Cooperative Care Training and Behavior Service

Training begins with a consultation to assess needs, followed by customized sessions in-person or remotely. Packages offer 5.5–6.5 hours of training over multiple sessions, scheduled weekly or biweekly. Puppy training includes socialization outings and home preparation guidance. Behavior modification uses desensitization and counter-conditioning. Board-and-train requires pre-arrival assessment and is limited to 21 days. All programs emphasize positive reinforcement and owner education.

Pricing Summary

Initial consultations range from $210 (training, puppy, remote) to $280 (behavior). Packages include Puppy Start Right, Family Training, Better Vet Visits ($715 for 5.5 hours), and Behavior Mod- Package ($845 for 6.5 hours). Remote and board-and-train options available. Boarding is $125/day for one dog, $75/day for additional dogs from same household, with 3-day minimum. Packages expire 4 months after purchase.

Policies

Board-and-train and boarding require advance booking with no last-minute reservations. Dogs must be crate-trained, housetrained, and tolerant of confinement. Packages expire 4 months after purchase. Virtual sessions are available for out-of-area clients. Pre-consultation forms required for behavior modification services.

Cooperative Care Training and Behavior Service is a dog training business led by Stephanie Zablah-Kruger, a Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner (KPA-CTP) with 14 years of experience in animal behavior and veterinary medicine. She offers science-based, force-free training services for puppies and adult dogs, specializing in behavior modification, anxiety, aggression, and vet visit fear. Services include in-home and virtual consultations, puppy socialization outings, drop-off training, and board-and-train programs. Stephanie also provides tailored packages for families adjusting to life changes, dogs with separation anxiety, resource guarding, and fearfulness. Her expertise extends to collaborating with veterinarians to create low-stress medical experiences for pets. She is Fear Free Certified Elite and Low Stress Handling Certified, ensuring humane, evidence-based methods. Additional services include pet boarding and puppy boarding with strict health and temperament requirements.

Stephanie’s background includes a Bachelor’s in Animal Biology from UC Davis and a zookeeper mentorship at Oakland Zoo, where she trained large animals for veterinary procedures. She stays current through ongoing education at veterinary and behavior conferences. Her approach emphasizes building trust, reducing fear, and strengthening the human-animal bond through positive reinforcement.

She serves clients in the East Bay area of California and offers virtual sessions for those outside her service area. All training is customized to the individual dog and owner, with flexible scheduling and payment options to support accessibility.

Accomplishments

Stephanie Zablah-Kruger is a Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner (KPA-CTP), Fear Free Certified Elite, and Low Stress Handling Certified (Silver). She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Animal Biology from UC Davis and completed a zookeeper mentorship at Oakland Zoo, training lions, tigers, camels, and elk for veterinary procedures. She regularly attends veterinary and behavior conferences to stay current with science-based methods.

How to Get Started!

Client engagement begins with selecting a consultation type (behavior, training, puppy, or remote) and scheduling via the provided booking links. Behavior modification clients must complete a pre-consultation form. Initial sessions are 90 minutes and include a personalized training plan. Follow-up sessions are scheduled based on package and needs.