Dog Evaluation Information
We would be happy to set up an evaluation for your dog if you are not sure where they should start. Our evaluations last 30-45 minutes and we charge $50 for them. That $50 will be applied towards the cost of a class or private lesson if you sign up within 45 days of your evaluation.
What to expect during the evaluation?
We will observe your dog as they are exposed to a new environment (our facility), new people (our trainers), motions, sounds, and objects, and, where appropriate, neutral dogs.
We will ask you questions about your dog's history (whatever you know), any known medical conditions and nutrition. Don't worry if you don't have specific details, specifically regarding their history; we have found that dogs tell us their history throughout our observation.
We will ask you to demonstrate what your dog already knows; don't worry if your dog doesn't know much or is too frightened to do anything, as that is all part of the evaluation process, i.e., how comfortable your dog is complying with things they already know in a strange environment.
We often find there are a few simple things you can do at home that will help your dog, and we will share those thoughts and training ideas with you. Oftentimes, those are small things you can do at home to help build confidence in your dog.
We will discuss next steps in training, whether that be a private lesson or a group class, and the timing for those next steps. Our aim is always to get dogs comfortable enough so that they can participate in group classes if possible.
If you would like to set up an evaluation, please let us know your available dates and times via email to k9coachingacademy@gmail.com
You will also need to create an account in our system, which you can do through this link:
https://k9coachingacademy.dogbizpro.com/public/registration/register.aspx?email=