WHAT HAPPENS DURING A SESSION?
REMINDER:
You will receive a text the day of your scheduled session.
Things to Prep
Have something to take notes with. We will be covering a lot of information. I will video record part of our sessions and send them over to you so that you have a visual reminder of the things we worked on. You are welcome to audio or video record during our session as well.
Do not feed full meals before sessions. If your session is around a meal time (bfast/dinner) we will use it during our session.
Have treats :) variety helps
If you have a pouch you can put your treats in, have one availble. It’s easier than dealing with loose treat bags.
First part of the session is all about gathering information
In order to set everyone up for success (you, your dog & I), I will ask that your dog be put away when I first come in. Having your dog either; crated, behind a gate or in another room makes it easier for me to be able to talk to you and gather information without your dog being a distraction. If your dog cannot handle being contained, you may have them on a leash away from the front door.
During consults we will use this time to go through some background, the main issues happening & addressing questions. For follow-ups, I take this time to get an update on how things have been since we last saw each other.
I love hearing all the details & questions! Please don’t ever be shy to share any and all information. The more information I have, the more I can understand what’s happening. I’m here to help, not judge, we all become a team so open communication is an important part of the process.
Bringing the pup in to train
Even though we are inside, the first few sessions we will have your pup train with the leash on unless otherwise instructed by me. Leash helps us manage situations better &I want your dog to know a leash on means engagement & connection. We will work through a few skills and finish off with some decompression while the humans recap.
Payment is due at the end of our session. I accept; cash, Venmo, Zelle or check.
Zelle: daphne@adogtrainerlife.org
