Virtual Coaching For Puppies Under 6 Months
Puppies are hard enough. Let me help!
With Virtual Puppy Coaching we can help you and your new puppy from anywhere!
Benefits of Virtual Coaching: Versatile option for many types of puppy training needs. We can meet on your schedule, in the comfort of your home! Plus we can help you no matter where you live, really. Anywhere!
Virtual learning is optimal as you still have all of the benefits and knowledge of one on one training but your puppy isn’t distracted by a new person or group full of new people and dogs. Set up the environment for success, help shy or nervous pups excel and more!
“We first met Melissa through the Humane Society of Silicon Valley training classes. She is AMAZING! Her force free training approach and creative ideas on how to keep your dog mentally stimulated made the training process fun and successful for both our dog and us. We can’t thank her enough! During this stay at home time, we did a virtual training call with her to get training recommendations for a new foster dog. By following her guidance, we have been able to channel his over excitement into different activities, and he is loving the training process also! Melissa is really friendly, very responsive, and extremely knowledgeable. We highly recommend her for any dog training needs!”
How It Works
Complete an online questionnaire here
Next I will be in touch via email to begin the process and discuss options based on your needs. Please allow about 72 hours after you contact us for initial reply, with appointments typically being set up within 1-2 weeks!
Don’t want to wait? Book your consultation now!
Virtual Coaching includes Consultation and Coaching Sessions via Zoom or other online video platforms, which is perfect for:
Puppy Training & Socialization: Start early to prevent problems later down the line. No puppy is to young for socialization and beginning life skills.
Preparing for alone time: Even if your dog is not showing signs of worry when alone, they still need to learn to be alone. Learn how to set them up for success and prevent separation issues in the future!
Newly adopted puppies: Where to start and how to acclimate your puppy to your home! What to work on first and what can wait.
Behavior modification for shy and fearful puppies: Some puppies are born with genetics that leave them more predisposed to certain behaviors from the start. We want to work to help these puppies learn about their world in a slow and controlled manner from the start so they have the best shot at growing up to feel safe and happy in the world around them
Dogs who may be nervous when guests come into the home: Virtual coaching helps those that might be nervous in classes or with one on one training
NOTE: Currently only accepting puppies 6 months and younger.
Virtual Coaching Programs Include:
Virtual Coaching for puppies is a wonderful opportunity to lay a solid foundation for your new puppy or continue to instill the basic skills you may have already begun.
Some common life skills we might cover:
Confidence building behaviors
Leave alone/alone time skills
Leash walking
Recall and public life skills
Addressing fears or reactivity to sounds, people, places or animals
Virtual Puppy Preschool: What’s Included?
1 - 60 minute Puppy Consultation:
We will discuss important aspects of the first few weeks with your puppy. Home set up, potty training, socialization, crate mental enrichment, chew training and more!
Feel free to have the consultation before your puppy comes home.
3 - 60 minute Puppy Coaching Sessions
Includes detailed instructional handouts of training exercises
Video demo of training exercises (when applicable)
Unlimited email support during training period, unlimited feedback on training videos or messages during training period
Training Investment: $600
Virtual Puppy Life Skills : Whats included?
1 - 60 minute Puppy Consultation:
To discuss your dogs behavioral background, training history (if any), your goals and create a training plan. If applicable we will introduce starter exercises.
Feel free to have the consultation before your puppy comes home.
5 - 60 minute Puppy Coaching Sessions - To begin to lay a foundation to accomplish goals
Includes detailed instructional handouts of training exercises
Video demo of training exercises (when applicable)
Unlimited email support during training period, unlimited feedback on training videos or messages during training period
Training Investment: $900
Individual Virtual Coaching Sessions
Once an established client has completed a training package individual virtual or in person sessions are available. Individual sessions are not available to all new clients. Training works best with consistency and with a formulated plan.
What you will need:
A computer, tablet, or smartphone (with camera) and an internet connection.
Not tech savvy? Don’t worry, it’s easy. I’ll walk you through it!
An open space to work with your dog during sessions - 6’ x 6’ is usually sufficient.
Yummy treats and toys your puppy loves
An open mind and a positive attitude!
After initial consultation we will discuss what else may be needed to set your dog up for success!
