Calm Family Dog Training

Offers four main programs: 1) Short Program ($325): two 1–1.5 hour in-home sessions targeting one specific behavior; 2) Private In-Home Training ($650): four to five weekly 1-hour sessions covering basic obedience and problem behaviors; 3) Puppy Basics Jump Start ($950): one-week facility-based program for puppies 4–6 months old with one follow-up lesson; 4) Stay and Train ($1,850): two-week intensive facility program with e-collar training, two field trips, and one home session. All programs include a training collar, leash, place cot, and lifetime support.

Pricing Summary

Programs range from $325 for a two-session Short Program addressing one specific issue, to $650 for Private In-Home Training (4–5 sessions), $950 for a 1-week Puppy Stay and Train, and $1,850 for a 2-week Stay and Train program. E-collar not included in pricing. All programs include training equipment and lifetime support.

Susan Cole is the owner and head trainer at Calm Family Dog Training, offering customized dog training solutions to help dog owners create calm, well-behaved family pets. She specializes in solving common behavior problems such as leash pulling, jumping, barking, stealing food, and poor obedience, using structured, balanced methods that emphasize leadership and consistency. Her programs include in-home training, facility-based board-and-train options, and puppy-focused intensive sessions. Susan provides lifetime email and phone support to ensure long-term success, and her training includes the use of e-collars at low levels for off-leash reliability. She also offers structured boarding for dogs who complete the Stay and Train program.

Susan’s approach is tailored to each dog and family, with programs designed for puppies, adolescents, and adult dogs. She educates owners on how to maintain training at home, ensuring lasting results. Her methods combine positive reinforcement with corrections, focusing on clear communication and structure to build trust and obedience.

She is locally recognized as the Best Dog Trainer in Hays County (2020 & 2023) and has helped hundreds of families transform their dogs’ behavior through personalized, hands-on training.

Accomplishments

Voted Best Dog Trainer in Hays County in 2020 and 2023.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients contact Susan via the website to describe their dog’s behavior, after which a customized program is recommended. No free consultation is offered.