Service Description

Consult with a trainer about a specific issue or progress update. With this purpose in mind, the scope of each session is limited to what our trainer determines can be addressed during a 20-minute session. All sessions are conducted via Zoom and are available to all new and current clients. Whether you are just across town – or all the way across the country, virtual dog training sessions give you opportunity to train your dog in your own home and consult with our trainers via Zoom. What are the advantages of virtual dog training class? Classes are still interactive. If your dog is guarding his food bowl or suffering from separation-related behaviors, it is most beneficial to work with your dog in your home to modify these behaviors. Your fearful/reactive dog feels safer at home. Fearful and reactive dogs often find meeting strange humans/dogs and entering new environments stressful enough that they are unable to think and learn. Virtual training allows us to work with you and your dog in his safe space. How do I prepare for class? Equipment Needs. Device with a Camera. You can access virtual dog training sessions from any computer, tablet or phone that has internet access and a camera. You will want to position your camera so that both you and your dog are visible. Tripod. If you are using your phone or a webcam, a tripod is very useful in stabilizing your camera while you are working with your dog. We use Zoom for our virtual training sessions. Zoom is easy to use and is compatible with almost any device or operating system. Training Space. You will want to keep these things in mind when setting up a training space for your virtual session. Choose a quiet space with few distractions and little background noise/activity. This will allow you and your dog to better concentrate on your training session. Choose a well-lit location so that we can see you and your dog. Try to avoid having a window or bright lighting in the background as it makes it hard to see you. Choose a location with enough floor space to allow you to practice with your dog during your session. Make sure that you have a good internet signal. Zoom uses up battery life quickly. It is best to have your device plugged in