michelle@modernmannersdogtraining.com
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frequently asked questions
Puppy training and dog obedience/manners sessions take place in your home. We can also meet in local parks or your neighborhood depending on where the issues are taking place.
Dog behavior initial consults take place virtually and follow-up behavior consult sessions are in person.
Schedule a free call above! We will talk for about 20 minutes and discuss your dog's struggles, your goals, and what package would be a fit for you and your dog.
We can't wait to get started on the training journey with you. If you're worried your dog can't be helped or their issues are too far gone, you aren't alone. Many dog owners come to us with these concerns. We will work at your dog's pace and make progress towards your goals together.
In your first session, we will schedule out the rest of your sessions together. Sessions take place weekly or every other week. Note that all package sessions expire after 4 months if not used.
- A bag of high value treats, a wearable treat pouch, your dog’s leash, collar, and harness.
It is a big investment - and we do not take that lightly. Our clients often tell us they wish they began training sooner.
We're here to support you and your dog every step of the way on your training journey. We provide clear, easy-to-follow steps and real-life results. Still on the fence? Our reviews speak for themselves.
- Aggression to people occurs because dogs are fearful due to genetics, bad experiences, or a lack of early socialization
- While your dog will always need extra help, we are here to facilitate introductions to new people or help your dog get along better with people in your home
- In training, we will teach your dog that the people they fear are actually safe
- We provide a clear plan, uplifting support, and safety for your family and your dog
Our areas of focus are reactivity to dogs on walks or people, fear of strangers (aggression to strangers), manners, and puppy training. We do not currently take inter-household dog aggression. But please contact us, we can recommend a wonderful trainer who can help!
Dog-cat cohabitation training is a specialty. Please contact my colleague, Naomi Rottenberg of Praiseworthy Pets. She is a certified trainer who specializes in dog-cat cohabitation and can help.
Yes, we are happy to work with clients who have used ecollars, prong collars, vibrating collars, or other training methods in the past. This is a judgement free zone.
However, in order for us to work together, you must cease use of those items. We use food rewards in training and use positive reinforcement, force-free dog training methods exclusively.
Sort of! Check out our Done-for-you training section!
A note about board and train in York, PA: Currently, there are no positive reinforcement and force-free board and train programs in York county, PA or in the surrounding areas. If your dog is struggling with aggression, fear, reactivity or other unwanted behavior you are best served working with a positive reinforcement force-free trainer who will meet with you for private 1:1 sessions.
Keep in mind that if your dog goes to board and train, you cannot see what the trainer is doing with your dog. You may not be comfortable with the methods used but will not be present to intervene. Also, even if your dog has been boarded for a vacation before, boarding in a training facility kennel is often extremely stressful for dogs. Especially dogs with fear, aggression, reactivity etc.
our policies
You may reschedule/cancel your appointment up to 24 hours in advance. Late cancellations will result in the forfeiture of your fee and session. If we arrive at your home and you are not there within 15 minutes of our scheduled session, you forfeit your fee and session. You may reschedule an appointment up to two times. After that, you forfeit your fee and session.
We are happy to offer payment plans for 6-session packages. Note that if you opt to not finish all your sessions for any reason, you are still responsible for the full amount of the 6-session package you booked.
Sessions included in all dog training packages expire four months after the date of purchase. This four-month expiration period exists to ensure consistent progress is made during our training sessions, facilitating the achievement of our established goals.
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