Canine Navigator – Dog Training

Canine Navigator offers a range of programs tailored to different needs and commitment levels. The “1 Day Jump Start” is for owners who prefer to do much of the initial training themselves, providing a day of training with Tara, an in-depth home lesson, a follow-up, written materials, and training tools. This program focuses on calm leash walking, distraction management, and staying on spot.

For more intensive one-on-one attention without overnight stays, the “Day Camp” program consists of four day-train sessions over two consecutive weeks. It includes two in-depth lessons with the owner, written materials, a follow-up lesson, and training tools, focusing on imprinting behaviors taught in the Jump Start program.

The “Horizon Program” is a 7-day board and train experience where dogs stay in Tara’s home, establishing a structured routine. It includes an in-depth go-home lesson, two follow-up lessons, written materials, training tools, and a bonus field trip, building on Day Camp exercises and introducing basic recall and distraction work.

The “Freedom Program” is a comprehensive 21-day board and train program that builds on previous programs and introduces the e-collar for enhanced communication. This program aims for dogs to walk calmly in public, stay on spot, recall with distractions, and have excellent house manners. It includes a go-home lesson, two follow-up lessons (with field trips), written materials, weekly video updates, training tools, and a year of continued support. Clients who previously enrolled in other programs may have their prior fees deducted.

For the youngest pups, “Let’s Talk Puppies” offers “The Balanced Pup” group classes for puppies aged 10-16 weeks, focusing on socialization and exposure in a safe environment. An in-home consultation option is also available for personalized attention or for puppies not yet fully vaccinated.

Canine Navigator – Dog Training is a business run by Tara, a dedicated dog trainer serving the Lewis-Clark Valley and surrounding areas in Lewiston, ID, and Clarkston, WA. Tara’s passion lies in understanding and communicating with animals, stemming from her background in natural horsemanship and 10 years as a vet assistant. She transitioned to full-time dog training to help owners build lasting partnerships with their dogs.

Canine Navigator offers various training programs designed to fit different needs and price ranges, focusing on behavioral-based methods to ensure quick and effective results. Their goal is to empower owners with the tools to build confidence in themselves and their dogs, providing mental stimulation and strengthening the human-dog relationship. They aim to set both dog and owner up for success.

Accomplishments

Tara has lived her life in the pursuit of understanding and communicating with other species, starting with natural horsemanship methods. She worked as a vet assistant at Riverview Animal Clinic for 10 years, during which she began focusing her studies on dog behavior. Tara has attended a 1-week program with Cesar Millan and the “K9 Lifeline” shadow program, along with several workshops in Utah. She continues to learn and expand her knowledge and training, now dedicating herself full-time to her dog training business.

How to Get Started!

Clients can request more information by filling out an online form that asks for their name, email, phone number, dog’s name, dog’s breed, dog’s age, and a description of how the business can help them.