Buddy Dog Training & Care

Buddy Dog Training & Care offers a relationship-centered, force-free approach utilizing positive reinforcement, with a core focus on the safety, welfare, and health of dogs. Their training programs include assessments, virtual dog training, board & train, puppy socialization groups, one-on-one training, and general training groups. Lilith specializes in puppy socialization to prevent anxiety-related behavioral problems and working with reactivity and anxiety-related unwanted behaviors. They also provide Dog Pack Outings, which are daily two-hour off-leash excursions for groups of 4-6 dogs in local mountain geography, designed to provide physical and mental stimulation.

Pricing Summary

Dog Pack Outing: New Client Assessment is $110 for 1 hour. Dog Pack Outings are $52-$72 for 2 hours, with pricing dependent on distance (0-7 miles: $52, 7-9 miles: $57, 9-11 miles: $62, 11-15 miles: $67, 15-17 miles: $72). For multiple dogs from one household, pick-up fees are $100 for 2 dogs and $150 for 3 dogs, plus potential surcharge for service area.
Dog Care (only for regular clients): Boarding is $150-$200 for 24 hours. House Sitting is $150-$250 for 24 hours. A pick-up/drop-off fee inside their service area for boarding is $30.
Dog Training: New Client Assessment is $140 for 1 hour or $190 for 1.5 hours. One-on-One Training is $150 for 1 hour. Board & Train is $220-$300 for 24 hours.
Training & Exercise Group: Training Group is $150 for 2 hours. Puppy Socialization Group is $65 or $85 for 2 hours, age-related.
Packages: A Dog Training Package of 5 sessions is $600.
Additional Fees: Drive Outside Service Area fees range from $20 (Glenshire & Donner Lake) to $50 (The Lake & Reno). A Weekend & Holiday Surcharge of $10 per dog applies on specified holidays.

Buddy Dog Training & Care, founded in 2017 by Lilith Erlenbusch, provides dog training and care services. They offer a relationship-centered approach that is force-free and uses positive reinforcement, prioritizing the safety, welfare, and health of client dogs. Buddy acts as a dog’s advocate, emphasizing sufficient physical and mental activities, regular interactions, love, healthy food, and health care.

The business is a team of six dedicated individuals, serving approximately 200 active clients. Lilith specializes in puppy socialization and training to prevent anxiety-related behavioral problems, as well as working with reactivity and anxiety-related unwanted behaviors. Beyond training, Buddy offers dog care services including daily two-hour off-leash pack outings for 4-6 dogs, dog boarding, and house sitting.

Accomplishments

Lilith Erlenbusch is the founder and a professional dog trainer. She continuously educates herself and develops her training skills through participation in national seminars like the Clicker Expo held by the Karen Pryor Academy. She deepens her skills in workshops with notable trainers and behaviorists such as Ian Dunbar, Ken Ramirez, and Dr. Susan G. Friedman. Before founding Buddy, Lilith developed and operated two successful vegan cafes with a team of 10 people and gained experience working as an employee for Frogs to Dogs, a dog care and training company. Team Alaska members Jen and Michael Raffaeli have extensive experience with sled dogs, including working as Rangers in Denali National Park, managing kennels for Denali National Park and Preserve, and running teams in mid-distance races, with Jen completing the 1000-mile Yukon Quest.

How to Get Started!

To begin with Dog Pack Outings, clients must first complete an Assessment for Dog Pack Outings. For dog training services, clients are advised to “Start with Assessment.” Existing clients can use their personal magic link to enter the Buddy Portal to request or make changes for any service.