, and build a long lasting bond.  

Pricing:

$220 p/hour

*Initial sessions (1-2) are recommended at 1.5 hours ($330)*

Packages:

$1125— 1 (1.5 hour) session + 4 (1 hour) sessions (local to South OC only)

$1210— 4 (1.5 hour) sessions

$1500 —5 (1.5 hour) sessions

Private sessions include unlimited phone and text support as well as client video analysis—frequent updates and feedback are paramount to success

*Pricing is for South and some of North Orange County. Individual travel rates apply for driving distances over 30 minutes and in San Diego, Los Angeles, and Riverside Counties. Contact me with location to get a personalized quote.

Every team is different, so while one situation may require a few sessions, another may only require one. Some are able to achieve their goals simply by attending my group class. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to discuss directly with me your goals and situation.

Group Class

 I run a dynamic group class in an outdoor location, giving you and your dog structured exposure in a variety of situations. The focus of the class is on handling skills around distractions.  Each group class offers:

--Drop-in format: You can attend as little or as often as you like. I arrive early and stay late each time at no extra charge to help make you as comfortable as possible.  This also allows for you and your dog to practice good leadership around a different group each time. 

--Proper leashwork: I teach how to have your dog respond to the leash rather than brace against it. The leash is an extremely important tool--a direct line of communication to your dog that you will learn to use to you and your dog(s) ultimate advantage. I want your dog to respond to the lightest touch possible from your hand, keeping you and your dog sensitive to each other.

--You will learn how to mentally drain your dog(s) energy and leave them tired, relaxed, and happy without draining too much of your energy

--How to communicate with voice tone and my leash methods what you want, and how to keep it and advance!

--Confidence building exercises that teach you and your dog how to handle distractions in public, all while increasing and cementing your dog(s) trust in you.

--A variety of "Communication Commands" that focus on real world applications 

--The power of my "Calming Conversation"

--Safe and rewarding social exercises

CLASS PRICING: $50 fee p/class for non-private session clients

$35 fee for private session clients

Contact me directly for the current class schedule

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