Helping your dog shouldn’t feel overwhelming. If you’re struggling to help your dog cope with fear, reactivity, anxiety, or other behavioural challenges, you don’t have to figure it out alone. I offer compassionate, science-based training designed to set both you and your dog up for success.
All behavioural training services start with an Initial Consult, which gives us a solid foundation to create a customised plan for you and your dog. From there, you can choose from Follow-Up Behaviour Consults, Walk & Train, or Board & Train options—whatever best fits your lifestyle and goals.
The first step in working together is an Initial Consult. This 90-minute session ($200, taxes included) gives us the chance to assess your dog’s behaviour, discuss your concerns, and create an initial plan to start seeing positive change.
What’s included:
✔ Immediate management strategies to help you cope with behaviour challenges right away
✔ A customised training plan, discussed and written for your reference
✔ Ongoing support via text & email for up to 6 months on topics covered in your consult
✔ Additional resources and reference materials tailored to your dog’s needs
Once you’ve completed an Initial Consult, you can choose the training format that best suits your lifestyle.
Follow-Up Behaviour Consults
These private training sessions are designed for dog guardians who want to be directly involved in their dog’s training. Whether your goal is reducing unwanted behaviours, improving leash manners, or working on relaxing while home alone, I’ll guide you through practical, step-by-step training in a way that makes sense for you and your dog.
Follow-Up Behaviour Consults are available as:
💜 15-minute check-in calls
🩵 30-minute private training sessions
💜 60-minute private training sessions
Training sessions include:
🩵 A customised training plan tailored to your dog’s needs.
💜 Coaching for the whole family—all household members are welcome and encouraged to participate.
🩵 Ongoing support for behaviours covered in your consult.
💜 Sessions are available online or in-person.
Walk & Train
Short on time? Walk & Train sessions allow your dog to practice important skills with a certified trainer while you are busy with other important tasks. Each session includes structured on-leash training with decompression sniff breaks to keep learning fun and effective.
Walk & Train is perfect for:
🩵 Dogs who need extra one-on-one time with a trainer
💜 Owners who want to give their dog extra practice and additional repetitions on specific skills
🩵 Busy schedules that make finding consistent training time a challenge
I invite you to book a free Discovery Call to discuss your specific request.
Walk & Train services are only available to dogs within Mission and surrounding communities: Maple Ridge, Coquitlam, and Port Coquitlam. (Unsure if you live in an eligible area? Email maria@elementspetcare.com for more information.)
Board & Train
Board & Train is a great option for busy owners who need boarding services and want their dog to learn valuable skills during their stay. Your dog will stay in my home, receive the same care as my own dogs, as well as receive multiple short training sessions per day to work on your chosen behaviours.
What’s included in a Board & Train stay:
💜 A minimum one-week stay, with longer stays available
🩵 Custom training sessions each day, tailored to your goals
💜 Daily care, including; feeding, enrichment, play, walks, and grooming, as needed
🩵 Regular photo and video updates so you can follow your dog’s progress
💜 A detailed training summary and a 1-hour follow-up session after your dog returns home
Free pick up and drop off is available within Mission and surrounding communities, Maple Ridge, Coquitlam, and Port Coquitlam. (Unsure if you live in an eligible area? Email maria@elementspetcare.com for more information.)
I invite you to book a free Discovery Call to discuss your specific request and see if Board & Train would be a good fit.