Services
I offer a full range of services to clients in Dutchess, Putnam, and Northern Westchester County NY, as well as parts of CT.
For clients located outside of the service area, I offer virtual sessions.
Family Manners/ Life Skills
Through management, enrichment, and positive reinforcement training, I’ll help give you and your dog the skills needed to live harmoniously together in your day to day lives.
Examples of skills you will learn:
Meeting your dog’s physical, mental, and emotional needs
Ability to read your dog’s body language
How to deliver calm, clear and consistent communication
How to successfully redirect unwanted behavior and reinforce desirable behavior
Setting realistic goals and expectations
Examples of skills your dog will learn:
Recall- come when called
Sitting politely
Touch hand targeting
Impulse control
Drop it/ trading items
Loose leash walking
Focus/ attention around distractions
Settle on a bed or mat
Greeting people politely
Emotional regulation
Decompression
Puppy Management
Preparing your young pup to succeed in our human world means creating a consistent, predictable routine with clear expectations, patience, and positive reinforcement training.
During our time together, we will address:
House puppy proofing
Potty Training
Crate Training
Teething/Nipping
Mental Stimulation
Socialization
Exercise
Play
Nutrition
Low stress handling
Settling alone
Walking on leash
Teaching basic cues such as Sit, Down, Stay, etc.
Client Testimonial
“I first started working with Alex when I lived in New York. My dog Lucy was really struggling with anxiety and was fearful of pretty much everything. Alex worked with Lucy and me, giving us all the tools to help ease Lucy’s anxiety. When I moved to Colorado, we kept up with sessions through zoom to help Lucy with the transition and she is doing so well.
A few months later, I adopted a second dog, Lennon. She had extremely bad separation anxiety. I couldn’t leave my apartment for more than five minutes. I asked Alex for help and I can’t express how much she helped me. With Alex’s patience, help, and guidance, Lennon has zero anxiety when I leave her. Alex takes the time to understand your dog’s needs, check-in on their progress, and really cares about you and your pet. TREAT with Compassion is a 10/10.”
— Sam B., Denver, CO
Individual Visits
*All new clients will start with a 1.5-2 hour consultation to assess behavior and develop a customized training plan. Prices are based upon location and severity of the case.
Initial Consult
In-home consult - $200-$250
Virtual consult - $150-$185
This 1.5-2 hour consultation is the foundation for our training plan. First, we will sit down together as I gather history and additional information on your dog, as well as identifying priorities and goals. Then, we will begin the hands-on portion, where I teach you the foundational skills needed to reach your goals, as well as implement a management plan for instant relief. Afterwards, you will receive a comprehensive write up sent to your email, including notes and handouts for additional resources and support.
Follow Up Session
In-home follow up - $135
Virtual follow up- $100
All 1 hour follow-up sessions will focus on practicing and building the skills learned from our consultation, and adjusting the training plan if needed. You have access to email me any time for support, questions, or advice in between follow-ups.
Packages
*Packages are available after your Initial Consult.
Weekly Session Package
4 in home sessions - $485
6 in home sessions- $710
I offer a personalized package of either 4 or 6 weekly follow-up sessions to get the most of your training plan for a discounted price. You will get additional notes and handouts sent to your email after each lesson. Please note, you’ll be responsible for practicing what you learned in between follow-up sessions. I’m coaching you to train your dog!
Day Training Package
In-person only - $1375
Don’t have the time to practice? I’ll train your dog while you’re busy at work! This package is designed to speed up the training process after the Initial Consult for people with busy, on-the-go lifestyles, sectioned into a 4-week program with sessions up to 3 times a week.