Canine Coach, Inc.
Positive Techniques, Personal Attention

Serving the Colorado Springs Area (719)200-2636

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Private Training and Additional Services

Private In-home Training

Canine Coach offers basic to advanced obedience training, tailored to your individual needs and busy schedule, in the convience of your own home and neighborhood.

You will learn positive training techniques to teach any or all of these skills. We specialize in off-leash training.

Coming when called, no matter the distraction
Sit, Down, Stand, and Stay - no matter what
Walking nicely on leash and /or heeling on leash
Proper greeting behaviors for people and other dogs
Place training (mat or Kennel training)
Boundary training (at doors or gates)
Leave it (don't touch), and Drop it

In home training is available to dogs of any size, breed or age (starting as young as eight weeks). Multiple dogs in one household may be included in the training package, and all family members are encouraged to participate. Training begins with an initial consultation (1 1/2 to 2 hours) to assess your needs and design a training plan. The consultation includes your first training lesson. After the enrollment form has been submitted, you will be contacted within 48 hours to arrange payment and schedule your consultation. Discounted packages are available for multiple sessions, when purchased at the initial consultation.

Cost for the initial consultation is $125.

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After separate initial consultations, training packages may be shared with a friend or neighbor (meeting at the same time and location).

For dogs with fear or aggression issues see our Behavior Modification Programs.

Behavior Modification Programs

At Canine Coach we promote a holistic approach to solving behavior problem, which assess the dogs breed, age, temperament and lifestyle. Our goal is to treat the problem, not just the symptoms. Many behavior problems stem from normal, natural, and often necessary dog behaviors being performed in an inappropriate way. You will learn how to reward the behaviors you want while ignoring (when appropriate), preventing or redirecting, the behaviors you don't want. Behaviors such as barking, digging, destructive chewing, counter surfing or food stealing, and house soiling, can often be addressed in a single visit.

Fear and temperament-based behaviors such as, separation anxiety, phobias, resource guarding, and other forms of aggression directed at people or other dogs will require a significant amount of time, effort, patience and commitment. In addition, a medical assessment from your veterinarian may be required before proceeding with a behavior evaluation. Severe cases may be referred to a veterinary behaviorist. Please fill out the Contact form, with a detailed description of the behavior problem, and Linda will contact you within 48 hours to further discuss your case and schedule a consulation.

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Pre-Adoption Assisstance

Take the time to find the right dog, and along with proper training, you are well on your way to having the dog of your dreams! You must consider your lifestyle, as well as the age, breed, temperament and energy level of the dog, to make the perfect match. Need help finding the right dog? In addition to our Pre-Adoption Seminar, Canine Coach offers behavior and temperament assessments. Contact us to see how we can help you make the best choice for your future canine family member.

"Linda helped me decide on the appropriate sex, age and breed of dog that would be most welcome by my current dog. Together we found a puppy who gets along with my older dog and has grown into the ideal companion."
Amy Opp - Colorado Springs

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