Charlotte the Dog Trainer

Beginning Dog Training is a basic class teaching commands such as sit, down, stay, come, and heel. It also includes lectures on topics like being the “alpha” (leader), stopping jumping up, chewing, grooming tips, and food guidelines. This class is on-leash only for dogs over 16 weeks and includes a 6 ft. leather leash and choke chain collar.

Advanced Training Classes are designed to help owners gain better off-leash control of their dogs, working on beginner commands off-leash and adding new drills for precision and immediate response. Both Beginning and Advanced classes consist of 6 sessions, each lasting 45-60 minutes. Classes are taught with humor and anecdotes, alongside a serious, no-nonsense approach to ensure owners are in charge of their dogs. The trainer expects dogs and owners to respond without argument the first time they are told, using instant and appropriate corrections without anger or yelling.

Pricing Summary

Group classes, including Beginning and Advanced Training, cost $150 for a set of 6 sessions. The Beginning Dog Training class includes a 6 ft. leather leash and choke chain collar. A paid consultation for specific training questions is available for $7.50. Refunds are not provided after the first night of classes.

Policies

No refunds are provided after the first night of classes. In cases of extreme heat or heavy snow/ice, classes may be canceled and pushed to the next week or a different day. If a client misses a class due to a schedule change, they may finish the class at a later date.

Charlotte the Dog Trainer offers dog training services in the Kansas City area, emphasizing a “no-nonsense” and “old school” approach. Charlotte, with over 30 years of experience, combines her background as a math teacher with an intuitive understanding of animals to train both dogs and their owners.

Her training philosophy focuses on clear expectations and immediate, appropriate corrections without anger or yelling, aiming for dogs to respond out of willingness and respect rather than solely for treats. She also incorporates a holistic aspect, including alternative health remedies and techniques like deep cleansing breaths for nervous owners and dogs. The classes are designed to be humorous and anecdotal while maintaining a serious focus on owners being in charge of their dogs. The goal is for pets to have happier, healthier, and safer lives as well-adjusted family members.

Accomplishments

Charlotte has over 30 years of experience training dogs in Kansas City. She was a math teacher for 25 years, which contributes to her structured teaching background. She also incorporates a holistic aspect with alternative health remedies and an intuitive understanding of animals.

How to Get Started!

Clients can enroll in classes by calling Charlotte to inquire about class dates, times, and to make reservations. Enrollment can be done online, by email, or by phone. For those not ready for full training, Charlotte offers a paid service to answer training questions for $7.50 via an online form.