Pawtastic Dog Training Programs

Prices vary per service

Initial consultation over the phone/zoom/chat to discuss your dog/puppy and see if we can help, is always FREE.

Initial Dog Training Assessment and Consultation fee is $150 for 1.5-2 hours, performed in your home. If you purchase a training package, then this consultation is also free.

In-Home Day Training Programs vary between $337-$477 per week (3 dog training sessions + 1 transfer session).

• Quick-Start Package is $687
• 3-Week Right-Start Package is $1,597

In-Home Dog Training/Private Lessons & Coaching are $110 each, with discounts for packages of 4 or more lessons, starting at $440.

Pet Health Coaching/Nutrition Phone/Zoom consultation fee is $45 for half hour or $87 for an hour (phone/zoom).

During the consultation I will listen to all of your concerns and develop a custom integrative solution to meet your specific needs. Prices for custom solutions vary.

This is similar to how things work when going to see your Vet. You pay a visit fee and then pay for each additional service provided.

(Prices are subject to change. Discounts and payment options are available for repeat customers and referrals from partnering independent pet stores. Financing is available through LendingUSA.)

This depends on the service.

• In-Home Day Training Programs are usually 2-3 weeks.
• In-Home Dog Training/Private Lessons are usually done once a week over 4-6 weeks.
• Custom diets usually take 5-7 days.

There is currently a 1-2 week waiting period for new dog training clients and custom diets. Please contact Cyndi right away to get on the schedule.

"LIMA" is an acronym for "least intrusive, minimally aversive" dog training approach.

I am a certified professional dog trainer (CPDT-KA) and I follow a code of ethics that does not allow punishment as part of training. This means I do not use shock collars, e-collars, or pinch collars. Instead, I use positive reinforcement methods which reward good behavior instead of punishing bad behavior.

The LIMA training approach emphasizes using humane and effective training strategies that are most likely to achieve a behavior change or training objective. As a LIMA trainer, I always begin by utilizing positive reinforcement, which involves offering dogs choices and control whenever possible. By prioritizing a dog's physical and environmental well-being, along with techniques like differential reinforcement of an alternative behavior and desensitization, I'm able to help dogs learn in a way that's natural and free of unnecessary stress.

In contrast, using force-based training approaches, like shock collars, can cause trauma and increase the risk of behavioral issues.

It's my core belief that all dogs can learn with patience and kindness, and I will continue to promote a more humane approach to dog training - one that prioritizes positive reinforcement and individualization in every case.