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| WholisticDogTraining.com North Coastal and Rancho Santa Fe Where the dogs want to train... 858.259.WOOF (9663) WholisticDogTraining@san.rr.com |
Customized training services for the discriminating pet parent.
Everything you and your dog need to know to live "happily ever after." A
comprehensive 8-hour course, taught in 4 private home-visits, weekly or bi-weekly, at
your convenience.
Begin training now with what you feel is needed most - then proceed with customized
standard obedience training that best fits your family and home life.
You won't find more effective, dog-friendly training delivered with more care and
personal attention to both human and doggie clients anywhere, at any price.
Private training may be your service of choice if you want:
- Convenience. Available 7 days a week, including evenings. All family
members may attend, and you save precious travel time.
- Problem-behavior targeting. Just make a list. Trouble shoot from day one.
- Personalized service. Scientific research articles provided related to your
dog's behavior.
- Standard obedience lessons at home. Start with a solid house-training plan if
needed.
Cost: $715
Note: As a courtesy, after the first 2-hour lesson: you have the option to decide
whether or not to continue with the package.
more...
The following skills are taught in each comprehensive training course:
- House-Training Protocol - Errorless House Training
Clicker Training (if desired)
Sit
Sit for Greetings
Down
Eye-Contact
Wait/Stay
Leash-Walking
Come!
Settle Down on Your Mat
Positive Reinforcement Training Foundations
Separation Anxiety - Prevention and Treatment
No Bite for Puppy
No Jump
Preventing Treat Dependence
Socialization with Other Dogs
Moving Objects and New Situations Desensitization
Fearful and Hyperactive Dog Desensitization
Nutrition, Exercise, Environmental Enhancement
Tricks
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"Linda has been absolutely amazing with her
energy, expertise and determination. I admire
that she's results oriented. I want my dogs to
have the best and I believe in committing
time and investing in training knowing I've
done my personal best for the four-legged
members of my family."
~ Melissa Nickell, Solana Beach. Custom K9.
energy, expertise and determination. I admire
that she's results oriented. I want my dogs to
have the best and I believe in committing
time and investing in training knowing I've
done my personal best for the four-legged
members of my family."
~ Melissa Nickell, Solana Beach. Custom K9.
Dog therapy for:
In addition to the targeted behavioral programs above, training in basic obedience is
recommended in order to achieve quality, long-lasting results.
Cost: $90 per hour; minimum 1.5-hour session
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- House Training
Assessment, Home Set-Up for Errorless House-Training, Protocols
2 sessions
- Separation Anxiety
Assessment and Treatment Plan
2 sessions
- Fearfulness or Hyperactivity.
Desensitization Method and Techniques
2 sessions
- Proper Leash Walking
Basic, Intermediate and Advanced Loose Leash
3 sessions
- Aggression
Small Dog to People
No Bite
4 sessions
In addition to the targeted behavioral programs above, training in basic obedience is
recommended in order to achieve quality, long-lasting results.
Cost: $90 per hour; minimum 1.5-hour session
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If you want Overnight Training-oriented Dog and House Sitting, this service is for
you. A popular specialty service: Overnight pet sitting is offered to clients whose dogs
have completed a private course with Wholistic Dog Training.
Available in Del Mar, Solana Beach, Rancho Santa Fe, Southern Encinitas, Carmel
Valley, Torrey Pines, Torrey Hills, Fairbanks Ranch, and Cardiff by the Sea.
When you want...
The overnight rate includes trouble-shooting behavioral issues and/or formal training
for one or two behaviors per week.
A progress report of activities is provided to you upon your return home.
Cost: $100/night for one dog, $125/night for two dogs
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you. A popular specialty service: Overnight pet sitting is offered to clients whose dogs
have completed a private course with Wholistic Dog Training.
Available in Del Mar, Solana Beach, Rancho Santa Fe, Southern Encinitas, Carmel
Valley, Torrey Pines, Torrey Hills, Fairbanks Ranch, and Cardiff by the Sea.
When you want...
- In-your-home overnight pet sitting
- Professional spot training while you are away
- House sitting
- Companionship for your dog with not more than 5 hours of alone time
each day
- A fully insured professional
The overnight rate includes trouble-shooting behavioral issues and/or formal training
for one or two behaviors per week.
A progress report of activities is provided to you upon your return home.
Cost: $100/night for one dog, $125/night for two dogs
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| Form: Standard Package Overnight - Getting to Know You. Form: Authorization for Veterinary Services and Insurance Notification with Disclaimer. |
"Linda is the BEST pet sitter and dog trainer
in San Diego!"
~ Annalisa Berns, Pet Detective. Dog Search
and Rescue.
in San Diego!"
~ Annalisa Berns, Pet Detective. Dog Search
and Rescue.
| Schmoozer Assistant Pet Columnist, San Diego Home/Garden Lifestyles Magazine |
Have a dog meet up, breed group or other dog-related group interested in a
fascinating, well-researched dog behavior topic? Wholistic Dog Training is now
offering speaker and seminar engagements. Linda is available to speak to your group
on any of the topics below for 45-minute lecture and 15 minute Q&A on the following
topics:
Top 10 Things to Teach Your Dog
Top 10 Ways to Say "Thank You" to Your Dog
Puppy Training 101
Positive Dog Training--Why Use It and How It Works
Part 1. Initiates
Part 11: Intermediate/Advanced
Clicker Training
Dogs and Babies--How to Keep Your Baby Safe and Your Dog Happy!
Help for the Fearful Dog
Cost: $10 per attendee. Minimum of 15 attendees.
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fascinating, well-researched dog behavior topic? Wholistic Dog Training is now
offering speaker and seminar engagements. Linda is available to speak to your group
on any of the topics below for 45-minute lecture and 15 minute Q&A on the following
topics:
Top 10 Things to Teach Your Dog
Top 10 Ways to Say "Thank You" to Your Dog
Puppy Training 101
Positive Dog Training--Why Use It and How It Works
Part 1. Initiates
Part 11: Intermediate/Advanced
Clicker Training
Dogs and Babies--How to Keep Your Baby Safe and Your Dog Happy!
Help for the Fearful Dog
Cost: $10 per attendee. Minimum of 15 attendees.
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Training while you are at work or busy with other activities.
"My Trainer and Me" training is the service of choice for:
Lessons may be scheduled once, twice, or three times a week.
Pet parents may meet for a private lesson or update once every other week. Your dog
will demonstrate what she has learned, and you learn how to continue with training on
your own. If you prefer, meet with the principal trainer only after remedial training is
accomplished.
After each session, the pet parent receives an emailed Pet Report detailing the formal
training and activities for that day.
"My Trainer and Me" visits may continue on a regular basis for practice and polishing
of skills and for activities outside the home, as desired.
Cost: $75 per hour session
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"My Trainer and Me" training is the service of choice for:
- Pet parents who don't have the time to train their dog.
- Pet parents who don't feel they have the patience to train their dog.
- Pet parents who want their dog to get out of the house for socialization,
obedience in public, or a visit to the dog park.
- Pet parents who prefer, for any reason, to have a professional train their dog at
home and/or around town.
Lessons may be scheduled once, twice, or three times a week.
Pet parents may meet for a private lesson or update once every other week. Your dog
will demonstrate what she has learned, and you learn how to continue with training on
your own. If you prefer, meet with the principal trainer only after remedial training is
accomplished.
After each session, the pet parent receives an emailed Pet Report detailing the formal
training and activities for that day.
"My Trainer and Me" visits may continue on a regular basis for practice and polishing
of skills and for activities outside the home, as desired.
Cost: $75 per hour session
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"Coal will now "come" at the dog park from 50
feet away! I like Linda's calm and gentle manner -
always even footed, pleasant and personable."
feet away! I like Linda's calm and gentle manner -
always even footed, pleasant and personable."
"Madison's last years were spent as a completely
different dog based on the work you did with her.
She was nice to everyone and had a completely
different personality. Her favorite day was
Halloween. She helped pass out candy, greeting
each child as they came to the door as if they were
a long lost friend. It was truly amazing!"
~ Kathleen and Taylor Pacurar, San Diego
Hospice, Vice-President. Kensington
different dog based on the work you did with her.
She was nice to everyone and had a completely
different personality. Her favorite day was
Halloween. She helped pass out candy, greeting
each child as they came to the door as if they were
a long lost friend. It was truly amazing!"
~ Kathleen and Taylor Pacurar, San Diego
Hospice, Vice-President. Kensington
"Because of your influence we were able to continue
with our gentle hands philosophy with Sadie, while
learning positive methods that allowed for a well
behaved companion dog who is fun loving, very
affectionate, and obedient without fear. You helped us
find a better way to feed her, too, and she has never
been healthier. I sincerely think you have dogs all
figured out."
~ George and Dianna Huszar
with our gentle hands philosophy with Sadie, while
learning positive methods that allowed for a well
behaved companion dog who is fun loving, very
affectionate, and obedient without fear. You helped us
find a better way to feed her, too, and she has never
been healthier. I sincerely think you have dogs all
figured out."
~ George and Dianna Huszar
| Form: Full Package Training Overnight - Getting to Know You. Form: Authorization for Veterinary Services and Insurance Notification w/ Disclaimer. |
Proper training of a new puppy in order to avoid problems in adolescence and
adulthood can be a big job!
This service is perfect for people who want a puppy in the family but who may not
have the time necessary to train a puppy.
Our Live-in Training program is the most efficient way to train your dog. Our
obedience training program, a two- to three-week commitment, teaches all the puppy
basics plus more, and applies those skills as quickly as possible to everyday living
situations in your home.
This unique service provides professional training for your dog in the ideal learning
environment of your home, at your convenience, whether it's while you are away on
vacation or business or while you are at home.
With your permission, your puppy or new dog will accompany Linda to her AKC S.T.
A.R. Puppy classes for group training and socialization.
Live-in Training teaches your puppy everything she will need to become a well-
mannered member of the family. Here's the plan:
Basic Puppy and Obedience Training
Socialization Field Trips Every Other Day
Exercise and Play
Leash–Walking Technique
Family Lessons
Written Reports
Miscellaneous Items
Everyone in the family is encouraged to get involved in training as their schedules may
permit.
Sleeping and feeding arrangements for your puppy are part of our planning program.
If you will not be home during training, a guest bedroom will do well for
accommodations.
If you will be home during training, guest-house accommodations for 2-3 weeks are
preferred. If the family is home, training is best accomplished while family members
continue their regular activities.
Your puppy or dog won't be left alone for more than 3-4 hours per day, depending on
your puppy's maturity and house-training progress. Linda may go out to teach a
private lesson or to teach a class; however, most of her time will be spent at your
home.
Your puppy will experience many short training sessions every day - the optimal
method of training for every dog.
Although Linda is a doting trainer, she requires a degree of privacy and time for
herself. Time other than that scheduled above is considered her own.
Please feel free to call or contact Linda by email for further discussion.
Cost: $275/night per one puppy or new-to-you dog. May travel to cities outside of the
San Diego area for additional fees.
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adulthood can be a big job!
This service is perfect for people who want a puppy in the family but who may not
have the time necessary to train a puppy.
Our Live-in Training program is the most efficient way to train your dog. Our
obedience training program, a two- to three-week commitment, teaches all the puppy
basics plus more, and applies those skills as quickly as possible to everyday living
situations in your home.
This unique service provides professional training for your dog in the ideal learning
environment of your home, at your convenience, whether it's while you are away on
vacation or business or while you are at home.
With your permission, your puppy or new dog will accompany Linda to her AKC S.T.
A.R. Puppy classes for group training and socialization.
Live-in Training teaches your puppy everything she will need to become a well-
mannered member of the family. Here's the plan:
Basic Puppy and Obedience Training
- House-Training
- Overnight Crate Training
Includes Separation Anxiety issue prevention.
- Handling and Puppy-Calming Techniques
- No Bite on People
- No Resource Guarding from People
Chew Toy Training
Teach your pup to chew on appropriate toys that belong to him.
- Four 10-Minute Obedience Training Sessions Per Day
Your dog will learn Sit, Sit for Greetings, Down, Come, and Wait,
plus some doggy tricks upon request.
Socialization Field Trips Every Other Day
- This is where your dog will practice Socialization Skills with other people and
other dogs. Your dog needs these frequent positive socialization opportunities
to grow into a well-mannered adolescent dog. Insufficient socialization often
results in serious behavioral problems in the adult dog.
- With your explicit permission, and depending on the age and vaccination
schedule of your dog, Socialization Field Trips may include AKC S.T.A.R.
Puppy obedience class; veterinarian appointments; groomer appointments;
puppy dog park or dog beach; pet stores; cafés; obedience on-the-town; and
running errands.
- You or your child may accompany us on some of these trips and are
encouraged to do so if possible.
- Field trips may constitute some of the exercise time detailed below, depending
on the nature of our Field Trip.
Exercise and Play
- Fetch, how to play it and bring the ball back to you! (time permitting)
- Beginners Agility, if desired, exercises appropriate for a young puppy
- Running
Leash–Walking Technique
- Most often, leash-walking is a skill that requires training and is frequently a
problem area for pet parents. Let us get your dog off on the right paw.
- Loose leash-walking is taught in three stages - beginning, intermediate and
advanced - all with the use of a collar and harness. No choke, prong, or
electronic collars are used in training. (Please refer to the Journal of Veterinary
Behavior (2006) article, "Good trainers: How to find one," Vol. 1(1), for
veterinary recommendations that support this position.)
Family Lessons
- Meetings with family members are recommended to demonstrate your dog's
skills and to teach the family how to practice and maintain the behaviors for a
lifetime of harmony with your dog.
- One 2-hour lesson per week, or upon the family's return home, is included.
Written Reports
- One written formal training and activities report per week will be provided,
detailing our progress.
Miscellaneous Items
Everyone in the family is encouraged to get involved in training as their schedules may
permit.
Sleeping and feeding arrangements for your puppy are part of our planning program.
If you will not be home during training, a guest bedroom will do well for
accommodations.
If you will be home during training, guest-house accommodations for 2-3 weeks are
preferred. If the family is home, training is best accomplished while family members
continue their regular activities.
Your puppy or dog won't be left alone for more than 3-4 hours per day, depending on
your puppy's maturity and house-training progress. Linda may go out to teach a
private lesson or to teach a class; however, most of her time will be spent at your
home.
Your puppy will experience many short training sessions every day - the optimal
method of training for every dog.
Although Linda is a doting trainer, she requires a degree of privacy and time for
herself. Time other than that scheduled above is considered her own.
Please feel free to call or contact Linda by email for further discussion.
Cost: $275/night per one puppy or new-to-you dog. May travel to cities outside of the
San Diego area for additional fees.
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Dogs and Babies
"Thank you for your wonderful presentation and
the beautiful takeaway brochures you provided to
everyone. You covered all the different aspects of
introducing you baby to your dog and vice versa.
The turn out was great and we were pleased so
many people came to hear your helpful advice and
tips. Thank you for doing such a great job!"
~ Julie and Laura Fairchild
Babies by the Sea Boutique - Cardiff by the Sea
"Thank you for your wonderful presentation and
the beautiful takeaway brochures you provided to
everyone. You covered all the different aspects of
introducing you baby to your dog and vice versa.
The turn out was great and we were pleased so
many people came to hear your helpful advice and
tips. Thank you for doing such a great job!"
~ Julie and Laura Fairchild
Babies by the Sea Boutique - Cardiff by the Sea
"The Saks Fifth Avenue Dog Days of Summer
was a hit and your participation was greatly
instrumental in its success. Your incredible
dedication was greatly appreciated and
contributed to the festive atmosphere
throughout the store. The general goodwill
created in part by you will, undoubtedly, serve
us both until the next Dog Days of Summer
rolls around and we hope that you will once
again be onboard."
~ Cathy Jones
Saks Fifth Avenue
was a hit and your participation was greatly
instrumental in its success. Your incredible
dedication was greatly appreciated and
contributed to the festive atmosphere
throughout the store. The general goodwill
created in part by you will, undoubtedly, serve
us both until the next Dog Days of Summer
rolls around and we hope that you will once
again be onboard."
~ Cathy Jones
Saks Fifth Avenue
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